:shock: WeatherTech Adhesive tape though (I prefer the screw method), price is $69.95 after shipping.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/vehsearch.asp?make_id=66&year_no=2004&veh_id=1142&item_group_id=5&veh_opt_choice_id=0

EDIT 09/05/04...after about two months, i took mine off. It is okay but the windnoise is abit unbearable at times. More importantly, I think more rocks and bugs are hitting the windshield than before. At least I could here and see stuff hitting the windshield more often. Buy at your own risk.

:lol: Woohoo...hmmm...I'm still waiting for my ventvisors :D
So am I, they told me I should have them by end of the month :cry: :cry:

Wouldn't a full-frontal black bra actually look cool on an Xb? I would never consider it for the miata but for this thing... it would give kinda an S&M look

Wouldn't a full-frontal black bra actually look cool on an Xb? I would never consider it for the miata but for this thing... it would give kinda an S&M look
I have a full bra on my Xb that I use when I'm taking long highway trips. It really helps stop all the little rock chips that happen on the highway.

Wouldn't a full-frontal black bra actually look cool on an Xb? I would never consider it for the miata but for this thing... it would give kinda an S&M look
I have a full bra on my Xb that I use when I'm taking long highway trips. It really helps stop all the little rock chips that happen on the highway.

Where did you get the full bra?

Wouldn't a full-frontal black bra actually look cool on an Xb? I would never consider it for the miata but for this thing... it would give kinda an S&M look
I have a full bra on my Xb that I use when I'm taking long highway trips. It really helps stop all the little rock chips that happen on the highway.

Where did you get the full bra?
http://www.colgancustom.com/

great find on the bra i'll order the carbon fiber one with the mirror covers. the rural area i live in has alot of trucks and gravel/sand .It plays hell on the front end paint and by ther looks of this bra it should fit snug enough to not scuff the paint. thanks much

Can you go through a car wash with the weather tech stone reflector screwed on? Or, do you have to remove it first?

DrG

great find on the bra i'll order the carbon fiber one with the mirror covers. the rural area i live in has alot of trucks and gravel/sand .It plays hell on the front end paint and by ther looks of this bra it should fit snug enough to not scuff the paint. thanks much
You're welcome 8)

great find on the bra i'll order the carbon fiber one with the mirror covers. the rural area i live in has alot of trucks and gravel/sand .It plays hell on the front end paint and by ther looks of this bra it should fit snug enough to not scuff the paint. thanks muchHere are a couple pics of my bra and mirror covers.

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Can you go through a car wash with the weather tech stone reflector screwed on? Or, do you have to remove it first?

DrG
I called WeatherTech and it doesn't come off. It's stuck on with 3m adhesive tape. Other than that it does look really tight. But I don't want to put on a bug deflector I can't remove and put back on.

OK, if the bug deflector has to be all of the time should I consider a bra? That can be taken off and on .

DrG

OK, if the bug deflector has to be all of the time should I consider a bra? That can be taken off and on .
DrG

Yeah, a bra would be best or wait for Lund's bugdeflector. Hopefully that one will use screws for the existing holes on the xB.

pics of anyone with this rock guard installed

i say boo to weathertech.....i have waited 3 mo for my wind visors and still dont have them, so i just cancelled order....as bug deflector, i dont think it will be needed in sd, not many bugs out here in the desert.....

be careful with the bras. they tend to rub the paint on the top edge. they also hold any dirt that may get in and scratch the paint.

be careful with the bras. they tend to rub the paint on the top edge. they also hold any dirt that may get in and scratch the paint.

No doubt about that, I got a LeBra for my XB when I took a trip to Florida but once you hit 60MPH it started banging like crazy against the top, we had to use some packaging tape to secure it underneath the hood!! :shock:

I think that the Colgan Custom bra, the T-style one, would be better and wouldn't rub or flap at high speeds...

I don't see the uselfullness of this product the chips I have are all on my front bumper.

be careful with the bras. they tend to rub the paint on the top edge. they also hold any dirt that may get in and scratch the paint.

No doubt about that, I got a LeBra for my XB when I took a trip to Florida but once you hit 60MPH it started banging like crazy against the top, we had to use some packaging tape to secure it underneath the hood!! :shock:

I think that the Colgan Custom bra, the T-style one, would be better and wouldn't rub or flap at high speeds...
That's the one that I have (Colgan Custum Bra T-style). I've had my Xb up to 110and it dosen't even try to move. It's a top knotch piece.

Someone has posted the Lund bugshield part number in another post and I will be calling to see my price on it tomorrow. I am more than likely getting the ventvisors by Lund for people for $70 shipped.

I have had quite a few of the stick on and screw on bug guards on my vehicles before. I really like them. The last ones were just stick on tape and they worked well. They are foam blocks with tape so it fills the gap between the hood and grill. Closing the hood clamps the guard in place. I am in Michigan and never had a problem. Went through many car washes as well.

