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Old 12-13-12, 09:08 PM
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So today while driving I heard some rubbing, so I got out and found this hanging from the rear drivers side wheel well. I was near home so i just drove home and unscrewed the bolt, there was only one but it had holes for 3. I then checked and found the passenger side front and rear are missing too. How does this happen, and how can i find a replacements for them? Thanks..
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Old 12-13-12, 09:12 PM
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are those splash guards?
Old 12-13-12, 09:13 PM
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That happens when people remove them for the side skirt install and they either brake or loose the clips holding it on. Mine were a pita to take off and 2 broke. Its holding on one now but it's pretty solid.

You just need the clips to hold it back on
Old 12-13-12, 09:38 PM
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In to find where I can buy them. Realized I'm missing a few.
Old 12-13-12, 09:44 PM
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Yeah always check the screws of that piece, it blow my tire once at 140km speed.
Old 12-13-12, 11:11 PM
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I ripped/removed both mine off when I installed aftermarket sideskirts lol
Old 12-13-12, 11:35 PM
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i don't get it. what are they?
Old 12-14-12, 02:05 AM
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It's an air diverter that goes in front of your rear wheels. Not sure how effective they are, but I'm sure it reduces drag and noise somehow.
Old 12-14-12, 03:15 AM
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they are easy to install, it's the splash guard...just look under the bottom of the bumper and see the screw holes, once you get 2 out of 3 then it will hold tight enough...
Old 12-14-12, 05:33 AM
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splash guards.
Old 12-14-12, 05:37 AM
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Yep, splash guards. I have had the push in fasteners fail on mine before but I was lucky enough to notice it before the unit actually fell off the car. I removed it until I got more from Sewell, then put it back on. Lucky the screw is in it, and I don't know why they didn't use screws entirely, instead of the body fasteners on the other holes?
Old 12-14-12, 05:56 AM
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Local Lexus dealer for the screws. My DL was loose. Easy to fix.
Old 12-14-12, 06:45 AM
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Noticed mine was hanging down this past week. One plastic rivet was missing and the second was broke. Looked at the other side and it was missing one rivet as well. I live an hour from the dealership so I called and they sent me some in the mail to replace the broke and missing ones for free.
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The front ones are pretty usefull if you're lowered. Scratched mine a couple of times before it touched the bumper/lip. This way I mnow if the splash gard scrapes I'm due for another entrence,turn around. So far so good as my bumper and lip are intact.

Clips can be had at the dealer if you're picky enough. 3-4$ each IIRC
Old 12-14-12, 08:28 AM
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One of mine fell off too, to I just removed the other one. I thought they were something other than splash guards... like something to to do with airflow.


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