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Originally Posted by Reaper
im surprised there aren't more homemade splitters popping up. Some of these companies charge a premium for flat stock. The ft86sf one is at least a good price and is water jet cut, so its at least made out of something relatively hard. Im about to just buy a big flat chunk of ABS and cut it up with a jig saw after seeing some of the prices on something im going to smash the hell out of.
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I've got one made out of 3/8" MDO, although it's a race shop-made piece, so not strictly homemade. It's rigid (MDO = plywood) and supported by four large turnbuckles mounted to the metal bumper. A homemade splitter is an excellent project for the DIYer with moderate skills and patience; a retail piece like the one being discussed, of course, makes the most sense for most owners.
Re: "something im going to smash the hell out of."
– Some drivers, especially racers, figure this out ahead of time and make plans for timely replacement by having a spare handy.