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Even deeper: the cup wing for the front spoiler / splitter!

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Even deeper: the cup wing for the front spoiler / splitter!

Front spoilers, regardless of whether they are large or small, are known on tuned vehicles and are often used in the tuning scene. The spoilers can still be through so-called Front Under Pinball (Cup Wings) can be added. Which like to be Front splitter approach Components designated are often also directly connected to the complete front spoiler as Front splitter kit available and can provide some kind of high quality shock protection. The additional Cultivation splitter look good and complement the sporty look of the car. What functions they can have and what needs to be considered when buying are explained in more detail below.

Front splitter flaps - many names!

An optional front spoiler on the front apron can be fitted with a Front splitter approach be equipped. This approach is, for example, under English names such as Spoiler fins, front under flippers and front splitter flaps known. Also Swords or swords flap is such a name for the extended approach to the front spoiler.

Even deeper: the cup wing for the front spoiler / splitter!

By the way, there is a uniform name not. At least we don't know them. Cup wing but seems to be the most common. The Cup Wings are available in visually appealing variants, for example in carbon fiber obtainable. The add-on parts are usually only suitable for certain front spoilers available and not necessarily recommended as a universal component. The reason is the different shapes of the vehicles and the front spoiler. For example: Usually only AC Schnitzer Front Lip Under Flippers fit on an AC Schnitzer front spoiler (if available at all). The Basic form of the front spoiler can never absorb properly and therefore usually look unsuitable.

Front splitter approaches - what function do they fulfill?

Even deeper: the cup wing for the front spoiler / splitter!

The approaches can prevent scratches on the actual front spoiler or the apron and thus the bumper effectively protect. The articles are - if made of plastic or rubber - Constructed to take small bumps absorb can. And the protection of the front spoiler also has a positive effect on the look of the vehicle. Scratches that would otherwise occur on the front spoiler when parking or stopping are absorbed by the front splitter attachments on the right and left. An exchange of such a spoiler corner is easier and cheaper than that of the whole front spoiler or even the apron. But the components are made of fine quality carbon fiber then a scratch hurts just as much as it does on the splinter or the bumper. Variants in carbon fiber usually only have one aesthetic purpose. A slightly improved one Air flow / aerodynamics can be given, but it should hardly be measurable on a road vehicle.

What to look for when buying the front splitter approaches?

When purchasing the item should be on High quality (robust and shockproof ABS, carbon) be respected. The front splitter approaches should be able to deform easily and not break immediately. The front splitter approaches should be suitable for the respective tuning vehicle and in particular its front spoiler and can mostly not can be bought as universal variants. It is also on a easy installation, in addition to an attractive design. The articles should be able to be attached quickly and safely. When buying a fine workmanship and accuracy of fit is therefore to be considered. The car is thus externally upgraded. For use in this country, a corresponding Expert opinion be present that also refer to "a combination“With a possible front spoiler.

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Even deeper: the cup wing for the front spoiler / splitter!

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