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Old 09-26-2010, 07:33 PM   #21 (permalink)
ShadeTreeMech
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Hello,
That was my project that the above link referenced. I installed the Home Depot air dam. If you look at my profile picture albums, you will see I do live on "dirt/uneven" roads. This is my front yard and driveway.

3/10ths of a mile to the road. Gotta keep it clear in the winter ourselves, as it is considered a seasonal road and not plowed. They do grade it a couple of times a year though. I have about 4"-5" of clearance below my air dam, and have had no scraping issues so far. Remember, the air dam has been recommended by experts on this site as not needing to be any lower than the lowest bits on the underside of your vehicle. That's what I did.
I wish dirt roads in our neck of the woods were so smooth! And so true, a conservative air dam is plenty sufficient!

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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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