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Old 07-09-2013, 07:59 PM   #59 (permalink)
UltArc
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Originally Posted by Swordsman View Post
Eh, I wound up removing the grille block. Didn't really notice enough difference to make it worth the weird look.

I tried to use the garden edging, and I don't know how the %$@# you guys work with the stuff. Ultimately I've scrapped all ideas for modding the car for aerodynamics. Simply changing my driving habits made the biggest improvement, so I'm just going to stick with that. When I eventually have to replace the struts, I may drop in some lowering springs, and if I bust my front splitter any more I may replace it with an aftermarket air dam, but that'll be about it.

~SM
Thats fair. I respect the appreciation for cars in their original form. A reason I won't do pizza pans on the wheels, or clear rear wheel arch covers(my tires are too wide for them to not grind). There are other little things you can do, like antenna delete, underbody, and an internal grille block that may help, if you get to the point that you want to improve it more than driving habits alone. I think splitters and air dams look cool, too, so I took the chance to buy the Roush one, and use edging to make a air dam underneath- although I thought of deleting it (the air dam), since I have the full underbody on.
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