Lower Air Dam Available: [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

magindat

11-13-2006, 08:56 AM

Based on some interest from MVIV, I have decided to produce a small run of Aluminum Diamond Plate Lower Air Dams.
This part is a direct replacement for the plastic dam. The job of this part is to foil air passing under the car and create a vacuum behind the lower portion of the radiator, thus 'sucking' warm air from between the fan and the front of the motor.
I originally made one from leftover material for myself. It seemed to run a shade cooler on the highway and I liked the look, so I asked Hotrauder to try one out. I also sent one to Zack and to TMF to try out.
Later, LilAlleyCat purchased one and we installed it at MVIV.
Specs:
It's made from .063 Diamond Plate Aluminum.
It is a little shorter in the front and longer in the back to make a more effective air foil and move more air. Further, the shorter front is also moved back a bit and is less likely to hit curbs than the plastic stock part.
It's 24" wide (equal to the effective width of stock). I can make it wider. See below.

The deal: I would need to have prepaid commitments for 5 pieces at $100 which would include CONUS shipping.
I can make them in 30" as well. The run would be 16 pieces and I would need 5 prepaid commitments on those as well for $120 each including shipping.

This part has proven effective on N/A and on a Trilogy car.

Special Note: I am not a vendor. I am working under Mac's comments in this thread:http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31237&page=4&highlight=hobby post #159. However, should these runs be sold out, I WILL make a donation to the site.

Pictures on next post.

magindat

11-13-2006, 08:59 AM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/5/5/IMG_0078.JPG

MERCMAN

11-13-2006, 09:09 AM

magindat

11-13-2006, 09:16 AM

Nice Looking :up:

One question tho,, the OEM does have some "give" to it, how about these? You have great roads down there in Fl. Up here not so good., so are these a bit forgiving for curbs, road hazards , possums???

Well, the leading edge was moved up and back, so less junk will hit it to start with. It is sheet aluminum, so unlike plastic is not resilient. However, it seems plenty tough to me. I sc***** the scales off an armadillo on the way to work one mornig with no damage. Furthermore, if it did bend a bit, it straightens with a rubber hammer.

Zack

11-13-2006, 09:20 AM

Im very pleased with this product.
Although ive yet to install it, the craftmanship is top notch.
Install will be on Friday.

Hotrauder

11-13-2006, 10:52 AM

Mine has been installed for 2 big time trips now. Atlanta for the Lead sled event(thanks Mr. Bishop) and MVIV. It was hard to evaluate the temp reaction as it was 29 degrees in Commerce. However it was toasty in Kissimmee and I did see a lower needle position on the temp gauge. I have about 1500 miles on my unit. Stout as Santa and better looking. Thanks for the comments at the events. Oh, should an opposum decide to take a ride it won't be a problem for the deflector...the critter may have a differing viewpoint. Questions? give me a jingle. thanks Rich. Dennis

LILALLEYKATT

11-13-2006, 06:52 PM

Magindat made me one after I saw HOTRAUDERs on his car in Atlanta. I picked it up from him in Orlando last week and we installed it in the parking lot in like 4 1/2inutes on our backs in the parking lot. I like the way it screams detail to the front undercar area. You can see the thing under the car from quite a way away as one of my friends I passed while pulling into the house yesterday called me and asked if I had put a deep sump oilpan on the car or not...i think they look BADA$$

Loco1234

11-14-2006, 07:07 AM

Nice I like the idea...
I wish we had some true test values to look at...

like a 30 min 65mph highway drive with unit and the same drive without it...

Then compare temps... prove its total value.

magindat

11-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Nice I like the idea...
I wish we had some true test values to look at...

like a 30 min 65mph highway drive with unit and the same drive without it...

Then compare temps... prove its total value.

Yeah, I'm not gonna work that hard. That's why there's testers out there.

I'm no vendor or big performance house, so testing is SOTP. I just (literally) banged a few out in my garage.

Making this run nets me about 20 bucks a piece. Not even enough to justify the time invested. Several asked at MVIV, so I'm just helping the community.

