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Also known as plane dividers or wind splitters, splitters are pieces that are mounted on the leading edges of the car and help to channel airflow by splitting the air.
How Splitters are fitted Splitters are fitted horizontally and channel wind at the edges of the front and rear bumpers. You can find side splitters just behind the front wheels and just in front of the rear wheels, where they help channel airflow off and around the tires.
Carbon Fiber Splitters Buying Tip Splitters need to be bolted on properly so they are immobile, as movement makes them inefficient. They’re often damaged on driveways, speed bumps and on hills because they’re so low to the ground, so purchasing the best material possible and using care when driving will help prevent breakage. Consider getting carbon fiber. They’re sold in sets of two or four, ranging from $125.00 for a pair of small ones made of carbon fiber to $250.00 for a carbon fiber set of four.
What about Canards? Canards are found on the front of the car as well, but are placed higher up, such as between the front bumper and front fascia. They stick out horizontally and provide a narrower place for the air encounter, thus putting downforce on the front of the car. They increase drag and tend to damage the paintjob. Expect to spend around $100.00 a pair for Carbon Creations carbon fiber canards. |
