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Kyle2k · 05-03-2009, 10:11 PM

What is that little extension piece that is on the bottom of the front bumpers, is it a rub guard or something that can be removed or whats the dealio?

HTWLSS · 05-04-2009, 04:22 PM

Got a pic?

EllwynX · 05-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Are you talking about the piece that is under the front of every vehicle?

PAUL SS · 05-04-2009, 04:47 PM

You mean the thing that runs the length of the front fascia? It's probably an air deflector.

franknbeans · 05-04-2009, 04:49 PM

correct, Air Deflector. . . on 99% of cars.

rolnslo · 05-04-2009, 05:08 PM

More properly known as an Air Dam:

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An air dam's purpose is to reduce the amount of air flowing underneath the car, which has a number of benefits. Most cars do not have smooth underbodies--exhaust, drivetrain, and suspension hang down, creating considerable additional drag. In this situation, a front air dam can improve aerodynamics even though it increases frontal area. More importantly, a front spoiler reduces air pressure underneath the car. Any air remaining under the car is turbulent, just like air behind the rear of a vehicle. That's the principle of drafting in NASCAR; guys get hauled along behind the lead car by riding inside its low-pressure wake. A front air dam creates a similar effect under the vehicle, essentially sucking the car into the ground.

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-04-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

More properly known as an Air Dam:

and on some cars (such as the 3rd and 4th gen f-bodies), it served a dual purpose, not only to reduce air pressure under the car, but also to direct the air up over the radiator for cooling purposes. seen a lot of f-bods overheat cus they cracked or otherwise broke/removed their airdam and werent getting sufficient air flow

MyNewSolstice · 05-04-2009, 06:05 PM

if you ever want to see a car overheat remove one....temps jump silly fast

theholycow · 05-04-2009, 06:49 PM

Yeah, some of those 4th and 3rd gens had no grille opening at all, they depended 100% on the air dam pushing air up from underneath. It was great for reducing drag, it helped make the car very aerodynamic.

I guess a little air could leak around the fog lights, but not much.

Kyle2k · 05-04-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys- it's just so damned ugly lol.

drivingincamaro · 05-04-2009, 08:40 PM

so should I/my brother have not taken the air damn off my brothers g35? he thought it was a rain guard and he wanted it removed

levi1922 · 05-04-2009, 09:04 PM

it also tells you when you are too close to the parking block. it make a really good scrape sounds! and if a dip is too deep for your speed, you get the same warning sound! thats how my 4th gens airdam works at least. its 5.5" off the ground. the 5th gen is 5.0"

Rodrunner · 05-05-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drivingincamaro

so should I/my brother have not taken the air damn off my brothers g35? he thought it was a rain guard and he wanted it removed

It doesn't have anything to do with cooling on the G35, but it is intended to keep air from getting under the car. If it's like my 350Z, which it probably is, there are also covers under engine to keep the air at bay. Those too should be left on. It's just one extra step in changing the oil.

Young Gun · 05-26-2009, 01:07 PM

isnt this known as a chin spoiler?

05-03-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Black thing on front bumper? What is that little extension piece that is on the bottom of the front bumpers, is it a rub guard or something that can be removed or whats the dealio? __________________

05-04-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
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EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	Are you talking about the piece that is under the front of every vehicle? __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/19/2008 2000 = Accepted By GM: ???? 2500 = Preferenced: ????? 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:03/31/2009 (or shortly before) 3100 = Sequenced: ???? 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 04/18/2009 3400 = Broadcast: 04/28/2009 3800 = Produced: 05/05/09 VIN#7607 4150 = Invoiced: 05/15/09 (dealer received) 4200 = Shipped: 05/05/09 (according to the dealer) 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 05/26/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 05/26/09

05-04-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	You mean the thing that runs the length of the front fascia? It's probably an air deflector. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

05-04-2009, 04:49 PM	#5
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	correct, Air Deflector. . . on 99% of cars. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

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MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	if you ever want to see a car overheat remove one....temps jump silly fast

05-04-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Thanks for the info guys- it's just so damned ugly lol. __________________

05-04-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	so should I/my brother have not taken the air damn off my brothers g35? he thought it was a rain guard and he wanted it removed __________________

05-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#12
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	it also tells you when you are too close to the parking block. it make a really good scrape sounds! and if a dip is too deep for your speed, you get the same warning sound! thats how my 4th gens airdam works at least. its 5.5" off the ground. the 5th gen is 5.0" __________________

05-26-2009, 01:07 PM	#14
Young Gun Drives: 2002 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 17	isnt this known as a chin spoiler?

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