I have 5 of them out there (made by hand) and everyone is happy. It's inexpensive bling with a mild practical improvement.

If I do the run, it will be manufactured at a local metal shop to my specs and under my guidance, so quality and consitency will be even higher than the hand-made ones.

TooManyFords

11-14-2006, 12:11 PM

My only complaint was that it wasn't autographed on the bottom!

:D

John

silverfrost1

11-16-2006, 07:52 AM

Smooth surface would be less expensive and easier to clean.

The black plastic OEM part costs about $25.00, and will bend if hit.

Raudermaster

11-16-2006, 11:48 AM

magindat

11-16-2006, 12:38 PM

Smooth surface would be less expensive and easier to clean.

The black plastic OEM part costs about $25.00, and will bend if hit.

1) Cuz when I made my first one, that's what was lying around.
2) Visual interest.

I checked cost on smooth and in bulk the difference was only 50 bucks total across 20 pieces.

magindat

11-16-2006, 12:39 PM

I'd get one, but unfortunately I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, with Christmas coming up. I can't be thinking about myself all the time. Hopefully after Christmas, if you still have some, I'll definately be in for one.

Thanx man, like I said. I need 5 preorders which would leave 15. I'm sure if it ever gets to production, I'll have some left....

Tyrone Minto

11-16-2006, 12:48 PM

Could you make one 26"on the frontside and 36" on the back side?
I made one like this out of acrylic, but the diamond plate would be better.
Acrylic can burn. $150 not a problem??

magindat

11-16-2006, 01:32 PM

Could you make one 26"on the frontside and 36" on the back side?
I made one like this out of acrylic, but the diamond plate would be better.
Acrylic can burn. $150 not a problem??

That should be doable, but I still need the 5 pre-orders. I'll PM you after a while regarding the one-off. I'd have to get a non-bulk price for material, but I think I can do it for $150. Might not be able to include shipping, but I'll let ya know.

Mike Poore

11-16-2006, 02:52 PM

Nice Looking :up:

One question tho...., road hazards , possums???

That sucker'll skin a possum quicker'n you can say Snuffy Smiff. :D

Nice job, looks good. :up:

Tyrone Minto

11-18-2006, 09:35 PM

That should be doable, but I still need the 5 pre-orders. I'll PM you after a while regarding the one-off. I'd have to get a non-bulk price for material, but I think I can do it for $150. Might not be able to include shipping, but I'll let ya know.

I will take 2

pacammer

11-22-2006, 03:56 PM

I will try a set. I would like them the same width as the factory pieces.

Gary

texascorvette

11-22-2006, 09:41 PM

Marauderjack

11-23-2006, 04:22 AM

Ford made the OEM "Dam" out of plastic for a reason....."Self Destruct" with minimal damage if you plow something up on the highway or hit a bump stop in a parking lot!!:bows:

The diamond plate looks GREAT but be warned it will screw a bunch of stuff up if ya do any "Plowing" or "Bumping"!!:mad:

BTW....I removed mine two and a half years ago and have had no problems with heat at all!!:beer: ALL ProCharger cars have them removed as well.:rolleyes:

Not "Knocking" your GREAT looking product just looking at the down side!!;)

Marauderjack:burnout:

magindat

11-24-2006, 07:13 AM

I'll be the mechanically challenged dummy and ask a couple questions.

Does the new dam change the aerodynamics of the car and make the mileage better/worse? That ethanol crap they make us use now has already cost me 3 or 4 miles per gallon.

Is there a single piece that replaces the factory air dam or two pieces? If you don't like bright shiny aluminum, can you spray paint the thing black?

Are there any other questions that I ought to be asking but don't know enough to ask? The price looks okay. I just don't understand why or how it's going to make my car better. Things like floppy rear bumpers, ProGuards, Cold Air Induction I understand. This concept I don't.

No changes in aero since it's basically the same as stock.

It's a single piece.

Sure you can spray it any color you want.

