Improving MPG and handling with aero front dam

[pdm777]

My factory Westy air dam is 14" (!) above the road.
The VW archives showing aero shows -way too much air- under the Vanagon.
Apparently, the factory air dam is mostly cosmetic.

I'm wanting a front air dam that lowers to 5" above road and
retracts to provide 14" -or better- front clearance.

Freeway= lower position, best MPG, improved handling.
Camping = upper positon, best clearance.

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1990 Westy Full Camper

[dobryan]

Syncro Jael just did a study on this. He crafted a large front air dam for highway use and removes it for off roading.
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Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

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[dhaavers]

Indeed... https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=725644

- Dave
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86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
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[jimf909]

How's the progress on your air-dam? Any more photos on the install and raising mechanism?

I think 1 1/2" lift springs did more to reduce mileage on my van than any of the other mods, including a high-top so this air-dam intrigues me.
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- Jim