Front Splitter

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Looking to improve the non-existent aerodynamics on my Chimaera - especially high speed stability.

Pretty sure TVR did no proper testing and the 'bit of half drainpipe' bolted under the nose is a complete compromise so,

Anyone running a splitter and if so what are they like?


Thanks

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Yex 450 said:

I didn't see the pothole the other side of a speed bump a few weeks ago and the thing was ripped off

Yep I think this is common, hence it being a massive compromise. You're never sure if it's still attached or not!

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Chimp871 said:

What do people use for materials?

Modified gutter, ally strip etc..

Both of those I think!

Keen on something like on this Tuscan - proper solution!

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bobfather said:

You don't need to worry about technology here

Thanks bob father - I do appreciate that the ally strip method would work - but my car is a little lower than most so it just wouldn't last!

Also do like the look of a tasteful 'proper' splitter

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https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=10...



Chap here has fitted one from a Seat Leon Cupra R

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wseed said:

Would this stuff be any use?

Seen that stuff before and always decided against it - but I suppose you'd get the perfect fit and curve.....

But would it actually be giving and aerodynamic benefit?


Adhesive stuff - looks good probe doesn't work

Half drainpipe - work but looks silly.


My issue is I want something that looks good and works

Current favourite would be cupra R or MGF splitter

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QBee said:

Intrigued by the Cupra R splitter. Plenty of them on EBay at £46 brand new. Might just get one, as the car is in for service and a few other bits shortly, and it would be good to get a second opinion from my TVR guy.

Yeah for £46 it's worth a pop

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QBee said:

Thanks for the photos. Very interesting. I won’t be going that far. Mine is a road car with a few track days a year thrown in
Your comment that the Cupra one would only work above 70 mph is superb news.
My car handles very nicely at road speeds, I am just keen to improve front end sticking power at track cornering speeds.

Yep agree this is perfect - I find that on the AutoBahn, only above 80/90mph the front becomes very light and twitchy so the Cupra R seems ideal!

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Tony91 said:

Just fitted the Seat Cupra R front splitter part number 1ML805903
Fits well

Excellent work Sir - This is exactly what PH should be about. Great job and I'll be doing exactly the same on mine soon.

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phazed said:

Garage Envy.