Read above. My plastic one was trashed and well, ugly. So I made one out of scrap DP aluminum. It was pretty and I think the stiffness made it function better for it's purpose.

After the questions in this thread, I've been purposefully careless with mine. It's still on and still straight.

Ya'll remember. This is 'bling' with slight function. Like any additional bling it requires additional 'give a *****' to take care of.

metroplex

01-25-2007, 06:43 AM

My OEM air dam is pretty messed up. The stock bolts rusted to the point they don't come out w/o wasting 25 minutes of my time, so I replaced the bolts with christmas tree plugs.

03slickvic

03-05-2007, 11:04 AM

you can use a mach 1 front air dam, i did on my cv and it looks great, it was about $115.00 from ford. check it out

magindat

03-05-2007, 01:42 PM

We know. the piece you refer to is the chin spoiler. The peice replaced in this thread is the air dam which is plastic and hangs from the cross-member.

Wes at innovative sells for $100 (I think).

magindat

07-23-2007, 07:16 AM

2 more are avaialble. 30" (stock is 23") wide. $100 shipped.

burt ragio

06-17-2008, 06:14 PM

magindat

06-19-2008, 05:21 AM

Your dimond plate air jam looks sharp but it will not work on my ride. I just did a recent mod of the Naake Q1s. I lowered the front to 26.5" measure ment from ground to center of wheel well. I tour out the oem air jam after a week of constant hits. I have had no problems with the engine getting hot.

I have 1 full coil cut and don't hit. The Al one is lower profile than the plastic. Not having one will not make the engine over heat or anything, it just keeps it a bit cooler on the highway due to increased and directed air flow... and looks good.

arejayesss

06-19-2008, 05:39 AM

I Gotta say I love mine. The other day, I was dropping my sister off and saw a little pigeon type bird walking across the road. I figured for sure he would fly away in time, but alas he did not. I heard the DP air dam go to town on him. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a cloud of feathers shoot up in the air. I don't think the plastic stock one would have done such a good job. I did feel kinda bad afterwards though.

Blackmobile

06-19-2008, 07:20 AM

One less crapper with wings.;)

burt ragio

06-20-2008, 05:42 PM

texascorvette

06-20-2008, 07:48 PM

Do you have any pictures of the feathers or sound bite of the hit ?
this isn't as good as a MM hitting a bird, but it ain't bad;

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1258/baseball_bird/

HotRodMercury

08-20-2008, 01:37 AM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/5/5/IMG_0078.JPG
seeing the extra bed liners and the f-150 looks like you work at ford? lol.

magindat

08-20-2008, 09:03 AM

seeing the extra bed liners and the f-150 looks like you work at ford? lol.

They wish!!!

Eric-Blk2004

08-20-2008, 09:06 AM

old thread! You still making these?

magindat

08-20-2008, 09:07 AM

old thread! You still making these?

I can - after my move!

03blackmerc

03-12-2009, 05:54 AM

i want one, how do i go about getting one of these. You said 5 order min??

magindat

03-12-2009, 06:24 AM

i want one, how do i go about getting one of these. You said 5 order min??

PM me. I'll try to work it out for ya

ddogg626

10-12-2009, 01:10 PM

If you still have one lying around PM me. I may pick it up.

texascorvette

10-12-2009, 03:02 PM

Me too, thanks!

magindat

10-12-2009, 07:53 PM

I see 4 requests...
Let's make a run of these!

not5-0

10-12-2009, 10:06 PM

I'm in on this one...

Pat

10-13-2009, 04:03 AM

Rich;

Count me in for one, 30" wide right?

I'm tired of looking at my old bent up piece, the new one came pre-bent from the factory, grrrr. How do we pay?

Regards,

fastblackmerc

10-13-2009, 04:48 AM

How much?

............

DOOM

10-13-2009, 09:03 AM

More "BLING" count me in!!! :coolman:

magindat

10-13-2009, 05:38 PM

How much?

............

