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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Front air dam

Is there a front air dam that is one whole piece that does not use the stock front bumper? My bumper is shot and just wondering if something like that has been made.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Mariah Mode4, replaces entire front bumper with fiberglass and mounts to an aluminum brace bar mounted across the stock bumper shocks. Easy install and integrated looks, but beware of curbs - fiberglass will splinter easily with the slightest bump. Good luck,

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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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The Mode IV airdam is pretty tough. I underestimated braking distance at the end of a straightaway and went off into the pea gravel, nose first, at over 30 mph. The impact was hard enough to crease both fenders at the top of the wheel arch, but the airdam didn't crack.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Good to know - I had those same creases after a curb hit with my Kamei airdam, so I know what you mean. The Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Kamei was completely shredded after that incident, though - and another reason why I went with fiberglass, which is more easily repairable after taking a hit. I saw that Mariah Motorsports still sells this front bumper for less than $500, which is a good deal for brand new out of the mold.
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Kamei is really old school Dang bro when did you get it.
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