Front splitter options for 2006 Radical...

[Etchhead]

I unfortunately lost the majority of my front splitter for my 2006 Radical RS3. I had an eml exchange with RadicalWest and they are looking to put together a few quotes for me: replacement old style splitter and new design front action that also needs new frame design.

I'm wondering what others have done here and if ere are any other options. My GT3 has a removable splitter that I can change for the track/street and loading.

[Ron V]

I wouldn't update the front end......that could get very pricey.....

You need the HD Style front splitter that attaches to the chassis, not the front end/clam.

Old style but High Downforce. I am 99% sure it is still listed on the big R's site.

Ron

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

I wouldn't update the front end......that could get very pricey.....

You need the HD Style front splitter that attaches to the chassis, not the front end/clam.

Old style but High Downforce. I am 99% sure it is still listed on the big R's site.

Ron

Thanks Ron, and I just checked and you were right. I'm looking for this:
https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MA0009%7B...

I will coordinate with them and get my act cleaned back up again!
Appreciate the nod-
Mark

[Sigmamark7]

If that really does weigh 55kgs it's little wonder there is a lot of downforce!

[anonymous-user]

Maybe it's a pack of ten. At the end of the day it's a consumable ...

[Ron V]

Nope, you need this......

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0005%7B...

and the associated mounting rods/strips/and brackets. It is going to be more money this way but next time you do a little offroading the splitter will not dig in and break off. I am surprised how little damage there is on your front end......normally your style splitter would take some of the clam with it as well.

You will also get a bit more downforce on the front end which is nice.

Ron

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

I wouldn't update the front end......that could get very pricey.....

You need the HD Style front splitter that attaches to the chassis, not the front end/clam.

Old style but High Downforce. I am 99% sure it is still listed on the big R's site.

Ron

Thanks Ron, and I just checked and you were right. I'm looking for this:
https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MA0009%7B...

I will coordinate with them and get my act cleaned back up again!
Appreciate the nod-
Mark

[Etchhead]

Ron V said:

Nope, you need this......

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0005%7B...

I am surprised how little damage there is on your front end......normally your style splitter would take some of the clam with it as well.

You will also get a bit more downforce on the front end which is nice.

Ron

Well, there was a bit more damage on the other side. Will this new piece mount right where the existing kit was located? Does it mount to the frame or the front skin? The old splitter was just attached to the skin while there is certainly structure under neath.. Would like to see how this mounts if possible. Then IF I have an off road is there a cheaper replacement for this new style?

[Ron V]

You can go offroading with little or no breakage........don't hold me to that.

It attaches to the chassis, not the fiberglass. In a few different spots. Google around front High downforce sr3 splitter and pics should give you the idea.......

Generally it will skip along the grass/dirt given the ground has nothing to grab and take under the car.

Ron

[splitpin]

Etchhead said:

Ron V said:

Nope, you need this......

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0005%7B...

I am surprised how little damage there is on your front end......normally your style splitter would take some of the clam with it as well.

You will also get a bit more downforce on the front end which is nice.

Ron

Well, there was a bit more damage on the other side. Will this new piece mount right where the existing kit was located? Does it mount to the frame or the front skin? The old splitter was just attached to the skin while there is certainly structure under neath.. Would like to see how this mounts if possible. Then IF I have an off road is there a cheaper replacement for this new style?

As Ron says, the chassis fixed arrangement is better; that said you need a whole load of expensive new parts plus the upgrade involves trimming the existing bodywork lips. To be honest it's a pretty big job logistically perhaps best undertaken in the close season? It's also worth doing some man maths; spend that sort of money upgrading or put it into a later car with it already factory fitted which come with other evolutionary improvements? Personally, I'm inclined to think that short term I'd put a new 'as existing' splitter on; as basic as it is, it's pretty darn strong; years ago I had the whole front end of an SR4 with the same design fly off forwards and slide about 100m down the track and all the damage it had was ground-off fixing rivets!

HTH

Cheers

Trev

[Etchhead]

Thanks guys- yah I'm thinking going back to the stock version as that's still expensive (but MUCH cheaper than frame mount). I was running through racecarsdirect and saw this trick turbo powered with unique splitter. Any idea what/where this is from?

[Josh Smith]

That propsport is just a piece of aluminum riveted to the bonnet....or you could just use some plywood.

[Etchhead]

Josh Smith said:

That propsport is just a piece of aluminum riveted to the bonnet....or you could just use some plywood.

Plywood, some black paint, a few nails and some bathroom caulking- should about get me there. Thanks for the laugh Josh, I liked that one!

[splitpin]

Etchhead said:

Josh Smith said:

That propsport is just a piece of aluminum riveted to the bonnet....or you could just use some plywood.

Plywood, some black paint, a few nails and some bathroom caulking- should about get me there. Thanks for the laugh Josh, I liked that one!

Josh wasn't joking .............. ply can be made to work fine, as can a very rigid signboard material (think it's called 'foamex') and also 'alucobond' which is two thin sheets of ally (usually pre-colour-coated) either side of a rigid plastic core; that's very tough stuff.

Best avoid the nails and caulking though

[Etchhead]

Right- thanks for clarification! Yes that type of material is pretty popular addition to the stock OEM splitters in the Porsche scene as well. Handy that it actors to the existing splitter with a few supporting anchors and tears away cleaner.

Might be worth a thought as the replacement is $1300 delivered... That's a nice set of new slicks.

[fatboy247]

I have just pulled the pin to upgrade from the splitter you have damaged to the full chassis mounted one after finding this post) , I believe there will be a downforce upgrade to go along with it ( I hope)

Also Ron V, did you receive the ECU I sent you? ... Never heard back

[Ron V]

The setup that attaches to the chassis is a far superior setup. I'm sure you will notice more DF on the front end.

Sure did Beau. I totally forgot to confirm. Many Thanks.

Ron

[fatboy247]

So I just bought this and it has arrived

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0038%7B...

Now I have a question, do I need some form of undertray?

Currently I have the old from splitter with a solid undertray but it looks like the new one attached to the crash box with 2 brackets wait her side and 2 long support stays, I have these already but may need modifying...

[splitpin]

fatboy247 said:

So I just bought this and it has arrived

https://www.radicalonline.co.uk/products/MD0038%7B...

Now I have a question, do I need some form of undertray?

Currently I have the old from splitter with a solid undertray but it looks like the new one attached to the crash box with 2 brackets wait her side and 2 long support stays, I have these already but may need modifying...

I'm a bit confused to be honest .............. you've bought/Radical have supplied an RS diffuser ............... for your non RS SR3?

Yes you do need the brackets and stays (and pip receipts etc) that go with it, but no undertray as such, just the one integral with the new splitter. Incidentally, HD-ing an SR4 required trimming of underside of the front bodywork, so maybe likewise with the SR3? I'll follow up with a photo of the front HD splitter installation on an SR3, both RS and pre-RS if I can google one.

Like I cautioned, quite a lot of work and expense to HD a Radical ............. even more to RS a non RS SR3

[splitpin]

Can only find an RS one at the mo >