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Old May 1, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Anyone install the APR splitter without the support rods? Pics would be great. thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I would like to know the same,, where would be the best place to mount the rods if you have to
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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You could probably do it, but I would suggest against it.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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I bet it wouldn't last one 70 mph run in a headwind
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I wouldn't do it unless you add some additional bracing to the underside.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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We installed a stillen splitter without the supporting rods and I have taken a trip to chapel hill which is 2.5 hours on the highway at 75+ the whole time and its just as good as I installed it,.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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^ cool. Pics? I assume you just drilled a bunch of holes along the splitter and bottom of your bumper and used nuts/screws/washers/etc?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Anyone know if support braces are sold separately....just thought of making my own CF splitter
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by manny007
Anyone know if support braces are sold separately....just thought of making my own CF splitter

APR sells support rods separately for $55 on their site. I'm sure one of the Vendors on this site would be able to get you some as well.


http://www.aprperformance.com/index....d=83&Itemid=44

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jtabraham
APR sells support rods separately for $55 on their site. I'm sure one of the Vendors on this site would be able to get you some as well.


http://www.aprperformance.com/index....d=83&Itemid=44
thanks bro!
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Originally Posted by synth19
Anyone install the APR splitter without the support rods? Pics would be great. thanks
I would advise against this based upon first hand experience. The APR splitter will flex under pressure at high speeds and can cause severe damage to your splitter and/or bumper. The splitter is designed to project forward from the bumper a few inches and this portion WILL flex at high speeds.
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Originally Posted by manny007
Anyone know if support braces are sold separately....just thought of making my own CF splitter
Damn we'll be twins before too long.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
I bet it wouldn't last one 70 mph run in a headwind
Close, 100mph did it for me.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by evobunny
I would like to know the same,, where would be the best place to mount the rods if you have to
Proper placement will depend upon the shape of the bumper and splitter. IMO, you would want to mount the braces at the point of greatest downforce on the splitter or where it is susceptible to flexing.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by roncfpz
Damn we'll be twins before too long.
lol.....I was thinking of a slightly different design.....maybe one for the rear like that blue M3 at HIN Orlando..... just an idea though....
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