Front splitter options for 2006 Radical...

[Etchhead]

I unfortunately lost the majority of my front splitter for my 2006 Radical RS3. I had an eml exchange with RadicalWest and they are looking to put together a few quotes for me: replacement old style splitter and new design front action that also needs new frame design.

I'm wondering what others have done here and if ere are any other options. My GT3 has a removable splitter that I can change for the track/street and loading.

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

I wouldn't update the front end......that could get very pricey.....

You need the HD Style front splitter that attaches to the chassis, not the front end/clam.

Old style but High Downforce. I am 99% sure it is still listed on the big R's site.

Ron

Thanks Ron, and I just checked and you were right. I'm looking for this:
https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MA0009%7B...

I will coordinate with them and get my act cleaned back up again!
Appreciate the nod-
Mark

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

I wouldn't update the front end......that could get very pricey.....

You need the HD Style front splitter that attaches to the chassis, not the front end/clam.

Old style but High Downforce. I am 99% sure it is still listed on the big R's site.

Ron

Thanks Ron, and I just checked and you were right. I'm looking for this:
https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MA0009%7B...

I will coordinate with them and get my act cleaned back up again!
Appreciate the nod-
Mark

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

Nope, you need this......

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0005%7B...

I am surprised how little damage there is on your front end......normally your style splitter would take some of the clam with it as well.

You will also get a bit more downforce on the front end which is nice.

Ron

Well, there was a bit more damage on the other side. Will this new piece mount right where the existing kit was located? Does it mount to the frame or the front skin? The old splitter was just attached to the skin while there is certainly structure under neath.. Would like to see how this mounts if possible. Then IF I have an off road is there a cheaper replacement for this new style?

[Etchhead]

Thanks guys- yah I'm thinking going back to the stock version as that's still expensive (but MUCH cheaper than frame mount). I was running through racecarsdirect and saw this trick turbo powered with unique splitter. Any idea what/where this is from?

[Etchhead]

Josh Smith said:

That propsport is just a piece of aluminum riveted to the bonnet....or you could just use some plywood.

Plywood, some black paint, a few nails and some bathroom caulking- should about get me there. Thanks for the laugh Josh, I liked that one!

[Etchhead]

Right- thanks for clarification! Yes that type of material is pretty popular addition to the stock OEM splitters in the Porsche scene as well. Handy that it actors to the existing splitter with a few supporting anchors and tears away cleaner.

Might be worth a thought as the replacement is $1300 delivered... That's a nice set of new slicks.

[Etchhead]

Finally got my car back with new factory splitter. The front nose needed a decent amount of fiberglass repair and their expert broke his wrist mountain biking midway through the job so had to wait for his cast removal! We wrapped the lower part of the front and put some Rigid LEDs for better visibility.

Also was fighting oil leaks and in the process they replaced all oil lines and cracked starter cover. I suppose most of these items get swapped during the standard motor rebuild?

Either way she is back and ready for a few more events this year. Then during off season I may get engine rebuilt as I'm approaching 30hrs now. I have a Gen1 1500 and have also been sniffing around at Stage1 Turbo kits... seems like 6lbs boost would be a lot of fun!!