Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I was playing around on SPP the other night and saw that the CF splitter is going to cost around $700 to replace, so I decided to take it off and put it up. Most folks dont know that it has a CF splitter anyways. After the guy with the KR busted his driving down the road it just got me thinking. I would rather replaced the plastic one 5 times than the CF one time! Do yall think Im anal? Just $700 is alot of money!! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 No, I think your smart, you can always put it on for those special cars shows & swap it back out when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Pics??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Good idea Michael. All that matters is that you have the original. $700 is a lot of $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Now that I have it off I found out something REALLY cool. 40 years from now someone will ask " Is that the correct splitter" Yes look at the date!!! The splitter has a mfg date on it. Mines 12-7-07!! If its not dated right it might be real hard to find the correct one!!! Ill take pictures in a few minutes. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Good idea Michael. All that matters is that you have the original. $700 is a lot of $ Yea like 2 tanks of gas!!! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I'll be the first to say I think it is a shame. The car is more cohesive with the carbon front splitter as it ties in with the carbon side skirts and mirrors. It will be a lot harder for me to replace mine and I'm not going to take it off. I’d rather enjoy the car as Shelby intended and fix it if need be but not try to worry about things before they happen. Think about it logically – some idiot can put a crease in your door every time you park it – does that mean you won’t drive it? You can curb one of those expensive wheels, or road debris can damage them, does that mean you stick the GT500 rims back on? Where do you draw the line? Michael, it is a lot of money and I understand your logic but a few years back I realized that when I sold a car it was in showroom condition and the only person who got the benefit was the guy who bought it from me; I was buying cars but worrying about them whenever I got behind the wheel – therefore, I wasn’t actually enjoying them or getting my moneys worth. Just my 2-cents… or 70000 if you have to replace your splitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Michael, I have two thoughts/idea about this, and I'm not joking... 1. See if you can find a local painter that does quality airbrushing and see if he or she can airbrush a Carbon Fiber pattern onto the OEM splitter. I have seen airbrushed CF patterns, and they really can look authentic if they are done right. And if the painter uses the proper amount of flex additive in the paint, the CF look should last in the event that the plastic splitter gets hit by something. 2. As CWH suggested, if you do decide to put the CF splitter back on for special events, think about mounting both spliters with Duez Fastners (some call them clips). In case you may not know what those are, they are speed fastners that most/all race cars have on them to mount body panels and the like. They are spring loaded, and come off with a half a turn from a std. tip screwdriver. On the other hand, if idea #1 comes out nice, then you can just leave the OEM splitter on and scrub idea #2 completely. Just my .02 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDC500 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I'll be the first to say I think it is a shame. The car is more cohesive with the carbon front splitter as it ties in with the carbon side skirts and mirrors. It will be a lot harder for me to replace mine and I'm not going to take it off. I'd rather enjoy the car as Shelby intended and fix it if need be but not try to worry about things before they happen. Think about it logically – some idiot can put a crease in your door every time you park it – does that mean you won't drive it? You can curb one of those expensive wheels, or road debris can damage them, does that mean you stick the GT500 rims back on? Where do you draw the line? Michael, it is a lot of money and I understand your logic but a few years back I realized that when I sold a car it was in showroom condition and the only person who got the benefit was the guy who bought it from me; I was buying cars but worrying about them whenever I got behind the wheel – therefore, I wasn't actually enjoying them or getting my moneys worth. Just my 2-cents… or 70000 if you have to replace your splitter +1 How about putting the stock blower back on to save the original one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I agree... leave it on!!! It's one of the items that give it the look and one of my many favorites!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Or you could have the original splitter "warapped" in carbon fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 +1 How about putting the stock blower back on to save the original one too. Not worried about running over a tire tread and breaking the blower!! The splitter doesnt have any affect on the performance of the car. Well not the CF compared to Plastic. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 The other thing I was thinking is that in the next few months others will start making a CF splitter. Then the price drops and I buy one of them for the car. I like the look of the CF, but the factory one dont look bad. If I go to another car show I will put the CF back on. This is a tough one guys! Im going to leave the plastic on for awhile. I have the CF boxed up. Watch someone put something on the box and break the splitter! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Not anal at all. If it gives you piece of mind when driving the car (which you obviously do), then do what makes YOU feel best. This way at least you always have the original CF one to re-install should you so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA CRUIZER Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 My splitter scrapes going up or down my driveway. It's really a crappy feeling wondering if it's going to break or not. I've been using 2X4s lately. No damage yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 ORANGE SS-725HP Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 The car deserves to have the CF splitter on!! How much are you driving the car anways? Besides, you have ~$80,000 in the car, right. What's another $675. to replace the splitter should you happen to hit something. If you can't pay, don't play is my motto. