Finally installed the hood deflector!

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  1. Gilbert

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    After 1 failed attempt to install it at 7PM, and a pierced finger with screw driver,the next day I finally installed the deflector on. Here are some pictures on how it looks... sorry for picture quality, its phone cam.

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    #1 Gilbert, Jun 9, 2008
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    ok, finally figured out how to make the pics work.. off to sleep.
     
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    Very nice..
     
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    looks good man!
     
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    That looks great! Where did you get yours? I ordered one from the Toyota Parts Store (aka Don Jacob's Toyota) but they told me it is on backorder until who knows when..
     
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    thats where i got mine, took 1 month and half to get it, when i called i was told the same,that it was backordered cause his supplier in canada has not sent him more. :spy:
     
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  7. Austin50mpg

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    It looks great.

    You can hardly tell its there on the Mag Grey.
     
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    On a big truck those burn up 3mpg. Whats it do on a prius ?
     
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  9. Gilbert

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    nothing, its lightweight.
     
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    Got a link?
     
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    No change in MPG's on my Prius after hood deflector installation.
     
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  12. chrisspaulding

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    Since you posted this as a public thread, I assume you want viewers and feedback.
    Sorry, mines not positive. The deflector doesn't look good. It makes the rest of the hood look sun faded. I know that's a matter of the Mag Grey color difference, but then the deflector should be Mag Gray too.
    Why not go with the invisible solution?
     
    #12 chrisspaulding, Jun 9, 2008
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    I think it looks cool.
    What's the invisible solution? That $500 clear crap?
    No thanks.
     
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    yeah haha, ill stay with the deflector, ktnx.
     
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    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Weren't Prius owners thought to have above average intelligence?
    How did you guys get one?
     
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    I thought it looked good... oh well ... beauty is in the eye of Prius beholder.
     
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    It won't stop a brick, but the function to protect the Aluminum hood for regular sand blast is all that matter.... :)
     
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    thats why we get the deflector ;p
     
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    Be nice... Most people are more concerned with those little rock chips that you WILL get on the highway. I've got two friends with M5s and the clear stuff. The precut stuff is no protection against rocks, but the spray on stuff is awesome. Only the spary on stuff cost about $1500. If you've got cash like that, go for it. I'd rather save for a plug-in. My Prius is just a hold over until someone makes a good PHEV. (Looks like i'm already ahead of someone)
     
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