| gregr01 | 11-23-2006 04:48 PM |
CF splitter *bling* finally installed; now version 2
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(now with version 2 pix in post 36)
It took me a lot longer than I'd originally anticipated, but today I finally wrapped up a project to fit an [URL="http://www.fastwrx.com/cafisp.html"]ARP carbon fiber splitter[/URL] to my STi.
This splitter is made for earlier WRX, so it took considerable fabrication to get it mounted. The adjustment turnbuckles that came with the unit are for show only, and I wanted a functional angle of attack, so I made up adjusters that are a lot beefier.
Undermounting is to a fabricated plate and there is some additional aluminum cross bracing for stability. The entire splitter comes off with eight bolts (including adjusters) and I don't intend to use it much on the street... it's mainly for track days.
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-3.jpg[/IMG]
It took me a lot longer than I'd originally anticipated, but today I finally wrapped up a project to fit an [URL="http://www.fastwrx.com/cafisp.html"]ARP carbon fiber splitter[/URL] to my STi.
This splitter is made for earlier WRX, so it took considerable fabrication to get it mounted. The adjustment turnbuckles that came with the unit are for show only, and I wanted a functional angle of attack, so I made up adjusters that are a lot beefier.
Undermounting is to a fabricated plate and there is some additional aluminum cross bracing for stability. The entire splitter comes off with eight bolts (including adjusters) and I don't intend to use it much on the street... it's mainly for track days.
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-3.jpg[/IMG]
| NewSTI | 11-23-2006 05:37 PM |
it's a nice piece, but maybe you should cut it a bit to make it fit better and smaller... and it'll probably help alot when you park :)
| slickrex | 11-23-2006 06:17 PM |
probably one of the ugliest things i've ever seen... take it off
| Psybin | 11-23-2006 06:21 PM |
Better make sure you are the only person to park that, or a curb is going to eat it. :lol:
| FigNuts | 11-23-2006 06:21 PM |
Nice work, not my style, but nice work. Personally, i'd make it the width of the bumper skin and have it stick out in front of the bumper skin by no more than an inch.
| carl s. | 11-23-2006 06:23 PM |
seems really large. if it's useful at the track, that's all that matters
| WRXDriftR | 11-23-2006 06:30 PM |
at least paint the turnbuckels BLACK or something so they dont show up so much. Thank goodness its only for track days though, its too much for a streetcar
| ThisizBrian | 11-23-2006 06:38 PM |
hideous
| tacomaprime | 11-23-2006 08:48 PM |
[quote=slickrex;16092720]probably one of the ugliest things i've ever seen... take it off[/quote]
My thoughts exactly. That is absolutely horrendous.
I give it 2 days before someone steps on it or runs into it on accident and ruins it.
Congratulations on completely ruining the look of your car.
Is this the next step in your process?
[img]http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/052971.jpg[/img]
My thoughts exactly. That is absolutely horrendous.
I give it 2 days before someone steps on it or runs into it on accident and ruins it.
Congratulations on completely ruining the look of your car.
Is this the next step in your process?
[img]http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/052971.jpg[/img]
| SteelGrayScooby | 11-23-2006 08:51 PM |
^^ if you reverse in a spot, someone will eventually step on it, either accidentally or purposely. Looks okay to me, but the supports makes it looks really tacky.
| jimtweet | 11-23-2006 08:58 PM |
man please take that thing off,
i used to have one on my car, either take it off, or push it back so it only sticks out like 2 inchs and not 4 feet...and those bars are way to big and tacky
i used to have one on my car, either take it off, or push it back so it only sticks out like 2 inchs and not 4 feet...and those bars are way to big and tacky
| ChicksDigWagons | 11-23-2006 09:04 PM |
While its not my style either, I do like that it doesn't look like every other WRX on the street (which if you listened to this clowns it would). Plus, its functional, and that makes it acceptable in my book.
| ~Nitro~ | 11-23-2006 09:11 PM |
[quote=ChicksDigWagons;16093705]While its not my style either, I do like that it doesn't look like every other WRX on the street (which if you listened to this clowns it would). Plus, its functional, and that makes it acceptable in my book.[/quote]
props to u..........they don't have to drive it;)
props to u..........they don't have to drive it;)
| eurospek | 11-23-2006 09:15 PM |
[QUOTE=slickrex;16092720]probably one of the ugliest things i've ever seen... take it off[/QUOTE]
QFT :disco:
QFT :disco:
| o2sys | 11-23-2006 11:34 PM |
paint the rods black, looks like the car has a nose bleed
| veightkiller | 11-23-2006 11:45 PM |
it sticks out way too much imo.
| gregr01 | 11-24-2006 12:11 AM |
I will be painting the adjusters. Since I'm not limited by any class rules, the size is where it needs to be for function, both depth (how far it sticks out, which is a bit deceptive in the pix; four inches) and width. The difference in steering can be felt even at freeway+ speeds, but I'll have to wait until the next track day for high speed cornering & stability.