More "BLING" count me in!!! :coolman:

I'll stay with the $100 for 24" and the $120 for 30". I've had 2 replies already. We may have a run here! I was OK with doing these singles, but a run would be GREAT!

Assuming the two replies pay pal, I'll be making them this weekend.

Any other takers welcome!!!

magindat

10-13-2009, 05:40 PM

I'm in on this one...

Missed your reply, Dave. I'll hang yours for ya next time we meet! Good excuse to hang out!
Get the 30"!

magindat

10-13-2009, 05:42 PM

my paypal is magindat@gmail.com.

Please make sure I get all the details. Name, address, phone, and mm.net screen name to match with your real name!!!!

Thanx
Rich

DOOM

10-13-2009, 05:51 PM

Which one is in the picture? The 24" or the 30"?

magindat

10-17-2009, 02:13 PM

which one is in the picture? The 24" or the 30"?
24"
.........

magindat

10-17-2009, 02:15 PM

I now have in stock and ready to ship:

5 of the 30"

2 of the 24"

Pictures soon. I'm tired from makin parts all day!

DOOM

10-18-2009, 11:13 AM

What's the stock length? 24"?
What's the benefit of getting the 30"?
Just trying to figure out the diffrence between the 2

magindat

10-18-2009, 03:18 PM

What's the stock length? 24"?
What's the benefit of getting the 30"?
Just trying to figure out the diffrence between the 2

Stock is about 25-1/2. :coolman:

The benefit is 6 more inches of shiny stuff. :rolleyes:

The difference is the material available to me. ;)

Actually, having had both on my car... the 30" looks 'at home' - like it belongs there. The 24" looks a little 'stuck on' - which is why I even explored a wider one in the first place.

:beer:

texascorvette

10-18-2009, 04:37 PM

I ordered a 30. Hope it can be painted.

magindat

10-18-2009, 09:03 PM

I ordered a 30. Hope it can be painted.

It's clean new aluminum. Clean it. Etching primer and you should be good!

martyo

10-19-2009, 03:38 AM

I have one on my New Blue and it is a nice piece!!!!

magindat

10-24-2009, 02:46 PM

Pat and TexasCorvette are shipping Monday. It was a B!+CH to find a box!

;)

Enjoy:beer:

texascorvette

10-24-2009, 03:04 PM

Thanks......but I wasn't aware that you knew my ex-wife.

ckadiddle

10-26-2009, 07:50 AM

I have one on my New Blue and it is a nice piece!!!!
I can vouch for that also.

Downside is it will scrape in the same driveways and curbs that your old plastic air dam sc***** the ground/curb. It just hurts a lot more inside your guts when you scrape up a custom Magindat air dam.

JBeezy

09-20-2010, 08:10 PM

I think I want one. The cheaper version that is. Let me know

Red Ryder

09-20-2010, 08:35 PM

I'm also interested if there are some left over....or if you make another batch of them.

texascorvette

09-20-2010, 08:53 PM

where do you buy 100 octane?

pacammer

09-21-2010, 02:26 PM

Folks,

I have had a 30" aluminum air dam on my car for 2 years. It took black epoxy Krylon paint very well. The comment made earlier, " if your plastic air dam sc***** an object the metal one will also". This is very accurate comment. If you make a ding in the metal air dam it is easy to straighten out. Bolts onto the existing mounting holes for the factory plastic air dam.

There is no bending and warping of this aluminum piece, it looks great.

Regards,
Gary

tbone

09-21-2010, 03:39 PM

I took mine off and the car does not overheat. No negs at all. Looks cleaner imo.

ctrlraven

09-22-2010, 06:02 AM

I'd be interested in a 30".

magindat

09-22-2010, 07:01 AM

I'd be interested in a 30".

I still have some material. $120. Let me know! magindat@gmail.com

bolsen

10-06-2011, 09:55 PM

Any left over?

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 06:03 AM

Any left over?

Check the original post date on the thread, it's over 5 years old... ;)

RacerX

10-07-2011, 06:06 AM

Check the original post date on the thread, it's over 5 years old... ;)
Hmmmm... maybe another addition to Marauder Innovations???

