Front Splitter Question

Questions, comments, and discussions concerning COMSCC rules.

Moderators: Boondocker850, blindsidefive0

Post Reply
smoltz
Forum Newbie
Forum Newbie
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:08 pm

Front Splitter Question

Post by smoltz » Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:41 am

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.

Online
dtlemoine
Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Posts: 409
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:01 pm

Re: Front Splitter Question

Post by dtlemoine » Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:55 am

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.
Dave

E36 328is | SD #14

smoltz
Forum Newbie
Forum Newbie
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:08 pm

Re: Front Splitter Question

Post by smoltz » Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:03 pm

Thanks for the clarification and quick reply.

I'm running a Toyota GR86.

This is what the stock front bumper looks like...
2022-toyota-gr86-93-1629157639.jpg
2022-toyota-gr86-93-1629157639.jpg (176.77 KiB) Viewed 5117 times
I am looking to add this APR piece (it's a single piece that bolts onto bottom of bumper)
GR86FrontAirDamProductOnly1-1024x1024.jpg
GR86FrontAirDamProductOnly1-1024x1024.jpg (18.85 KiB) Viewed 5117 times
And it looks like this mounted....
APR-FA-522005.jpg
APR-FA-522005.jpg (149.98 KiB) Viewed 5117 times

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. :-)

Online
dtlemoine
Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Posts: 409
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:01 pm

Re: Front Splitter Question

Post by dtlemoine » Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:27 am

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.
Dave

E36 328is | SD #14

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest