Do those black runners under the sides of the car at the doors need to be there?
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Do those black runners under the sides of the car at the doors need to be there?
What are they for? I think there kind of ugly. Do thy need to be left on? Im talking about those plastic strips that run the length of the doors just under the car.
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I don't think they do anything except make the car look lower to the ground and hide the exhaust on the passenger side, they may help with the aerodynamics a little. I still have the one on the drivers side but am missing the one on the passenger side and haven't noticed any problems.
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I don't think they do anything except make the car look lower to the ground and hide the exhaust on the passenger side, they may help with the aerodynamics a little. I still have the one on the drivers side but am missing the one on the passenger side and haven't noticed any problems.
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I think they look better than seeing the undercarrage. If you're noticing them at all, chances are a fresh coat of black paint will help.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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show me a pic, My Formula does not seem to have them... (Unless I have no clue what your talking about)
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I think they only came on cars with ground effects.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Very possible, since I can see my exaust pipe from the side...
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ok...the long plastic strips under the doors are supposed to help on gas mileage...they help cut the air from pushing upward on the undercarraig ....and yes some cleaning and a can of flat black enamal will do wanders
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Yeah, it's just a Trans Am thing. Formulas and Camaros need not apply. 
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
yeah, I guess after all those GFX were added the T/A still needed help, so the designeers figured they needed them. Unlike Formulas and Camaros which were PERFECT they way they were...
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Originally posted by okfoz
yeah, I guess after all those GFX were added the T/A still needed help, so the designeers figured they needed them. Unlike Formulas and Camaros which were PERFECT they way they were...
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You know I am just yanking your chain right...
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yeah, I guess after all those GFX were added the T/A still needed help, so the designeers figured they needed them. Unlike Formulas and Camaros which were PERFECT they way they were...
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You know I am just yanking your chain right...
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On another unrelated note I saw something cool the other day. I have never seen a self service garage before that was open to the public. Seen them on the bases before. Kind of nice for people that dont have a garage. I really need to find someplace to work on my car. Apartment complexes arent to keen with seeing cars jacked up with the rearend getting dropped out. Oh well.
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Yeah my GTA had them... I removed them, and it looked much better than seeing this beat up piece of plastic hanging down. Theyre only held on by screws, so if you dont like them being off, you can put me right back on!
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