splitters funcionable, or fashionable?

[fiftytakedowns]

Hey, I see Splitters all the time, and wonder If there sole purpose is to prevent damage to the lip.

I tried searching to find out what their purpose really is.

What is the purpose of splitters, besides looks?

[Jand3rson]

They have no real functionality on our cars.

[Stephen]

they kinda protect the lip.. unless of course you pull it off because of the splitter.

In theory its for downforce as i recall

[kamotors]

I think of it as a skid plate for the lip.

[z31maniac]

A well designed splitter could have a small aerodynamic effect I suppose. But not at any kind of sane speed.

[StereoInstaller1]

Mine adds 45HP.

O wait, i dont gots one.

NVM

[whiltebeitel]

A little explination of the functionality of splitters:

http://www.pts106.com/FB%20Aerodynamics%20Splitter.htm

[NC325iC]

i got mine to protect the paint on my valence, ends up first time i hit something it cracked the splitter and flexed the valence enough to crack the paint anyway so...

[fiftytakedowns]

thanks!

[nando]

They have no real functionality on our cars.

they don't if it's made of flimsy 1/8" plastic and only extend 1" past the lip on either side like most of the ones people use.

[E30Idea]

I got one so I could complete my GDM fanboy appearance.

[travis816]

i was actually wondering where at i could get the material to make one of there splitters. or it there way already a thread on them or something. my opion on them is straight fasion.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

That 928 was sick.

[Uber E30]

Actually, i recall an episode of topgear where they had an e36 in some track event and they lost the splitter and their lap times were significantly increased.

[fiftytakedowns]

Actually, i recall an episode of topgear where they had an e36 in some track event and they lost the splitter and their lap times were significantly increased.

thats intense