Dave's thinking cf splitters again

dave6666 · January 23rd, 2013, 03:41 PM

Another good exchange of info with the Tegris rep today. I will be sending them my template within the next few days for them to digitize. Prototyping will go from there as they can email me files and I can print full size to make test patterns based on their files. He did point out that this is their busy season with all the racing series gearing up so to be patient.

Thanks for all the replies on questions round one. I'm working on the next round as my brain churns.

Atwal87 · January 23rd, 2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dave6666

Another good exchange of info with the Tegris rep today. I will be sending them my template within the next few days for them to digitize. Prototyping will go from there as they can email me files and I can print full size to make test patterns based on their files. He did point out that this is their busy season with all the racing series gearing up so to be patient.

Thanks for all the replies on questions round one. I'm working on the next round as my brain churns.

Dave, would you or are you able to make a package deal...if more people were interested in purchasing the side splitters as well? 3 splitters in total (front +2 sides) to give the Viper a more complete look ?

cheers mate

LifeIsGood · January 23rd, 2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Atwal87

Dave, would you or are you able to make a package deal...if more people were interested in purchasing the side splitters as well? 3 splitters in total (front +2 sides) to give the Viper a more complete look ?

This...would get me more interested.

Atwal87 · January 23rd, 2013, 04:31 PM

The reasoning why I am asking is because Dave on your previous pictures your car looks amazing with the side splitters complimenting your front splitter...I think just having the front splitter alone would make the vehicle not look as sharp as it would be if it had those splitters...and sure people can go and purchase the side splitters elsewhere but the problem may be the material/colour may be slightly off compared to your front splitter.

woud you be kind to post some of your pictures Dave of your viper with the side view ?

Thanks

dave6666 · January 23rd, 2013, 05:08 PM

My side splitters are off the car right now. Perfect time to draw templates

Atwal87 · January 23rd, 2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dave6666

My side splitters are off the car right now. Perfect time to draw templates

You are the MAN Dave!

ViperTony · January 23rd, 2013, 05:34 PM

Side Splitters:
[ X ] Yes
[ ] No

MTGTS · January 23rd, 2013, 06:26 PM

Side Splitters:
[ X ] Yes
[ ] No

Curz · January 23rd, 2013, 07:02 PM

Side Splitters:
[ X ] Yes
[ ] No

Fart Free
[X] Yes
[ ] No

Atwal87 · January 23rd, 2013, 07:22 PM

Side Splitters:
[ X ] Yes
[ ] No

LifeIsGood · January 23rd, 2013, 07:36 PM

QUESTION 1

I would want the front profile to be:

[ X] ACR inset like dave's first one (lower downforce, and there would not be a filler panel to make it a full sweep)

[ ] Full sweep across the front (3" projection in front of nose that would be considered a "medium" downforce)

QUESTION 2

I would want it the full width of the nose like dave's first one:

[ X] yes, wheel well to wheel well

[ ] no, something less than that

QUESTION 3

If yes to question 2, then I would want the air deflectors / braces at the front of the wheel well openings:

[X ] yes

[ ] no (might look dumb going all the way across without these but it would be an option)

QUESTION 4

This is not a stick-on splitter. It would take a few holes through the bottom of the fascia. Number TBD, placed such that if the splitter was removed, they would not show.

[X ] I have no problem with that

[ ] not going to happen on my car

Addendum QUESTION

Side Splitters:

[X] Yes

[ ] No

**sundiego** · January 23rd, 2013, 08:25 PM

Mods: I would like to report this thread as promoting non-functional additions for cosmetic purposes. Please move this thread to the VCA.

Moodie · January 23rd, 2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sundiego

Mods: I would like to report this thread as promoting non-functional additions for cosmetic purposes. Please move this thread to the VCA.

I fell off my chair laughing.

**sundiego** · January 23rd, 2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moodie

I fell off my chair laughing.

With your motor control skill I'm surprised they let you drive.