The good thing about this type is that it does not touch the paint. I really like the look of the full bra but I am concerned about dirt getting between the material and paint. Also winter is when I need the most protection. Road salt is worse than rocks. A bra in winter may be a problem.

Another good thing about the screw-less type is rust arount the screw holes. There are no holes to worry about.

Would really like to see one of these on a xB. Mine is black so the black guard shold somewhat blend in, I hope.

be careful with the bras. they tend to rub the paint on the top edge. they also hold any dirt that may get in and scratch the paint.

No doubt about that, I got a LeBra for my XB when I took a trip to Florida but once you hit 60MPH it started banging like crazy against the top, we had to use some packaging tape to secure it underneath the hood!! :shock:

I think that the Colgan Custom bra, the T-style one, would be better and wouldn't rub or flap at high speeds...
That's the one that I have (Colgan Custum Bra T-style). I've had my Xb up to 110and it dosen't even try to move. It's a top knotch piece.


Ditto, i have the T-stlye one too, and i just got back from a trip from L.A. to Reno, and it did very well. If you don't install it right, it'll start ballooning a little. but if its on right, it won't budge.

I have found out that I can get the Lund bugshield shipped to people for more than likely $65. I will have to see what shipping is but that shoul dbe the price.

:shock: WeatherTech beats LUND! Uses Adhesive tape though (I prefer the screw method), price is $69.95 after shipping.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/vehsearch.asp?make_id=66&year_no=2004&veh_id=1142&item_group_id=5&veh_opt_choice_id=0

:lol: Woohoo...hmmm...I'm still waiting for my ventvisors :D

Just installed my WeatherTech Bug Deflector. I used the adhesive tape it came with.
They also sent screws, but it would require drilling holes so I didn't use them. It stands away enough that you can wash behind it easily.
It looks really good with the Thundercloud color. I just hope it helps with the bugs and small rocks against the windshield.

Sean

pics??

pics??

I was afraid you would say that....I don't have a digital camera.

Sean

Got mine a long time ago. Not sure what the MPGs is now with the deflector attached to the hood, but probably not that bad. There is noise/ wind buffering noise once you hit 60MPH. I did not use those dome shaped guards on the hood though (supposed to minimize vibration. :?

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Got mine a long time ago. Not sure what the MPGs is now with the deflector attached to the hood, but probably not that bad. There is noise/ wind buffering noise once you hit 60MPH. I did not use those dome shaped guards on the hood though (supposed to minimize vibration. :?



I didn't notice any vibation or wind noise at all. No sign of fluttering or movement from the driver seat. I made sure and mounted it so it stood the most upright and kept the adhesion tape as close to the front edge of the hood and still stayed on the flat strip area under the hood. You think I suceeded in getting a tighter and thus less movement?

Sean

I didnt see any movement while driving over or under 60MPH. Maybe it's just me. :lol: Or I've been driving straight onto gale/hurrican force winds

I didnt see any movement while driving over or under 60MPH. Maybe it's just me. :lol: Or I've been driving straight onto gale/hurrican force winds

Hey fr30....Wanna reread my post? It isn't just you. I have had NO negative effects.

Sean

"Just installed my WeatherTech Bug Deflector. I used the adhesive tape it came with.
They also sent screws, but it would require drilling holes so I didn't use them. It stands away enough that you can wash behind it easily.
It looks really good with the Thundercloud color. I just hope it helps with the bugs and small rocks against the windshield."

I thought the WeatherTech Bug Deflector was car specific in its design. The underhood of my 2005 XB already has holes in it. I thought the screw holes on the Deflector would match the holes on the XB? Actually, I called tham and I was told they had clips/ fasteners and no drilling was required. Was I misinformed? Also, Lund deflectors come in several colors. I was hoping the grey one would look on my Thundercloud XB. Are they out yet?

DrG

I thought the WeatherTech Bug Deflector was car specific in its design. The underhood of my 2005 XB already has holes in it. I thought the screw holes on the Deflector would match the holes on the XB? Actually, I called tham and I was told they had clips/ fasteners and no drilling was required. Was I misinformed? Also, Lund deflectors come in several colors. I was hoping the grey one would look on my Thundercloud XB. Are they out yet?

DrG

DrG,

The holes in the deflector do not line up with the under hood holes. The holes are also large under the hood so some sort of clip would be needed even if the holes did line up.
I think they misinformed you. No clips/fasteners in my package...only screws.

I had the same thought on the grey colored hood deflector from Lund. I just got tired of waiting for them and I was anxious to minimize damage as soon as possible.

Check Lunds website again....maybe they have them now.

