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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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M7-front splitter

whos got em, how are they, i want one!

lets see your pics!!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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I had it and LOVED it... now it's on my friends car. It's more for asthetics than anything but go for it!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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He is my M7 Aero splitter...





I changes the look - a bit.. The red line is my "little" touch..

I really like it ..
 

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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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yeah i really think it puts together the front end
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BBCooper
He is my M7 Aero splitter...



I changes the look - a bit.. The red line is my "little" touch..

I really like it ..
Very nice, I like the red line, any chance you could post a side view?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Oooooh, that red line is **way** cool & I would never have thought of that. Is it painted on the CF or ??
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Very Nice.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Oooooh, that red line is **way** cool & I would never have thought of that. Is it painted on the CF or ??
Red line is pinstriping tape.. Trying to pull in the CR mirror caps..
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci
Nice car .
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Nice car .
Thanks. It's kind a dirty in the picture. I've got some updates in work so I'll have to take some new pics. This time with it clean
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Here are a couple of shots for you .

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We even have one now for you R 56 drivers


 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Nick,

One of the CMMC members has it on his MCS. I haven't seen him post recently but maybe he'll poke his head in and say something.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Here's mine:


 

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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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I couldn't tell for certain from the pictures, but does the splitter extend rearward all the way to the front wheel opening? From ASC330's picture, it looks like it might.

A poster was asking in another thread if the M7 front splitter would be legal for DSP class in Autocross, and whether or not it goes all the way back to the wheel opening would be the deciding factor.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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See you guys at Mickey & Mini's. The Carolina Boys are bringing their toys!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUCOOPR
See you guys at Mickey & Mini's. The Carolina Boys are bringing their toys!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottRiqui
I couldn't tell for certain from the pictures, but does the splitter extend rearward all the way to the front wheel opening? From ASC330's picture, it looks like it might.
Extends to the back of the bumper cover
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
Extends to the back of the bumper cover
Thanks - my laptop screen is bad for picking out black objects among shadows and other black parts, so I wasn't sure. If it only goes as far back as the rearmost edge of the bumper cover, then it's DSP-legal for autocrossing.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottRiqui
I couldn't tell for certain from the pictures, but does the splitter extend rearward all the way to the front wheel opening? From ASC330's picture, it looks like it might.

A poster was asking in another thread if the M7 front splitter would be legal for DSP class in Autocross, and whether or not it goes all the way back to the wheel opening would be the deciding factor.
As Gnatster mentioned it only goes back as far as the bumper cover. To be very honest I do not think it would provide any assistance at Autox speeds. I only notice a settling down of the front end on the track and above 70 or so. The faster you go the more of a " groove " you seem to find .

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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Here is mine.



 

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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by maxmini
As Gnatster mentioned it only goes back as far as the bumper cover. To be very honest I do not think it would provide any assistance at Autox speeds. I only notice a settling down of the front end on the track and above 70 or so. The faster you go the more of a " groove " you seem to find .

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Oh, I wouldn't expect it to provide much benefit at typical autocross speeds. In fact, I think most of the rules regarding aerodynamic add-ons in the "lower classes" (Stock, STS/STX, and DSP) are just to allow people that have added non-functional (or minimally-functional) aerodynamic pieces to continue to use them without getting bumped into a higher class. Unfortunately, due to the arbitrary nature of some of the rules (no endplates on rear spoilers, hatch-mounted spoilers can't extend more than 4 inches beyond the bodywork in any direction, etc etc), a lot of wings/spoilers/splitters probably get disallowed even though they don't have much of an effect while autocrossing).
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Nick,

One of the CMMC members has it on his MCS. I haven't seen him post recently but maybe he'll poke his head in and say something.
I have this shot of Ministi2005 from MOTD after he had it installed... It looks pretty cool and it goes well with his MCS.

I just wonder how much snow it's going to plow this winter ??

 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Here's my '03 JCW. Had the splitter on the car since '05.

 
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottRiqui
Oh, I wouldn't expect it to provide much benefit at typical autocross speeds. In fact, I think most of the rules regarding aerodynamic add-ons in the "lower classes" (Stock, STS/STX, and DSP) are just to allow people that have added non-functional (or minimally-functional) aerodynamic pieces to continue to use them without getting bumped into a higher class. Unfortunately, due to the arbitrary nature of some of the rules (no endplates on rear spoilers, hatch-mounted spoilers can't extend more than 4 inches beyond the bodywork in any direction, etc etc), a lot of wings/spoilers/splitters probably get disallowed even though they don't have much of an effect while autocrossing).
Good info I just didn't want to lead anyone on in thinking that this would be much of a benefit in a Auto X event .

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