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> Splitter, they sell these at Home Depot now...
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post Oct 23 2006, 07:26 PM
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Well at least the parts to make one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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Painting and mounting hardware.

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post Oct 23 2006, 07:31 PM
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3/8" plywood?
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post Oct 23 2006, 07:33 PM
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Installed!!

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3/8" plywood, yes.
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post Oct 23 2006, 07:34 PM
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Oh, and the whole thing weighs 22#'s.


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post Oct 23 2006, 07:37 PM
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I think you could have done the same thing using a sheet of aluminum. You could have fiberglassed over it or left it raw. It looks great but I'll bet it weighs a lot? Now that you know how to fiberglass, come down to L.A. and help me fix my rear end! I have ideas for some customizing.
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post Oct 23 2006, 07:42 PM
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Looks good. I have a small side business that makes splitters for Honda's called Road Race Gear. I have plans to build one for my 914 at some point. Here is a picture of one for a Miata. My splitters will be made from polypropalene plastic.


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post Oct 23 2006, 07:43 PM
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Drive slow in the paddock. That thing will cut someone off at the ankles.
Sure is low.
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post Oct 23 2006, 07:54 PM
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Sure looks like a skim board to me. I made one in woodshop at Aptos High that looked very similar. LOL!!
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post Oct 23 2006, 08:01 PM
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Trek, hope you plan on hopping up that little six over the winter.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
That thing is going to catch a lot of air (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
now instead of going under the car, all that air is going to pile up in front of your car and create more drag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
And if you add a big wing or make your ducktail taller....you will add even more drag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I will be interested to hear your comments after you go to the big track with it in place.

Are you planning on running it for AX also?

Might be a little beat up after an event at Schultz or the Stick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

By the way....you did a very nice job on the fab and mounting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Oct 23 2006, 08:08 PM
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Watch your temps now that no air will be getting under the car and to the engine.
Advice from someone that has done the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 23 2006, 08:16 PM
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Interesting point Paul.
I am finding something defferent comparing the "cowcatcher" air dam compared to an 2.0L LE dam that I have mounted now.

The engine ran cooler with the lower dam , however it is nowhere near as low as yours and Trek that is TOO low in my opinion.
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post Oct 23 2006, 08:21 PM
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If it was on my car, I'd probably rip it off on my trailer.
You have motivated me, however, I might get off my lazy butt and make something now.
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post Oct 23 2006, 09:51 PM
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Trekkor...22# is a lot. Your supposed to finish off the wood & put mold release on the wood and then remove it when the glass cures! Aren't you worried about termites and dry rot? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) the finished product looks great though. If that is as low as it looks you may end up with splinters in your tires.
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post Oct 23 2006, 10:52 PM
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It was another quick and fun project and I enjoyed the comments...thanks.

Grant, I was thinking the same about the skimboard. I figure if doesn't suit my needs I'll wax it and ride it out by Bodega Bay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Drew, tells us more about your ideas.

Yeah, Dan. I will leave this one home for a/x's other than Alameda and Marina.

I *may* run at TH this Friday, we shall see.
Maybe Laguna next month wuth LF would be a better choice.
No plans for a bigger motor ( as of yet ). If I can still run 2:00's or better at Sears with a "better feel", I'll keep it on the car.

I'm not so sure about the cooling as the SIX has the monster fan high in the engine compartment. I'll be watching believe me!

I wonder if I can now shear cones in half instead of knocking them down?
Dan, I'm going to need an official ruling on this:
If the base of the cone is still left in the box, does it count against me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Oct 23 2006, 10:55 PM
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Trek, sounds like a clean run to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Oct 23 2006, 11:09 PM
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LE: notice how low it looks in my yard.
Those rocks make it look low.
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I believe the splitter is at the same level as the Sweeper™ before I cut the bottom off and added the splitter. It's kinda hard to tell for sure.
I plan on doing a test drive tomorrow afternoon and will take a better picture on level pavement. ( Or a pile of debris in a ditch ) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I hope to add bigger air inlets for the brake cooling before my next track day.
Maybe some fins to force the air into the oil cooler inlet, too.

I'm having too much fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)


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post Oct 23 2006, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Oct 23 2006, 09:55 PM) *

Trek, sounds like a clean run to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)



I'm going to hold you to that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


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post Oct 23 2006, 11:25 PM
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post Oct 24 2006, 10:06 AM
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Do you have the duck tail on the rear Trek? Did you set this up so you can move it back if it is to much on the front?

You may also need to raise the ride height and re-set the toe. 22#'s is a lot of weight + the downforce = raise the front end. Cause and effect.


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post Oct 24 2006, 02:19 PM
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How high would you recommend raising the front end?
Can I lower the rear?

I still have the ducktail on the car, but it is unmodified.

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