C4 air dam
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Lecanto Florida
Although it does look good on your Vette, I'm wondering what will happen the first time you hit something like a high curb or concrete parking block? Doesn't look like there's any give or take so it'll be a hard hit.
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
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I am new to the forum, so hopefully I posted this thread in the appropriate section. The air dam is fiberglass, so any hit will do some damage. I will have to be extra careful. I will say that the fit and finish of the product was excellent.
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From: Indiana
I have the same problem and address it the same way. It slowly wears it down but mostly on the outer pieces. I replace my front spoiler every other year. I just consider it to be normal maintenance and they don't cost much. It is a major part in the overall cooling system and I keep it up to like new standards. My car never over heats.
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Plainfield Illinois
Air dam.
Yes it does look good, but how does it work? Does the car run cooler? I saw one that was a large rectangular box that replaces the stock center piece of the air dam and is advertised to bring down your running temps 3 or 5 degrees. Has anyone had any experience with that type?
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Charlotte NC
I like the look, but I am curious as to how low it is compared to the stock air dam? I hit my driveway whether I do 45 degrees or not, but my main source of damage is tire treads from trucks. The stock pieces are real cheap, how does the cost compare?
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Okehampton Devon
I have the same problem and address it the same way. It slowly wears it down but mostly on the outer pieces. I replace my front spoiler every other year. I just consider it to be normal maintenance and they don't cost much. It is a major part in the overall cooling system and I keep it up to like new standards. My car never over heats.
