anyone have any pix of the kamie front air dam, or any other front air dam on a bug?

[VRSICK]

I'm trying to decide what to do with the front of my car, but I can only really think of 2 options, and thats a bumper cover or replacement (like j-sports) or a kamie front air dam. Please post some pix here so I can start a little pic archive and help me decide which one looks better for my future german looker!


thanx
-Mike :agree:

[starmember]

Here is mine (http://members.lycos.nl/bugtuning/front.jpg) :laugh:

[effvee]

Go to www.shoptalkforums.com in the Euro look forum there is a Air dam shown

[samcat]

http://members.lycos.co.uk/vdubhub/a_temp/VW/14-06-2004%20-%20Carbon%20Airdam%20fitted.jpg

I love it. Wouldnt have a fast bug without one!

Cya,
Sam C

[VRSICK]

samcat- where did you get your airdam?

[samcat]

Originally I was running a Kamei airdam, bought from Kamei in the UK (they have dealers worldwide, I believe that Aircooled.net is a dealer!)
New Carbon Fibre one was from LA Performance in the uk (www.germanlook.co.uk)

Cya,
Sam C

[type34inKY]

Hi all- long time lurker, first time registered and posted.

I picked up a front and rear bumper cover from memoimports. It appears to be of good quality and was reasonably priced.

Front: http://www.memoimports.com/memo1_FT_SD_turns_on.JPG
http://www.memoimports.com/1002S_1001H_smoke_on_white.jpg

Rear: http://www.memoimports.com/car.JPG
http://www.memoimports.com/1006C3%20ON.jpg

They are going on my car:

http://www.louisvillemojo.com/photos/1403Photo_4.Jpg

edit... old pic of my car... its a bit further along now.

[oasis]

That's a nice looking bumper cover, but I did not see it listed at their Web site -- only the picture of it when advertising lights.

[samcat]

And it still curves to under the car, allowing all that air to get pushed under the car...

The kamei airdam has a curve to it, and pushes the air out sideways. Makes quite a difference to how the car feels at higher speeds.

Cya,
Sam C

[type34inKY]

After seeing it online I wrote and asked about it. They replied promptly. I don't remember the cost-- it took a while to get it, but the quality seems quite good. I should have it painted in the next couple of months and be ready to install.

[oasis]

And it still curves to under the car, allowing all that air to get pushed under the car...The kamei airdam has a curve to it, and pushes the air out sideways. Makes quite a difference to how the car feels at higher speeds.
Am I missing something when looking at the pics? Why couldn't a Kamei-style spoiler be used with that style of bumper cover? Where does a Kamei-style spoiler mount?

[samcat]

To the bottom inside lip of the europa bumper (as on my car)

SAm C

[VRSICK]

To the bottom inside lip of the europa bumper (as on my car)

SAm C
Oh, so you need the euro bumper for it to work?

[vdubvr6]

is it possible for that air dam to work without the bumper? i want the T-bar look on the front instead of a bumper but i like the air dam! does it only come in a carbon fibre look? thanks! :D

[samcat]

NEED the bumpers... The airdam is C shape, and mounts to the bottom lip at the front of the bumpers.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/vdubhub/a_temp/VW/Airdam_Front.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/vdubhub/a_temp/VW/Airdam_Front2.jpg

You COULD make it work with cutting/fibreglass.... But thats true for anything :)

The carbon one I have isnt from kamei, its made by LA Performance in the UK... Kamei ones are made from abs plastic (I think) which makes them very tolerant to impacts.

Cya,
SAm C

[vdubvr6]

thanks man! i think i shall try to make the plastic one work without the bumper! :D i'm a little new to the scene and am still seeing new things every day for me! is there anyone out there that has seen something similar to what i want to do? :agree:

[judgie]

hello mate
just modded my kamie to fit with out front bumber,will try and post some pic's tomorrow when i refit it.
cheers rob

[VRSICK]

hello mate
just modded my kamie to fit with out front bumber,will try and post some pic's tomorrow when i refit it.
cheers rob


Yes, PLEASE post pix, I think i'm going to go with a different bumper than the euro, and i'd love to still have this style spoiler....

[boygenius]

please post some pics, I would love to see them. :agree: