| clb4life |
Hi all,
install this last week, but here are a few pics...the deflector was ordered from trimking1 on ebay painted and shipped for 190 i think...the paint look good and the deflector came in good timing, so trimking is a good guy...anyways.., |
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| clb4life |
| if anyone had installed the deflector from Manufacture or from Tim, can you comment on the spacing of the edges..i felt that the deflector could of stretch a little longer on each side ( i don't really like the gap from the left & right side pics above)... |
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| hockeyplayer |
| I am thinking about picking up that same spoiler. Looks pretty good to me. |
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| Captain MDX |
| Hey it looks pretty good in white!!! Nice install :29: |
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| Paul's MDX |
It's looks sweet, did you have to drill holes in the hatch to mount?? Is it possible just double stick tape holding??
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| Captain MDX |
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Originally posted by Paul's MDX
It's looks sweet, did you have to drill holes in the hatch to mount?? Is it possible just double stick tape holding??
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I think you could but doesn't hold as good. |
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
| i'd think it wouldnt be enough support to hold it in place.. when u start driving it'd fly off... specially on the highway! :eek: accident just waiting to happen! |
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| EXCALIBUR |
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Originally posted by clb4life
if anyone had installed the deflector from Manufacture or from Tim, can you comment on the spacing of the edges..i felt that the deflector could of stretch a little longer on each side ( i don't really like the gap from the left & right side pics above)...
I installed the painted Acura Tailgate Deflector on my MDX. It does indeed stretch and touches flush to the edge of the sheet metal. But then again, you did get your's at a much cheaper price than the OEM deflector. I don't think the casual observer would be able to tell the difference.:29: |
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| EXCALIBUR |
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Originally posted by Paul's MDX
It's looks sweet, did you have to drill holes in the hatch to mount?? Is it possible just double stick tape holding??
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No way double stick tape would hold with all that down force. You really need to take a deep breath, concentrate and drill four small holes into your MDX to properly mount the tailgate deflector, no matter what brand you choose.:4: |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by EXCALIBUR
I installed the painted Acura Tailgate Deflector on my MDX. It does indeed stretch and touches flush to the edge of the sheet metal. But then again, you did get your's at a much cheaper price than the OEM deflector. I don't think the casual observer would be able to tell the difference.:29:
I have the Texasdar and it too is just slighlty less than flush, but only if you look for it.
Overall fit and finish is flawless.
And oh yes, you definitely want to use the screws not double-sided tape. |
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| clb4life |
| yeah, double tape wouldn't cut it...the hole isn't all that bad...i started by using little drill bit and work my way up...i also used foam washer so i don't scratch the paint.. |
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| Wilmar |
| Is the deflector an aesthetic item or does it actually have a function. If so, how well does it perform in the rain and snow keeping the rear window clean? |
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| EXCALIBUR |
Wilmar,
The tailgate deflector is functional in that it will tend to keep the dust from setttling on your rear window. For the most part, it is an aesthetic accessory that makes the MDX look sportier. By know means does the tailgate deflector increase mileage or performance.:4: |
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| xcel |
Hi All:
___After I installed the painted rear tailgate deflector, the X’s hwy mileage went to ~ 28 - 29 mpg. I don’t know what it was before the installation because I never got to drive the X in its first few months of ownership ;) Unfortunately, the wife still gets about 22-23 on the Hwy both before and after the deflector’s installation :(
___On a more serious note, it is a purely esthetic addition but you can tell those that customize their X’s exterior to the nth degree from those that don’t from a quite a distance. I rarely see an X with a Rear Tailgate Deflector, Form Fit Front Deflector, Chromed Side Steps, or a Hitch and Harness in my neck of the woods … I do see quite a few X’s w/ OEM based Running boards however?
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net |
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| alluu |
trimking has dropped the price of the spoiler to $146 + $24 shipping. This is my next accessory or the front air deflector.
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by alluu
trimking has dropped the price of the spoiler to $146 + $24 shipping. This is my next accessory or the front air deflector.
LINK
That's a good 'single' price. May want to compare with Texasdar on group prices too if a bunch of you want to jump in. It is a nice accessory for the money.
You have to call Texasdar but they always like to deal. And the overall quuality is superb.
http://www.texasdar.com |
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