1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Xenon air dam anyone?

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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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it would look great if there was a nice fat intercooler in there.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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There are a couple of different molds that Xenon was using, for the 81-85 models, these were significantly different than the 79-80 models, since the 79-80 was a much more blocky and flat design. The later model had either a flattened portion going straight down from the bumper skin, or a smoothly curved surface which was rounded at the bottom. This latter design is the one that I have on my car.

For FRP, it is very durable and has sustained several impacts on parking curbs by my wife with minimal damage. If you can see in my signature line, I've added a 1" wide kydex strip across the bottom which is pop-riveted to the bottom plate of the airdam which allows it to break off in the event that it gets too close to an immovable object - this was learned after owning 2 of this style of airdam (don't ask...).

The center portion is also supported by 4-double thick kydex sheets approximately 1" in width that are then mounted to the cross member of the stock lower valance (plastic on the 84S/85 SE's). This keeps the 'ramp' straight at all speeds and prevents it from drooping.

The light holes were custom cut to fit the driving lights in place in the signature line, but I may be adding smaller light bezels (about an inch smaller diameter) to allow airflow to go around the light and through the existing slots in the factory valance, which you can't see. HTH,
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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Mariah

I intend to add the Mariah one.. I think it looks stock..



http://www.mariahmotorsports.com/
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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That looks nice, more like the '79-'80 Xenon.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Price

For 233 bucks I will get it on before I paint mine in the spring..
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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holy **** is the red one nice. Must be out of money now with that paint job.
Nope its the original paint

I would prefer the Mazda, Pacific or Mariah airdam but they dont stand up that well to steep driveways, curbs or cones

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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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I'm glad you guys dug up this thread. I hadn't seen it before and I like that dam dammit!
I also have kinda a thing for RED with BLACK trim... Hmmm...! Might look good on my car...
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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nice red paint

My paint is so bad all you have to do is give it a quick sand.. and spray.. there is almost nothing left of it.
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