Bugs on the windshield?

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  1. chaddyo

    chaddyo New Member

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    Just traded in my 08 Civic sedan for a C3 on Monday. One of the things I've immediately noticed is the amount of bugs hitting my windshield in this car.

    Has anyone noticed the same?

    I don't know if the Civic was more aerodynamic or if we're just having an extra "buggy" Spring here in Indy because of the mild Winter.
     
    #1 chaddyo, Apr 4, 2012
  2. Fore

    Fore Don't look back!

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    WOW! I thought I've heard just about everything in this forum until now. :blink:
     
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  3. chaddyo

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    Haha! I still love it. Just an observation.
     
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    The car is so quiet that you're sneaking up behind the bugs and they can't hear you coming. Same thing will probably happen with deer, moose and bison.

    You can honk the horn periodically to alert them of your approach. If you want to.
     
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    But they'll probably think the horn is from a toy car or a bicycle hahahaha!!
     
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    It's those DRLs attracting them.
     
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    There are more bugs out this year due to the mild winter.
     
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    not very buggy over here in Cali

    i think it's just your area dude.. lol
     
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    Question: What's the last thing to go through a mosquito's brain when it hits the windshield"

    Answer: It's a$$!


     
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    Haha. I do so enjoy unusual threads. Yes, chaddyo, I'm in KY and just got a courtesy note yesterday from my doggie daycare (don't laugh!) that due to the warm weather, bugs are already a big problem. They'll be everywhere this year.
     
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    Well you know what they say! Flys to **** :eek:
     
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    The bugs get the front of my car, but the windshield stays clean.


    iPad ?
     
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    ...to fix this problem, you must sing the Dead Bugs on the Windshield blues as you drive:

     
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  14. Silver bullit

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    Hmm a lot of bugs are attracted to you. Do you shower on a regular basis? :eek:
     
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    True, but that's not all they eat. Just as I went to take this shot, several of the 'splatters' flew away....:twitch:
     

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    Your doggie daycare issues insect advisories? Innovative service!

     
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    Mostly I was confused when I got the notice, though it soon made sense. :D Also, I applaud your use of consonance and alliteration!
     
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    UPDATE: Must have just been a buggy week. No more bug issues. LOL
     
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    Apply Rain-X. Often!
     
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