Diy Fibreglass Splitter

[jeffworld2]

Hey guys, I had fibreglass laying around and wanted to learn how to use it, i want to make fenders and rear guards and a new front bar, but i had never used it before so i gave this a go instead.

Basically removed the front bar, traced around it and added an inch copying the shape of the r34 jgtc cars. I then cut this shape out of thin board and layered fibreglass over the top with a large overlap.

Then this morning i flipped it and did the same on the other side, to make a wood sandwich. Jigsawed the shape back out to get rid of the excess and viola. I dabbed the resin on with a brush, then used a roller to smooth it out and I must say im pretty happy with the result, bit of a sand and its smooth enough to paint.

I figure I installed it on a horizontal plane so it cant offer significantly more drag at low speed, hopefully it does something at high speed. Will have to give it a test at OP.

I have never used fibreglass before, but it was not that messy and I will definitely use it more in the future. I have a question though, what am i supposed to do with the front guards? currently the front bar has no liners in it, i have trayed off the underside but i am unsure of what to do around the wheel. I understand if you guys think this is all pointless aero, but i'm basically having fun spending time doing it.

[lukesz]

hey man not bad, i wouldn't mind giving something like that a go aswell.

[Craved]

looks good, only thing is those bits on either side that stick out, cops with definatley appreciate them though.

hard to tell in teh picsture, but is the front edge square or rounded?

[jeffworld2]

leading edge is sharp actually.

police wont see it as it will never go on the road with this bar. I dont think it would make it out the driveway anyway.

[wisey18]

Ahh so that's what you done. Looks nice Jeff. Wanna do one for my car now hehe

[ahh 33 s2]

have been wanting to try the same thing my self

u might have just inspired me to do so

[SINISTER-RX7]

looking good buddy

[jeffworld2]

ok new pic, its painted and tested as i had an off at oran park lol. im quite happy it definitely works, i will however remake it as i want it a bit further out, and i will incorporate the undertray so its all smooth

and the undertray

[ONE-VIA]

mighty fine cup holder you got there

if it was me i would angle the corners up slightly just my 2 cents but still love your work

[ShyBoi]

+1 angle up the sides as well would look clean and no cop probz

Other than that you've done a topz job with the lip...

Edited July 2, 2009 by ShyBoi

[jeffworld2]

what do you guys mean by angle up the sides?

i made it paralell to the ground so it didnt cause any drag

[AUS R32]

Looks sweet man, always wanted to try and fiberglass now i will try

[fastR]

looks good going to have to try this my self.

[cm712]

what do you guys mean by angle up the sides?

i made it paralell to the ground so it didnt cause any drag

I think they mean angle the sides up so it get some down force like the f1 cars

[spenda]

looks good man, i was thinking of doing this to my bar aswell.. on the list to do now...

yeah they pretty much mean putting 90 degree lips on the edges of the diffuser...

[mr parts]

good stuff mate! cant beat a bit of DIY lol

[sr20pwr]

looks good mate, ive always wanted to try using fibreglass, seems all messy to work with

[boz_soljah]

my mate had this on his car, its good to have wen you got no oil leaks or anyfing LOL

[a31rb25]

Nice work, have you considered trying to incorporate a channel/channels into the undertray for more downforce like the pics below?