[DaveN]

I am looking into a splitter more and more but do not really know the difference between the GT racing Kevlar version or the A.I.R. fibreglass version. Does anyone know differences between fit and finish, build quality, durability, etc. etc. Opinions, suggestions anyone?

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[flash]

i know the AIR one stick out on the sides - i don't know about the gt



neither one of them will survive a parking stone impact, nor likely a bad driveway approach - nature of the combination of fiberglass and the single edge design

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[DaveN]

Yeah, getting caught up and broken in one go has been the common stressor in most of your posts about these. My car is not lowered, how much less clearance would I have approximately?

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[flash]

while it doesn't hang down much lower, the problem is not so much vertical clearance as it is the increase in overhang that causes problems - every extra inch the front end sticks out, the more likely the contact with angles and objects

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[craigawoodman]

I have the AIR version and yes - it sticks out at the sides (not sure what this does for airflow or why).



If you are tracking the car and have an off - they make a great plough and break (along with potentially breaking the nose cone).



My car is lowered and yes they scrape on driveways, etc.



Is there a better option out there. I have looked at the version from Europe, but you lose the undertray with this.



My splitter is currently split and has race tape all over it from an off at Morgan Park (and that was only the nose - sideways).



They look great - but are nearly a consumable.



Look forward to some info as to what works and what doesn't.



I also have the AIR three piece Turbo RS rear spoiler (with the centre section in carbon) - it did not fit up that well and the treatment of the ends of the carbon centre section was not real flash. The centre section is now painted - so additional cost for not a lot of benefit.

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[968LS1]

If you are not in a big hurry there will be a new offering next year that will be one piece under tray and splitter similar to the 951 units. I am sending one of my under trays and splitters to a composites expert he will make a mold and set up production. That is really all the detail I know now but hope they are available by Spring. I will NOT be the vendor just helping with bucks for the mold so he can make 968 RS parts for us with the addiction! I have had an AIR and GT splitters and was not impresses with either that is why I decided to help facilitate a new offering.

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[craigawoodman]

I got a price from the following person, cannot remember how I came upon it, but apparently these are made of a better material than fibreglass. Email reproduced below. Given the othe rmods I have to do to the car - I will most likely get the AIR splitter fitted fixed and repainted and then look for alternatives again.



RE: Porsche 968 Front Splitter

Gert Carnewal <gert@carnewal.com>



Hi Craig,



This part is made of polyurethane, the same material as the front bumper.

It always comes in grey primer.



The price for the 968 Cup chin spoiler is 360 Euro

Shipping for 1-2 units is 85 Euro (because of the size )



We need 4-5 days to get the parts in stock.

Shipping usually takes 4 days.



Let me know if you have any other questions.



Thanks,

Gert.



Carnewal – Porsche styling, performance and accessories.

www.carnewal.com

info@carnewal.com

Vijverbeek 8

9688 Maarkedal Belgium.

Tel : 0032 55 499.300

Fax: 0032 55 499.311

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[MC968CS]

I do have the carnewal one now, and find it much better than any of the fibreglass options having tried both. ie: this is my third splitter and the polyurethane is heaps better than the fibreglass versions. It bends, not breaks (to a point). I also have it between the bumper and the lower air dam, so all air flow is still in place just fine from undertray. I think GT3 front splitter fasters were the go to achieve that. I vaguely recall, but cant garauntee, that carnewall threw them in too.



I wont bother with a fibreglass one again, they are a toy vs this one from my experiences to date.

   

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[flash]

gert rocks!



the motorsport unit is the best single edge unit i've seen - i had one - however with my car lowered i was snagging every danged driveway i went into, and this meant having to repaint the thing nearly every time i drove the car



if you are going to use any single edge unit, my recommendations are,



1. use a LOT of flex in the paint

2. do NOT lower the car

3. learn to enter driveways diagonally (one tire at a time, and not both front ones at the same time)

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[DaveN]

I would certainly be willing to wait if there is going to be a US offering, I don't really want to spend 360 Euros plus shipping $$$ from the other side of the world to get a splitter.

I understand the fragility of the fiberglass splitters and Flash's tag line <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

lol - that's exactly why i have the one i have now - it is a custom unit, but so far, the only one to hold up - even so, at my ride height, i still hit stuff and need to occasionally touch up paint on the bottom

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[Fox944]

The AIR front splitter sticks out about 1/2 inch on either side because it is designed for their wide body fender flares.



I've gone through 2 AIR fiberglass splitters. Both cracked. Car was mostly driven in NYC and lowered an inch up front. My third splitter was a carbon fiber unit (also from AIR). This one outlasted both Fiberglass units combined and i had it on the car for 3 years without cracking.



If you go with an AIR Splitter, spend the extra $100 and get a CF Unit.

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[White968]

I have a fiberglass splitter from GT Racing and although it was not terribly expensive I regret not buying an original. I look at it as a disposable product and when it cracks I will replace it with an OEM or equivalent.

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[RS Barn]

I have 2 fiberglass from AIR that totally don't fit. Like lots of other products sold.

I hope to eventually modify to fit and recoup expenses.

Poly 968TS still seems to be best option

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[PorscheDude]

I destroyed a few GT splitters. Got sick of repairing them so I just went without.

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[firefish]

I have an AIR splitter (glass) that I coated with a layer of carbon fiber (600 g per m2) for both looks and durability. It is in stock form very thin and totally not streetable but on the track that can have benefits as you can tear the splitter to shreds without it taking the nose with it to the grave. The fit was splendid in my case but that wouldn't seem to be the situation for everyone.

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