where do i buy the best front aor dam - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bradley · 01-07-2014

need to replace the front air dam on my 91 where do I get the best quality ir dam ???? also my car is lowered and it seems it hits no matter what . those who have lowered their car what have you done to try to keep them from hitting . is it ok to trim some off the bottom .or will that effect how it works . thanx for your help .

BigJohn · 01-07-2014

Casters?

Someone used to sale little wheels to stop scraping.

Paul Workman · 01-07-2014

I got what appears to be a nice one for my Z from MidAmerica. The ZR-1 is a little bit longer than the base model, so I'm thinking a base model might be a better fit for a lowered car. And, too - I spoze you can always trim it if needed - no biggie.

WVZR-1 · 01-07-2014

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I got what appears to be a nice one for my Z from MidAmerica. The ZR-1 is a little bit longer than the base model, so I'm thinking a base model might be a better fit for a lowered car. And, too - I spoze you can always trim it if needed - no biggie.

'91+ deflectors are a "single height" all models. Only '90 and earlier offered different height deflectors for various option packages.

USAZR1 · 01-07-2014

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

'91+ deflectors are a "single height" all models. Only '90 and earlier offered different height deflectors for various option packages.

Will the 90 air dams fit a 91-95 Z?

WVZR-1 · 01-07-2014

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Originally Posted by USAZR1

Will the 90 air dams fit a 91-95 Z?

No - they're quite different

Schrade · 01-07-2014

Yep - QUITE!

Ask ME about MY discovery - of my '90 dam that the PO (or SOMEone) hack-fab affixed to my '91-95 body conversion.

Some snappics posted here somewhere...

JimZRyd · 01-07-2014

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

Casters?

Someone used to sale little wheels to stop scraping.

When I had my C5 there was a guy in the Corvette Forum that sold "Fat Daddy's" and "Fat Momma's" that were very sturdy Grade 8 bolts with heavy duty casters...Daddy's were 1 caster, Momma's were 2. They did an excellent job protective the front air dam on my lowered ride. His website was CCA ( custom corvette parts) I believe...think his name was Chip also. Not sure if they were produced for the C4's.

Z06scentair · 01-07-2014

The last two I ordered from Ecklers was junk and the center is bowed. The reason for ordering the second is the first center piece cracked overnight due to poor mold quality around the holes, called Ecklers and asked them to check the mold pins. never received a response. I just paid 200 for an NOS part with a date of 1990. It will be installed as soon as the weathers warms.

I cant speak for Mid America, Corvette Central, or other major vendors.

secondchance · 01-07-2014

I have been running M1 Prowler - a one piece polyurethane spoiler.M1 is quite thicker then OEM piece. I drilled a hole on the lower lip at the pointed end and bolted a 8 mm (I think...) hex so that when I hit the pavement going over driveway/road bolt head would hit the pavement. This averts about 70% of the lip taking the damage. Apart from some scraping which I sand and paint (satin black bumper paint) once or twice a year, this piece can take hits without falling apart.
Check Corvette Central.

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bradley Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: ridgecrest ca Posts: 104	where do i buy the best front aor dam need to replace the front air dam on my 91 where do I get the best quality ir dam ???? also my car is lowered and it seems it hits no matter what . those who have lowered their car what have you done to try to keep them from hitting . is it ok to trim some off the bottom .or will that effect how it works . thanx for your help .

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BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,302	Re: where do i buy the best front aor dam Casters? Someone used to sale little wheels to stop scraping.

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,491	Re: where do i buy the best front aor dam I got what appears to be a nice one for my Z from MidAmerica. The ZR-1 is a little bit longer than the base model, so I'm thinking a base model might be a better fit for a lowered car. And, too - I spoze you can always trim it if needed - no biggie. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,786	Re: where do i buy the best front aor dam Yep - QUITE! Ask ME about MY discovery - of my '90 dam that the PO (or SOMEone) hack-fab affixed to my '91-95 body conversion. Some snappics posted here somewhere... __________________ I'm getting my snappics / threads removed blindly as fast as I can, to get in compliance with copyright / license TOS on the boards here (lots of FSM pages and other copyright / license violations on my part; sorry guys). And thanks to all the guys who didn't whine when I posted those FSM copyrighted / licensed stuff in my threads... ( :thumbsup: [b]and to think I complied with a mod's request to delete a pic of him in a Challenge Car in NCM Museum, so he wouldn't get in hot water)[/b] Thanks to several guys here for sending parts FREE; BearlyFlying, WeGone, Geezer, GoldCylon, and more there, TonyD, mike100, fletchusmc... 1990 #2794; 4L60e Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless, Power Effects 3" [IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GHpfzty7DVU/UQn-0Ru2xAI/AAAAAAAAA14/08mz1p4QLD4/s445/Screenshot-5.png[/IMG]

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Z06scentair Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 655	Re: where do i buy the best front aor dam The last two I ordered from Ecklers was junk and the center is bowed. The reason for ordering the second is the first center piece cracked overnight due to poor mold quality around the holes, called Ecklers and asked them to check the mold pins. never received a response. I just paid 200 for an NOS part with a date of 1990. It will be installed as soon as the weathers warms. I cant speak for Mid America, Corvette Central, or other major vendors.

01-07-2014	#10
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,726	Re: where do i buy the best front aor dam I have been running M1 Prowler - a one piece polyurethane spoiler.M1 is quite thicker then OEM piece. I drilled a hole on the lower lip at the pointed end and bolted a 8 mm (I think...) hex so that when I hit the pavement going over driveway/road bolt head would hit the pavement. This averts about 70% of the lip taking the damage. Apart from some scraping which I sand and paint (satin black bumper paint) once or twice a year, this piece can take hits without falling apart. Check Corvette Central.