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Air Dam poll. Who's got it still?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bensonxj, Jul 11, 2016.

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Did you remove your air dam

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  2. No

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  3. Planning to but life always gets in the way

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  1. Jul 12, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Z50king

    Z50king DCLBOR4X4FTW

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    it is standard equipment for all but one model. that makes it standard equipment. not having it on the OR is the only thing that is optional
     
  2. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    And are we talking about the same epa who let vw diesels slide for how many years undetected? And mitsubishi just lost control of their company over simulated mpg calculations? Yet we are holding taco mpg accountable because no less than 70% of the trucks are equipped for better mpg with the air dam?
     
  3. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Rolling 1 window down or 3psi difference in tires will have greater effect on mpg than that hunk of plastic would do. Take it for what its worth. It may aide marginally, but nothing significant. If you are hypermiling with body panel seams taped, nose cone installed, low rolling resistance tires etc, you might note a slight difference. Other than that its foolish to think a piece of plastic is making a 5-10% effeciency difference
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Z50king

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    none of those companies are Toyota Motor Corporation
     
  5. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    I really want to see a Tacoma with a nose cone now
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    Dang wrong end of vehicle. But close

    images-3.jpg
     
  7. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Interwebs have not let me down. Can we get one to fit over the big arse nose of the 3rd gen?images-4.jpg
     
  8. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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    Dam that's ugly.
     
  9. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    I feel like most of the drag is from the air going into my grill. I think I should duct tape it shut
     
  10. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    But be sure to keep your air dam because it directs some air up toward the radiator.
     
  11. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Yeah, I wish they would get back on the DAM topic.
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    Colorados have grille shutters to improve fuel economy
     
  13. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    that's dumb
     
  14. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    You're the one worried about fuel economy. Figured it would be right up your alley
     
  15. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    Why?
     
  16. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    Because Toyota didn't do it first. You have to remember what forum you're on
     
  17. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    because it's shevy technology
     
  18. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    Actually OTR trucks have used the technology for years
     
  19. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    You can block your grille with dildos then.
     
  20. Jul 12, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Toyota running boards/Solid Fold 2.0/custom stickers/Anti-Dark LED light under hood/Derped grill/Scoop, etc.
    Cardboard worked for me for years in the Arctic... Don't know why it wouldn't work down south too..
     

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