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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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I am considering buying a c5, however I have a very steep driveway. We tried my neighbors c5 and it and the front dam scraped badly. Is this dam removable or is it necessary for the proper cooling of the engine. I had the same problem with my Intrigue and I removed it with no adverse effects. Thanks for the help.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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It's necessary......but it's also designed to drag at times with little or no harm.

You think it's bad now....wait until you lower it......
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Oh.....and these are lifesavers on lowered cars.....

https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...sp?MainCatID=5 (bottom of page)

I'm sure they'd help with your driveway issue as well.

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I have the frame savers on mine. It helps in certain areas around town. And if you mess up the dam it's only $30
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Frame Savers and Rocker Rails should be standard equip. on lowered vetes.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
It's necessary......but it's also designed to drag with little or no harm.
The 3 pieces are easily replaceable and relatively inexpensive but necessary for proprer cooling and should be replaced if damaged or torn off.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Thank you so much! I never even thought of the ground clearence until I pulled in my driveway for the first time. I had found a way to pull in witout scraping but getting out is harder- this should help!
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