Ground effects project

[brandon3212]

So recently a guy showed up in my local car group that works with carbon fiber for a living and has started making car parts on the side. I have wanted a front splitter for the longest time but didn't want to fork out the cash for OTS options that IMO doesn't look that good and also doesn't do anything. I had ran across the pictures of COBB's Speed 3 race car with an epic front splitter that looked amazing and is functional (within reason). I contacted COBB and asked if they had any drawings or info on this splitter but was told that the car had since been sold and the splitter removed. They didn't have any drawings or additional pics either.




After talking to some people that know more than me about Aerodynamics pointed out that this is a good starting point but there is still efficiency to be had. I can add winglets and canards later to possibly improve the design if I can determine the best place for them. I made a mock up with corrugated plastic board to get an idea of what it looked like and for measurements.

Splitter is 3" long and the air dam is 3" tall




I'm not yet sure if I'm going to continue the carbon fiber all the way under the engine bay or not, it will depend on how much extra its going to cost, it might end up being an aluminum tray.

I'm meeting with my carbon fiber guy this week so I'll post and update when everything is 100% decided.