Looking a the Exterior tab of the Touring classification spreadsheet...
Row 8 - 1 Point - Non-Factory Trim/modified front bumper/air dam/spoiler
Row 9 - 1 Point - Non-Factory Trim/modified front splitter, in addition to bumper/air dam/spoiler
If I add a splitter (one that doesn't extend more than 3.5 inches from front bumper skin leading edge) but don't change the front bumper in any other way is that 1pt (Row 9) or 2 pts (Row 8 + 9)? The "in addition" language is confusing to me.
Front Splitter Question
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Re: Front Splitter Question
My take, as a steward, is 1 point. The "in addition to" language was added to avoid doubt in the case where someone needed to build out the dam in order to fix the splitter to the car. Certain BMW models allow a splitter to be simply bolted right up to the existing bumper, while others required a bit of an air dam to create a consistent mating surface.
Photos of your OE bumper and the aftermarket splitter you're planning to install could help confirm.
Photos of your OE bumper and the aftermarket splitter you're planning to install could help confirm.
Dave
E36 328is | SD #14
E36 328is | SD #14
Re: Front Splitter Question
Thanks for the clarification and quick reply.
I'm running a Toyota GR86.
This is what the stock front bumper looks like...
I am looking to add this APR piece (it's a single piece that bolts onto bottom of bumper)
And it looks like this mounted....
I know that that picture shows canards which are separately. I also understand that if it exceeds the 3.5" rule that it'll be 2pt, not 1pt.![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I'm running a Toyota GR86.
This is what the stock front bumper looks like...
I am looking to add this APR piece (it's a single piece that bolts onto bottom of bumper)
And it looks like this mounted....
I know that that picture shows canards which are separately. I also understand that if it exceeds the 3.5" rule that it'll be 2pt, not 1pt.
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Re: Front Splitter Question
This is interesting... there does seem to be a vertical dam component to this piece above the portion that protrudes forward. Good on you for seeking clarification, definitely a gray area.
Suggest reaching out to rules@comscc.org for a formal ruling - this will invoke the entire steward team to review.
Suggest reaching out to rules@comscc.org for a formal ruling - this will invoke the entire steward team to review.
Dave
E36 328is | SD #14
E36 328is | SD #14
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