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Old 3/16/15, 09:50 AM
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Help with front splitter '14 GT

In a previous post I explained my driveway problem here:

https://themustangsource.com/forums/...ustang-536126/

I had to know if I could still manage to get in/out of the driveway, so I tried it today. I found a way to back out without scraping. But getting back in is impossible without damaging the splitter, which I did. It's pretty torn up.

The Mustang is back in the garage. I'm too down to even detail it today despite it being 55 degrees. It'll probably be another 2 weeks before I can have the driveway repaired and be able to use my Mustang.

Who makes a stock style splitter for a 2014 GT that's a direct swap? Aftermarket is fine, but I want it to be as unobtrusive and as short as possible for obvious reasons. I can't chance clearance issues even after the driveway is fixed.
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well as for your answer, im not 100% sure, but check out the guys at AM im sure they will have something for you, as for your drive way I have given your issue a bit of thought and may have an idea you can try, I can post it here or in your other thread your call
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Also once you fix your splitter, check out Race Ramps, they have several different angles available so you can "stage" the approach by splitting the crest angle in half.
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
Also once you fix your splitter, check out Race Ramps, they have several different angles available so you can "stage" the approach by splitting the crest angle in half.
I hope to get around this problem once the driveway entrance is repaired.

It's been a helluva winter.
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I really don't think anyone has a splitter that going to work for you. Most all splitters are made to give your car that low look. I would work on the driveway...
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Can or will the city or whatever municipal or building or engineering department as the case may be allow you to use concrete to repair the ramp. It looks to me that you need a concrete ramp from the concrete sidewalk to the street.

Also it could be 6" thick and poured with extra rebar. All in all it wouldn't be that bad because you don't need the whole driveway and you'd never have the problem again if it's done right.
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
Can or will the city or whatever municipal or building or engineering department as the case may be allow you to use concrete to repair the ramp. It looks to me that you need a concrete ramp from the concrete sidewalk to the street.

Also it could be 6" thick and poured with extra rebar. All in all it wouldn't be that bad because you don't need the whole driveway and you'd never have the problem again if it's done right.
I'll be discussing all options with a contractor. A lot of it will depend on code. Truth be told, I hope to sell my house this year and get a townhouse in the Stroudsburg Pa area. I'm not concerned with how many years the apron will last. I just want to get my Mustang on the street ASAP with as little expense as possible.
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Originally Posted by TripleBlack14

I hope to get around this problem once the driveway entrance is repaired.

It's been a helluva winter.
I'll bet. I remember the wheel debacle as well.
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
I'll bet. I remember the wheel debacle as well.
what happened with the wheels?
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Four words: new wheels curb rash.

Tom's got an awesome black GT convertible, an eye for detailing and ... some crazy kind of luck I guess.
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ouch....I hate curb rash...
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
Four words: new wheels curb rash.

Tom's got an awesome black GT convertible, an eye for detailing and ... some crazy kind of luck I guess.

Thanks for the nice words. I just have to chalk it off to the cost of having fun. When we drive our toys, we always run the risk of something happening. I'm just pissed that whatever the driveway is going to cost, it sets back the budget for other Mustang stuff.
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Originally Posted by TripleBlack14
Thanks for the nice words. I just have to chalk it off to the cost of having fun. When we drive our toys, we always run the risk of something happening. I'm just pissed that whatever the driveway is going to cost, it sets back the budget for other Mustang stuff.
I hear ya, if I had my job still and was able to I would elp you with the drive way repairs!
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Why not just use a couple bags of cold patch. It may not be code, but it will buy you time and its pretty cheap.
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Originally Posted by trizzot
Why not just use a couple bags of cold patch. It may not be code, but it will buy you time and its pretty cheap.
Because this...but it's fixed. The apron sunk and crumbled and the cement sidewalk pads lifted. It was like driving into a brick wall.
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