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Kyle2k · 05-04-2009, 12:11 AM

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, 06:22 PM

Got a pic?

EllwynX · 05-04-2009, 06:35 PM

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

Paul SS · 05-04-2009, 06:47 PM

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

franknbeans · 05-04-2009, 06:49 PM

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

rolnslo · 05-04-2009, 07:08 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, 07:12 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, 08:05 PM

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

theholycow · 05-04-2009, 08:49 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, 10:36 PM

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

drivingincamaro · 05-04-2009, 10:40 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, 11:04 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, 11:03 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, 03:07 PM

isnt this known as a chin spoiler?

Z/28orSs · 05-26-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Young Gun

isnt this known as a chin spoiler?

only if you Chiinessee J/k

Rodrunner · 05-26-2009, 08:25 PM

^^^That was bad, Z/28orSs! But, ok, I chuckled a little, just because it's so darn P-Uncorrect!

Xmicro_SS · 05-26-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

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

YOu can barely see it, are you laying in front of your car that often??

bballr4567 · 05-26-2009, 08:32 PM

My Formula HAS to have that air damn as I have ZERO air inlets on the bumper.

My Grand Am didnt have it and it didnt effect it at all.

Kyle2k · 05-26-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

YOu can barely see it, are you laying in front of your car that often??

I hope your little quip of sarcasm was worth the ticket on to my shit list.

lol...In all reality though, it seemed to be an issue with scraping on some of my cars in the past.

Oh, and btw - lol - the Camaro is worth lying down next to

theholycow · 05-27-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

lol...In all reality though, it seemed to be an issue with scraping on some of my cars in the past.

On cars that don't require it for cooling, one of its purposes is to scrape and warn you when clearance is tight so you don't keep going and tear off your oil pan...I think.

05-04-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
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05-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
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05-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,266	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, 06:47 PM	#4
Paul SS Aqua Blue Metallic! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS RS Aqua Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Warwick, RI Posts: 862 View My Garage	You mean the thing that runs the length of the front fascia? It's probably an air deflector. __________________ 1100 Preliminary Order Accepted, 4/21/2009 2000 Accepted By GM, 6/18/2009 3000 Accepted By Production Control, 6/24/2009 3300 Scheduled for Production, 7/14/2009, TPW 7/20/2009 3400 Broadcast, 7/18/2009 3800 Order Produced, 7/25/2009, 29316 4B00 Bayed, 07/25/2009 4200 Shipped, 07/28/2009 5000 Delivered to Dealer, 8/8/2009 6000 Delivered to Customer, 8/12/2009

05-04-2009, 06:49 PM	#5
franknbeans Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 1,677 View My Garage	correct, Air Deflector. . . on 99% of cars. __________________ 2SS-RS / CGM / #16235 "The Punisher" Mods: 35% tint / Punisher skull / Yanko style side stripes / 3m Clear bra / Magnaflow catback / hurst shifter / Complete Light black out kit 5 Camaro's for sale!

05-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#8
MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 338 View My Garage	if you ever want to see a car overheat remove one....temps jump silly fast

05-04-2009, 10:36 PM	#10
Kyle2k OOGA BOOGA Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 1,644	Thanks for the info guys- it's just so damned ugly lol. __________________

05-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#11
drivingincamaro everyone loves hypno toad Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,212	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, 11:04 PM	#12
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,184	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, 03:07 PM	#14
Young Gun Drives: 2002 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 17	isnt this known as a chin spoiler?

05-26-2009, 08:25 PM	#16
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,338	^^^That was bad, Z/28orSs! But, ok, I chuckled a little, just because it's so darn P-Uncorrect! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171 6/19/09 - Delivered 6/20/09 - black front and cargo area Lloyd's Ultimats w/red SS embroidery 7/03/09 - muffler delete 7/08/09 - black bowtie decals in center wheel caps 8/02/09 - front fender red SS emblems 8/05/09 - personalized plate "VIN 10K"; personalized frame "5TH GEN MUSCLE" 8/17/09 - flat black rear quarter side vent decals 8/27/09 - GM front fender badges removed 8/29/09 - gloss black "6.2L" hood cowl decals, "CAMARO SS" dash decal 9/15/09 - chromed billet aluminum "CAMARO w/bowties" sill plates

05-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#18
bballr4567 Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 476	My Formula HAS to have that air damn as I have ZERO air inlets on the bumper. My Grand Am didnt have it and it didnt effect it at all.

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