Split splitter
Discussion
Just spent the weekend in Brittany, and although the roads were for the most part excellent, I was caught unaware by a level crossing and ended up slapping the front splitter on the Tam down hard.
As a consequence she is split along the length. Bugger.
I'll be looking to get a proper repair over the winter (once I can figure out how to get to the inside/back of the splitter)but as an interim I intend to fill with sealer/adhesive to give some stability and a reasonable cosmetic appearance.
I was thinking of using Silkaflex as an adhesive and then Ambersil as a black sealant; any thoughts on this? I've not used the Silkaflex before, so am unsure if it will be easy enough to remove when I come to get the real repair done.
And on that note, I seem to remember some years ago some mention of a splitter protector/guard; did that ever progress? I think that I will be raising the ride height by 10mm in future as the best form of protection.
As a consequence she is split along the length. Bugger.
I'll be looking to get a proper repair over the winter (once I can figure out how to get to the inside/back of the splitter)but as an interim I intend to fill with sealer/adhesive to give some stability and a reasonable cosmetic appearance.
I was thinking of using Silkaflex as an adhesive and then Ambersil as a black sealant; any thoughts on this? I've not used the Silkaflex before, so am unsure if it will be easy enough to remove when I come to get the real repair done.
And on that note, I seem to remember some years ago some mention of a splitter protector/guard; did that ever progress? I think that I will be raising the ride height by 10mm in future as the best form of protection.
chris watton said:
That was Silverstone Performance's Tamora (next to mine).
It looks OK - I assume that it is supposed to be a more efficient and effective splitter.
Edited by chris watton on Tuesday 15th July 12:11
I want something that might give some more strength and protection to the splitter.
chris watton said:
I think the only thing you can do is either heighten the splitter by shaving some off the bottom, or raising the ride height.
I think the splitter is already pretty strong (it gets hit quite a lot)!
Oh yes, Sikaflex is amazingly strong stuff!
Mine was damaged a while ago and repaired - but not very well I think, hence this time it just cracked along the length.I think the splitter is already pretty strong (it gets hit quite a lot)!
Oh yes, Sikaflex is amazingly strong stuff!
After the Silkaflex temporary repair I will make sure that the permanent repair is robust - a neighbour is a laminator for Sunseeker so if we can get to the back of it, he will do a good job.
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