Front Splitter vs Lip - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Krazy · 07-15-2014, 09:08 AM

Hey guys, noob question. I was wondering what is the difference between a splitter and a lip, and which one would be better in looks/daily driving.

Thanks!

Andrew025 · 07-15-2014, 12:02 PM

You don't need a splitter for daily driving.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...8automotive%29

ToyoburuBRZ · 07-15-2014, 01:00 PM

A splitter is a functional part that will add down force to the front of the car.

A lip is purely cosmetic and is all you need for daily driving

eric6 · 07-15-2014, 01:29 PM

Splitters can increase full economy by reducing drag. Looks department is completely up to the owner... I really like the way the splitter looks. On my way to California the other day I had at least 15 cars slow down while passing to look at the car, and even had 2 people taking pictures. In Cali, the same thing happened.

Krazy · 07-15-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eric6

Splitters can increase full economy by reducing drag. Looks department is completely up to the owner... I really like the way the splitter looks. On my way to California the other day I had at least 15 cars slow down while passing to look at the car, and even had 2 people taking pictures. In Cali, the same thing happened.

What kind of splitter do you have, if you dont mind me asking.

eric6 · 07-15-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazy

What kind of splitter do you have, if you dont mind me asking.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65207 It is the FT86Speed Factory front street splitter.

Lavalover · 07-15-2014, 07:42 PM

Of course if you drive on any road surface with more than about 3" of topographic relief the splitter (and even the lip) may be destroyed. Especially if the car is lowered.

Krazy · 07-15-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eric6

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65207 It is the FT86Speed Factory front street splitter.

BTW, Did you add the Rods yourself or did it come with rods fro the ft86 splitter.

eric6 · 07-15-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazy

BTW, Did you add the Rods yourself or did it come with rods fro the ft86 splitter.

Those rods I added myself, however their is a race upgrade coming out soon that will include the rods and all mounting to add the rods for a direct install.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=174

07-15-2014, 09:08 AM	#1
Krazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FR-s Location: CA Posts: 242 Thanks: 90 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Front Splitter vs Lip Hey guys, noob question. I was wondering what is the difference between a splitter and a lip, and which one would be better in looks/daily driving. Thanks!

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Andrew025 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Neptune GR86 Location: Portland Posts: 3,862 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 3,505 Times in 1,806 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	You don't need a splitter for daily driving. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?...8automotive%29 __________________

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ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	A splitter is a functional part that will add down force to the front of the car. A lip is purely cosmetic and is all you need for daily driving __________________ My Build Journal

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