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11-06-2012, 09:54 AM
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| Thinking about getting a boss spliter.
I'm thinking about getting a boss spliter with a cs lower facia with fog lights. He asking 400 for all of it is that a good used price? I'm not sure what they go for used.
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11-06-2012, 10:02 AM
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11-06-2012, 10:10 AM
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#3 | | Do The Evolution
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That's about $100 off them new. Boss splitter has 26 bolts that attach it to the fascia & bumper. If they weren't measured and drilled properly it won't line up. Did he have pics of them installed? It would be a pain in the ass if they were off centered and you had to correct it.
I'd probably just spend the extra cash and buy them new. Unless he's willing to take less? 
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Originally Posted by Gibby | That one is minus the fog lights. It's an extra $99 with fogs.
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11-06-2012, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by primer2tone That's about $100 off them new. Boss splitter has 26 bolts that attach it to the fascia & bumper. If they weren't measured and drilled properly it won't line up. Did he have pics of them installed? It would be a pain in the ass if they were off centered and you had to correct it.
I'd probably just spend the extra cash and buy them new. Unless he's willing to take less?
That one is minus the fog lights. It's an extra $99 with fogs. | +1 I would just buy new
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11-06-2012, 10:33 AM
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#5 | | The Blue Dragon
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Is that including the chin spoiler?
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11-06-2012, 10:41 AM
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Thats exactly what I am contemplating, whether or not to spend the extra money and get it new. It has the Boss splitter already attached to the cs facia w/fogs. I priced it out on AM and its $524 total. The splitter is mounted perfectly on the facia and is in great condition. I was thinking the used price should be a little lower though. $350 shipped a good offer?
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11-06-2012, 10:45 AM
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#7 | | The Blue Dragon
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People think when they buy something it must be made of hold when they sell it
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11-06-2012, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GrabberBlue5.0 People think when they buy something it must be made of hold when they sell it | You got that rite wance you buy something it loses alot of value. Go for it if it's in good shape an you can get it cheep enought
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11-06-2012, 03:14 PM
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#9 | | Do The Evolution
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I'd be firm about offering $350. Used is used.
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11-07-2012, 03:40 PM
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Maybe I'm just an ignorant doofus, but what exactly is a "splitter?"
Every time I see someone refer to a splitter, I think it's the entire front bumper, but i get the feeling I'm way off. Someone tell me it's the black lower part of the front/rear bumper and confirm that I am indeed an idiot.
thanks.
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11-07-2012, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Klaximilian Maybe I'm just an ignorant doofus, but what exactly is a "splitter?"
Every time I see someone refer to a splitter, I think it's the entire front bumper, but i get the feeling I'm way off. Someone tell me it's the black lower part of the front/rear bumper and confirm that I am indeed an idiot.
thanks. | No... A splitter is what connects the fuel lines to the a/c compressor. It looks like a cosmetic mod, but it actually chills your gasoline to that of a cold beverage to create more combustion and quench your thirst if needed. Most people install a tap to gain access to the chilled gasoline from inside the car like the pic below.
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11-07-2012, 10:41 PM
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I have a boss splitter still in the box ill sell u cheap. PM message if your interested.
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11-07-2012, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeyt03  No... A splitter is what connects the fuel lines to the a/c compressor. It looks like a cosmetic mod, but it actually chills your gasoline to that of a cold beverage to create more combustion and quench your thirst if needed. Most people install a tap to gain access to the chilled gasoline from inside the car like the pic below. | Now that we got that one out of the way, what is it really?
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11-07-2012, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Klaximilian
Now that we got that one out of the way, what is it really?
| A splitter (at least for modern gt500, boss302, and roushes) is a flat extension below the front facia. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffu...ive)#section_2
There is a sub section on that wiki specific to front splitters.
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11-07-2012, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeyt03
No... A splitter is what connects the fuel lines to the a/c compressor. It looks like a cosmetic mod, but it actually chills your gasoline to that of a cold beverage to create more combustion and quench your thirst if needed. Most people install a tap to gain access to the chilled gasoline from inside the car like the pic below.
| HEY! What the hell do you think you are doing?!? I'm the forum clown!
Maybe there's room for another. That was pretty clever. I'm gonna have to tax you for that one.
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11-07-2012, 11:15 PM
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Haha good one
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11-07-2012, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Klaximilian
Now that we got that one out of the way, what is it really?
|    Besides it looks badass it helps split the air between the car and underside allowing it to flow smoothly under the car.
That's my educated opinion.
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11-07-2012, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by primer2tone
No... A splitter is what connects the fuel lines to the a/c compressor. It looks like a cosmetic mod, but it actually chills your gasoline to that of a cold beverage to create more combustion and quench your thirst if needed. Most people install a tap to gain access to the chilled gasoline from inside the car like the pic below.  | There, that's better.
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11-08-2012, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by primer2tone
There, that's better.
| Lol, it is better. I need to incorporate emoticons more.
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11-08-2012, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeyt03
Lol, it is better. I need to incorporate emoticons more.
| Plus, I stole your credit. ^look at the name. Lol
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11-08-2012, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by primer2tone
Besides it looks badass it helps split the air between the car and underside allowing it to flow smoothly under the car.
