mishutka

My RIGHT FRONT FLOOR COVER 53882-50032 fell off - plastic guard panel for the car bottom.
I just wonder whether this warrants replacement - just hate spending $117 for a piece of plastic.
I do understand that the car will become more susceptible to dirt...
Thank you for the advise

CJITTY

Treat the car right and replace it. .don't be cheap. It helps with aero dynamics, protects from road debris and wind noise reduction. .replace it..go on ebay because they have parted out LSs..junkyards etc

Ebay has one for 65 bucks URL: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=111173663170

Nospinzone

I was going to say fuggedaboudit, but after reading CJITTY's response, I agree ...... replace it.

scottkroug

Agreed. Treat your girl right and she will treat you right.

Tee

I know there are plastic fuel lines that run along the driver side that are exposed, my panel caught the edge of the garage floor and snapped the panel loose because my driveway is steep drive up into the garage. I switched sides with the wife to avoid that again, I asked my tech just remove it and he told me about the plastic fuel lines so he fixed it without me having to buy a new one.

peteybabes

My plastic fell off on my last LS (LS430), and not only was there significant dirt all over the engine compartment, but there was also a noticeable 2-3 mpg loss from the aerodynamic benefit of this piece.

philj

I agree, if it is broken fix it.

roadfrog

Yep....FIX IT!!

mishutka

Dear all,
Thank you for the advice. Just purchased the new part for $78 - unfortunately the ebay one was not available already. I usually do treat my baby right - but the staggering price for a piece of plastic just dampened my generosity for a moment.
Trying not to be penny-wise here.
Best to you,
Mike

peteybabes

not too bad, it's one single piece on the Ls430's and that was like $150+ if i remember right.

CJITTY

$78 part for a $80K+ car is not terrible...in fact, it's not even something that should be stressed with what that piece of plastic will offer you long term..just sayin

Nospinzone

Hey Mike, good going!

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roadfrog

It happens...we forgive you and it will not be reported to the appropriate authorities.........