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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:01 AM
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Does anyone know the purpose of the small rubber/plastic grommet at the bottom center of the wind deflector on our cars? Didn't realize mine was missing until service manager pointed it out. Any ideas on where to find one? Thanks.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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I think it just stabilizes the middle of the plexi. Not exactly a load-bearing part.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mujininzoo
Does anyone know the purpose of the small rubber/plastic grommet at the bottom center of the wind deflector on our cars? Didn't realize mine was missing until service manager pointed it out. Any ideas on where to find one? Thanks.
The dealer parts dept should be able to order one.
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Tried Sewell and the dealer...no joy. Thinking about fabricating something. Thanks for the responses.
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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In the last week or two, someone mentioned that they found a SC430 in a junkyard. Maybe they can scrounge up the piece for you.
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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My 02 has it.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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And my 02 doesn't. Hmmmm
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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...ran to the garage to check & my 02 has it
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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I actually just removed my rubber grommet of the deflector as it was causing some vibration noise due to the JL Audio system i have in the trunk. I also lowered the "bump stop" under the package tray that was causing some vibration noise of the package tray too. Clean and clear bass now!
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mujininzoo
Tried Sewell and the dealer...no joy. Thinking about fabricating something. Thanks for the responses.
Hello - I found an extra one. You're welcone to have it.
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 02:41 AM
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Thanks. I'll contact you.
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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SlvBullet, great meeting you and thanks for the grommet. Installed today. Makes the car seem more complete. Looking fwd to the next DC area get together. Thanks, again.
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Originally Posted by Mujininzoo
SlvBullet, great meeting you and thanks for the grommet. Installed today. Makes the car seem more complete. Looking fwd to the next DC area get together. Thanks, again.
Was my pleasure. It was great to meet you. You have a beautiful SC and I love the details you added.
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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So I figure this as good as a place as any to post the results of my custom LED etched wind deflector. Let me know what you think...
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 02:03 AM
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That totally rocks!!! Did you do the work?
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