Issue With Spoiler/Splitter Clearance On Alignment Rack (TOOLS NOTICE)

ISSUE WITH SPOILER/SPLITTER CLEARANCE ON ALIGNMENT RACK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Issue with spoiler/splitter clearance on alignment rack 

SITUATION

• The SL 65 Black Series, SLR 722 / 722S Edition are fitted with a lower carbon fiber front chin spoiler/splitter and a lowered vehicle ride height that will not allow the vehicle to drive up onto an existing alignment rack without causing damage to the spoiler/splitter.
  • The spoiler/splitter will contact the ramp on approach and again contact the platform end stops once the vehicle is on the alignment turnplates.
• This issue occurs on all alignment racks even if extended SLR ramps have been fitted previously.
• This spoiler/splitter and lower vehicle ride height will not affect the use of an SLR approved 2-post lift.

ACTION

• DO NOT DRIVE AN SL 65 Black Series, SLR 722 / 722S EDITION ONTO AN EXISTING ALIGNMENT RACK AS DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. 
• Hunter Engineering has designed a new set of approach ramps and modified end stops to accommodate this vehicle.
  • Ramps are currently available.
  • Contact for availability: Mike Roth 201-573-5351.
• The PDI and Delivery process does not require the use of the alignment rack therefore the exposure of this issue is limited for the near future.
• As an interim work-around if needed, the spoiler/splitter can be removed and the vehicle will then have sufficient clearance on the approach to the ramp and at the end stops.
  • NOTE:  This pertains to the existing SLR compliant approach ramps.
  • NOTE:  Please use caution as the slope of the floor in your facility can invalidate this work-around as it pertains to the break-over angle as vehicle ride height is 10mm lower (break-over angle measured at rocker panel when the vehicle is half on the lift and half on the ramp/floor)