Got my Etsy 3D printed air dam delete covers

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They're fine. If you're familiar with 3D printed products, you won't be surprised with the quality. They seem sturdy, but cosmetically aren't perfect. They don't match the exact color or texture of the rockers but they're close enough that no one will ever notice they're not original. I did some fine sanding on mine to knock off some rough edges and generally do some smootherating of the finish. Not sure it was necessary or that it helped.

The rears don't use any of the screws that the originals do. Sorry I didn't take any pics before install. They clip in the front and then attach using the two existing push-pin clips in the wheel well. There is an additional c type clip that locks them to the wheel well.

The fronts are the same way, just clip in the front and use the fasteners in the wheel well. No additional hardware. I'm not sure the fronts are even necessary but since they came as a set I installed them, and they look fine.

Overall I'm happy. This was exactly what I was looking for; just a clean cover to finish the rocker when the rear air dams are removed (or when they inevitably break off).

I wonder how many miles of range this loses me, lol.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1881051309/?ref=share_ios_native_control

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[DaBagBoy]

seems like you would get a lot more tire/road spray requiring more frequent washing?

 

[mongo]

seems like you would get a lot more tire/road spray requiring more frequent washing?

These are in front of the wheels versus the rearward mud flaps which do help keep the sides clean.

 

[AO-Pete]

There's another thread that drifted into discussing these. We're testing if the revised Armor cut works to cover the filler piece, if not, I'll just buy a set and template it properly, but if there's any demand for a revised Rocker kit that assumes the 'fairing delete', that's easy to do.

 

[hemiarch]

Yes. Will post my armor covered version as soon as I get them on the car.

 

[damageprone]

What is the benefit/use case for these? Is it for clearance purposes?

 

[mongo]

What is the benefit/use case for these? Is it for clearance purposes?

When off roading, we remove the aero fairings before the terrain does, but that leaves holes and gaps until the fairings are reinstalled. This allows them to stay off and look nicer.

 

[hemiarch]

Exactly. I have broken several and don’t want to fiddle with them any more

 

[Razorcrest]

I wish I could find a STL for these because I could print them much nicer than that. Carbon fiber nylon would hide any layer lines, or Asa could be vapor smoothed with acetone to melt the outer layer.

 

[Black306]

I wish I could find a STL for these because I could print them much nicer than that. Carbon fiber nylon would hide any layer lines, or Asa could be vapor smoothed with acetone to melt the outer layer.

Hmm…I have carbon fiber PET lying around wondering what to print with it. ?

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