Junior, as for the front splitter... it was held up well overall and of course got lots of positive comments from folks at the track... but there are a few issues we need to address
- screw heads stick out on the bottom of the alum plate, and so they are getting shaved off on the asphalt
- as a result, there is a danger the splitter will work loose...
- and it becomes impossible to remove the screws with hand tools because they are half way shaved
- 3 screws completely wasted today... and 1 of the 2 front turnbuckles was disconnected for same reason
- I had to put the car on my lift between sessions and grind off what was left of the screw heads so I could drop the splitter
- It was very easy to remove the splitter once I did that, so props to you for the quick release setup! that part was perfect!
Here's what I would propose:
- the 1/8 alum needs to be an absolutely flat surface with no fasteners sticking out beneath it
- I think we need to mount the alum to the boatboard with bonding material only - no fasteners
- then we cut holes in the alum so we can recess the fasteners that will attach splitter to frame... result = 100% flat surface
I ordered fasteners below that we can try:
- #9679 - Machine screws, Phillips pan head, Stainless steel 18-8, 5/16-18 x 3/4
- #14350 - Sex bolts - Phillips truss head serrated, Stainless steel 18-8, 3/8 barrel (5/16-18 thread) x 3/4
- #14873 - Standard elevator bolts, Stainless steel 18-8, 5/16-18 x 1
- #2564 - Hex nuts, Stainless steel 18-8, 5/16-18