New APR Splitter Installed ( Finally ! ) - LotusTalk

kestrel74 · 09-11-2009, 01:19 PM

Well, after sucking up their Memorial Day Special at $ 300.00...... I FINALLY installed it today......best of all, it WORKS ! Noticeable downforce increase between 80-110 mph....it doesn't feel light anymore. Pics:

chapster5 · 09-11-2009, 01:35 PM

Very Nice

RENDERMAN · 09-11-2009, 03:17 PM

Very nice I need one of those, from where did you get it?

kestrel74 · 09-11-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RENDERMAN

Very nice I need one of those, from where did you get it?

APR Performance - Front Wind Splitters

kestrel74 · 09-11-2009, 04:02 PM

Installation took about 3 hours.....and I was fortunate enough to have a lift available to make it easier. Most of that time was spent making sure I drilled in the correct places....( the 'ol measure 10 times, cut once thing )....

38bfast · 09-11-2009, 04:30 PM

John, That looks great.

kestrel74 · 09-11-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 38bfast

John, That looks great.

Thanks Ralph....you comin to the Battle of the Brits on Sunday ?
Battle Of the Brits Orchard Lake MI on Sunday 13th

38bfast · 09-11-2009, 06:07 PM

Not Sure. Are you going to enter your car in the show?

Confidential · 09-11-2009, 08:18 PM

Oooo, I need one of those!

RENDERMAN · 09-11-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

APR Performance - Front Wind Splitters

Thank you sir, did you drill the holes in alignment with the bolts that hold the front bottom cover to the front clam, or did you drill new holes? That is the cleanest splitter I've seen on an Elise..

jallingt · 09-11-2009, 08:46 PM

Very nice install, was it a custom order? I did not see an Elise splitter listed on the site.
Looks great, great price.

riksche · 09-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Wow, that looks great John! I may have to slide by on Sunday to see it in person.

shadowhusky · 09-12-2009, 02:51 AM

it looks great John. I am looking forward to seeing in in person tomorrow.

plastique999 · 09-12-2009, 07:28 AM

Nice work...did you mount it directly to the clam? Apr did my install and they recommended mountingit onto a spoiler for a flat surface. So mine is on a Gut spoiler whereas others have used the forcedfed spoler for a flat surface.

kestrel74 · 09-12-2009, 09:43 AM

Ok..more details.... I did the install....APR provides NO installation instructions; so I'll try & be as thorough as I can. I made an exact cardboard template and blue taped it on to find out where I wanted to drill....I used the 3 existing bolts under the front clam ( although I got longer ones --they're 80 pitch metric ) then drilled one hole on each side of the END of the curve on either side of the plinth and one hole on each side of the bottom of the clam in front of the tires. Got 1/4 inch by 1 inch stainless steel bolts, washers ( 2 per bolt; one finish washer for the outside and one flat washer for the inside ) and stainless steel NYLOC nuts. Using a scratch awl; just kind of eyeball where you want to put the bolts and put a holes in the cardboard template. Transfer the marks on to the splitter and ( I used ) a titanium step drill to drill it. DRY FIT the splitter using the 3 existing bolts in the center of the clam and duct tape either side to the body BEFORE you drill the last 4 holes in the clam ! After you're done drilling those 4 holes and are SURE everything lines up, squirt a LIBERAL amount of black 100 % Silicone onto the bottom of the clam on both sides AND in between the clam & the front aluminum piece ( to eliminate rattles ) and working ( fairly quickly ) tighten everything up. The 2 front bolts are a PITA !.... you need to take the front grill out and ( if you have small hands ) you can fit your hand in there to put the washer/nut on the bolt. HINT: ( this will save YOU a lot of hassle )...put a piece of double sided tape on your finger and the washer on the other side of the tape to get it on the bolt--same for the nut. and GOOD LUCK... took me about 3 hours total ON a lift...and that included running to the hardware store for the longer 80 pitch bolts.

kestrel74 · 09-12-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jallingt

Very nice install, was it a custom order? I did not see an Elise splitter listed on the site.
Looks great, great price.

Don't know why they don't have Lotus listed..... You have to call them to order it, but they DO make them and I had mine within a week.

kestrel74 · 09-12-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RENDERMAN

Thank you sir, did you drill the holes in alignment with the bolts that hold the front bottom cover to the front clam, or did you drill new holes? That is the cleanest splitter I've seen on an Elise..

It IS the nicest splitter I've seen for the Elise also. I ( don't kill me here ) was looking for just a FLAT splitter similar to the NASCAR splitter....Just because I liked them. I opted NOT to put the stainless steel rods on it, I think they look tacky. But it is very solid, and as I said between 80-110 mph the front end seems very planted now whereas it was light before.

kestrel74 · 09-12-2009, 01:23 PM

ONE thing I would've done differently: I would suggest getting some kind of plastic spacer to put on the 3 existing screws so the splitter tightens up against the middle of the clam.

