Winter project: Quick lock front spoiler/splitter

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After adding the NSX-R rear spoiler (rear seems to be more stable now above 160 km/h without losing speed on straights, great stuff) I'm now searching for a bit more downforce at the front.

The idea is to install a new front spoiler/splitter with Camlock quick locks so I can remove it to drive the car on and off the trailer without destroying the front. Therefore it can be very low over the ground at my lowered car because it's only used on the track.

From looking at the SoS website I would prefer the look of the Marga Hills front. Some questions for the experts (Chris?):

Is it possible to use the Marga Hills front bumper/spoiler as a quick take-on, take-off part (what about the little standing and direction lights?) for the standard '98 cp. (no widebody) ?

Would it be also possible to only use the lower part (from the towing hook downwards) as a quick lock front spoiler?

Was this Marga Hills bumper/spoiler ever tested in a wind tunnel (downforce?) or is it just an optical tuning part?

Should I go another way? My preference is a black carbon fibre part - should look good at my magnum gray pearl car.

TIA for your answers and suggestions.
 
First of all, gorgeous car. I've always liked the Magnum Pearl. Secondly, the Marga Hills bumper cover is a complete unit, so it can not be easily removed like a lower spoiler. What specifically are you looking for? If you're looking for a more functional piece, we have a new carbon fiber/Kevlar splitter we are working on now that will be functional.

Cheers,
-- Chris
 
Thanks for your compliments and attention, Chris. As I tried to point out in my first posting I'm searching for a bit more downforce. Best would be a part that replaces the stock part below the line (haha - it should be a line...) I draw in the picture. It should be able to be mounted and removed at about 5 points with quick locks so I can take it off for rolling the car on and off the trailer (you see this little nudge on the right side of the front splitter? That's trailer damage I want to avoid).

The new part therefor could be very low above the ground as it would only be used at the track (car is already lowered with Bilsteins and Eibach Pro Kit). I'd prefer a part that is black carbon fibre (just like my new rear wing) and has a real aerodynamic effect - not a show-only part.

And of course it should match the existing stock'98 cp front.

edit: Unbelievable - this is my 250. post - never thought I would write so much here!
 

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