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Old 07-19-2008, 02:24 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bbjsw10 View Post
I made an airdam from the coroplast I got at work today. I measured the lowest point on car which was lower a-arms @ 6" ground clearance. I made the airdam to sit at 5". Does this sound about right?
People who know more than I do would say that's right.

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I have no instrumentation yet going to build the MPGuino one but saving pennies again for it.
The 'Guino should definitely be on the to-do list. I had a chance to see Ben's in action today.

The other thing I'd look into right away is making sure the lower control arm mounts are OK (rust wise), and if they are, oil them up so they stay that way.
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