HPDE without the front splitter on SS 1LE

Ferociter · 01-21-2021, 07:14 PM

I had two new front tires mounted and the tech crashed the splitter into a parking curb and crushed it. The bumper cover has minor damage. Both are being replaced by the Tire store at their cost, however, it won't be fixed before my track day at Sebring. My plan is to have them remove the damaged splitter and just go without it. Any major issues with that besides a little less downforce?

samr350 · 01-21-2021, 07:33 PM

It wont cause any issues, and I'd be amazed if you noticed any handling difference.

cdrptrks · 01-21-2021, 09:35 PM

FYI there are 4 rivets that have to be drilled out and it is a pain to remove all of the old adhesive.

kropscamaro16 · 01-22-2021, 11:04 AM

im sure you would be fine!

TheRealJA105 · 01-22-2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by samr350

It wont cause any issues, and I'd be amazed if you noticed any handling difference.

This

Ferociter · 01-22-2021, 06:21 PM

Thanks guys - they removed the splitter in about 10 minutes. Not worried about the old adhesive as the entire bumper cover will be replaced as well.

cdrptrks · 01-22-2021, 08:45 PM

Also you may want the replacement splitter to be aftermarket if you can find a thicker/stronger one.

Maybe you will notice a slight bit of understeer on track without it but I would not skip the event to wait for a new splitter.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516368

01-21-2021, 07:14 PM	#1
Ferociter Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: FL Posts: 7	HPDE without the front splitter on SS 1LE I had two new front tires mounted and the tech crashed the splitter into a parking curb and crushed it. The bumper cover has minor damage. Both are being replaced by the Tire store at their cost, however, it won't be fixed before my track day at Sebring. My plan is to have them remove the damaged splitter and just go without it. Any major issues with that besides a little less downforce?

01-22-2021, 11:04 AM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	im sure you would be fine! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-21-2021, 07:33 PM	#2
samr350 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Southern NH Posts: 138	It wont cause any issues, and I'd be amazed if you noticed any handling difference.

01-21-2021, 09:35 PM	#3
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 961	FYI there are 4 rivets that have to be drilled out and it is a pain to remove all of the old adhesive.

01-22-2021, 06:21 PM	#6
Ferociter Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: FL Posts: 7	Thanks guys - they removed the splitter in about 10 minutes. Not worried about the old adhesive as the entire bumper cover will be replaced as well.

01-22-2021, 08:45 PM	#7
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 961	Also you may want the replacement splitter to be aftermarket if you can find a thicker/stronger one. Maybe you will notice a slight bit of understeer on track without it but I would not skip the event to wait for a new splitter. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516368

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