Mud Guards on my RX350?

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Nov 21, 2007 | 08:04 PM

CTtech

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Mud Guards on my RX350?

I have been thinking about adding mud guards to my RX and was wondering if they were worth it. I live in New England and the Salt is a concern with winter coming up. Does anyone know what they go for at the dealer? Installed or not. I can do the install myself if they want too much to do it for me. I have seen them on Ebay for $99. Can any one tell me the pros and cons of having them? Do they cause any drag or effect MPG at all?
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CTtech

Nov 22, 2007 | 04:54 AM

JasDmw

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I have them on mine. Sort of a signature thing on all my vehicles

. They aren't that big that they would cause any appreciable drag. I removed the roof rack cross bars so consider it a wash that way. They do a bit of good to keep some of the muck off the body, but the wheels are quite far from the body, so it really isn't that much of a help. It snowed here this morning and I haven't looked at the effect of them yet. Consider them more cosmetic that anything.

Price was free on delivery

, but check with Luis at Sewel for a deal.

Nov 22, 2007 | 06:01 AM

Lil4X

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Since changing to Bridgestones with a marginally wider carcass profile, I've noticed I'm slinging more road gunk up onto the body panels. My RX 300 had the mud guards when delivered and they were a little help - now my RX 330 might need them.

They don't really look too bad (they're not, after all, mud flaps like you would see on a truck . . . or some older Volvos), but if they are functional and protect that expensive paint, why not? If you do a search on this forum, you'll probably find a thread (with pictures) that explains more and demonstrates the DIY installation.

Nov 22, 2007 | 10:44 AM

Grumpa72

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I have Lexus branded mud flaps on my '05 330 and I like them a lot. They are small enough to be unobtrusive and the installation takes less than an hour for all four. I really can't imagine any downside to installing them. Loss of mileage or increased drag? I would assume that the loss is so insignificant as to be unimportant.

I live in Pittsburgh and they definetly keep the dirt and snow down. I would only buy them from eBay if they are guaranteed to fit your car perfectly. On mine, the fit and finish is Lexus like.

Gary

Nov 23, 2007 | 07:30 AM

mandyfig

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Go with OEM, comes with directions for install! Great fit, too.

Nov 23, 2007 | 05:44 PM

KeysRx300

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Mud Flaps

I have a set of OEM Lexus 350 black mud flaps. I bought them when I first got my 350. But its so dry where I am at. I never installed them. If you can use them. Email me at

afsocwes@aol.com

And I will send you a picture.