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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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air dam location?

I installed my air dam the other day but i dont think i have it in the right place. i installed it right below the radaitor on the radiator support bar. the reason i dont think its right is because i could only get two of the bolt holes to line up. i have it installed right behind the long "v" black plastic on the very front of the support bar. can anyone post their thoughts on if i have this on right? i havent been able to drive the car much to see if it over heats being as i dont have any plates and the cars not in my name yet.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Re: air dam location?

Under the radiator support bar is the corect place for it.

I know there are a few different versions, so possibly their bolt attachment points are different too?
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Re: air dam location?

Perhaps a pic will help. Now that I think about it, I replaced the damn on my 85 with one from an 86 and the fit wasn't direct, IIRC. As from that hiccup, the design was the same for Camaros.

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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Re: air dam location?

ok i see the problem, i have it on backwards!
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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Re: air dam location?

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
ok i see the problem, i have it on backwards!
Well, if that's the worst thing you ever do while working on your car, you're gold! Don't ask me how I know!

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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Re: air dam location?

Trust me its not the worst iv done lol, i just figured the curved part faced out infront of the car to channel the air up to the radatior
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