Phrog_gunner

10-07-2011, 06:14 AM

Check the original post date on the thread, it's over 5 years old... ;)

Just say what you REALLY mean = FREE POST!!

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 06:19 AM

Just say what you REALLY mean = FREE POST!!

Well, how to respond to that?

I know.

post count +1.... :D

RacerX

10-07-2011, 06:21 AM

Hmmmm... maybe another addition to Marauder Innovations???
^ This guy has a good idea! +1!!! :D

fastblackmerc

10-07-2011, 07:01 AM

Check the original post date on the thread, it's over 5 years old... ;)

Check the date on post #66.

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 07:35 AM

Check the date on post #66.

Saw that, noticed Rich had material, but didn't think he had any built units on hand.

Maybe you oughta start selling FBM air dams and chin spoilers, I'd definitely be interested.

Phrog_gunner

10-07-2011, 07:38 AM

Well, how to respond to that?

I know.

post count +1.... :D

You mean +2, you forgot your in burrito "first post"

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 07:39 AM

You mean +2, you forgot your in burrito "first post"

Dang, can't pull anything over on you today, can I? ;)

post count +3

Phrog_gunner

10-07-2011, 07:47 AM

Dang, can't pull anything over on you today, can I? ;)

post count +3

One upper :beer:

bolsen

10-07-2011, 07:49 AM

i just figured if the thread was still stickyd, its fair game :)

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 07:52 AM

i just figured if the thread was still stickyd, its fair game :)

Hey, just pulling you chain a bit... ;)

BTW, post count +4 :D

Phrog_gunner

10-07-2011, 07:55 AM

Hey, just pulling you chain a bit... ;)

BTW, post count +4 :D

I think I'm going to demand that the mods take away the high post counts of the older members (what do they need with all those posts), and give to those less fortunate.

justbob

10-07-2011, 09:01 AM

I think I'm going to demand that the mods take away the high post counts of the older members (what do they need with all those posts), and give to those less fortunate.

Rex isn't older, he's "aged to perfection"

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Phrog_gunner

10-07-2011, 09:07 AM

Rex isn't older, he's "aged to perfection"

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I must apologize for my perceived insensitivity or ageism. When I said old, I did not mean actual age, I meant time they have held an account here. It was not my intent to offend any of the geezers on this board. :depress:

CBT

10-07-2011, 09:20 AM

I must apologize for my perceived insensitivity or ageism. When I said old, I did not mean actual age, I meant time they have held an account here. It was not my intent to offend any of the geezers on this board. :depress:

Phrog said the "G" word.....somewhere, a crusty Marine with a black Marauder springs out of his recliner....tries to figure out how to get his arms out of his snuggie while racing forward at a snails pace towards his rascal-runabout....."I'll show him!" he exclaims....then stops to pee and forgets why he was up in the first place......sits back down in his wet snuggie to watch The Price Is Right......makes mental note: Denny's is some good food. Semper Fiiiiiiiiiii.iii.ii.zzzzzzzzzz zz:sleepy:

justbob

10-07-2011, 01:37 PM

L.M.A.O.!!!!!

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SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 01:40 PM

:rofl: JOCULARITY! :rofl:

Wonder where the ol' Coot's been the past few days. :geezer:

Maybe forgot his login password? :dunno:

As for you, Phroggy, how many of my posts to I need to give up to make it "fair share?" ;)

Pops

10-07-2011, 01:46 PM

Which old coot you talkin about Rex!!!!!!:mad2:

SC Cheesehead

10-07-2011, 03:45 PM

Which old coot you talkin about Rex!!!!!!:mad2:

Yeah, I need to clarify.

