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Small flap in front of front tire?

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Old 03-01-10, 01:07 PM
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I wonder if it also reduces wind & or tire noise.
Old 03-01-10, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by arnieosp
Than flap is there to keep your Lexus from flying away during sudden acceleration.
LOL!!! That made my day! Flying away!!
Old 03-01-10, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by arnieosp
Than flap is there to keep your Lexus from flying away during sudden acceleration.
Yeah I know right?
Old 03-01-10, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lexus114
That seems kind of stupid? but I must admit,I was wondering what the heck those things were for.
Yeah, stupid. So why haven't other car makers adopted something similar. Does the GX or LX have these? I found no mention of these "flaps" on those forum.

It would seem that aerodynamics would dictate a less severe angle in relations to the wind?
Old 03-01-10, 05:00 PM
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Why don't we ask the Lexus dealer's experts?

I googled it and it did not really show good results.

As far as I know it is for noise. How it works, no clue.

For some of you who are interested, take them off and see if there is a difference.
Old 03-01-10, 05:30 PM
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I found a picture of a Honda s2000 with "wind deflectors", but these are wider and narrower than what's on the RX.
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My 2008 GS has them too.
Old 03-02-10, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nad1370
Did some digging around ...

Driver side Lexus part # 53851-0E011
Here is the part discription if this helps...
538510E011 $15.46 $0.00 $11.60
Fender - Fender and components - Fender liner - Pad
Pad Right 2006 - 2007
Old 03-02-10, 03:49 AM
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the IS has them and they say its for aerodynamics.
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Definitely about aerodynamics. The lower drag, the better!

Look at the Prius, it has the lowest drag coefficient, 0.26. The Insight has 0.29.
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Just imagine potential turbulence that can be created by the tire threads. A deflector slices through the air and deflects it so it does not hit the tire.
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Keeps bugs off the tires too.
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Originally Posted by xfirechief
Keeps bugs off the tires too.
Got that right!
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Originally Posted by xfirechief
Keeps bugs off the tires too.
Good one. Ha
Old 03-09-10, 03:51 PM
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got the part installed. wow, what a difference it makes! better milage, more aerodynamic, cleaner tire...insert sarcasm mark here.

At least I know It's not missing anymore


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