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So I modified the damn air dam...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pbird74, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    Pbird74

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    1E0F4B95-00CB-41BB-B477-C6881E4DEB8D.jpg I previously added a second gen skid plate, and I chucked the air dam in the garage. I recently wondered if I added the dam to the sides, would it affect my MPGs? While that data isn’t available yet, I think it looks better than anticipated. Feel free to tell me how bad it looks, what an idiot I am, etc.
     
  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    boynoyce

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    Looks good.
     
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    Itchyfeet

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    Looks like shit
     
  4. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    shane100700

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    I’d say what it looks like but the picture is too damn dark to formulate an opinion.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    ETALATE

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    Looks pretty good :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    dirtydog57

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    Just take it off, it’ll be ok.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    Pbird74

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    Thanks!
     
  8. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    shane100700

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    Touché! :rofl:
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    P-Dawg

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    Your front suspension will be dirtier and more rusty now. The air dam blocks a lot of dirt and debris which is important for those of us who live where they use salt. Just remove the whole thing at this point. All the disadvantages of no air dam and none of the advantages of an Air dam ,go all or none.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Skidog1

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    Probably looks good to the driver in front of you. Leave it on to see how you like it. Nobody on Tacomaworld will even see you.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Not sure what to say here. Dont think there will be any advantages to those 2 pieces. Maybe if it was painted all same color, it would look better?
     
  12. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    Bag of weiners.
     
  13. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    LivinLoud

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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Hard pass
     
  14. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    Steve Urquell

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    Damn Dam
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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    I am liking it !! where can I get one ?
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    Chew

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    It doesn't look good to me. But hey, you had an idea and tried it, not every idea/trial run is a success.
     
  17. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    aleriance

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    Eh, I'm doubtful the entire dam does anything when it's complete. Now that half of it is missing, I'd be generous expecting an extra "0.1mpg" out of it. I'd just rip it off.
     
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  18. Feb 23, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Bleep100

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    It looks like you hit something and had to hack it up .
     
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    It’s something
     
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