Rich_p 23 Posted November 19, 2008 I’m toying with the idea of adding a front splitter to the track 309, not purely for looks but to hopefully add a little down force. I may even extend it underneath so it’s flat under the bumper and part of the engine, much like the super tourers of the mid 90’s. Has anyone done this or seen any 309 rally/race cars with this done? It would be handy to take something that’s off the shelf then adapt it. Any ideas used on 205’s would be handy to see to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted November 19, 2008 Did you watch TopGear on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,623 Posted November 19, 2008 205 front splitter, AKA sump guard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectpug 0 Posted November 19, 2008 If someone made one and sold it to fit a 205 GTI i would buy it Fibreglass or ABS perhaps a bit like the original cossie front splitters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted November 19, 2008 If someone made one and sold it to fit a 205 GTI i would buy it Fibreglass or ABS perhaps a bit like the original cossie front splitters. have you seen the ones ecosse sell for an arm and a leg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted November 19, 2008 Been toying with the idea for a while.. I wasn't sure weather to make some carbon bumpers or doors. If I made bumpers then I would have moulded a little splitter to the bottom and probably extended the bottom of it back a short way. Anyway, I went with doors. Much more weight to be saved there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRYNKEEPUP 0 Posted November 19, 2008 i wanted a nice splitter for years did look at all different makes. in the end i went to breakers and got one off a phase 1 clio about 1 1/2 inch depth made of rubber £5 and belive it or not it fitted spot on my 205 gti just trimmed ends to suit, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,623 Posted November 19, 2008 I think the OP meant a proper splitter not a lower spoiler adornment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectpug 0 Posted November 19, 2008 have you seen the ones ecosse sell for an arm and a leg? No but i am going to try find one now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRYNKEEPUP 0 Posted November 20, 2008 i very much dought any after market splitter will do anything for aerodynamics or downforce its just down to looks and what look you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) i very much dought any after market splitter will do anything for aerodynamics or downforce its just down to looks and what look you want why? the basic (and i'm going to emphasise BASIC) physics of a splitter is to 'split' the air hitting the car and prevent most of it traveling under the car. the simplest way to do this is to extend the bottom of the valence to bring it closer to the road's surface. this is exactly what manufactures like renault are trying to achieve with the splitter that they put on their cars. Edited November 20, 2008 by tom_m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul_portsmouth 3 Posted November 20, 2008 yup exactly had it on my old car even lowered the front bumper was quite high. i put a volvo splitter on it and it made it a hell of a lot less floaty on the motorway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_p 23 Posted November 20, 2008 Did you watch TopGear on Sunday I did see it although I have ben thinking about it for a while and the idea re ignited when I saw a bttc splitter from a 95 Cavalier for sale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRYNKEEPUP 0 Posted November 20, 2008 when manufactures try something like a new splitter they try it in a wind tunnel to see if its doing its job, when your fitting a splitter in your garage off another motor i dont think its quite the same is it, they spend thousands and thousands doing this you spend £10 and achive the same thing, i dont think so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted November 20, 2008 Those things aren't technically splitters though, are they? They're just an extension of the bumper (downwards). A splitter sticks out forwards to split the airflow. It reduces the amount of air being forced under the front of the car and sends it around the bumper or up the cooling duct into the rad. Basically reduces front end lift, improving grip. I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRYNKEEPUP 0 Posted November 20, 2008 i can see where your coming from but even so fitting this type of splitter yourself is going to do naff all apart from looking racey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted November 20, 2008 It will have an effect. But it wont be measurable or pronounced (unless you have a wind tunnel) You stick anything to the front of the car, and it will chance the aerodynamics. It might atleast give you the 'mental edge' by having it fitted and hoping it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicious-monkey87 0 Posted November 21, 2008 i wanted a nice splitter for years did look at all different makes. in the end i went to breakers and got one off a phase 1 clio about 1 1/2 inch depth made of rubber £5 and belive it or not it fitted spot on my 205 gti just trimmed ends to suit, do you have a pic of the car with the splitter on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
