lmdew Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The plastic air dam under the engine, any negatives to removing it completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Not that I've ever noticed. Been removing them for years. I guess the bottom of the motor can get splashed ... big deal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Theoretically, that plastic shield may also help reduce fuel consumption a little, by smoothing out the air-flow at high speeds. In practice though, this improvement may be miniscule, especially for city driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I took mine off my 03 Forester (fire hazard due to oil soaked pad) when I got it three or four years ago. No issues noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I agree about the air flow ... however little that might be. I think they put the lower cover and the large plastic top covers on , so when the buyer opens the hood it looks FULL (even though it isn't) Consumer wants to think he is getting something for $20,000 + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Get a Primitive Racing skid plate if you are concerned. Throw the plastic junk away. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks, it's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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