FiaCobra Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Anyone make the swap to the plastic chin spoiler from the GT500? I did that today. Only cost $97 for the plastic piece. It went on rather easily and I didn't even have to jack the car up. Stored the carbon fiber piece away. I'd post pics but....it looks just like the GT500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Brown Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Anyone make the swap to the plastic chin spoiler from the GT500? I did that today. Only cost $97 for the plastic piece. It went on rather easily and I didn't even have to jack the car up. Stored the carbon fiber piece away. I'd post pics but....it looks just like the GT500. I bought one but I have not put it on yet. I was not sure what it would look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Why did you change it? (I already know you're going to say costs. I just don't understand) Your wheels aren't cheap either. You might want to swap them out for the stock GT500 ones. I'd at least get that faux carbon fiber treatment to save face. Edit: If I could afford a KR. and ACTUALLY kept cracking those things. I'd have the sickest garage display ever, because I'd have all of these carbon fiber pieces lined up on the walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 That carbon fiber piece is begging to be damaged. I had to remove it when I got the car (it was never getting on the trailer without suffering damage) Decided to opt for the plastic splitter instead so I don't need to worry about it. To be quite frank, the car looked much better without any splitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 That carbon fiber piece is begging to be damaged. I had to remove it when I got the car (it was never getting on the trailer without suffering damage) Decided to opt for the plastic splitter instead so I don't need to worry about it. To be quite frank, the car looked much better without any splitter. I believe it. Those things are awful low. I like my Plate holder because it acts like a little skid plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 i thought the carbon piece was to work with the air flow of the car thats why it is made different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 It is supposed to make more front downforce. I have a carbon fiber spoiler on my 40th Vert and the one on the KR is significantly bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 i thought the carbon piece was to work with the air flow of the car thats why it is made different While that may be true, this car will never see the track so it's a moot point. My car is a local cruiser that occasionally goes on 1/4 mile jaunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 I think one of us needs to talk to someone familiar with vacuum bagging carbon fiber; should be pretty simple to reproduce the original unit, and probably at 1/4 that cost. The hood would be a different story. This is my first post here, BTW. I'm Duane, and just picked up my '09 KR yesterday. This thread caught my eye, as I scraped my chin spoiler backing into my drive for the first time, yesterday... No real damage, but I can see how they may not last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 I think one of us needs to talk to someone familiar with vacuum bagging carbon fiber; should be pretty simple to reproduce the original unit, and probably at 1/4 that cost. The hood would be a different story. This is my first post here, BTW. I'm Duane, and just picked up my '09 KR yesterday. This thread caught my eye, as I scraped my chin spoiler backing into my drive for the first time, yesterday... No real damage, but I can see how they may not last long. A big howdy from the great state of Texas. Welcome oldlugs. This is a great place. Watch the spoiler on the KR. It is incredibly expensive to replace. There is a thread someplace, but it is something like $5,000. No Joke! You will find lits of great stuff. Congratulations on your KR. Fantastic car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 A big howdy from the great state of Texas. Welcome oldlugs. This is a great place. Watch the spoiler on the KR. It is incredibly expensive to replace. There is a thread someplace, but it is something like $5,000. No Joke! You will find lits of great stuff. Congratulations on your KR. Fantastic car. Thanks for the warm welcome, cobrafan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Anyone make the swap to the plastic chin spoiler from the GT500? I did that today. Only cost $97 for the plastic piece. It went on rather easily and I didn't even have to jack the car up. Stored the carbon fiber piece away. I'd post pics but....it looks just like the GT500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 It has been a long time since I posted a pic, but going to try. My splitter was broken by me only a couple of weeks into KR ownership, but, I did spin the car going too fast which I am happier to report than i just hit a curb. After the reality check of 3500 to replace, give or take a few hundred, then, not really liking the SS carbor fiber splitter, I hunted. I do not cherish being held hostage by anyone as much as I respect Shelby design and its products. So, I am attempting to post my new splitter, improved from my old splitter. The new splitter has uni-directional CF. The old splitter was pieced togeher or appeared to be my my cf mechanic. The new unit is moulding with slightly larger venturis and incorporates layers of support under the lip to strengthen it against snapping. The finish work is smooth top and bottom and is not as prone to produce cf splinters when doing little things like washing your car. Hope you enjoy. The finish and fit are wonderful. ****ok, i have forgotten posting pics so stay tuned!