Each to their own! :banana:
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/mustang_splitter-1.jpg[/IMG]
Each to their own! :banana:
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/mustang_splitter-1.jpg[/IMG]
| 06_Aspen_STI | 11-24-2006 12:45 AM |
It's nice but :eek: :eek: :eek:
| chrisxcore | 11-24-2006 11:49 AM |
:huh:
Underbite FTL
Sorry man that looks terrible IMO...
Underbite FTL
Sorry man that looks terrible IMO...
| GooseMan | 11-24-2006 02:50 PM |
I dont like it personally, but if its meant for trackdays, then its cool. A splitter is really for racing, not so much for show anyway
| wgknestrick | 11-24-2006 03:44 PM |
Why did you mount it so far forward? I have this on my car but mounted it flush with the front fender well. Mine looks badass and flows well with the car. You will rip your front bumper clean off mounting it like that.
Yours.....as others said.
Yours.....as others said.
| kirkeemonster | 11-24-2006 03:49 PM |
Wow, that's like a table, you could eat food off that ****, and don't forget your bookshelf (STi spoiler), damn you have your whole house right there...
| badtaste | 11-24-2006 05:03 PM |
wait till some as$hole steps on that thing
| 4MOTION | 11-24-2006 05:38 PM |
damn, that thing is big!! paint that support bars to black. it will look better :P
| CryderSpeed | 11-24-2006 06:14 PM |
Looks like a function over form thing to me, noone who'd put that thing on a street car would have the fab skills to get one to come out that nice, lol!
| lthayes4 | 11-24-2006 10:11 PM |
lolz....
| ptwerp84 | 11-25-2006 07:16 PM |
take it off.....isn't going to do a thing for you unless you are on a track above 150mph.
| tasq | 11-25-2006 07:36 PM |
wow, what the hell were you thinking? :huh:
| eurospek | 11-25-2006 07:59 PM |
[IMG]http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/images/smilies/barf.gif[/IMG]
| drees | 11-26-2006 02:10 AM |
Be careful on the track with that splitter, without a corresponding increase in downforce in the rear, your car will likely be pretty loose at speed.
| GC_Anthony | 11-26-2006 02:30 AM |
Function>form. Who cares how pretty it is, some of the ugliest cars ive seen have been the fastest.
| 15secWRX | 11-26-2006 02:42 AM |
not feeling it...
| sperry7 | 11-26-2006 04:50 PM |
yeah like the guy on page 1 it kinda looks like you might have it mounted wrong. I know there isn't a "Right" way to mount it bc it is for the older models as you said...but honeslty that thing does look far out.
| HemiKLR | 11-26-2006 05:00 PM |
no offense man but that piece doesn't even fit your car... plus it looks borderline hidious. I would really take a few of these peoples advise and either cut the living hell out of that thing so its actually fitting and looks decent or just take it off. Yes, while it is functional (at least above speeds of 70mph IF ANGLED CORRECTLY) you will be losing gas milage and people are going to bag on it. Make sure it is angled correctly or you will actually be causing your car to have even less downforce. The wing is there for a reason, but that air splitter if angled correctly (when it fits) will help. The thing is, that air splitter is about 3-4 inches too wide on each side and I can't really see how far it stickes out. Whoever sold that to you should be shot, it kinda looks like an ebay special so the cf will prolly start to look like ish in a month or two. Best of luck with the rest of your mods and I hope you see the desired downforce your looking for.
| HemiKLR | 11-26-2006 05:03 PM |
[url]http://www.fastwrx.com/cafisp.html[/url]
as in your post... thats what a functional splitter will look like .....
best,
as in your post... thats what a functional splitter will look like .....
best,
| gregr01 | 11-26-2006 09:10 PM |
On to version 2, altered amount it extends and painted adjusters.