That's my educated opinion.
| It actually stops air from going underneath the car, by extending out and pushing it to the sides of the car instead of letting t get to the dirty (aerodynamically) underneath. Also, it is used to create downforce in more serious cars, ours work for drag, but most of them won't do much for front downforce.
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11-08-2012, 05:26 AM
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#22 | | Do The Evolution
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Your explanation sounds better. But I have a feeling it's a lot less functional then they let on.
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11-08-2012, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by primer2tone Your explanation sounds better. But I have a feeling it's a lot less functional then they let on. | In combination with other drag reducers, I noticed a feeling with the car. It makes it more slippery, less fuel is needed to do the same things, and coasting lasts longer. Might not be noticed on a clean, aero wise, car, but a v8 is around .36 Cd, so you may notice it a tiny bit. I would think it is like a new drive shaft. No miracle, but a feeling of a little ease.
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11-08-2012, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by UltArc
In combination with other drag reducers, I noticed a feeling with the car. It makes it more slippery, less fuel is needed to do the same things, and coasting lasts longer. Might not be noticed on a clean, aero wise, car, but a v8 is around .36 Cd, so you may notice it a tiny bit. I would think it is like a new drive shaft. No miracle, but a feeling of a little ease.
| So would it be something worthwhile for someone driving 50 highway miles a day? It isn't the car can't go and manage it with this beast of an engine, but it does feel like it struggles more than it should sometimes.
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11-08-2012, 06:42 AM
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So what is the most functional splitter? I'm looking a the new roush, and another one. The boss is way too much for the new 13's. it doesn't look like the roush will do the job of the boss splitter though. Opinions?
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11-08-2012, 11:04 AM
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Here's a page with a pretty good explanation: Aerodynamic Upgrades, devices for increasing downforce.
I would think the Boss w/ Laguna Seca extension is the most actually useful one. For the track. For the street, it's pretty much just cosmetic.
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11-08-2012, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by claudermilk | Definitely not just cosmetic. Of it sticks out, it scoops air to the sides instead of underneath. On duty on lunch so I am not about to go into crazy detail, but it does work. Not as effective as a full under body, but great for dropping drag. Keep in mind many small boosters make a difference. Like putting on a CAI may not make a huge difference. As with mods, a few Hp here and there isn't easy to notice, same with dropping drag, but over time maximizing Hp and maximizing drag reduction will make a huge difference.
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11-13-2012, 01:06 PM
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Its a piece of plastic. Lets not glorify it, it looks cool.
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11-13-2012, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Edens5 Its a piece of plastic. Lets not glorify it, it looks cool. | It is a piece if plastic. And it makes a calculate difference, proven scientifically, on the track, and on the road. It is not a miracle, but it is more than a just a look.
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11-13-2012, 07:19 PM
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the op has a 2013 , since the front bumper is different wouldnt there be a lot of cutting to do to fit a 2012 boss splitter and cs fogs??? just a question cuz i have a 2013 also and i tou it was outrageous to cut a brand new bumper like that to fit 2 little foglights, he can get the spliter tou but i woulndt touch the front bumper
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11-14-2012, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Villero1834 the op has a 2013 , since the front bumper is different wouldnt there be a lot of cutting to do to fit a 2012 boss splitter and cs fogs??? just a question cuz i have a 2013 also and i tou it was outrageous to cut a brand new bumper like that to fit 2 little foglights, he can get the spliter tou but i woulndt touch the front bumper | I have no clue. All my stuff is Roush in the front, I do not really know about the GT front end or the other splitters. But, a splitter or air dam is easy to make. It just depends how much work you want to do lol. For the price of these, one could buy the materials and tools to do it, paint it and seal it.
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11-14-2012, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Villero1834 the op has a 2013 , since the front bumper is different wouldnt there be a lot of cutting to do to fit a 2012 boss splitter and cs fogs??? just a question cuz i have a 2013 also and i tou it was outrageous to cut a brand new bumper like that to fit 2 little foglights, he can get the spliter tou but i woulndt touch the front bumper | I would expect so. There is a '13 Boss splitter available.
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11-14-2012, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by UltArc
I have no clue. All my stuff is Roush in the front, I do not really know about the GT front end or the other splitters. But, a splitter or air dam is easy to make. It just depends how much work you want to do lol. For the price of these, one could buy the materials and tools to do it, paint it and seal it.
| If you live in Florida ill do it with you lol, i was thinking of doing the same, out of fiber glass, i just need the outline of the splitter
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11-14-2012, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Villero1834 the op has a 2013 , since the front bumper is different wouldnt there be a lot of cutting to do to fit a 2012 boss splitter and cs fogs??? just a question cuz i have a 2013 also and i tou it was outrageous to cut a brand new bumper like that to fit 2 little foglights, he can get the spliter tou but i woulndt touch the front bumper | I've got a 2012 actually
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11-14-2012, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by That Guy
I've got a 2012 actually
| Oh nvm, ive seen sold for 80
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