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Old 09-17-2010, 06:50 AM
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Little plastic thing under the front bumper
You all know the thing I'm talking about. It sticks downward from the area around the SS/SC radiator and stock H/E.

Does anyone know if that thing functions as an air scoop of sorts? Does it have a purpose? Cause if not, I'm taking it off lol
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Why take it off? If it came on the car it obviously has a purpose of some sort, just sayin'
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Old 09-17-2010, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by spitefulxcheerio
You all know the thing I'm talking about. It sticks downward from the area around the SS/SC radiator and stock H/E.

Does anyone know if that thing functions as an air scoop of sorts? Does it have a purpose? Cause if not, I'm taking it off lol
It directs air to your condensor, stock heat exchanger, and radiator during low speed travel. I wouldnt remove it.
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Old 09-17-2010, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Supercharged Guy
Why take it off? If it came on the car it obviously has a purpose of some sort, just sayin'
cause it looks sweet without it on there

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It directs air to your condensor, stock heat exchanger, and radiator during low speed travel. I wouldnt remove it.
sweet. thanks man. just wanted to know
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Old 09-17-2010, 07:36 AM
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yeah like staged said it used for slow driving, cuz at fast driving above 55ish theres no need somewhat because you have all the air pushing in the front, but its still usable. i took mine off and my ect never went above 185.
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Old 09-17-2010, 08:53 AM
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any idea where I could buy one? Like a stock one or a better one? Cause mine is FUBAR from Tallahassee roads when I learned how to drive on them
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people swear its needed. but i have had mine off for over 6 months and my coolant temps never go over 195 even when it was over 105 here in jersey
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:00 AM
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you do have a meth kit lol

That lowers overall engine temperature, doesnt it?
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i need to remove mine. i'm just lazy. lowered a lot on coilovers and it hits everything. i feel like its gonna get ripped off. it gets caught on speedbumps
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Originally Posted by spitefulxcheerio
you do have a meth kit lol

That lowers overall engine temperature, doesnt it?
probably but my meth is only on when i get on it. so just regular cruising around town its never really on. i'm also turbo swapped as well so i have a fmic sitting in front of everything and still no cooling problems. thats what we have electric fans for
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very true.

Think theres any truth behind the "increases downforce" thing? That thing flexes like crazy...I cant imagine it doing anything for downforce
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mines beat to hell because of all the scraping.. also would like to kno where to get one
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:20 AM
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found an upgraded one

Part Details JP0903

that price tag........... 0.o
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:24 AM
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lol another JBP fail. that thing would get destroyed
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:26 AM
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anyone else know of any aftermarket ones?
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Originally Posted by spitefulxcheerio
anyone else know of any aftermarket ones?
I could have swore CED were selling the factory ones as a mod for the 2.2l cars. Check their site.
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Old 09-17-2010, 10:46 AM
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I see nothing on CED except for the sunfire one
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Originally Posted by spitefulxcheerio
I see nothing on CED except for the sunfire one
Cobalt 2.2 & 2.4 Air Baffle Cooling Kit 10368797 - Crate Engine Depot
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:07 AM
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Awesome! Thanks
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Originally Posted by spitefulxcheerio
Awesome! Thanks
No problem.

I knew i saw it on CED.
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it also acts as an air dam, keepin some air from flowin under the car, more down force, better traction. atleast thats what i think. i took mine off the other day, painted it gloss black about 5 nice durable coats. i think it looks pretty sweet. 7 dollar spray can will do wonders.

girlfriends dad has a little miata thats missin the front air dam peice. he starts to get some lift and a little squirely about 115-125mph. he wishes he had one
This is quite possibly one of the funniest things I've seen a noob say on this site.
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I don' have one on my car, how much one of you people pulling them off want for one?
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I like mine, if I'm pulling onto/off of a slope like pulling into a restaraunt or something, it hits before my bumper does.. then I'm prepared for dragging.. haha.
Doesnt help the fact that I'm going to drag, but you know.
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This is quite possibly one of the funniest things I've seen a noob say on this site.
Agree lol
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Took mine off in the process of a motor swap back in feb. Haven't had it on since....put it back on for fun and dint see any temp diff so i took it back off.
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