APR Splitter Installed. Post your Pictures...

ScottinSSMD · 03-27-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by schwank

Plus one on that, got any picts?

Bought a roll of Lamin-X charcoal smoked. Don't buy the pre-cut as you will pay a premium. No real photo-shoot type pics but here are flash on/flash off. All original lights and bulbs, just the film is all.

BruceJ · 04-01-2011, 11:07 AM

I like the rods

mfanatic325 · 04-01-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceJ

I like the rods

That's what she said

haha jk.
I would love to contribute, but I still have yet to get any good pix of the splitter

mfanatic325 · 04-07-2011, 07:23 PM

I finally have a pic with the splitter

ZStig · 04-07-2011, 08:55 PM

not bad. I'd lose the front sticker though

mfanatic325 · 04-07-2011, 09:27 PM

I personally don't mind the sticker/logo, so I don't see a need to remove it =P
I feel the same way about the antenna in the rear quarter fender. Kinda like the RC toy car look lolol

JB 007 · 04-08-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

I finally have a pic with the splitter

Wow...I love these TE37's...Did you install original te37's or replica?

3002 tii · 04-08-2011, 10:35 AM

^^ those te37s are fer realz

Finnegan · 04-08-2011, 12:15 PM

I'm really digging this splitter.

The mod list just keeps growing and it's hard to prioritize especially when I look at the cost in terms of track days/needs now.

Mfanatic, what are your impressions of the splitter on the track (sorry if I missed this already)? From what I've read it can add up to 300 lbs. downforce depending on adjustment--does that unbalance the car and end up making the rear end too light? Seems that if this is being done for performance reasons there would be a need for a wing (like Crfine's) to balance out downforce front and rear to maintain the car's balance.

Shipkiller · 04-08-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

I'm really digging this splitter.

The mod list just keeps growing and it's hard to prioritize especially when I look at the cost in terms of track days/needs now.

Mfanatic, what are your impressions of the splitter on the track (sorry if I missed this already)? From what I've read it can add up to 300 lbs. downforce depending on adjustment--does that unbalance the car and end up making the rear end too light? Seems that if this is being done for performance reasons there would be a need for a wing (like Crfine's) to balance out downforce front and rear to maintain the car's balance.

I for one see a very positive side to the splitter.
I have mine mounted parallel to the drive line. It may have a 1-2' down slope and that is more than enough for me.

On the track I am seeing 10MPH higher corner entrance speeds but with little or no rear end instability. It made a hell of a difference on the climbing S's at VIR full course in Feb.

I would think that if you gave it any more 'bite' you would need a rear wing, but each car's setup is a little different so trial and error is involved.

I have another track weekend in May at NCCAR.

mfanatic325 · 04-08-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

^^ those te37s are fer realz

kinda wish I had 9" fronts though, for a more squared-out setup hah

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Mfanatic, what are your impressions of the splitter on the track (sorry if I missed this already)? From what I've read it can add up to 300 lbs. downforce depending on adjustment--does that unbalance the car and end up making the rear end too light? Seems that if this is being done for performance reasons there would be a need for a wing (like Crfine's) to balance out downforce front and rear to maintain the car's balance.

I went into it mostly for aesthetics. I mean, I figured the way it's mounted (at 13 different locations) is extremely sturdy and would eventually work to some extent, but I just kinda had low expectations you know? This APR piece wasn't designed from the ground up with wind tunnel testing, etc.
It was meant to be one of those "tuner" mods that's more show than go.
That said, I do feel more downward push (downforce) at high speeds. How much? God knows

I for one can't comment on how many seconds this APR piece helps me shave off my record lap times lol...I wish I could, but I just don't have any info to back it up. I'd rather not butt-dyno it

ZStig · 04-08-2011, 11:48 PM

I'll be re-mounting mine to its much more recessed

Caddyshk · 04-09-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I'll be re-mounting mine to its much more recessed

Thinking of installing it myself in that fashion - little more subdued...

RBull · 04-09-2011, 07:17 AM

Good catch. I noticed that myself before.

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Photoshopped yours out in the sig I see - BTW its illegal too

RBull · 04-09-2011, 07:25 AM

I have a sneaking idea of where you're going with this. If it's what I'm thinking it's what I would do it too.

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Was thinking the same thing.
I considered PC but it was too expensive.

I have an entirely different plan for mounting mine I'll post em up when done.

inTgr8r · 04-09-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RBull

I have a sneaking idea of where you're going with this. If it's what I'm thinking it's what I would do too.

lol.... I keep changing my mind on this but I think I'm almost there.
It will be quite a bit different from everything done so far.

Caddyshk · 04-09-2011, 03:58 PM

Shipkiller · 04-09-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

lol.... I keep changing my mind on this but I think I'm almost there.
It will be quite a bit different from everything done so far.

If you weren't in New Orleans, you would have it on by now............

RBull · 04-09-2011, 04:24 PM

Yep, it is.

Go for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

lol.... I keep changing my mind on this but I think I'm almost there.
It will be quite a bit different from everything done so far.

Caddyshk · 04-09-2011, 06:40 PM

inTgr8r · 04-09-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

If you weren't in New Orleans, you would have it on by now............

LOL, trudat

actually the APR will be one of the last things done this spring.
-exhaust
-SSK
-COs
-Inspection 1
-stong strut
-then the APR & a few other goodies.

PKumarM3 · 04-11-2011, 12:28 AM

other than looks this doesn't add much as there is a space between bumper and splitter

i was considering one for my m3, but it was just show, not much go

looks nice on ur car.

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