Front air spoiler
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Burning Brakes
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Front air spoiler
Guys i just discovered that my front Cente air spoiler is missing and im wondering should i replace it or will it be fine without it... someone mentined it will keep the car cooler with the spoiler there and other said dont worry about it...
Me personally its a plus not having it there b/c it would scrape on the driveway all the time even when i pulled out sideways...
should i replace or leave as is..
Me personally its a plus not having it there b/c it would scrape on the driveway all the time even when i pulled out sideways...
should i replace or leave as is..
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It's there as part of the car's aerodynamics. If you go to the parts section and ask, you an get one cheap. Even new, they're only a few bucks. I would. Just my $.02 
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One of the reasons it is there is to deflect air to the radiator. They are designed to scrap and are cheep enough to replace. If it were me I would replace it.
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From: hamilton nj "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John Wayne
Originally Posted by StephenT
One of the reasons it is there is to deflect air to the radiator. They are designed to scrap and are cheep enough to replace. If it were me I would replace it.
I took mine off and the car over heated at highway speeds going to Long Island last March 
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The C5 is a "bottom breather" and the spoiler underneath is an integral part of deflecting air up into the engine compartment...it needs to be there.
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I'd replace it. It is designed to redirect the air up into the radiator cavity.
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About $35 from GM and include the metal support...for a '98...just replaced mine. It too disappeared. Never had any overheating issues, 
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
About $35 from GM and include the metal support...for a '98...just replaced mine. It too disappeared. Never had any overheating issues,
the dealer here in so cali wants 69 for it...
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Replace it NOW. Very important part of your car.
Don't worry about it scraping, it's hinged just for that reason.
Don't worry about it scraping, it's hinged just for that reason.
so why is it so important to have on the car except aerodynamics?? thanks
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I'd replace it. It is designed to redirect the air up into the radiator cavity.
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Originally Posted by BeastieBoys21
Jetspeedz..i think JDs sums it up perfectly
ok thanks guys...
IS there anywhere online i can buy this cheaper then spending 70 for it here.. thanks if not ill just get it from the stealership here..
