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Old 10-22-2013, 11:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lower grille block/air dam

I had made one before just to see if it worked and it did by my rough calculations about 1 to 1.5 mpg better. I wanted to make something a little more permanent and cleaner looking and this is what I came up with its a sign from my work not sure exactly what the material is but its light and durable I used this to make wheel covers months ago and they are still holding up great.

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Old 10-23-2013, 12:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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cool a grill block is so worth it
Yes I was surprised how much it actually helps and I lucked up and found spray paint that is very close to the color of the car
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You're doing really well with that Camry - 41 mpg!

On your grille block/dam: If you're going to have it extend lower than the bottom of the bumper as it appears, I would also extend it to the bumper's full width. I imagine it would work even better.
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You're doing really well with that Camry - 41 mpg!

On your grille block/dam: If you're going to have it extend lower than the bottom of the bumper as it appears, I would also extend it to the bumper's full width. I imagine it would work even better.
Thanks still have more I want to do. I thought about that but not quite sure how I would attach it without screwing it to the bumper,not that I'm fully opposed but I'd rather avoid it if I can
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Oh, come on -- it's a soon-to-be 15 year old Camry.

A couple of small screw holes aren't going to matter much.
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Oh, come on -- it's a soon-to-be 15 year old Camry.

A couple of small screw holes aren't going to matter much.
Lol you talked me into it. I'll have to see this material isn't as flexible when you bend it it acts like cardboard

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