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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Anybody running without it?

I'm tired of fixing/replacing it. Engine temp. seems to be stable without it, or with it mangled.

What are your opinions?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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I ran without one for quite awhile without issues. (was lowered to a 26" front)

Car ran maybe 5 degrees higher, and took a little longer to cool down after idling for awhile, but no big deal.

You going to remove the side dams too?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spikehorn
Anybody running without it?

I'm tired of fixing/replacing it. Engine temp. seems to be stable without it, or with it mangled.

What are your opinions?
aaaaaaaaaaa I guess not.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Replace it, I have seen them on e-bay for around $40-60. They are there for a reason.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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They're cheap, I'd just replace it!
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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I like the air dam, Lets me know right before I tear off my new spoiler

Leave it in, even if you ahve to cut it short, you will still get some effective cooling

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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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I've been running without one for a few months now. No worries.
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