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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Any recommendations on something that will protect the front air dam scraping when going over steep driveways? 2006 touring model all stock no mods. Thanks.
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Only thing you can do is approach a steep driveway at an angle. Or, maybe back in.
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Exactly what dcains said. Get as close as possible to the right side of the street at 90 degrees to the driveway and turn right up. When coming out of the driveway begin the sharp turn right when the rear of your car gets to the end of the driveway. If the rear tire gets down the gutter before you turn you increase the chance of scrapping

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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 02:13 PM
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I am looking for a clear low profile product to snap over the air dam to take the abuse.
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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There's no such product that I know of. You could try making something yourself. There's a user on here, kauai1800, that likes to 3D print stuff. Maybe you guys can collab and figure something out. Other than that, all you can do is be careful like stated above.
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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clear protection

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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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Here's a more direct answer: I've tried a variety of clear protective tape products on my aerosync (NISMO Type 2) splitter to cut down on the scraping when going over the curb on my driveway. These ranged from 3M protective tape to clear Lexan strips we use on the Z33 racecar. The results? Nothing stays on or offers much protection after day-to-day use. Lexan is tough stuff, but the constant grind has them falling off or being damaged after several weeks. Same for 3M tape, even with angling my Z over the curbs.
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 08:37 AM
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I had a Nismo V2 rep front bumper on my car for a while, and it was getting killed by the speedbumps in the garage at work. Finally, just took it off, sold it, and went back to stock.
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
clear protection



One giant orgy... At least they're protected.
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:02 AM
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UHMW Polyethylene would be the go to material for scrape and impact resistance but its not clear.

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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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rivet some flashing the the underside of the bumper. You won't see it
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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yall are all wrong, this right here will solve the issue


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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Aggh! My eyes- I can't UNSEE that!
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Aggh! My eyes- I can't UNSEE that!
What?! You don't like what I've done to my Z???? Awww gee......
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
yall are all wrong, this right here will solve the issue


Needs whistle tips...
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