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-5.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-6.jpg[/IMG]
And another shot of the race Mustang's splitter goodness...
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/mustang_splitter-2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-5.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/splitter-6.jpg[/IMG]
And another shot of the race Mustang's splitter goodness...
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/mustang_splitter-2.jpg[/IMG]
| tacomaprime | 11-26-2006 09:12 PM |
That's MUCH better!!!!
| JDMviola | 11-26-2006 09:30 PM |
version 2 looks good. except it reminds me of a kid who has chopsticks in his nose
| gregr01 | 11-26-2006 09:42 PM |
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/john-belushi-pencils-nose.jpg[/IMG]:banana:
| darktritium | 11-26-2006 09:55 PM |
Version 2 is a lot nicer. It would probably be just as good as the first on the track or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about...
| eurospek | 11-26-2006 10:48 PM |
A lot better kid!!!
| SedonaRed03WrX | 11-26-2006 10:52 PM |
[quote=gregr01;16095058]I will be painting the adjusters. Since I'm not limited by any class rules, the size is where it needs to be for function, both depth (how far it sticks out, which is a bit deceptive in the pix; four inches) and width. The difference in steering can be felt even at freeway+ speeds, but I'll have to wait until the next track day for high speed cornering & stability.[/guote]
Dude, do you take it to the AutoX track at Phoenix raceway? If so, I used to live there and autoX there too. That track suxxxxxxxx compaired to any other track Iv`e been to now, and that big lip wont do **** for that track. Try it out in the Tortilla Flats canyon.
Dude, do you take it to the AutoX track at Phoenix raceway? If so, I used to live there and autoX there too. That track suxxxxxxxx compaired to any other track Iv`e been to now, and that big lip wont do **** for that track. Try it out in the Tortilla Flats canyon.
| christianvwcars | 11-26-2006 10:54 PM |
You couldn't find a bigger one?
RICER!!!!!!
RICER!!!!!!
| IllNastyImpreza | 11-27-2006 12:17 AM |
Holly ballsack that thing is rediculous HAHAHAHA
| gregr01 | 11-27-2006 12:23 AM |
[QUOTE=SedonaRed03WrX]Dude, do you take it to the AutoX track at Phoenix raceway? If so, I used to live there and autoX there too. That track suxxxxxxxx compaired to any other track Iv`e been to now, and that big lip wont do **** for that track.[/QUOTE]
A few laps of Phoenix Raceway, bone stock in '04. I did the autoxes there as well (they're at Firbird now).
[URL="http://www.randomelement.com/sti/videos/pir2laps.wmv"][IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/pir2laps.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
7mb vid
[QUOTE=SedonaRed03WrX]Try it out in the Tortilla Flats canyon.[/QUOTE] You mean the Apache Trail (AZ 88). [URL="http://www.izoom.com/auto.aspx?article=2004wrx_sti.htm"]Funny you should mention that.[/URL]
[QUOTE=christianvwcars]RICER!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Yup. :banana: This is a [I]HPDE[/I]. Springs and shaved street tires in '04.
[URL="http://www.randomelement.com/sti/videos/s3-1a.wmv"][IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/stjohns.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
4mb vid
Almost three years of playing and I'm still not done. Lots more power and better suspension, etc. now. Plus a splitter. :p
A few laps of Phoenix Raceway, bone stock in '04. I did the autoxes there as well (they're at Firbird now).
[URL="http://www.randomelement.com/sti/videos/pir2laps.wmv"][IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/pir2laps.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
7mb vid
[QUOTE=SedonaRed03WrX]Try it out in the Tortilla Flats canyon.[/QUOTE] You mean the Apache Trail (AZ 88). [URL="http://www.izoom.com/auto.aspx?article=2004wrx_sti.htm"]Funny you should mention that.[/URL]
[QUOTE=christianvwcars]RICER!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Yup. :banana: This is a [I]HPDE[/I]. Springs and shaved street tires in '04.
[URL="http://www.randomelement.com/sti/videos/s3-1a.wmv"][IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/stjohns.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
4mb vid
Almost three years of playing and I'm still not done. Lots more power and better suspension, etc. now. Plus a splitter. :p
| JCity | 11-27-2006 12:45 AM |
still not feeling v.2 as much but as stated
function > fashion .
function > fashion .
| thrasher | 11-27-2006 07:57 AM |
Not a big fan, but version 2 is an improvement. I will say one thing...I like your use of the license plate holes to mount the adjusters.