Sean

:shock: WeatherTech beats LUND! Uses Adhesive tape though (I prefer the screw method), price is $69.95 after shipping.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/vehsearch.asp?make_id=66&year_no=2004&veh_id=1142&item_group_id=5&veh_opt_choice_id=0

WOW! What is that bodykit on the xB on the Weathertech site? Makes it look almost like a Jeep Grand Cherokee!

:)

"Just installed my WeatherTech Bug Deflector. I used the adhesive tape it came with.
They also sent screws, but it would require drilling holes so I didn't use them. It stands away enough that you can wash behind it easily.
It looks really good with the Thundercloud color. I just hope it helps with the bugs and small rocks against the windshield."
DrG

Can you post a photo of your xB with the WeatherTech Bug Deflector?

Can you post a photo of your xB with the WeatherTech Bug Deflector?

scottwood2,

fr130 has pics.......click on the previous page of this thread and you will see it.

Sean

I was quoting scion evolution. See the post on page 1 of this thread. Anyone know the 800 number for Lund. I have tried their website and I can't get connected.

DrG

I was quoting scion evolution. See the post on page 1 of this thread. Anyone know the 800 number for Lund. I have tried their website and I can't get connected.

DrG

Try 800-241-7219 8)

Can you post a photo of your xB with the WeatherTech Bug Deflector?

scottwood2,

fr130 has pics.......click on the previous page of this thread and you will see it.

Sean

Sorry, missed it. Thanks

Thanks for the 800 number for Lund Industries. I called them and they do have the bug deflector for the XB. However, it only comes in clear and smoke and it is only applied by the 3M tape- no screws. Is the tape capable of holding the deflector on well enough?

DrG

Can you post a photo of your xB with the WeatherTech Bug Deflector?

scottwood2,

fr130 has pics.......click on the previous page of this thread and you will see it.

Sean

Sorry, missed it. Thanks

You're welcome.

The deflector seems to be working very well. Haven't noticed any bug splats lately.

Sean

Thought I would post this in this thread as well. Sorry if you seen this already.




Just installed the WeatherTech bug deflector on the xB. Install was smooth using only foam tape. I like it so far. Have had many of this type before.

I was keeping a eye on it today driveing to work. I was going 80+ on the freeway and it did not bend back much. The round front end on the xB helps the stiffness in the deflector. I have had some before that can bend back and rub the paont. Not a chance of that happening here. :D

Will post photos soon.

Here are some photos of the WeatherTech Bug Guard on the black sand xB




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That weathertech deflector looks pretty vertical. I bet it works great, but has anyone done a MPG test a few times to see if your MPG has dropped after the installation of the bug deflector? I read that Bug Deflectors can rob around 2 mpg, while another source said that in certain situations the deflector added MPG and aerodynamics.

Because our hoods are already so vertical, I think a well designed deflector that has a more horizontal slope may be able to deflect bugs and not rob MPG.

Curious to see what the Lund deflector looks like compared to the weathertech.

i've only filled it up once after i put it on, same mpg as before install.


drive around 80-85, no flexing from the deflector. drove in the rain and it works well. the rain (and bugs) would only hit near the top of the windshield. (of course this depends on how fast you drive.

very sturdy piece. the tape is some of the strongest around (most of the other deflectors i've seen nowadays are only held on with tape). plus the hood pinches it against the upper rad. support.
i put it in place without the tape or screws to see if i liked it, closed the hood on it and it was locked in place. i drove around for 2 days (in city driving) with it just pinched in place.

drive around 80-85, no flexing from the deflector. drove in the rain and it works well. the rain (and bugs) would only hit near the top of the windshield. (of course this depends on how fast you drive.



I did notice a little more wind noise near the top of the windshield. I love it so far.


As far as MPG is concerned, I don't think it is going to make much differance. Have not noticed this on any of my other cars in the past. I would be very suprised if it made a differance now.

There did seem to be more wind noise and I noticed the driver side wiper was lifting a little while in resting position. Seems to have cut the bugs down some.

does the Weatherguard deflector help at all with rocks/pebbles hitting the windshield?

does the Weatherguard deflector help at all with rocks/pebbles hitting the windshield?

I haven't noticed rocks hitting lately , so I guess it helps. I also drive smart. I stay back from the car ahead of me. I avoid driving behind behind contruction trucks and trailers. I think all these things help too.

Sean

It's a shame no one makes a clear one or at least one thats not black?

IMO the plastic bug sheild / guard things just look like tacky add-ons or afterthoughts.

Bras are worse, they actually hold dirt/dust up against the paint and rub on it, dulling your paint instead of protecting it.

If you actually want to PROTECT your paint, go with 3M ClearBra, the rest of that stuff is garbage, people.

guess you haven't seen the colgan bra in person, it fits like a glove, and is super soft on the back. whenever i take mine off, the part under the bra is shinier, and cleaner than the rest of the car :shock:

guess you haven't seen the colgan bra in person, it fits like a glove, and is super soft on the back. whenever i take mine off, the part under the bra is shinier, and cleaner than the rest of the car :shock:

Nope, haven't seen that one.