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Unlike most of yall I do make a payment every month. $700 is ALOT of money to me. I do agree that if you going to spend $90K on a car $700 shouldnt be that much, BUT it is. I drive the car about every week if the weather is good. Most of its around town or up the interstate. I have already found a CF splitter for $400. I think in the next few months more folks will start making them and they will get alot cheaper. Then I will put an AFTERMARKET splitter on the car and NO ONE will be the wiser. I dont want to drive the car and the whole time Im WORRIED that Im going to tear up the splitter. Its the only part of the car that I worry about. Im scared for my wife to drive it because I dont think she would pay attention where she parks or steep drives! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think it's a good idea since it's an item that is impossible to get and likely to get broken. Once the KR's get caught up and parts become available I would put it back on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Michael, I have two thoughts/idea about this, and I'm not joking... 1. See if you can find a local painter that does quality airbrushing and see if he or she can airbrush a Carbon Fiber pattern onto the OEM splitter. I have seen airbrushed CF patterns, and they really can look authentic if they are done right. And if the painter uses the proper amount of flex additive in the paint, the CF look should last in the event that the plastic splitter gets hit by something. 2. As CWH suggested, if you do decide to put the CF splitter back on for special events, think about mounting both spliters with Duez Fastners (some call them clips). In case you may not know what those are, they are speed fastners that most/all race cars have on them to mount body panels and the like. They are spring loaded, and come off with a half a turn from a std. tip screwdriver. On the other hand, if idea #1 comes out nice, then you can just leave the OEM splitter on and scrub idea #2 completely. Just my .02 cents. The new Dodge Challenger just came out & it has a CF decals on the hood, see if you can get that from the Dodge parts dept & apply that to a sanded down plastic splitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think it's a good idea since it's an item that is impossible to get and likely to get broken. Once the KR's get caught up and parts become available I would put it back on though. Stumpy, the SS CF spliters are available, just expensive to replace. The KR spliter is different than the SS spliter as the SS spliter is notched at the nose (the apex), whereas the KR's comes to a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Speaking of splitters, Michael or Enis do you know what SAI is going to do with the 1000 or so take off stock splitters? I know you can pick one up from Ford for around $75.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Speaking of splitters, Michael or Enis do you know what SAI is going to do with the 1000 or so take off stock splitters? I know you can pick one up from Ford for around $75.00. I can't say with an 100% certainity Michael, but as I understand it most of the take off parts are sold by SAI in bulk to a parts distributor they work with. You might try contacting Bud and see what he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Speaking of splitters, Michael or Enis do you know what SAI is going to do with the 1000 or so take off stock splitters? I know you can pick one up from Ford for around $75.00. I got mine back when they shipped the parts! I dont know how many folks are getting thier take off parts back, but I did. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I was playing around on SPP the other night and saw that the CF splitter is going to cost around $700 to replace, so I decided to take it off and put it up. Most folks dont know that it has a CF splitter anyways. After the guy with the KR busted his driving down the road it just got me thinking. I would rather replaced the plastic one 5 times than the CF one time! Do yall think Im anal? Just $700 is alot of money!! michael morris I've stopped replacing them after the first time. And mine are just the factory plastic. I bought a third one and put it in the attic, and the second one is on the car--dings and all. The original is around here somewhere too. I also haven't changed the front wheel that I dinged last summer. I've got two new factory fronts in the attic also. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 It's cheap piece of mind and it's your car, so do what you like. I've scraped my splitter a few times in the last year of ownership so I bought extras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I was playing around on SPP the other night and saw that the CF splitter is going to cost around $700 to replace, so I decided to take it off and put it up. Most folks dont know that it has a CF splitter anyways. After the guy with the KR busted his driving down the road it just got me thinking. I would rather replaced the plastic one 5 times than the CF one time! Do yall think Im anal? Just $700 is alot of money!! michael morris Not anal, just smart. Maybe put it on down the road. I've replaced mine 3 times and need to again from bumping and dragging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Not anal, just smart. Maybe put it on down the road. I've replaced mine 3 times and need to again from bumping and dragging it. +1. You're doing the right thing IMHO. These splitters are easy to damage and expensive to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ill post pictures tomorrow, but I like the way the factory looks on the car. Its almost Flat Black like the stripe. Kinda neat looking. I will post it tomorrow. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008GT500KR Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I've stopped replacing them after the first time. And mine are just the factory plastic. I bought a third one and put it in the attic, and the second one is on the car--dings and all. The original is around here somewhere too. I also haven't changed the front wheel that I dinged last summer. I've got two new factory fronts in the attic also. :happy feet: Lurker, Sure do like your new Chally! wish I had the bucks to get one in black.. how many miles on it so far? Instead of getting the SS package I could kick in a bit more and get a chally! what are your likes and dislikes between the 2 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Not trying to hi-jack the thread here, but a question was raised above that I'd like to know more about. I was under the impression that the SS and KR shared the same CF splitter. The KR splitter is supposed to be something like 31% more effective than the stock plastic one. This being the case, what do we know about the SS splitter? Is it yet a different design or just a copy of the factory plastic one in CF? Saleen 89-215 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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