Hood Deflector
#16
Bug/ Hood Deflector
Could anyone please suggest OEM Bug Deflector to buy from. There is an old thread (2016) on this here but not much additional information.
If anyone installed/bought recently could you please suggest. Many Thanks!!!
If anyone installed/bought recently could you please suggest. Many Thanks!!!
#17
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Philly01 (05-21-19)
#18
First time I saw that hood deflector was when I was visiting Russian a year ago and I stopped at a local Lexus dealer in Khabarovsk.
There were 3 Ultra white RX350 with them things on and I loved the look.
So,I wanted to get one right there but I didn't, so after I came back to the states I went to my local dealer in Austin and was sad to find out that hood deflectors are not sold in US(why?)
Shortly after,like DenverRX said,I ordered one from Canada for about $120 and let me tell you something:it looks and feels exactly the same as the one I saw back in Russia,the only difference is the logo on the deflector.
I was told not to buy them(when I was in Russia) bc they make noise and rattle-90MPH and no rattle and no noise at all!
Installation was easy and IMO it looks great
Here are some pics
P.S.I have not seen any other 4th gen RX with the deflector on.
There were 3 Ultra white RX350 with them things on and I loved the look.
So,I wanted to get one right there but I didn't, so after I came back to the states I went to my local dealer in Austin and was sad to find out that hood deflectors are not sold in US(why?)
Shortly after,like DenverRX said,I ordered one from Canada for about $120 and let me tell you something:it looks and feels exactly the same as the one I saw back in Russia,the only difference is the logo on the deflector.
I was told not to buy them(when I was in Russia) bc they make noise and rattle-90MPH and no rattle and no noise at all!
Installation was easy and IMO it looks great
Here are some pics
P.S.I have not seen any other 4th gen RX with the deflector on.
#19
I just installed the hood protector / bug deflector for our 2017 RX450H and hopefully this will prevent damage to the hood and front windshield. We had to replace the front windshield of our RX for $1600 coz a rock hit it and huge crack resulted.
It is made by formfithoodprotectors.com of Canada but they do not ship to the US anymore. We had to purchase it from Woodfield Lexus of Schaumburg, IL. You buy it from Woodfield Lexus's Ebay store. Costs $125.00 but shipping is $56.
It maybe a bit expensive but it is still cheaper than replacing the front windshield! If your drive a lot of miles I think its worth it!
I had a similar hood protector installed in our 2006 RX400H and the hood and windshield are well protected until now!
FYI to everyone!
It is made by formfithoodprotectors.com of Canada but they do not ship to the US anymore. We had to purchase it from Woodfield Lexus of Schaumburg, IL. You buy it from Woodfield Lexus's Ebay store. Costs $125.00 but shipping is $56.
It maybe a bit expensive but it is still cheaper than replacing the front windshield! If your drive a lot of miles I think its worth it!
I had a similar hood protector installed in our 2006 RX400H and the hood and windshield are well protected until now!
FYI to everyone!
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bibika027 (07-27-19)
#22
Mikemu30: well hopefully the bug deflector will push the rock upward and above the front windshield. Its not guaranteed but our 2006 RX400h with a similar deflector has not been hit with any rock...i am hoping coz its because of the deflector / protector.
#23
I just installed the hood protector / bug deflector for our 2017 RX450H and hopefully this will prevent damage to the hood and front windshield. We had to replace the front windshield of our RX for $1600 coz a rock hit it and huge crack resulted.
It is made by wordpress@formfithoodprotectors.com of Canada but they do not ship to the US anymore. We had to purchase it from Woodfield Lexus of Schaumburg, IL. You buy it from Woodfield Lexus's Ebay store. Costs $125.00 but shipping is $56.
It maybe a bit expensive but it is still cheaper than replacing the front windshield! If your drive a lot of miles I think its worth it!
I had a similar hood protector installed in our 2006 RX400H and the hood and windshield are well protected until now!
FYI to everyone!
It is made by wordpress@formfithoodprotectors.com of Canada but they do not ship to the US anymore. We had to purchase it from Woodfield Lexus of Schaumburg, IL. You buy it from Woodfield Lexus's Ebay store. Costs $125.00 but shipping is $56.
It maybe a bit expensive but it is still cheaper than replacing the front windshield! If your drive a lot of miles I think its worth it!
I had a similar hood protector installed in our 2006 RX400H and the hood and windshield are well protected until now!
FYI to everyone!
i also had mine replaced with oe lexus glass, calibrated at the dealer, cost me Zero, 100% covered by insurance
#24
Cost to replace my windshield was $1600 (OE LEXUS) and insurance is still processing my claim. I think I may have to pay my deductible which is $1000.
Last edited by NJLexusOwn; 07-28-19 at 08:05 AM. Reason: Add more info
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