Cascade Crew

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: Front air dam

I noticed today that the air deflector that attaches to the lower radiator support is not on my 89. Apparently, it's been like that since I bought the car. There have been no ill effects with it not there, even with all the baffling and air boxes in place. I'd feel just a bit more comfortable with one in place and having more air flow through the engine compartment.

If you have one or know where I can find one, let me know. I'll also look in the local yards.

iansane · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Is it that much different on a 'maro vs bird? I think I still have one around here somewhere.

What are you doing tomorrow afternoonish? I have tomorrow and the next day off. Maybe meet up and trade brake stuff?

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

I thought that birds had a 3-piece deflector, or maybe just certain models. If it's a single piece, it might work, if it doesn't no worries since the car works fine without and I have time to find one.

I should be home most of the day tomorrow, need to cut some grass Rolling Eyes

. If not, I have my phone with me all the time (well, almost). If you don't still have my number , I can PM it to you

Dewey316 · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

Are you talking about the actualy air-dam Al? IF so, I am pretty sure you can get the for like $30 new from GM.

--John

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject:

Yup, that's the piece, and I am considering new also. Just exploring options for now.

iansane · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject:

The earlier birds were three piece I think. My 91s is just flat and straight all the way across. I think the camaros have more rounded edges though?

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

I think the corners are rounded, but straight otherwise, I need to look. The one on the 92 is bent pretty much backward from repeated scraping on steep drives and such.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

I'm about to make my own out of some sheet metal. Didn't know they were that cheap new though.

Dewey316 · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

Too bad Chris got rid of the "Mad Max" sheet metal air dam that he/paul/brandon put on his car at cows. That thing was MEAN looking.

I would honestly just get a plastic one. The ammount of abuse that those air dams take from driving around and hitting stuff, sheetmetal is going to get beat up in real short order.

Xophertony · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

that thing was totally "urban assault"

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:37 am Post subject:

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blue89 · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

I have one on my V6 car. It is slightly rounded on the bottom corners. No way I would make one out of metal though. I scrap mine ALL the time. Its like having curb feelers, I always know when I'm getting close to the road. Lol.

$36 is cheap for a new part though!

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

i paid 50ish for the full 3 piece for the trans am.

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Even the single piece Firebird one Ian dropped off is a couple of inches too long on each end for the Camaro. I'll probably go new on this since they seem to be pretty reasonable Cool

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:06 am Post subject:

what are you going to do with the firebird one? the one my six is Jacked up..

iansane · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

Tony, you can have it for $100. Very Happy