Practicality of GT12 (and GT8) on the road!
Discussion
I'm fairly sure at least one of GT8 or GT12 has the ability for part of the front splitter to be removed for that very purpose
A number of people with AMRs and late V12VS have had the AMR aero kit fitted which extends the length of the front splitter and I know some seem happy with it, but I couldn't cope - the standard length splitter on V12VS causes enough problems on speed humps, steep driveways, etc so I definitely couldn't use regularly if it was a few inches longer.
A number of people with AMRs and late V12VS have had the AMR aero kit fitted which extends the length of the front splitter and I know some seem happy with it, but I couldn't cope - the standard length splitter on V12VS causes enough problems on speed humps, steep driveways, etc so I definitely couldn't use regularly if it was a few inches longer.
Thanks Jonby!
This is also my concern - I prefer to use my AM in all circumstances where possible.
Having to think twice about traction in inclement weather is one thing I can mentally handle (restraint
) but if some roads and more (channel tunnel?) become mentally inaccessible due to bumps and inclines, perhaps it’s best sticking with what I know.
But with the lower GT12 splitter removed, is it then much more viable?
This is also my concern - I prefer to use my AM in all circumstances where possible.
Having to think twice about traction in inclement weather is one thing I can mentally handle (restraint
) but if some roads and more (channel tunnel?) become mentally inaccessible due to bumps and inclines, perhaps it’s best sticking with what I know.But with the lower GT12 splitter removed, is it then much more viable?
I don’t find sleeping policeman a problem.
Where I have had issues is with pulling out of the driveway on to the road; the camber in many London roads is such that I often scrape the splitter.
So a lot of the GT8 owners remove them (takes a few minutes), think I might go down that route, but other than that no issues while out and about
Where I have had issues is with pulling out of the driveway on to the road; the camber in many London roads is such that I often scrape the splitter.
So a lot of the GT8 owners remove them (takes a few minutes), think I might go down that route, but other than that no issues while out and about
On the GT8, I originally had mine off for a long period. Then I installed them on again (an easy 5-min job) and, so far I have had no problem at all, the height clearance is enough for the majority of the roads. Obviously you need to be more careful.
Next week I ll be driving my GT8 back to back with a GT12 (will do a video of that comparison) and will be able to comment re. GT12
Next week I ll be driving my GT8 back to back with a GT12 (will do a video of that comparison) and will be able to comment re. GT12
GT8-V12SM said:
On my GT8 I replaced the two carbon splitters with cheap plastic splitters with carbon foil (300 Euro).
You have to look very close to see the difference. One of them already has a deep scratch... Now i can laugh about
Love the look with the lower front splitter and on the road I've not had any problems....but the access to my garage is marginal when they are fitted so at the moment they are sat in perfect condition on a duvet in the spare bedroom You have to look very close to see the difference. One of them already has a deep scratch... Now i can laugh about
Great idea of fitting a plastic alternative. Where can I get these?
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