Wrangler Bug Deflector?
11-07-2003, 03:27 PM
#11
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
11-07-2003, 03:27 PM
#12
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
11-07-2003, 03:27 PM
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
JimG
"John Davies" <johnedavies@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 18:01:49 GMT, KH <me@home.com> wrote:
>
> >Bob wrote:
> >
> >> I'm considering a bug deflector for my '01 Wrangler. Do they work? Best
> >> looking model that offers easiest, cleanest installation?
> >>
> >> Thanx,
> >> Bob
> >
> >Mine had one when I bought it. Didn't work worth crap and I ended up
> >tearing it off.
>
> I think they are marginally effective on a vehicle like a sedan with
> clean aerodynamics, though they do screw up that carefully engineered
> airflow pattern over the top and sides of the vehicle. When your rig
> has the aerodyanamic properties of a cement block, you can't expect an
> itty bitty piece of plastic to have much effect besides protecting the
> leading edge of the hood from stone chips.
>
> Unless you just like the look, don't bother.
>
> John Davies
> SPokane WA USA
11-07-2003, 04:04 PM
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
But they look cool: http://www.goodmantruck.com/N9052%209900i.JPG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
11-07-2003, 04:04 PM
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
But they look cool: http://www.goodmantruck.com/N9052%209900i.JPG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
11-07-2003, 04:04 PM
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
But they look cool: http://www.goodmantruck.com/N9052%209900i.JPG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
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JimG wrote:
>
> They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
>
> JimG
11-07-2003, 05:16 PM
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Re: Wrangler Bug Deflector?
As does the visor!
JimG
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> But they look cool: http://www.goodmantruck.com/N9052%209900i.JPG
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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> JimG wrote:
> >
> > They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
> >
> > JimG
JimG
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> But they look cool: http://www.goodmantruck.com/N9052%209900i.JPG
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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>
> JimG wrote:
> >
> > They don't work on a Chevy pickup either.
> >
> > JimG