Functional Splitter

jafo1701 · 05-02-2014, 08:57 AM

I was looking to add a splitter to my 135i. More for visual aspects then anything else. However if there is one that is functional that would be a bonus. Any of you track guys have any experience with splitters? I do 8 to 10 track days a year and run intermediate for the most part. I was looking at the kerscher piece.

02rsxpilot · 05-02-2014, 11:37 AM

Slek's is the only one I've seen that actually looks functional to me. But it's $1,000 which is bonkers for such an extremely vulnerable part.

There are a handful of other options out there that are cheaper, ranging from $100 ABS pieces sold by a forum member to the other carbon fiber offerings of other manufacturers. None of them appear to have a design that will really add anything to the track experience though.

With enough know-how, it's possible to build a highly functional and cheap splitter out of plywood or aluminum and other assorted household items available at your local Home Depot, but they aren't exactly aesthetically pleasing or a great idea to leave on the car year-round.

I keep wishing someone will make an ABS version of Slek's for those of us without six-figure race team budgets.

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jafo1701 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, 2016 VW GTI Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Functional Splitter I was looking to add a splitter to my 135i. More for visual aspects then anything else. However if there is one that is functional that would be a bonus. Any of you track guys have any experience with splitters? I do 8 to 10 track days a year and run intermediate for the most part. I was looking at the kerscher piece.
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02rsxpilot First Lieutenant 47 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [10.00] 2013 Mini Cooper S [0.00] 2002 Acura RSX [0.00]	Slek's is the only one I've seen that actually looks functional to me. But it's $1,000 which is bonkers for such an extremely vulnerable part. There are a handful of other options out there that are cheaper, ranging from $100 ABS pieces sold by a forum member to the other carbon fiber offerings of other manufacturers. None of them appear to have a design that will really add anything to the track experience though. With enough know-how, it's possible to build a highly functional and cheap splitter out of plywood or aluminum and other assorted household items available at your local Home Depot, but they aren't exactly aesthetically pleasing or a great idea to leave on the car year-round. I keep wishing someone will make an ABS version of Slek's for those of us without six-figure race team budgets. __________________ 2012 BMW 135i DCT - M3 Front Control Arms, Whiteline RSFB, Dinan camber plates.
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