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Are bug deflectors stupid? or are all the cool kids doing it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JasonJump, Jun 5, 2010.

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Bug Deflector opinions

Poll closed Jul 5, 2010.

  1. Your truck will look like a clown!

    97 vote(s)
    28.2%

  2. All the cool kids are doing, looks tight!

    93 vote(s)
    27.0%

  3. They don't even work, and look stupid

    154 vote(s)
    44.8%
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  1. Jun 6, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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    MxRacer190

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    You might want to stop bashing a guy who just wants give his $.02 to help out. Lay off. Your chin is almost touching his balls.
     
    MxRacer190, Jun 6, 2010
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  2. Jun 6, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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    OP, if you like it, use it. If not, don't. Mine was on from the dealer; I don't care if it's on or off, so on it stays. Who really cares?
     
    glwood6, Jun 6, 2010
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  3. Jun 7, 2010 at 1:09 AM
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    I personally don't like the looks of em and I don't think there very effective but...If you like it than thats all that matters really :)
     
    ColtsTRD, Jun 7, 2010
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  4. Jun 7, 2010 at 1:12 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    Thats it...you god damn kids better start getting along or your all grounded!!! :mad:
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2010 at 1:14 AM
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    Dude your truck is fucking amazing...you need haters!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7z_ztMxBgk&feature=related
     
    ColtsTRD, Jun 7, 2010
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  6. Jun 7, 2010 at 4:41 AM
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    this thread is stupid
     
    396tears, Jun 7, 2010
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  7. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:03 AM
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    Oswego was telling me that when he had his on, it made things worse, it seemed to deflect rocks into his windshield and sides of his truck, since he removed it, I think the problem went away.

    Not sure if he already posted in here.

    I do however like how they look, but since they seem to have more negatives than positives, I will stay away and spend the money on something else.
     
    StandingCow, Jun 7, 2010
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  8. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:15 AM
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  9. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:18 AM
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  10. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:25 AM
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    Repland? :D
     
    StandingCow, Jun 7, 2010
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  11. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:51 AM
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    wait...what? :eek:
     
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  12. Jun 7, 2010 at 5:53 AM
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    You heard it here first folks.
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2010 at 6:37 AM
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    x2, they work great on small bugs. i got it to help keep the bugs off,
    not for looks.
     
    V-TRAIN, Jun 7, 2010
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  14. Jun 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM
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    someone txt chris4x4
     
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  15. Jun 7, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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    haha wow I didn't think my thread would turn into such an argument ;)
     
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  16. Jun 7, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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    I think the biggest reason i prefer to have it is to keep the front of the hood from getting rock chipped real bad.
     
    deftoned_one, Jun 7, 2010
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  17. Jun 7, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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    I think I just sharted


    (runs away crying)...
     
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  18. Jun 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM
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    the poll answers are missing a few options...

    like, "i have one to help protect the front of my car - which is does. it may or may not be as effective as i hope, but i want it for protection and could care less what anything thinks it looks like"...

    :p
     
    woodygg, Jun 7, 2010
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  19. Jun 7, 2010 at 3:53 PM
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    I used to have the Toyota OEM smoked deflector but took it off and went with an AVS clear deflector. I personally really like it and its never given me any issues at all.;)
    Before:
    [​IMG]
    After:
    [​IMG]
     
    DeeKay21, Jun 7, 2010
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  20. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    Just my .02 I ordered the AGV one yesterday. Has anyone had problems witht his one damaging the paint?
     
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