J
J
| DashboardCon | 11-27-2006 08:37 AM |
Cool vids man. At least you use the car for what it was meant to do. Just one question...Where are the rest of your track goodies like an FMIC, Big brake kit, and so on?
Oh yeah, I like your article too. Sounds like the STi sucked you in like the rest of us.
Oh yeah, I like your article too. Sounds like the STi sucked you in like the rest of us.
| swiftwrx1 | 11-27-2006 11:35 AM |
that is one of the best vids I have seen, sweeeet driving!!:D
| SedonaRed03WrX | 11-27-2006 10:38 PM |
Ya I ment Firebird. I was not talking about PKRA?? :lol: That bondurant track is nothing to talk about at all. Drove my car and rode my Gixxer there, I also went to the Autox that they set up in the parking lot to :o. those tracks are good for bone stock cars and people who dont know anyting about track driving. When you finally get on a real track like Laguna Seca for some SCCA, or the Streets of Willow track you will see what Im talking about.
PS. In your pics your behind a BMW and what looks to be an Integra or Mazda??? For the love of god I hpoe you passed them.
PS. In your pics your behind a BMW and what looks to be an Integra or Mazda??? For the love of god I hpoe you passed them.
| DrD | 11-27-2006 11:29 PM |
If it's a functional thing for track days, I'd put it on for those, but leave it off for daily driving - catch a curb with that and your bumper is going to be a mess...
| STix66 | 11-28-2006 02:56 PM |
Dude......take It Off!!!
| Sirlight | 11-28-2006 04:53 PM |
The white car looks like an integra type r.
and i got about 3/4's of the way through that vid without him passing it.
and i got about 3/4's of the way through that vid without him passing it.
| gregr01 | 11-28-2006 11:47 PM |
Yes, I passed the Acura. :rolleyes: And the M3, though that's not shown in this 2-lap segment.
And the splitter stays. It's my car, and I like it. :banana:
At least until it gets munged by some piece of crap that always seems to be strewn about the PHX freeway system. :furious:
And the splitter stays. It's my car, and I like it. :banana:
At least until it gets munged by some piece of crap that always seems to be strewn about the PHX freeway system. :furious:
| STi-MAN | 11-28-2006 11:50 PM |
the adjusters make it look horrible...
Maybe if you had a v-limited lip with the splitter installed... and not have the splitter come out as much.
Maybe if you had a v-limited lip with the splitter installed... and not have the splitter come out as much.
| rally_on | 11-29-2006 12:09 AM |
thats a big diffuser
| drees | 11-29-2006 03:50 AM |
I love all the haters hatin' on the functional splitter.
Anyone see the size of the splitter on the carbon fiber Cobb Tuning Time Attack car? It's about the same size!
Anyone see the size of the splitter on the carbon fiber Cobb Tuning Time Attack car? It's about the same size!
| ThisizBrian | 11-29-2006 04:35 AM |
but cobb didnt ask us if we liked it or not.
| tekgnosis | 11-29-2006 03:40 PM |
[QUOTE=GC_Anthony;16110769]Function>form. Who cares how pretty it is, some of the ugliest cars ive seen have been the fastest.[/QUOTE]
amen.
form follows function. I think it's a great fab job. Who cares what it looks like.
You DO have to pimp the rear downforce, otherwise you might be unstable at speed (agreeing with...someone from page 2).
I wouldn't keep it on all the time though...only for track. There's quite the potential for damage, and you wouldn't wanna waste your hard work.
amen.
form follows function. I think it's a great fab job. Who cares what it looks like.
You DO have to pimp the rear downforce, otherwise you might be unstable at speed (agreeing with...someone from page 2).
I wouldn't keep it on all the time though...only for track. There's quite the potential for damage, and you wouldn't wanna waste your hard work.
| gregr01 | 11-29-2006 04:03 PM |
[QUOTE=tekgnosis;16153615]You DO have to pimp the rear downforce, otherwise you might be unstable at speed (agreeing with...someone from page 2).[/QUOTE]
I'm working on a 90s-era Trans-Am Series-style rear spoiler, also in CF.
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/ta_spoiler.jpg[/IMG]
I'm working on a 90s-era Trans-Am Series-style rear spoiler, also in CF.
[IMG]http://www.randomelement.com/sti/images/ta_spoiler.jpg[/IMG]
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