Remove or not?
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Remove or not?
I had a C5 bottom feeder for 12 years and know the lower air dam was critical to engine cooling. The lower air dam on the C5 had a spring-hinge setup, so it always popped back to position after I came off my drive way ramp (hear that scraping noise?). I now own a C7, Z51 and want to remove the center and side dams as they are already toast after 4 months of owning the car. I realize the dam is there to reduce underbody air turbulence but is it really necessary for anything other than that? Thanks and cheers! 
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Remove it and happy driving. The Z51 does not have the center and the two sides are just there if you need to cruise in double digits and wants a tad of help in gas mileage. I took my sides off first thing. When I put the splitter on, it was a moot point for the sides as they almost disappear under the splitter.
Take them off and be happy.
Elmer
Take them off and be happy.
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I had a C5 bottom feeder for 12 years and know the lower air dam was critical to engine cooling. The lower air dam on the C5 had a spring-hinge setup, so it always popped back to position after I came off my drive way ramp (hear that scraping noise?). I now own a C7, Z51 and want to remove the center and side dams as they are already toast after 4 months of owning the car. I realize the dam is there to reduce underbody air turbulence but is it really necessary for anything other than that? Thanks and cheers!
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Thanks for the input. The dams are history. I already ordered a CF splitter so when that goes on the dams come off. I'll also be installing a Curb Alert as well. I've seen too many splitters eat it on parking stops and curbs. Thanks again...
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Thanks Elmer. I was on the fence with the Curb Alert vs a camera. You just nudged me to the camera side. I ordered one through my auto audio guy this morning who will also do the install. So, I'll actually see the curb/parking stop as I approach. It's more $$$ but I think I'll be much happier in the long run. My audio guy said he's done a lot of these installs on high end exotics with low profile front ends. Thanks again