Splitter ripped off before Brands Hatch

[rbryant]

Hi all - I guess this happens to everyone sooner or later, I lost my splitter to a dead fox in the road last night. I retreived it (the splitter not the fox), but my question, because I am at Brands Hatch for the track day tomorrow, is do you think it will affect the handling? Especially the turn in to Paddock say.

Its a bit bent and I don't think I can refit it myself as it will need some new holes.

Comments appreciated.

[shpub]

Most cars don't have them becuase they get ripped off or were never fitted. Will it affact the handling? Not that much that you would notice.

[philr]

Losing the splitter doesn't seem to affect handling, as Steve says, but it deffinitely affects the under bonnet temperature. I have had to replace mine 4 or 5 times (new one cost about £12 one time) but definitely noticed the temp guage reading much hotter....so in the current weather I'd replace it.

Phil

[Dave 500]

Where do you get them from mind was ripped off last week.

[rbryant]

Just back from Brands - what a great day, and pleased to say that the car handled superbly. Intrax adjustables from Austec got a good workout.

[sjpalmer1]

I think it all depends on what year your Chimaera is. If it has a Cerbera type front end then I believe the splitter makes little difference. If you have the earlier vehicle with the mesh grill it will make a difference. The front grill is very good at increasing the positive presssure around the nose of the vehicle and can cause lift at high vehicle speeds.