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Old 01-17-2008, 12:57 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Untamed View Post
For those of us who are complete newbs, what does the splitter do? More downforce on the front axle? Angle the air into the engine bay better for additional cooling?

???
http://e30m3performance.com/myths/splitter/splitter.htm

A splitter generates downforce on the front of a car by creating pressure differentials.

On an all out race car it acts as a downward force on the front of the car. On a street car it acts as a curb feeler
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