The Great FD3S Under-body Aerodynamics Thread: Photos, Products, Ideas, Results
01-13-11, 04:38 PM
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Another splitter done, this one for a C-West bumper.
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416111&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416112&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416113&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
Just before the lip got clearcoat.
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[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416111&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416112&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416113&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/ig]
Just before the lip got clearcoat.
[img]https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=416114&stc=1&d=1294818 016[/im]
Also 1 of the mounting brackets with a tow hook. I'll be test fitting it on my cwest bumper to see if it works
01-23-11, 05:01 AM
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Wow. The past few pages are REALLY awesome! Those splitters you've made afgmoto1978 are works of art! I love the adjustability in them.
How do you think they would hold up in an off-track excursion? The mounts all look strong, but what about the CF?
How do you think they would hold up in an off-track excursion? The mounts all look strong, but what about the CF?
01-23-11, 11:37 AM
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Thanks!
Testing my splitter extensively and it's held up pretty well after 20+ asphalt smacks (AutoX), a few offs at the track and a couple curb hits. The last curb hit took a small chunk out of the lip while it lifted the front wheels off the ground. LOL
Testing my splitter extensively and it's held up pretty well after 20+ asphalt smacks (AutoX), a few offs at the track and a couple curb hits. The last curb hit took a small chunk out of the lip while it lifted the front wheels off the ground. LOL
07-11-11, 08:29 PM
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I want to make a quick and easy front lip/splitter from corrugated plastic sign board. I want it to mount under the OEM R1 front lip, stick out ~6", and be secure enough for street driving and autox cone carnage. Anyone know if there is any good tutorial how to make and mount sure a lip? Or am I on my own. Thanks!
07-12-11, 12:56 PM
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Honestly, sign board is likely not strong enough for a splitter application. Specifically one that will extend out 6". You're going to have to look more into the realm of closed cell urethane foam wrapped in fiberglass and somehow affixed to the frame, not just the bumper.
I've seen arrangements where (a slender) person can step on the front splitter and lift himself off the ground. That's not to say that it needs to be that strong, but if it deforms at speed it's likely not safe or highly effective.
I've seen arrangements where (a slender) person can step on the front splitter and lift himself off the ground. That's not to say that it needs to be that strong, but if it deforms at speed it's likely not safe or highly effective.
07-12-11, 06:07 PM
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I want to make a quick and easy front lip/splitter from corrugated plastic sign board. I want it to mount under the OEM R1 front lip, stick out ~6", and be secure enough for street driving and autox cone carnage. Anyone know if there is any good tutorial how to make and mount sure a lip? Or am I on my own. Thanks!
make sure you build a stout frame to hang it under the car (frame mounted)
07-13-11, 12:14 AM
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Honestly, sign board is likely not strong enough for a splitter application. Specifically one that will extend out 6". You're going to have to look more into the realm of closed cell urethane foam wrapped in fiberglass and somehow affixed to the frame, not just the bumper.
I've seen arrangements where (a slender) person can step on the front splitter and lift himself off the ground. That's not to say that it needs to be that strong, but if it deforms at speed it's likely not safe or highly effective.
I've seen arrangements where (a slender) person can step on the front splitter and lift himself off the ground. That's not to say that it needs to be that strong, but if it deforms at speed it's likely not safe or highly effective.
08-26-11, 05:49 PM
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by the splitter resting on the race ramp - no damage to anything.
Well, just my pride.
This was a splitter made by afgmoto1978.
We have used that splitter to level bumps in parking lots.
10-23-15, 06:57 PM
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don't hate me, this is few years old but was curious if there has been any improvements or changes since... been doing a lot of google and site searching about functional aero and most of it dies off early into the thread.
im building mostly for fun, partly for the track. Love some good functional DIY projects so ive been interest in the flat body design since i prefer the wingless look. also deciding if and what aftermarket body panels i want for the car.
happy Halloween! bump from the dead!
im building mostly for fun, partly for the track. Love some good functional DIY projects so ive been interest in the flat body design since i prefer the wingless look. also deciding if and what aftermarket body panels i want for the car.
happy Halloween! bump from the dead!
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