We got a bunch of :geezer:

A couple of 'ol Coots, one being dakslim, who is also our resident http://www.bills-soapbox.com/images/billMerchCurmudgeon.JPG

MyBlackBeasts

10-07-2011, 07:21 PM

Phrog said the "G" word.....somewhere, a crusty Marine with a black Marauder springs out of his recliner....tries to figure out how to get his arms out of his snuggie while racing forward at a snails pace towards his rascal-runabout....."I'll show him!" he exclaims....then stops to pee and forgets why he was up in the first place......sits back down in his wet snuggie to watch The Price Is Right......makes mental note: Denny's is some good food. Semper Fiiiiiiiiiii.iii.ii.zzzzzzzzzz zz:sleepy:

:laugh: :rofl: :lol:

71cyclone

10-07-2011, 08:33 PM

Marauders are like the MARINES-Looking for a few good drivers. 11,052 Then / After a few insurance cash outs who knows now [chevy had at least 60.000 Impala SS's in 3 years ]

Richy04

02-20-2013, 09:30 AM

"I sc***** the scales off an armadillo on the way to work one mornig with no damage. Furthermore, if it did bend a bit, it straightens with a rubber hammer. "

I didn't know scrape was a dirty word.. lol

JBeezy

03-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Where can I get one if these asap. I have money in hand. I want to larger one

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Blackmobile

03-13-2013, 11:10 AM

I actually have a spare. I'll look for it when I get home from work if you wish.

JBeezy

03-13-2013, 11:41 AM

I actually have a spare. I'll look for it when I get home from work if you wish.

A spare air dam correct?

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Blackmobile

03-14-2013, 05:52 AM

You mean one of these:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/556/medium/DSCN01101.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22382/title/diamond-plate-lower-air-dam/cat/556)

JBeezy

03-14-2013, 09:23 AM

Guittard22

05-08-2013, 11:09 AM

They still make them to buy ?

fastblackmerc

05-08-2013, 11:31 AM

They still make them to buy ?

Contact the OP.

Blackmobile

05-08-2013, 02:03 PM

No, Rich doesn't make these anymore.

They still make them to buy ?

maineiac

05-08-2013, 03:11 PM

Had a local shop make me one a week or so ago for $12.7034236

boatmangc

05-08-2013, 06:08 PM

I took mine off, hated it.
Looked great, hit everything, bent backwards backing out of parking lot.
Tossed it and put the stocker back on.

JBeezy

05-20-2013, 03:55 AM

Love mine. I get compliments on it almost everytime I drive my car.

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Marauder85

05-23-2013, 11:40 PM

Does it come in black anodized/powder coated?

SC Cheesehead

05-24-2013, 03:08 AM

Does it come in black anodized/powder coated?

He hasn't made any in several years, this is an old tread.

simontibor

09-15-2014, 10:29 PM

Hi,

I am wondering if you still have one or if you could make one up for me? Please let me know.

simontiborca@yahoo.com

Thank you,

Tibor

Based on some interest from MVIV, I have decided to produce a small run of Aluminum Diamond Plate Lower Air Dams.
This part is a direct replacement for the plastic dam. The job of this part is to foil air passing under the car and create a vacuum behind the lower portion of the radiator, thus 'sucking' warm air from between the fan and the front of the motor.
I originally made one from leftover material for myself. It seemed to run a shade cooler on the highway and I liked the look, so I asked Hotrauder to try one out. I also sent one to Zack and to TMF to try out.
Later, LilAlleyCat purchased one and we installed it at MVIV.
Specs:
It's made from .063 Diamond Plate Aluminum.
It is a little shorter in the front and longer in the back to make a more effective air foil and move more air. Further, the shorter front is also moved back a bit and is less likely to hit curbs than the plastic stock part.
It's 24" wide (equal to the effective width of stock). I can make it wider. See below.

The deal: I would need to have prepaid commitments for 5 pieces at $100 which would include CONUS shipping.
I can make them in 30" as well. The run would be 16 pieces and I would need 5 prepaid commitments on those as well for $120 each including shipping.

This part has proven effective on N/A and on a Trilogy car.

Special Note: I am not a vendor. I am working under Mac's comments in this thread:http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31237&page=4&highlight=hobby post #159. However, should these runs be sold out, I WILL make a donation to the site.

Pictures on next post.