View Poll Results: Will you get the side molding protection?
YES
38
37.25%
NOPE
42
41.18%
DUNNO
22
21.57%
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Do you believe Side Molding Protection will do its job to prevent the dents/dings?
03-02-10 | 06:37 PM
#31
No, I don't play soccer!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,652
Likes: 174
From: NJ
I see them with their scrapes and bumps. I figured they might have a special deal for the New Yorkers 
And yes, they sell the side molding here in Jersey, haven't seen protection for the bumpers.
03-02-10 | 07:20 PM
#32
Driver
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: NY
people drive better in NJ? Remember, debris from the NJ Turnpike took out our RX
(just kidding)
Joe
03-02-10 | 07:41 PM
#33
No, I don't play soccer!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,652
Likes: 174
From: NJ
Air dam done over the weekend a la Joe G style Roads are killer right now. I avoid the highways as much as I can (not kidding).
03-03-10 | 01:15 PM
#38
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 454
Likes: 1
From: ny
I have the parts, and will put it on when the weather gets warmer. It is not hard at all, just need to measure twice and tape ones. Also, use lots of masking tape to line it up.
As the part about NYC, the parking spaces are small, and not many care for other cars. Dent bumpers everywhere. I always park my car far from the busy area of the parking lot.
As the part about NYC, the parking spaces are small, and not many care for other cars. Dent bumpers everywhere. I always park my car far from the busy area of the parking lot.
03-03-10 | 02:17 PM
#39
Driver
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: NY
I have the parts, and will put it on when the weather gets warmer. It is not hard at all, just need to measure twice and tape ones. Also, use lots of masking tape to line it up.
As the part about NYC, the parking spaces are small, and not many care for other cars. Dent bumpers everywhere. I always park my car far from the busy area of the parking lot.
As the part about NYC, the parking spaces are small, and not many care for other cars. Dent bumpers everywhere. I always park my car far from the busy area of the parking lot.
Which is why I wanted them installed.
I give you credit for doing this mod yourself.
My eyes are too old, and my patience is none to zero.
What moldings will you be installing?
Hey, post some pictures when done if you get a chance.
Good luck
Joe
03-03-10 | 02:48 PM
#40
The molding looks ok on the 3rd generation.I'd put them on.
My wife's '09 RX has a some hits on the moldings and none on the body.The molding definitely saved us a few dings.
My wife's '09 RX has a some hits on the moldings and none on the body.The molding definitely saved us a few dings.
Last edited by Joeb427; 04-21-10 at 02:01 PM.
03-04-10 | 08:40 AM
#42
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: FL
Anyone got a screenshoots?
2 questions:
#1.
Do you believe the side molding will really protect your doors?
Usually I think it's less than 30% of chance your doors will be dents-free or dings-free. Ppl always hit the spots higher or lower rather than those modling locations.
#2.
Do you think the side molding will make your RX look better?
#1.
Do you believe the side molding will really protect your doors?
Usually I think it's less than 30% of chance your doors will be dents-free or dings-free. Ppl always hit the spots higher or lower rather than those modling locations.
#2.
Do you think the side molding will make your RX look better?
11-20-10 | 06:50 PM
#45
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 807
Likes: 74
From: Nukewastedump
our one door ding after 1.5 yrs of ownership is at the level of the door handles. That convinced me to not get the side moldings, as it would have done nothing in our case. Must have been one heck of a lifted truck next to me.