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    APR splitter. anyone using it?

    Is anyone running the APR splitter? Seems like a nice piece for the $ and I doubt it could be built for much less. Obviously mounting needs to be figured out but I already have mounts ready to go. Any feedback?

    #2
    You can use plywood for a relatively short splitter. 1/2" should be fine. If this is your first splitter...you'll probably buy a 2nd one. I recommend plywood. That way you can work out the kinks like getting out the driveway, loading on to a trailer, find out where you scrape, etc. and it only costs you $30-$40.

    Once you get it all down...you can upgrade to the APR splitter.

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      #3
      this is why I am asking. I have run home brew splitters for a few years now and am wanting to know if the APR would be an upgrade over the plywood or alumalite I have used in the past? If Bimmerworld's setup wasn't soo pricey ( and not out of stock) I would go that route but as we know these things tend to be "consumable"

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        #4
        Probably a little bit of an upgrade. A stiffer splitter will yield more downforce. At some point, those materials won't hold up without considerable reinforcement. I had a plywood splitter that was 4" beyond the front bumper with 2 splitter rods. It ended up fluttering when going over 130mph and eventually cracked in half.

        I made a 6" carbon front splitter which I've had zero issues with.

        I can't say how the splitter is made without seeing it. Lots of "carbon fiber" stuff that looks like carbon but is not. The giveaway is the price. Materials are at least $300. Anything under $1000 is probably plastic, fiberglass or some filler inside which likely won't perform. It will look nice though.

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          #5
          The APR on my Z4M Coupe wasn’t stiffer than the Alumalite splitter on my E46 M3 race car
          2001 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca / M-Texture 6mt
          2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue/Black 6mt
          2019 BMW X3 M40i Phytonic blue/Tartufo Individual

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            #6
            Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
            The APR on my Z4M Coupe wasn’t stiffer than the Alumalite splitter on my E46 M3 race car
            interesting to know. I felt the alumalite was not stiff enough and abandoned it for 1/2" plywood. but it just kind of looks cheap IMO. Was hoping the APR would be an upgrade but guess not.

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              #7
              https://europowermotorsports.com/pro...-lip-splitter/

              A member here is doing a GB on Facebook for this splitter. Seems like a good option
              2001 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca / M-Texture 6mt
              2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue/Black 6mt
              2019 BMW X3 M40i Phytonic blue/Tartufo Individual

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                #8
                Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
                https://europowermotorsports.com/pro...-lip-splitter/

                A member here is doing a GB on Facebook for this splitter. Seems like a good option
                Thanks for sharing it. I haven't launched it officially, working out a small kink with shipping which should be sorted tonight.


                03.5 LSB/LSB 6MT Coupe

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by SGM330 View Post

                  Thanks for sharing it. I haven't launched it officially, working out a small kink with shipping which should be sorted tonight.
                  My friend Seb sent me the link to your Facebook GB this morning. I was tempted for my LSB M3 but I am already waiting after a CSL front bumper/Diffuser/Trunk

                  Otherwise, I think it’s a great option since Bimmerworld is always out of stock for their CF parts…
                  2001 BMW E46 M3 Laguna Seca / M-Texture 6mt
                  2006 BMW E46 M3 Individual Estoril blue/Black 6mt
                  2019 BMW X3 M40i Phytonic blue/Tartufo Individual

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Gt4 View Post

                    My friend Seb sent me the link to your Facebook GB this morning. I was tempted for my LSB M3 but I am already waiting after a CSL front bumper/Diffuser/Trunk

                    Otherwise, I think it’s a great option since Bimmerworld is always out of stock for their CF parts…
                    Considering its almost $2k CAD for us after shipping and duties, it's worth grabbing at the GB pricing. You should consider it. I'm going to post it in the GB section now


                    03.5 LSB/LSB 6MT Coupe

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                      #11
                      I run the Bimmerworld Carbon Riser (https://www.bimmerworld.com/BimmerWo...bon-Riser.html) with an Alumilite copy of the Bimmerworld front undertray on the race car. Both work very well together and are affordable. I like B-Worlds carbon riser because the center section wraps up over the center section of the lower bumper for added strength.

                      I made a wood buck of the undertray in order to router new Alumilite undertrays if needed.

                      Feff
                      MVP Track Time

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