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Old Jun 1, 2001 | 12:12 AM
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Any of you guys have on of these? They mount on the front of your hood to keep bugs and rocks from hitting you car.
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 06:08 AM
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Max Vader...I have one. You can see it in my sig. picture. I think it does a great job protecting the hood from all of the chips. The windshield still gets bugs on it, however, not to the same degree as before. Overall it is a good alternative to the bra. I have only seen it on a black maxima, so I don't know how it would look on lighter colors. I recommend it.
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 06:24 AM
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How much does it cost and where's a good place to get one? I agree, I think it looks pretty nice on a black Max
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 03:55 PM
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It looks good on your car FloMam...

How did you install it? is it flush to the car or does it have a gap for air and water to travel?
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 04:07 PM
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It uses double sided tape to attach to the under side of the hood. It comes with self tapping screws also if you want to make it really sturdy...but I have found that the tape is plenty strong enough. You install it set one inch forward (not flush) so that water can drain away from the car and so that the deflector doesn't touch your paint. That way there is no rubbing and you can still wash and wax behind it.
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 04:23 PM
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Thanks

Originally posted by FloMax
It uses double sided tape to attach to the under side of the hood. It comes with self tapping screws also if you want to make it really sturdy...but I have found that the tape is plenty strong enough. You install it set one inch forward (not flush) so that water can drain away from the car and so that the deflector doesn't touch your paint. That way there is no rubbing and you can still wash and wax behind it.
I will go and pick mine up today and probally post some pics.
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 06:42 PM
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So where did you pick up your bug deflector and what brand is it? I am having a hard time finding one.
Old Jun 1, 2001 | 08:28 PM
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You can pick them up here:
http://www.autostyles.com/carflect.htm
They are $65 with shipping included.
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