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 stwsam, very nice. Now a question everyone here is wondering. Where did you get it and how much did it cost you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 stwsam, very nice. Now a question everyone here is wondering. Where did you get it and how much did it cost you? pm me. stwsam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I drive my KR the way it came from Shelby........and pray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 ...The finish work is smooth top and bottom and is not as prone to produce cf splinters when doing little things like washing your car. Hope you enjoy. The finish and fit are wonderful.... That splitter looks fantastic! Where can we get them, and for how much..? (I tried to PM you, but got a weird message about the PM system not working...) Cheers, Duane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 That splitter looks fantastic! Where can we get them, and for how much..? (I tried to PM you, but got a weird message about the PM system not working...) Cheers, Duane stwsam@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 stwsam@aol.com 1800.00 for one at a time! 5 or more 1400.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Anyone make the swap to the plastic chin spoiler from the GT500? I did that today. Only cost $97 for the plastic piece. It went on rather easily and I didn't even have to jack the car up. Stored the carbon fiber piece away. I'd post pics but....it looks just like the GT500. I just ran across this auction on e-bay for a brand new CF splitter for a KR. The auction has just under 14 hrs. left on it, bid is at $521.oo right now but it has a Buy it Now price of $1500 if someone really needs one. Item #: 300387633857 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-09-Shelby-KR-Gt500-Carbon-Fiber-Splitter_W0QQitemZ300387633857QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45f07f8ac1 He says it is a $3000 item it is made by plasan, still has the sticker on it. Could be a great deal for a KR owner in need of a new splitter. I'll post this information in the 'for sale' section too. FWIW, I have NO affiliation with the auction, just trying to help out. Phill Pollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwsam Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 [Looking for feedback for a marketable price. This is an item that is moulded and then hand crafted. Many hours go into each piece to insure proper strength and finish while working out as much resin as possible to keep the piece ultra light. It is a uni-directional mat of continuous carbon fiber. The original plasan piece, while nice, is cobbled together as though two pieces are made to be one. The original unit is much less refined in finish and does not have a strong lip, making it very very prone to fracture. Feedback please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Looking for feedback for a marketable price.................................Feedback please! Well, since you asked....... I can only speak for myself when I say this. What I was looking for was a piece, comparable in construction and function, but less in price than the original splitter. The original splitter costs around $1k to replace. That is the reason I went with the $97 plastic splitter found on the GT-500. A $97 oops compared to a $1k oops is what prompted me to make the switch to plastic. If I found a comparable carbon fiber splitter for cheaper, I would consider it since i'll be able to retain the look of the original, but save myself some grief if the replacement CF splitter somehow got damaged by me bumping a curb. I took a look at the piece you're offering and....while it looks to be better made, I was looking for something cheaper in price, not something better made. Hope this helps but remember, it's only my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM427 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Doesn't Bangastang sell one for $399..00 to fit a GT500 already or is it not the same style as the KR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Doesn't Bangastang sell one for $399..00 to fit a GT500 already or is it not the same style as the KR? I'm not sure, but I think it's the same CF splitter found on the Super Snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm not sure, but I think it's the same CF splitter found on the Super Snake. FiaCobra - Where did you purchase your splitter, I'm doing some looking around... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 FiaCobra - Where did you purchase your splitter, I'm doing some looking around... thanks I'm more apt to damage mine from the bottom up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Well, since you asked....... <snip> A $97 oops compared to a $1k oops is what prompted me to make the switch to plastic. Hey, I have a idea (Ta-DAA!) How about taking one of those $97 splitters and having it hydro-whatever they call it? (painted faux CF). I know the painting adds to the price but it can't be 900 bucks worth....can it? (I may get a surprise lesson here). Best of both worlds. KR (Carbon Fiber) *LOOK*, GT500 price. Sometimes I even surprise myself! lol Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley99fb Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm not sure, but I think it's the same CF splitter found on the Super Snake. If I remember right they are NOT the same. Maybe we can get someone with a SS to post a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 If I remember right they are NOT the same. Maybe we can get someone with a SS to post a pic. Harley, so that means the splitter from Bangastang is different from all other carbon fiber splitters ? Someone asked where I got the plastic GT-500 splitter.....ordered it from a Ford dealership. Cost me $97. I was given a price break because the guys know me there. Question: Why does everyone call it a "Splitter"? I always referred it to being a "Chin Spoiler" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley99fb Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Harley, so that means the splitter from Bangastang is different from all other carbon fiber splitters ? Someone asked where I got the plastic GT-500 splitter.....ordered it from a Ford dealership. Cost me $97. I was given a price break because the guys know me there. Question: Why does everyone call it a "Splitter"? I always referred it to being a "Chin Spoiler" Here is a good explaination of the splitter and how it works. I'm not framiliar with Bangastang's splitter. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/graphics/longterm/2007/pdf/NASCAR-future.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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