Scraping bottom...what's this????
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My car with the JCW aero kit has the lower spoilers too. I keep scraping them and braking them off on the exit of my garage.
I don't think during everyday driving it would matter if you take it off. However, I do like the fact that if I'm going to hit something it's going to be a $9 part that I can replace easily.
I don't think during everyday driving it would matter if you take it off. However, I do like the fact that if I'm going to hit something it's going to be a $9 part that I can replace easily.
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hmm, alright, i don't want to affect airflow since i'm already experiencing the melting hood scoop (i need all the cooling i can get!!!)..maybe i'll leave it on for now and see if it cracks or breaks off as i continue to scrape it...thanks for the opinions
Kelly Girl - have you experineced any problems since taking it off?
Kelly Girl - have you experineced any problems since taking it off?
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Yeah dude just scrape it. I think if you cut it, it would really be noticable and might look funny.
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Depends on what your car is used for. It supposed to add some stability to the car at higher speeds. If you drive in NYC, it is not going to matter much without it. I would leave it if you drive a lot of higher speeds on the highway.
If you cannot repave the driveway or move or get bigger tires or remove it or trim it or replace it with something smaller, I am afraid you may be running out of choices. What you should do depends on the function of the car.
If you cannot repave the driveway or move or get bigger tires or remove it or trim it or replace it with something smaller, I am afraid you may be running out of choices. What you should do depends on the function of the car.
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This might be another option for you as I just saw this in the new Griot's Garage Handbook I got today in the mail which is called Driveway Curb Bridge which might help solve your scraping problem entering your driveway:
Price is $299 + $70 S + H
Link:http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Price is $299 + $70 S + H
Link:http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
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I was horified the first time I heard the front scrape while exiting a driveway. Fortunately it is only the rubber that was contacting the pavement and virtually undetectable that it was scraped. There is a dip at work that scrapes almost every time and turning diagonal so one wheel hits first does seem to help. The relief in the middle and the fact that at least one wheel remains high helps with a dip, but may not do much for an incline approach angle.
I plan to just leave the strip on and buy a new one if it ever shows signs of wear. Consider it a maintenance item!
I plan to just leave the strip on and buy a new one if it ever shows signs of wear. Consider it a maintenance item!
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