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Old 06-05-2012, 03:50 PM   #69 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sporty Modder View Post
One thing i can say is, even without the 5-10mph headwinds on the drive there. Coming back with a tail wind, the car still felt "heavy"... The airdam, may have caused this, but sure as hell, it may not gain speed as fast downhill, it does definitively coast much further! Overall for about an hours worth of work, and 10mins at the hardware store, im pleased with the results.
It sounds like your air dam is producing downforce, creates more traction, but more RR.
I had a very similar setup on my Towncar, it made it very stable in crosswinds[/QUOTE]

Hadn't thought of that... crosswinds weren't an issue at all like your mentioning. (It bends backwards slightly in the middle of the extra dam material, could this be the issue with downforce?) Am willing to cut this away, for further testing, suggestions?
I just know i put it on there, was stable, and at the end of my trip, acquired the highest number yet for ANY trip. Once I get to the point of lowering my car 1" - 1.5", this air dam is temporary.
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