If a carbon fiber splitter were available, similar to the one Realtime uses, would you be willing to purchase one?

Here is what the Realtime front splitter looks like.






[Modified by Andrew, 10:34 PM 10/30/2001]

 

I love the way those cars look (maybe a new paint job for street trim ), so yes.

 

I dunno...looks kinda bulky to me...but it works!

I like a little more supertouring style.

 

I'd be interested only if this splitter can be modified to accept Dzus fasteners to allow for easy removal or some sort of simple sturdy attachment mechanism.

 

It will depend on:
a) How much will it cost?
b) Is it an EXACT copy of the RTR version?
c) Is it easy to remove and install in the track?
d) Is it strong enough to withstand poundings on the curb and asphalt?

 

Yep, I would. The more negative air pressure under the car, the better. BUT be warned!!! If you get the splitter, you must also get the rear wing. With just the front splitter, you are increasing the negative air pressure on one end of the car (the front). Take a turn at speed, the front will stick, and the rear will NOT. With the aftermarket rear wing, you put more pressure on the rear which balances the "stick". My .02 cents.

 

I would buy one for sure, as long as it was not CF. CF is tiiite and all, but a bit too pricy a material for a splitter which will just get chewed up with track use.

 

Yummy! Will it come with the undertray too?

 

id like to rig one up like on foos civic cheap and purposeful? id buy one if i had a R

 

I'll buy one just as soon as someone pays for it.

Andy, you should see my stock front splitter. Looks like it went through a meat grinder

Warren

 

Precisely why I went with the "Strip of plastic and pop rivets" option.
Cost... About $35 and an hour or so of my time.

It may not be all that pretty, but it works... and it works well. Basic principle of reducing the amount of air under the car...



JDM Market (for Adam) and custom carbon fiber stuff might be the shiznit, but those of us who have a limited budget just can't spend that kind of money on something thats going to get beat up all to hell and back.

note: the little wrinkle/crease in the "splitter" is from high siding the curbing on the inside of turn 6 at Road Atlanta. There was coolant on the line, and I did the entire group a favor by finding it for everybody.
Anyway, the repair involved a couple of new pop rivets. Sure glad it wasn't a hella tiTe carbon fiber piece.

Just my $.02

 

What kind of plastic is that? Some sort of flexible (or semi rigid) plexi-glass material? I've seen that picture of your car before and just assumed it was aluminum.

 

Just your basic strip of plastic. Semi rigid.

www.mcmaster-carr.com

The creative, budget minded racer's best friend.

 

OT, but what wheels are those? They look pretty cool, are they light? Do you have a side view of them?

 

I am in the process of developing a racing splitter and undertray for the 98+ Integra. The splitter and undertray will be sold seperately, or as a package -- prices are yet to be determined. The company I am working with deals primarily with a few factory World Superbike racing teams, as well as aviation. I met with the owner last night to discuss my needs, as well as to see their products. Needless to say, I was very impressed at the quality. I should have the first few ready in about 2-3 weeks, and will be posting pictures at that time.

Right now, its looking like it will be available in both carbon fiber and fiberglass. Though the difference in cost is only about $50. In addition, there will be an optional undertray (materials undecided) available for purchase. The undertray will be made to fit the splitter, and will be required for maximum results (i.e. max downforce.)

One last thing. We are NOT selling the Realtime splitter, I just used those pics as a point of reference. This is because ours is very similar in design.

If you have any additional questions, please IM me.


[Modified by Andrew, 4:31 PM 10/31/2001]

 

I think it looks pretty good. ESP for $35. I would have done the same thing but the design of the 98+ front end makes it hard. The -97 front end is nice and flat making it easy to rivet stuff to it. That is why I went with the OEM lip for now. Provides some down force and is cheap .. I got mine for $108.

*IF* some1 were to make a nice race splitter for the 98+ front end, I would be up for buying one. Race not rice. No CF please.


[Modified by SPiFF, 9:18 PM 10/31/2001]

 

look to me to be panasport's racing wheel. ultra light weight and look sweet on my hachi

 

14x7 Panasports.
About 11 pounds each (like I would use a heavy wheel. I ain't got no torque ).

 

Are you taking notes Andrew (JAC)? Can we say Conquest?

 

JG Luder, ???

 

Hes talkin about JAC-GSR99, his name is Andrew too.

 

lookin' good, too!

 

Wow, what a little jem. Thanks.

I think your car looks hella tite too.

 

if anybody cares, Fiber Images makes them already. They made Roger Foo's. They aren't very pricey either....and very good quality and bolt on with just a few bolts...

just thought I'd share....
dave w

 

Just to clarify davew, I am making them for the 98+ Integra. Roger Foo has a 95 Civic. Do you know what the price for the Civic version is?