mikejaeggi Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I had the dealer leave off the front splitter when I picked up my 2013 Shelby last week as I was worried about scraping the entrance to my driveway. i think i'd be OK if I put it on, for those who have it installed, any issues with scraping? how much longer is it than the standard lip? if anyone has a close up photo, I'd like to see what it looks like installed as well, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-Ted Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I put it on and could not get out of my driveway. So I took it back off. I actually prefer the look without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergenfelter Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Mine with the splitter on is exactly 4 7/8" off the garage floor at the lowest point. My race ramps just barely clear the splitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I put it on and could not get out of my driveway. So I took it back off. I actually prefer the look without it. that's what I was worried about, thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 A solution is to purchase driveway rubber curb blocks and install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorjay Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I traded a stock height 2008 GT500 for mine, and i don't have the front splitter installed. I clear lots of parking lot entrances that my 08 used to rub. Also, the parking garage concrete strips my old one used to hit, the new one clears by 1/2". How much clearance do you lose by adding the front splitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here's a link w/pics showing my install...: http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16218&highlight=splitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-Ted Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 A solution is to purchase driveway rubber curb blocks and install. Might work for my house but then I could not get into most every other driveway/parking lot entrance around here. They like to plaster layer upon layer of asphalt around here until the road surface is 12" higher than the gutters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440sprint Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 My stock front splitter ground clearance was 5" & scrapped everywhere! I replaced my 265/40x19 GY's with 285/40x19 Michelin PSS's & now have 6" clearance. MUCH less scrapping! The MPSS specs say that I should have only 0.3" extra clearance. I can't explain the 1" gain, but replacing my rear 285/35x20 GY's with 295/35x20 MPSS's may have contributed. I do have MUCH better traction now, but it cost $1800 & is worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCPD199 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I traded a stock height 2008 GT500 for mine, and i don't have the front splitter installed. I clear lots of parking lot entrances that my 08 used to rub. Also, the parking garage concrete strips my old one used to hit, the new one clears by 1/2". How much clearance do you lose by adding the front splitter? +1 I left my splitter off as well and I have yet to scrape anything. My '08 was scraping just about everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm ready to remove mine. Scrapes on everything. I really don't see myself going 200 mph so for me it serves no purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleton Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm ready to remove mine. Scrapes on everything. I really don't see myself going 200 mph so for me it serves no purpose. Yeah. Mine scrapes on my driveway every time I pull in or out. Other than the "look", I see no purpose for the new splitter on a DD. I'm thinking about removing mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I added it to my 2010 and I like the look. I've put about 800 miles on the car since I added the 2013 splitter and I've noticed more stability when cruising *above* highway speeds. My car is a daily driver and I clear my driveway, however I've scrapped a couple times around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denohew Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I scrape all the time. I just sand it down when I see plastic shredding. I scrape everywhere including my driveway. I don't think that little splitter costs that much when you trash it! denohew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denohew Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 hey farmer-ted what do you think? denohew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I told the dealer not to install it. It's in a box in my garage, awaiting that scenario in which I'll need to do 200mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I told the dealer not to install it. It's in a box in my garage, awaiting that scenario in which I'll need to do 200mph. same here, I decided to leave it off based on the majority of responses being "it scrapes everything". I think it would look cool but not if it's all shredded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Here a pic of the splitter installed, so far no scraping..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw.63 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 +1 I left my splitter off as well and I have yet to scrape anything. My '08 was scraping just about everything! Do you have a pic to post without the splitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid_dr Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Here's a link w/pics showing my install...: http://www.fordgt500...hlight=splitter Excellent write up and pics on the install Steel Town! Thanks for posting the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytripper Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 If mine wont clear ramps I'll probably take it off. Plus I doubt a jack will slide under.Like most people ,I wont be going 200 very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Excellent write up and pics on the install Steel Town! Thanks for posting the link. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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