Green Hornet · 09-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Fantastic - I've been looking for something like this.

Do you have a part number from APR ?

What wing are you using in the rear to balance the downforce?

thanks -

kestrel74 · 09-12-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Hornet

Fantastic - I've been looking for something like this.

Do you have a part number from APR ?

What wing are you using in the rear to balance the downforce?

thanks -

No part number....but just call them and tell them what you have....it's no problem. I'm not an expert, but the downforce seems to be equal front/back now. The front end USED to get very light at higher speeds....it doesn't now.

09-11-2009, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	New APR Splitter Installed ( Finally ! ) Well, after sucking up their Memorial Day Special at $ 300.00...... I FINALLY installed it today......best of all, it WORKS ! Noticeable downforce increase between 80-110 mph....it doesn't feel light anymore. Pics: Attached Images __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

09-11-2009, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	Installation took about 3 hours.....and I was fortunate enough to have a lift available to make it easier. Most of that time was spent making sure I drilled in the correct places....( the 'ol measure 10 times, cut once thing ).... __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

09-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
38bfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macomb MI Posts: 178	John, That looks great. __________________ Ralph Provitz 2008 WHRRI SM Champion 2008 WHRRI Top 10 Driver 2006 Exige V2 Motorsports

09-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
38bfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macomb MI Posts: 178	Not Sure. Are you going to enter your car in the show? __________________ Ralph Provitz 2008 WHRRI SM Champion 2008 WHRRI Top 10 Driver 2006 Exige V2 Motorsports

09-11-2009, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Confidential Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 105	Oooo, I need one of those! __________________ 2005 Graphite Grey Elise - 1893 lbs Setup by Ralph @ V2 Motorsports Nitron DA, Lotus Sport Swaybar, Braille B2015, S111 RTVBrace, V2arms, V2linx, V2mounts, Panel Delete w/ Larini 8"

09-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	Very nice install, was it a custom order? I did not see an Elise splitter listed on the site. Looks great, great price. __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

09-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
riksche Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 100	Wow, that looks great John! I may have to slide by on Sunday to see it in person. __________________ Rick 2006 Solar Elise, Sport, Touring 2007 BMW X3 2008 BMW 528xi

09-12-2009, 02:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 344	it looks great John. I am looking forward to seeing in in person tomorrow. __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, Cup Air Box, Tilting Clam, Mesh Grills all around - ( fabricated, not purchased ) 55w 6000k HID's, Painted Engine Covers, Center Console, A/C Surround, Polished Shifter Arm, Ball,and E-Brake Handle, Multivex Mirrors. 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 155,000 miles and going strong

09-12-2009, 07:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	Nice work...did you mount it directly to the clam? Apr did my install and they recommended mountingit onto a spoiler for a flat surface. So mine is on a Gut spoiler whereas others have used the forcedfed spoler for a flat surface. __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

09-12-2009, 09:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	Ok..more details.... I did the install....APR provides NO installation instructions; so I'll try & be as thorough as I can. I made an exact cardboard template and blue taped it on to find out where I wanted to drill....I used the 3 existing bolts under the front clam ( although I got longer ones --they're 80 pitch metric ) then drilled one hole on each side of the END of the curve on either side of the plinth and one hole on each side of the bottom of the clam in front of the tires. Got 1/4 inch by 1 inch stainless steel bolts, washers ( 2 per bolt; one finish washer for the outside and one flat washer for the inside ) and stainless steel NYLOC nuts. Using a scratch awl; just kind of eyeball where you want to put the bolts and put a holes in the cardboard template. Transfer the marks on to the splitter and ( I used ) a titanium step drill to drill it. DRY FIT the splitter using the 3 existing bolts in the center of the clam and duct tape either side to the body BEFORE you drill the last 4 holes in the clam ! After you're done drilling those 4 holes and are SURE everything lines up, squirt a LIBERAL amount of black 100 % Silicone onto the bottom of the clam on both sides AND in between the clam & the front aluminum piece ( to eliminate rattles ) and working ( fairly quickly ) tighten everything up. The 2 front bolts are a PITA !.... you need to take the front grill out and ( if you have small hands ) you can fit your hand in there to put the washer/nut on the bolt. HINT: ( this will save YOU a lot of hassle )...put a piece of double sided tape on your finger and the washer on the other side of the tape to get it on the bolt--same for the nut. and GOOD LUCK... took me about 3 hours total ON a lift...and that included running to the hardware store for the longer 80 pitch bolts. Attached Images __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

09-12-2009, 01:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	ONE thing I would've done differently: I would suggest getting some kind of plastic spacer to put on the 3 existing screws so the splitter tightens up against the middle of the clam. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

09-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 874	Fantastic - I've been looking for something like this. Do you have a part number from APR ? What wing are you using in the rear to balance the downforce? thanks - __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

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