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Old 09-17-2015, 03:31 PM
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DIY Front Splitter

I am interested in designing my own front wind splitter for the G37. I've looked up numerous front lips for the G37 and they all seem to be priced at $400-$600 with shipping and I find that outrageous. I am an engineer, and I want to try and design a splitter such as the following using Autocad and getting it custom fabricated. As of now I am working on the design process and getting estimates. The material will be 1/4" HDPE with a radius as shown. I am open to suggestions.

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Old 09-17-2015, 04:26 PM
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how about a 2-piece splitter? would look better with the sport front end, IMHO.

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Originally Posted by Landshark
how about a 2-piece splitter? would look better with the sport front end, IMHO.

Any pictures of this installed, and is this already on the market?
Old 09-17-2015, 05:21 PM
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I think a splitter that looks good on the 11+ sport bumper is really tough. I really hope you succeed because I'd be very much interested in that.
Old 09-18-2015, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by steven92
Any pictures of this installed, and is this already on the market?
i dont know what thats from - not for a G37. i just Googled for an example of what i was thinking of.
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I'd be interested in one, keep us posted!
Old 09-24-2015, 12:09 PM
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are you going for form or function? i'll be making my own splitter as well but i have to finish my front bumper first.
plywood is a common material used and a lot of people have been built their own with it. i would suggest taking a look here for some ideas

-> DIY plywood front splitter for Evo 8/9 - evolutionm.net

and here for a very basic overview of the aerodynamics

-> Tech | APR Performance

let me know how your design goes
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I'd be interested too!
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Everyone,

Appreciate the advice. I think I will just buy the Stillen front splitter and make things simple for now lol
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