2 versions of the RWD OEM bumper for 05-06 sedans?
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2 versions of the RWD OEM bumper for 05-06 sedans?
Some of them are missing the air dam under the bumper and some are not even though it is not detachable. Most I've seen do have the air dam. Is there 2 OEM versions, 1 that has it and one that doesn't? Can someone from a dealer confirm this? Do 06 models not have that?
The air dam is detachable on 04 coupes and possibly 03 and higher years but on my 05 sedan it's part of the bumper.
The air dam is detachable on 04 coupes and possibly 03 and higher years but on my 05 sedan it's part of the bumper.
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Directly behind the center vent is the lower radiator mount which is solid...so not really sure where the airflow is supposed to go.
But that's off topic
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It turns out the bumpers that do not have the lip under the bumper are cheap piece of **** aftermarket bumpers and are not OEM bumpers. Good sign for anyone looking at an 03-06 that doesn't have the lip that the car might have been hit. I saw 2 at 1 local dealer not long ago.
It deflects air away from under the tires and off to the sides and that's were the side skirts come in IF the front wheels are not pocking out because of aggressive offset.
It deflects air away from under the tires and off to the sides and that's were the side skirts come in IF the front wheels are not pocking out because of aggressive offset.
Last edited by Andrei; 09-28-2011 at 12:29 PM.
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It's there to act as a splitter and conditioner for the air traveling under the car. The splitter function is part of the zero lift that Nissan engineered into the car (assuming rear spoiler and rear wheel diffusers). The piece keeps air flowing underneath all of the uneven surfaces below the car (i.e. exhaust system), instead of through it. This is good for fuel efficiency. It does deflect air from the tires but if that were the only purpose, the strip would only be in front of the tires (as it is for the rear tire diffusers)--this can be seen on IS300's.