Maybe they improved the basic design.

Every bra I've seen has nice soft felt on the back and straps up nice and tight. Then you drive with it for 6 months and find pollen and dust have blown up underneath it, the straps loosen themselves and allow the bra part to move around and scour the paint.

I haven't seen one yet that doesn't do this.

Maybe you haven't had yours long enough yet, or you just keep after it.

As long as you keep the straps tight as a drum and clean your car, especially under the bra, frequently, I'm sure no damage will occur, but bra's left alone WILL damage your paint eventually. :(

That's why I'm sold on the ClearBra product. It completely protects the paint. You can cover any area in any shape/size you want, it requires ZERO maintanence and it can be removed at any time with no damage whatsoever.

Just ask any reputable auto detailer and they will tell you exactly the same thing I did. Bra's ruin paint more often then they save it. ClearBra is the only thing they will recommend.

Ask around.

well, I was a professional auto detailer for about 4 years, and there are a lot of things that i used to think were bad for your paint. I'll admit, most bra's i've seen, flap in the wind and do alot of damage. but the colgan bras are awesome. back in the day, i would have NEVER put a bra on my car. especially a new one. but this one is perfect. as for the clear bra, they look good on light colored cars, but i saw one on a black and a blue one, and it is really noticeable, and the wax builds up against the edge. I also used to think that car dusters would kill a paint job, but now, i couldn't live without mine. especially on the dark car. if i even look at it funny, it gets dirty :shock: I guess no matter what you use, in the end, it just matters how good you take care of the paint on your car. I remove my bra, and wash and wax the car every sat. so i guess it doesn't have time to build up too much dust. :wink:

EDIT 09/05/04...after about two months, i took mine off. It is okay but the windnoise is abit unbearable at times. Also, it seems that the Box cant go as fast in higher speeds due to increase in windresistance :shock: :lol: More importantly, I think more rocks and bugs are hitting the windshield than before. At least I could here and see stuff hitting the windshield more often. Buy at your own risk. :D It does make a good rain gutter or direct water away from the outside water "faucet." :lol: Especially when you have a basement.

I bought the weathertech and my body shop is painting it TCM for $40. They complain because if I had found a clear one they could paint the back of it and it would never appear to chip. Anyone seen a clear one?

Got it painted, check them out as well as the strobes I put in my tails.

EDIT 09/05/04...after about two months, i took mine off. . . I think more rocks and bugs are hitting the windshield than before. At least I could here and see stuff hitting the windshield more often.

Geez, I hope this doesn't hold true for all of them. UPS just delivered mine. :(

Damn!

Even with the bug deflector- I received my first ding on my windshield!

DrG

the deflector only makes the bugs/rocks hit higher up on the window.
but i still see it helping, i've seen many bugs/rocks come straight for me untill they hit the wind from the deflector and shoot right over my box.

I bought one of those cheap windshield repair kits. I tried it on my BX windshield ding. The resin did not stay put, but it did eventually fill in the ding. When I was finished the chip was filled in and the small cracks disappeared. It felt smooth to the touch. It was not perfect but for $10 it was pretty good- that is if it stays intact over the winter. I decided to take a shot at the chip in my wife's Murano. It was quicker the second time. I suspect the gizmo to pressure the air out of the crack was not that useful. The resin ran out where the plastic tube touched the windshield. I may have put too much resin in the tube? Anyway, I just forced the resin in with the pastic sheets that came with the kit. The outcome was the same.

If it works I may have enabled my windshield to live a little longer.

DrG

EDIT 09/05/04...after about two months, i took mine off. It is okay but the windnoise is abit unbearable at times. Also, it seems that the Box cant go as fast in higher speeds due to increase in windresistance :shock: :lol: More importantly, I think more rocks and bugs are hitting the windshield than before. At least I could here and see stuff hitting the windshield more often. Buy at your own risk. :D It does make a good rain gutter or direct water away from the outside water "faucet." :lol: Especially when you have a basement.

I have been thinking along these lines too. I seem to be getting more wind noise. I don't remember hearing the wind noise before I installed it, but maybe I just didn't notice it before. I think it may be helping some with the bugs and stones, but the wind noise is annoying. Can it be easily removed ( the tape is holding it on) and can it be re-installed with new tape if I find there is no change in wind noise?

Oddly it seems like the sound is coming from the mirrors, like the wind is being directed there.

Sean

I had cut small squares into the removable adhesive backing, expecting to use small pieces of adhesive along with the screws. After screwing it on, I left all the adhesive striping unused. It is still very snug.

I can't imagine the adhesive would make it any tighter.