Scraping question
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Houston TX
I have to enter and exit my drive at about 30* angle these days, before the splitter and when at stock height I could get away with a 60* angle - but you get used it and just adjust your driving.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Before everyone tries to sell a part that may have nothing to do with the scraping... find out what's scraping first. I am assuming it's just the plastic air dam, which is no big deal. Most people either trim it down or remove it completely. I live in hot, humid Florida and have had mine removed for years. I am lowered 1.5" and never scrape a single thing.
If you are scraping the metal rails under the bumper, then that's a different issue, but I highly doubt that's your problem.
If you are scraping the metal rails under the bumper, then that's a different issue, but I highly doubt that's your problem.
BTW, for other users, if you remove the air dam it reduces flow of air into the engine and your temperatures may rise. Trimming is OK. With no air dam and aero sections there could be instability at higher speeds due to turbulent air under the floor.
Last edited by DeeGee; Dec 16, 2008 at 01:41 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 316
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From: Pace/ Pensacola FL
Ya, its just the black plastic corner pieces that scrape a little when pulling out. I've tried every angle I can backing out but still is the scrape. First time the wife drove it and backed out and scraped I acted like she ripped the mufflers off. She almost broke into tears before I could tell her I was joking. I'll be buying the suggested items above next payday, just in case. 
