Track Dog Racing TDR-01M111 Operator's manual

Miata Air Splitter/Protector
Year: 2001 + With Factory Bumper
Model: TDR-01M111, TDR-01M114 CARBON FIBER
Thank you for purchasing the TRACK DOG Air Splitter/Protector. The Air
Splitter is designed to help protect the factory bumper by allowing the Air
Splitter to slide over obstacles, such as steep driveways. The flexible
urethane bumper can then flex without scratching the factory paint. The
Air Splitter is made from 3/16” thick, high-impact ABS plastic and will
surprisingly take a lot of abuse. The textured top finish blends in well with
any color. Please read the instructions completely before starting.

Instructions:
1. The Air Splitter easily mounts to the factory bumper using the factory end screws
and the supplied nylon hardware. Jack the car up on both sides high enough to be
able to get a drill under the car with a drill bit attached (be sure to use jack-stands
for protection).
2. To provide access for tightening the
hardware the driver’s side inner finder
panel requires partial removal, see picture.
Remove the 3 Phillips screws that hold the
inner finder panel on. On the passenger’s
side there is a large opening in the finder
that will allow access without having to
remove the finder panel. Remove only the
outer Phillips screw.
3. Using the factory Phillips screws you just removed, attach the Air Splitter to both
ends and hand tighten; see picture below. This attachment on both ends will align
the Air Splitter for proper alignment.
Attach the other Align the inside edge of
the Air Splitter with the inside lower
section of the front bumper. Remember,
the textured side faces up. Make sure both
ends are properly aligned and the Air
Splitter is flush to the lower section of the
air dam all the way around. This will give you
the proper placement of the Air Splitter
when attached to your car and viewed from
the front.
3. REMEMBER-Check twice,drill once!
4. The factory urethane air dam is flexible
and will match up to the predrilled holes of
the Air Splitter. Use a 17/64" drill bit;
this is one size larger than a 1/4" drill bit
to allow for tolerances. To simplify the
installation, drill the second to the end

hole first and mount the Air Splitter using the supplied hardware (hand tighten until
all hardware is installed). After drilling each hole, remove any plastic shavings that
might be between the Air Splitter and the air dam to ensure a snug fit. Drill every
other hole and attach the hardware as you go. NOTE: The temporary clips are
guides only. As you drill the actual holes, you may have to adjust the Air Splitter
with the air dam for proper alignment.
5. After all the holes are drilled and all the
hardware is mounted tighten all of the nylon
nuts using a wide-tip, flat-head screwdriver.
You should be able to hold the nut from
turning with your hand.Be sure not to over-
tighten! It does not take much force. The
nylon nut distorts the threads a little when
tightening, giving you a good secure
mounting. There are two extra nylon nuts
and bolts supplied.
If you damage the Air Splitter, replacements will mount back into the same mounting
holes. Cheaper than a new air dam!
We hope you enjoy your new Track Dog Air Splitter. If you have any comments or
suggestions, please let us know. We also offer the Air Splitter for other models of the
Miata and other unique items.
We appreciate your business,
Gary Shuhart
TRACK DOG RACING
www.trackdogracing.com
11010 Switzer Ave., Suite 107
Dallas, TX 75238
Ph. 469-916-3200
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