frank bullitt Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Now that Shelby has dis-continued the 07-09 SS splitters unless there is a warranty issue, wondering what people are going to use for replacements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Now that Shelby has dis-continued the 07-09 SS splitters unless there is a warranty issue, wondering what people are going to use for replacements? Frank, You have a bigger problem in that this looks like it is a gen 1 splitter which was limited during the early days of the SS and 40th runs. I would have thought the gen 2's would still be available as this is a very high maintenance item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 What I have seen most people doing is ordering the stock gt500 front splitter and having it hydrocarbon'd. No one will be able to tell the difference unless they are looking for it closely. (null) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Gen 1 and 2 have been dis-continued. I was told by Shelby you can not buy a SS spliter for 07-09 SS's without a warranty defect. Hitting a curb etc does not qualify. I'm partial to the curved at the corners, gen 2 splitters. Anyone have a boxed extra they want to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 What I have seen most people doing is ordering the stock gt500 front splitter and having it hydrocarbon'd. No one will be able to tell the difference unless they are looking for it closely. (null) I would think this would be your best option. Now, I do have a brand new gen 2 in the box with the Shelby receipt, but since Shelby is not selling them anymore, I think the price would be equal to the price of a KR splitter. :-) Just kidding, it's not for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knownukes Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I need one too. I destroyed 2 of them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Good question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackout Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Although I have another Shelby front splitter set to arrive in July, I put the OEM GT500 splitter on...looks better and no problems with scraping...and you can add the 13 lowers if you want. The SS doesn't go CF all around anyway (side skirts, yes, but they didn't complete the design w/the rear diffuser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I would go aftermarket. Take the factory splitter off and store it away. I did that with my KR. I have a plastic GT-500 splitter on it now. Looking to purchase an aftermarket carbon fiber one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 You all might want to invest in this...looks to be a great preventative solution? Front End Parking Assist Sensor http://www.americanmuscle.com/curb-alert-sensor.html?utm_content=placurb-alert-sensor&utm_campaign=GSNoFitmentV1-cpc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&AMID=curb-alert-sensor-NoFitment&adtype=pla&kw= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 You all might want to invest in this...looks to be a great preventative solution? Front End Parking Assist Sensor http://www.americanm...&adtype=pla&kw= I have that on my 13 shelby. Works real good. Only problem is though it literally only works for the splitter. If there is something higher than that it won't sense it. Also it only works directly in front of the car and not to the sides or corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Although I have another Shelby front splitter set to arrive in July, I put the OEM GT500 splitter on...looks better and no problems with scraping...and you can add the 13 lowers if you want. The SS doesn't go CF all around anyway (side skirts, yes, but they didn't complete the design w/the rear diffuser. Do you have a 2010+ SS carbon fiber splitter coming? If you perfer the stock one I will buy your carbon fiber one off you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 You all might want to invest in this...looks to be a great preventative solution? Front End Parking Assist Sensor http://www.americanm...&adtype=pla&kw= Or this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Or this. Sweet :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Although I have another Shelby front splitter set to arrive in July, I put the OEM GT500 splitter on...looks better and no problems with scraping...and you can add the 13 lowers if you want. The SS doesn't go CF all around anyway (side skirts, yes, but they didn't complete the design w/the rear diffuser. Yes, good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08jester Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Shelby is still offering the 07-09 Super Snake packages right? So I don't get this at all, not only that but this is probably the most damaged part. Why would they do this? I don't think it's right that we now have to buy an aftermarket splitter or have carbon fiber applied to the stock one because we can't get parts for our cars anymore? And, of course we want the SS stock original parts. Now I don't want anything to happen to my splitter so now I have to figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I can take some factory splitters and paint/hydro dip them for a fraction of the cost of a real CF splitter. Let me know if any of you guys need help or have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 What's the longevity factor with hydro dipping? I've heard of the process but have never seen it in person. If one hydro dips their rockers, does it come off like paint when the stones hit it? How does it handle the sun? Can you do the rear diffuser on the back bumper cover without harming the paint already on the upper half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 What's the longevity factor with hydro dipping? I've heard of the process but have never seen it in person. If one hydro dips their rockers, does it come off like paint when the stones hit it? How does it handle the sun? Can you do the rear diffuser on the back bumper cover without harming the paint already on the upper half? Hydro dipping is just as strong as the primer, paint, and clear coat used. I like to use PPG products. It is possible to get a rock chip on the part, but it can easily be fixed with some black touch up paint. The PPG products are plenty UV resistant, the sun won't be any more of a problem than on your typical paint job. I havent done it yet, but I just got some 3M clear bra material too. I want to try and wrap one. Then it should really be durable. The paint on the back bumper can easily be masked off to just dip the rear diffuser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 All of those hydro pics that I posted were over a black base coat too. We can use your factory base color for a more subtle look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputydoug Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I can take some factory splitters and paint/hydro dip them for a fraction of the cost of a real CF splitter. Let me know if any of you guys need help or have any questions. Please call me at (386) 931-0392 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 It was good talking to you Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Shelby is still offering the 07-09 Super Snake packages right? So I don't get this at all, not only that but this is probably the most damaged part. Why would they do this? I don't think it's right that we now have to buy an aftermarket splitter or have carbon fiber applied to the stock one because we can't get parts for our cars anymore? And, of course we want the SS stock original parts. Now I don't want anything to happen to my splitter so now I have to figure something out. Jester is right. If this is true it is a bad idea. I'm sure there is a replacement recommendation in the SS owners manual, though- don't sweat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Jester is right. If this is true it is a bad idea. I'm sure there is a replacement recommendation in the SS owners manual, though- don't sweat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I can take some factory splitters and paint/hydro dip them for a fraction of the cost of a real CF splitter. Let me know if any of you guys need help or have any questions. That hydro looks great!!! Sounds like we need to remove the stock cf piece and have you dip some stock splitters for us. No sense in taking a chance on damaging the stock splitter if they're not going to be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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