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Ferr3t · 01-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Seeing a lower grill block as being the easiest and cheapest aerodynamic modification, I decided to attempt this one first. I tried this once before with auto masking tape, but the design of my bumper made it difficult and it didn't last long. I'll add a few pictures to give you an idea of what I have done.

My front bumper:

I used some black rubber wall-liner that I picked up for under $4.00 per 48''x4'' piece. Basically it's the rubber base-board material you see in office buildings and schools etc.

I shortened the rubber to fit the width of the lower grille and simply used black electrical tape to hold it in place.

Here's the finished product:

I purchased two pieces of the rubber material and a roll of black electrical tape for $8.68 and installed it in under 15 minutes. I'm not sure if it will yield any gains but I figured it was worth a try.
Suggestions appreciated

Thanks

01-20-2009, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ferr3t Young'n Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 50 Red Dread - '03 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 90 day: 19.81 mpg (US) Bessie - '08 Honda Civic Hybrid Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My First Aero Mod Seeing a lower grill block as being the easiest and cheapest aerodynamic modification, I decided to attempt this one first. I tried this once before with auto masking tape, but the design of my bumper made it difficult and it didn't last long. I'll add a few pictures to give you an idea of what I have done. My front bumper: I used some black rubber wall-liner that I picked up for under $4.00 per 48''x4'' piece. Basically it's the rubber base-board material you see in office buildings and schools etc. I shortened the rubber to fit the width of the lower grille and simply used black electrical tape to hold it in place. Here's the finished product: I purchased two pieces of the rubber material and a roll of black electrical tape for $8.68 and installed it in under 15 minutes. I'm not sure if it will yield any gains but I figured it was worth a try. Suggestions appreciated Thanks __________________