MTGTS · January 23rd, 2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sundiego

Mods: I would like to report this thread as promoting non-functional additions for cosmetic purposes. Please move this thread to the VCA.

Would have to jump through hoops of being a sponsor on VCA.

**sundiego** · January 23rd, 2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MTGTS

Would have to jump through hoops of being a sponsor on VCA.

Sense of humor:

Yes [ ]

No [X]

Bennett · January 23rd, 2013, 11:25 PM

QUESTION 1

I would want the front profile to be:

[ ] ACR inset like dave's first one (lower downforce, and there would not be a filler panel to make it a full sweep)

[x ] Full sweep across the front (3" projection in front of nose that would be considered a "medium" downforce)

QUESTION 2

I would want it the full width of the nose like dave's first one:

[ x] yes, wheel well to wheel well

[ ] no, something less than that

QUESTION 3

If yes to question 2, then I would want the air deflectors / braces at the front of the wheel well openings:

[x ] yes

[ ] no (might look dumb going all the way across without these but it would be an option)

QUESTION 4

This is not a stick-on splitter. It would take a few holes through the bottom of the fascia. Number TBD, placed such that if the splitter was removed, they would not show.

[ x] I have no problem with that

[ ] not going to happen on my car

virginiavenom · January 24th, 2013, 06:57 AM

Go Dave Go!

Side Splitters:

[X] Yes

[ ] No

KenH · January 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM

QUESTION 1

I would want the front profile to be:

[ X] ACR inset like dave's first one (lower downforce, and there would not be a filler panel to make it a full sweep)

[ ] Full sweep across the front (3" projection in front of nose that would be considered a "medium" downforce)

QUESTION 2

I would want it the full width of the nose like dave's first one:

[ X] yes, wheel well to wheel well

[ ] no, something less than that

QUESTION 3

If yes to question 2, then I would want the air deflectors / braces at the front of the wheel well openings:

[X ] yes

[ ] no (might look dumb going all the way across without these but it would be an option)

QUESTION 4

This is not a stick-on splitter. It would take a few holes through the bottom of the fascia. Number TBD, placed such that if the splitter was removed, they would not show.

[X ] I have no problem with that

[ ] not going to happen on my car

Addendum QUESTION

Side Splitters:

[X] Yes

[ ] No

dave6666 · January 27th, 2013, 08:18 AM

Before I get my game day drunk going, thought I might update things.

I did ask the Tegris rep about using that material for side splitters. My only real concern was temperature limits of the material as everyone knows the area around the cats can get hot. He suggested it would not be a problem. BUT... more temperature related information should be gathered before proceeding. And actually, there are a couple of items on the list of things that I would need ref the side splitters. Let me explain...

My car has side exhaust using the AF side sills. I also have massive amounts of ventilation underneath my sills. And what all of that means to making side splitters for the rest of the world is...

-> Mine are slightly shorter as the pipe exit dictates such. That would look dumb on a car with rear exhaust and no hole on the side. So, using mine as a template would not work for anyone with rear exhaust and factory sills.

-> The AF sills also are not flat along the bottom and I put 2 bends in mine to make them fit just right. The Tegris material may or may not bend on it's own, is complicated to thermoform if it would need to be bent, let alone the factory sills may be flat.

-> Finally, taking temperature measurements on my highly vented sills would be like checking the beer in my fridge. It is cold, and my sills run cool to compliment.

Sooooooooooooooo, I need a Gen 2 car with factory sills to check (or make actually...) the pattern off of. I would also need to take temperature measurements in the sill area where the cats are to see how hot that area gets underneath. Preferably on a car with stock cats too as that would likely be the hottest. And / or TT car to see what they run.

Who has an IR that could shoot some sill temps? That's an easy one. I know what mine are lol.

Who's gonna volunteer their Gen 2 for template making? It's completely harmless to the car; a cardboard thang.

You can kinda see the bend in this pic.