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Old 11-21-2008, 10:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question about full front air block

I know that the idea is to get a teardrop shape, but I am having a bit of a problem with my air dam. I have an indent on my front bumper for the license plate and it causes the air dam to curve in a little bit, almost like a dent.

What would be the consequences of having it be like that? I mean would it hurt more than help.... ?

The ideal air dam is on the left, and (almost) mine is on the right... (overhead view)

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Old 11-21-2008, 10:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It's prolly not that bad since air will just form a high pressure pocket there, right smarties?
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That's what I'm hoping, but with the MPG contest, I am nervous to test it....
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I'm with SVOboy on this one,and the flat area may augment the stagnation pressure in a positive way,which would be even more important with the blocking as you've pictured.
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If you decide to eliminate the license plate dent, just put some washers between the bumper and air dam.

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