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> How to approach LE Airdam installation?, Performance products airdam with 4 undrilled mounting tabs
BigDBass
post May 21 2006, 12:30 AM
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I'm planning to install a fiberglass LE airdam replica originally from Performance Products that I got from ebay. This site was offline, so I didn't think to get the one from Morphenspectra which seems to fit better.

My plan is to line up the airdam on the car and mark locations then use a hand drill to drill appropriately sized holes in the 4 mounting tabs. Any tips?

I was also trying to think of a way to add 2 additional tabs to attach the sides of the airdam. Would this be advantageous? Could I simply glue something on? Drill 2 holes on the upper part on the sides.
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post May 21 2006, 01:43 PM
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My LE spoiler maybe different from yours. It has to verticle tabs about a foot from the center each side. I didn't use the tabs at all. I already had two holes drilled in the bottom of the front quarter panel where the spoiler wraps around the side of the car. I drilled two more holes through the spoiler into the bottom of the bumper at a convenient reachable spot. This made it easier to snug the spoiler up to the bumper bottom and I don't have to remove the bumper to remove the spoiler.

Hope this helps.
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post May 22 2006, 10:38 PM
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Thanks Les. I'll keep that stuff in mind.

At risk of dumbly not asking: I assume that the spoiler replaces the stock valence rather than adding on to it...
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post May 22 2006, 10:51 PM
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Mine has some figure 8 holes from the PO's frustrating attempts to mount it. Mine has no tabs anywhere, the top surface is about 0.75" wide and simply mounts flush with the bottom of the bumper (I have the early chrome bumper). I highly reccomend that you enable access to the mounting hardware through the fog light holes in the bumper...you will need a wrench on both sides to get it nice and tight. Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 22 2006, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(BigDBass @ May 20 2006, 11:30 PM) *

I'm planning to install a fiberglass LE airdam replica originally from Performance Products that I got from ebay. This site was offline, so I didn't think to get the one from Morphenspectra which seems to fit better.

My plan is to line up the airdam on the car and mark locations then use a hand drill to drill appropriately sized holes in the 4 mounting tabs. Any tips?




that's what i did and it worked just dandy - i was able to reach thru the front trunk and down to the back of the mounting tabs... then i added the two holes on the sides to attach to the exisiting holes in the bumper. don't have to remove the bumper and it snugs up nice. yes, it replaces the stock valance
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post May 22 2006, 11:11 PM
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Believe it or not, this was once an LE air dam. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Attatched with dzus fasteners.

I have a second one that is just black with no Sweeper™ or air holes for the oil cooler or brake ducts.

It also fastenes with the dzus's's's


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post May 22 2006, 11:12 PM
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show us youre DZUS mounts.....
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post May 22 2006, 11:29 PM
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I dont think I have any pictures of them. They are ugly.

Searching...


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post May 22 2006, 11:31 PM
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I dont think I have any pictures of them. They are ugly.

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pull the valence (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

it dont gotta be purdy.... just has to be functional.....


why not go to FG bumpers on your racer trek??
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post May 22 2006, 11:41 PM
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Here's a better shot. From yesteryear...

I don't want to go outside and take a picture right now.

Just think Simson Strong tie 2x2 "L" brackets from Home Depot bent and welded on.
Dzus clips riveted onto those.


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post May 3 2010, 01:06 PM
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Nearly 4 years later and I still have this LE airdam sitting on the shelf...

I think it's "gelcoat"... Do I need to sand/prime/paint this thing or can it just go on as is?
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post May 3 2010, 01:11 PM
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