Under tray/splitter?

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  1. Cory

    Cory Member

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    I am looking to improve the aerodynamics of my brick I call a car. I am wondering if anyone knows of a local place that sells large sheets of abs plastic? I am looking to go one off and am on a major budget. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Cory, Jan 16, 2010
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    There are a few guy on Nasioc that have home made them out of fiberglass. Let us know what you find.
     
    #2 dundunskeert, Jan 17, 2010
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    the last thing I would use is fiberglass, there's a thread about this on dirtyimpreza.com
     
    #3 b reel, Jan 17, 2010
  4. Cory

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    Exactly. I didn't want to use fiberglass. I know a guy that know where the nascar guys get their stuff, I'll just ask him.
     
    #4 Cory, Jan 17, 2010
  5. dundunskeert

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    Are you talking about a rear splitter or something to go under the front?
     
    #5 dundunskeert, Jan 19, 2010
  6. Cory

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    Under the front. It will go from the front of the cross member to a few inches protruding from the front bumper.
     
    #6 Cory, Jan 19, 2010
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    Mcmaster Carr is the answer you seek.
     
    #7 Alex, Jan 19, 2010
  8. dundunskeert

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    Have you considered a skid plate?
     
    #8 dundunskeert, Jan 25, 2010
  9. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    I would do a nice front lip before trying to make a splitter. I have seen so many aero FAIL attempts at building splitters.
     
    #9 Doug@DBW Motorsports, Jan 25, 2010
  10. Tray@Forged

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    Search Splitters on Time Attack forums. There is some good information on there. You maybe able to build you something really trick. If you were not wanting to build something yourself. Check out http://www.prototypecomposites.com/

    Good luck!
     
    #10 Tray@Forged, Jan 25, 2010
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    Use a big sheet of aluminum.

    One piece splitter/flat bottom/rear diffuser.

    Some tunnels would improve downforce as well.
     
    #11 WJM, Jan 25, 2010
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    If you do do it right it'll hurt you more than help.
     
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