[frp252]

Hi all,

After reading a post a while ago from jacko with regards to the quality of front splitters from PB (poor was an understatement if i read it correctly) i have just found a person on ebay who makes carbon/fibre glass parts based in the uk
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:X:RTQ:GB:1123

and from the pictures they look pretty good.
Ive asked him if he can do FRP front splitters, and the answer was yes
but obviously a group buy would be more cost effective for him due to moudling costs etc etc etc

Ive asked him some further questions about general costs/time scale and numbers needed and waiting on reply, so any one interested in a new front splitter???

and i have obviously asked for carbon fibre not fibre glass

[d170sam]

yeah i'm in! is it gonna be a direct copy of the FRP item or is it gonna be symetrical like the FRP one should be?

sam

[frp252]

yeah i'm in! is it gonna be a direct copy of the FRP item or is it gonna be symetrical like the FRP one should be?

sam

Ive asked him if he needs a splitter to use as a templete, so we shall see...

[happy-kat]

the FRP splitter is exactly how it should be, it is a hand made prototype template that made our genuine finished article
Mass produced is symetrical but where is the history in that

My understanding that FRP spitter stock has not run out yet

[PumaVoodoo]

I'd be interested depending on the price...

[frp252]

My understanding that FRP spitter stock has not run out yet

I believe that is correct but as stated, i thought jacko was given or received one from pb which had wrong holes or something.

and if we can get it for less than £150 (pb price) then its all good

[Big Boy Al]

yep put me down for one.

[d170sam]

the FRP splitter is exactly how it should be, it is a hand made prototype template that made our genuine finished article
Mass produced is symetrical but where is the history in that

My understanding that FRP spitter stock has not run out yet

eh? i dont understand your grammer, sorry happy cat, are you agreeing that the FRP splitter isn't symetrical? or are you saying it is because its mass produced? if i get a carbon one i would like it too look symetrical because FRP splitters all look like they havn't been fitted right because the leading edge on one side sticks out further that the other side, dont get me wrong a would rather have something that is crafted by hand than made on computer, but you would at least think that the people at ford could make a symetrical splitter for a limited production car, dont you agree?

[happy-kat]

Actually no, I don't agree, the history behind making that splitter makes it all the more unique to a unique car.
If I wanted symetrics I would have bought a factory produced car and got everything the same, oh yeh and be the same as all the others

I am quite happy with it being 'odd' if you like, it was not computer generated in a sterile office... but in a workshop at Boreham by real hands on engineers

[StephenClemente]

I could be interested in this for my 1.7, depending on price. I see he has some Escort Cosworth splitters for sale around the £100 mark, so if the price is around that I may just go for it.

Would they come without any preset holes cause the holes required would be different for the 1.7 compared to the FRP?

[mikecat]

depending on price id be up for that

[d170sam]

Actually no, I don't agree, the history behind making that splitter makes it all the more unique to a unique car.
If I wanted symetrics I would have bought a factory produced car and got everything the same, oh yeh and be the same as all the others

I am quite happy with it being 'odd' if you like, it was not computer generated in a sterile office... but in a workshop at Boreham by real hands on engineers

i totaly agree, hand made is better it more satisfying knowing its been crafted not just stamped out of a machine, but that only really stands if the craftmanship is of a quality that speaks for its self, if you cant make something symetrical that should be then its more of bodge than a well crafted part, not forgetting that the puma itsself was the first production car that ford made that was designed and produced on computers and machines rather than by hand

[volcomstone411]

well ive got one on back order from magnum motorsport, but as they still havnt delivered it after four years, then i think if these were priced under £100 i would buy one lol

[big g]

im interested in one

[Dogsbody]

Maybe I'm having a senior moment

Will this be an exact copy of the standard FRP splitter?
But in Carbon fibre, not carbon fibre look alike which the car had from the factory

So its not original?
The weight saving will be minuscule I would think, no better down force as its a copy and the same.

I know Ed has a proper Carbon Fibre one on his car, but its a Ford development item I believe.

Just before I add my name to the list
Why ??

Spares??

PB want £150 and I have just emailed my local Ford dealer who does bits for me, to find the price

This post has been edited by Dogsbody: 18 December 2008 - 11:28 AM

[Pnthrblkzs]

I'd be interested in one as mine is slightly scuffed due to a steep slope exiting a car park back when i first got my car.

If however they are still available from Ford as an original part i may as well buy that. Depends on the price and quality of the reproduction.

[pumarv6]

I know Ed has a proper Carbon Fibre one on his car, but its a Ford development item I believe.

The one currently fitted to my FRP is the the original carbon fibre splitter made for the ST160. It is not as deep, but is a little wider. It was not productionised due to cost issues, hence the plastic splitter used on the production cars.

[dave208]

The one currently fitted to my FRP is the the original carbon fibre splitter made for the ST160. It is not as deep, but is a little wider. It was not productionised due to cost issues, hence the plastic splitter used on the production cars.

ST160 ???? Do you mean ST170 and if so does it fit okay ?

[Dogsbody]

ST160 ???? Do you mean ST170 and if so does it fit okay ?

The ST160 was what became the FRP.
See link
Clicky

[frp252]

Just before I add my name to the list
Why ??

PB want £150 and I have just emailed my local Ford dealer who does bits for me, to find the price

Again as stated i thought i had read on a few posts that the one from pb was not a very good example.

also didnt realise that the orignal ones were not real carbon fibre, so could be even better .

My main reasons are
If i can get it cheaper than standard and its better than standard, then surely its good.
real carbon fibre
mine is slightly cracked and second hand ones go for silly money on ebay

and pb have recently pi**ed me off with delayed orders(4 weeks and still didnt get it), wrong parts (sent me pre 2000 spark leads and after 2000 coil pack so didnt match, school boy error or what) and even me having to chase up a refund 2 weeks after i was told i would get it.

still waiting on reply to my main questions on costs so once i have that, we can see if its viable.....

This post has been edited by frp252: 18 December 2008 - 04:36 PM