Small flap in front of front tire?
03-01-10 | 01:07 PM
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I wonder if it also reduces wind & or tire noise.
03-01-10 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by
arnieosp
Than flap is there to keep your Lexus from flying away during sudden acceleration.
LOL!!! That made my day! Flying away!!
03-01-10 | 03:05 PM
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arnieosp
Than flap is there to keep your Lexus from flying away during sudden acceleration.
Yeah I know right?
03-01-10 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by
lexus114
That seems kind of stupid? but I must admit,I was wondering what the heck those things were for.
Yeah, stupid. So why haven't other car makers adopted something similar. Does the GX or LX have these? I found no mention of these "flaps" on those forum.
It would seem that aerodynamics would dictate a less severe angle in relations to the wind?
03-01-10 | 05:00 PM
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Why don't we ask the Lexus dealer's experts?
03-01-10 | 05:30 PM
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I found a picture of a Honda s2000 with "wind deflectors", but these are wider and narrower than what's on the RX.
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03-01-10 | 06:13 PM
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03-02-10 | 02:59 AM
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Nad1370
Did some digging around ...
Here is the part discription if this helps...
538510E011 $15.46 $0.00 $11.60
Fender - Fender and components - Fender liner - Pad
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03-02-10 | 03:49 AM
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the IS has them and they say its for aerodynamics.
03-02-10 | 02:20 PM
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Definitely about aerodynamics. The lower drag, the better!
03-02-10 | 02:22 PM
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Just imagine potential turbulence that can be created by the tire threads. A deflector slices through the air and deflects it so it does not hit the tire.
03-02-10 | 02:55 PM
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Keeps bugs off the tires too.
03-02-10 | 04:39 PM
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xfirechief
Keeps bugs off the tires too.
Got that right!
03-03-10 | 06:40 AM
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xfirechief
Keeps bugs off the tires too.
Good one. Ha
03-09-10 | 03:51 PM
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got the part installed. wow, what a difference it makes! better milage, more aerodynamic, cleaner tire...insert sarcasm mark here.
At least I know It's not missing anymore
03-01-10 | 03:09 PM
That seems kind of stupid? but I must admit,I was wondering what the heck those things were for.
