I started my splitter last Friday. I set up 3 layers of glass with tinted resin and let it sit over the weekend. Went back to it today and started sanding and cutting. I'm using the template provided by MC2 for the shape. I should have it done and bolted on the car tomorrow. Here's some pics so far...

 

very nice

 

Nice Work!

 

Great Job Can't wait to see it on the car

 

Impressive. Where exactly did you find the template? or would you will be willing to pass it along?

 

Well done on the DIY.

Looking forward to installed pics

 

whered the template come from carter? Was it your first time with fiberglass?? more picsss

 

Looking forward to the pics !

 

It looks great! I had a blast building my ABS "lip" because I didn't want a large splitter like you have, due to clearance issues at my work's garage, plus I didn't want to use stand-offs. I used the basic pattern you did, (thanks again to MC2), with just a slight modification. I really like the looks of that design. Your's should look awesome and I eagerly await the photos!

Gene

 

very nice indeed! this is like the new fashion! and its a great one!
nice work

 

Hi nice work on the spliter dont foget to post the final product( PICTURE )on the car and for the orther that need the template just sent me your email and i will be glad to provide it to you... thanks

MC 2

 

Thanks for all the comments! I'll have it on the car tomorrow before noon hopefully. I'll take some pics of it when it's all done.

 

Just got it done. Here's a few pics

 

WOW! Looks great can't wait to see it in person

 

Wow, very nice!

 

Thanks! Here's some better pictures...

 

Wow that looks sick, I like how you can see the pattern in the fiberglass mat. Hard to do?

I have a good idea (to me at least lol) for a rear diffuser if you're comfortable with glassing, could be something we could work on since you're pretty close.

 

Thanks it really turned out better than I thought. It wasn't my first time working with glass but I did have some help along the way. The idea to tint the resin instead of painting it was a last minute thing and I really like the affect. The total cost for me was about $75 which was for the turnbuckles. Compared to spending $300+ on an aftermarket one it's not a bad deal.

Let me know your rear diffuser ideas. I was thinking about doing something with that too.

Carter

 

Well all i can' say it just amasing what u can to whit two hand very nice piece of work it look like carbon fiber ..Bravo ..and for the cost it was similard
to mine keep us posted on that rear diffuser...

MC 2

 

Nice man, you should start your own business and sell those!!

 

If enough people want one I might consider making more. PM me if you're intersted.

 

splitter looks great.

Question on the metal rod mountings - The rods are design to hold it in place but based on the angle used, I don't see how they actually provide support. It appears they would pivot ?

Perhaps its the picture.

 

Great Job
Looks amazing!

 

What's the cost associated with this, not including the stand-offs? I'd be interested if it didn't use the stand-offs for mounting.

As for a rear diffuser, on the factory S rear bumper, using the 05-06 Cooper rear valence, it shouldn't be too hard to make something like the R56 Challenge car rear diffuser, only smaller so it looks clean(er). It could even maybe be incorporated into the battery box cover depending on the exhaust you have (how low it hangs).

 

I was thinking of something like this..

MC 2