Front splitter only

[MIGZ]

Anyone running just the front splitter?

If so please share pics.

 

[SteveB]

I have been asking myself the same question. I have a carbon fibre diffuser and extension strakes from Aerie (which should (hopefully!) produce a small increase in downforce) and I think a front splitter in C/F would look good in combination. However I’m concerned a splitter will add too much downforce at the front and adversely affect aero balance. I really don’t a want to add a rear wing to increase rear downforce as that would spoil the overall appearance (in my opinion). So far I have only used my Emira on public roads so unlikely to reach speeds where aero balance will show itself, but at some point I may track it and don’t want snap oversteer - especially on high speed corners! So interested to know others experience of running a front splitter only.

I have been looking for photos of Emiras with just a front splitter and found this one from a recent Lotus Drivers Club Facebook post. Not my car and don’t know who the splitter manufacturer is.

 

[kitkat]

In all seriousness you’re gonna be just fine with just a lip.

 

[Savanna7]

It's a mid-engine car. I know these are set up well from the factory with the aero they were able to build into the body, but nearly all mid-engine cars benefit from a front splitter. With that said, most cars from the factory are set up to understeer anyway. You can't go wrong with a splitter even without rear aero added.

 

[SenecaEmira]

Unlike all my other cars where I have always installed front lips, I find these cars look better without a front lip/splitter

 

[bman6074]

Is there a piano black front splitter available? I just want something to act as a sacrificial piece. Something that isn't crazy expensive, like the carbon.

 

[Wolkenspiel]

Is there a piano black front splitter available? I just want something to act as a sacrificial piece. Something that isn't crazy expensive, like the carbon.

Yeah, sacrificing a $800 carbon piece every now and then would get old quickly, and plain black splitter would fit better with the rest of the car anyways. But I haven't been able to find anything.

 

[bman6074]

Yeah, sacrificing a $800 carbon piece every now and then would get old quickly, and plain black splitter would fit better with the rest of the car anyways. But I haven't been able to find anything.

exactly, i did this on my BMW. $70 bucks for a front splitter and looks great. Matches the rest of the car's side skirts and rear diffuser. I have already scraped the bottom of this one and was able to just sand the roughness to smooth. Ready for the next scrap lol

 

[jp129]

I agree and reached out to Maxton design, but they said it's not really in the cards unless they got more interest. I posted up to gauge and no one seemed interested.

I like Maxton because it's very simple designs made in ABS painted piano black. Economical and great as a sacraficial item.

 

[bman6074]

I agree and reached out to Maxton design, but they said it's not really in the cards unless they got more interest. I posted up to gauge and no one seemed interested.

I like Maxton because it's very simple designs made in ABS painted piano black. Economical and great as a sacrificial item.

ok, hopefully in time there will be one.

 

[jp129]

Interest in Maxton Design Aero pieces?

I reached out to Maxton Design UK asking if they have anything in development for the Emira and they said not at the moment. However, if Emira owners showed enough interest, they would be willing to consider developing aero pieces for the car. I've had "Street" Maxton lips and side skirts on...

www.emiraforum.com

If folks have interest, send an email to them.

 

[Tracked Emira]

I would think having a larger front splitter would make the understeer better, but you need a larger spoiler to balance out the car aero

 

[jp129]

Having a larger front splitter would shift the balance to the front (less understeer given all else equal). Speaking on very simple terms as there are levels to everything and it would mainly impact corners that are faster where aero becomes influential.

But I do agree that when we are talking about FUNCTIONAL aero, it is important to assess and be intentional with your balance.

The lip spoilers and such that are currently available for our cars aren't going to be generating that much downforce to warrant a rear wing, in my humble opinion. This is pretty evident in the way they are mounted.

 

[bman6074]

I found this https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...t-emira-front-splitter?variant=48000322797801
Be sure to change it to fiberglass. Still way higher price than I would like to pay. I would prefer they made it out of automotive plastic and sold it $100.

 

[Wolkenspiel]

I found this https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...t-emira-front-splitter?variant=48000322797801
Be sure to change it to fiberglass. Still way higher price than I would like to pay. I would prefer they made it out of automotive plastic and sold it $100.

Yeah, $1100 is not quite the wear-item some of us are looking for.

 

[Orchardbike]

These guys have piano black splitter and side skirts. Based in the UK.

Styling Parts | Triple R Composites | England

Triple R Composites The UK's number one manufacturer of Automotive Styling Parts. Styling parts such as front splitters, Sideskirt splitters, rear diffusers and much more for various vehicle brands like Ford, SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi and many more!

www.triplercomposites.com

 

[bman6074]

These guys have piano black splitter and side skirts. Based in the UK.

Styling Parts | Triple R Composites | England

Triple R Composites The UK's number one manufacturer of Automotive Styling Parts. Styling parts such as front splitters, Sideskirt splitters, rear diffusers and much more for various vehicle brands like Ford, SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi and many more!

www.triplercomposites.com

Thanks, this is not too bad a price for what it is. They do have a front splitter for $241.48. Now do they ship to the USA, and at what cost.

Lotus Emira - Front Splitter

Boost your adrenaline and give your Emira even more presence on the road with our Front Splitter. Designed to enhance the sporty appearance of your car and turn heads with its sleek and aerodynamic design. Transform the look and feel of your Lotus to match its impressive performance...

www.triplercomposites.com

 

[bman6074]

Ok it appears they do ship to usa. Total will be $384.14. I bit more then i was hoping to spend. But it looks like good quality.