Bug deflector issue

speedlever · 10-11-2009, 07:21 AM

I bought an AVS II deflector last year and mounted it on the RL. Recently I just happened to notice that the left front of the deflector is lightly rubbing the front fender at the edge. But it must only happen at speed since there's plenty of clearance at a standstill.

Anyone else see this?

k757 · 10-11-2009, 07:31 AM

put some 3M tape on that end. That should hold it steady (and will come off if you ever want it to)

midnightmadman · 10-11-2009, 07:54 AM

Usually they come with those little clear dots that you stick on the body to protect it in the spots where it moves and can rub. You can buy them at a hardware store

speedlever · 10-11-2009, 11:20 AM

Good ideas.

Just seems strange that it would do this at all... especially on the left side which appears to be a bit farther from the fender than the right side, which shows no sign of contact at all.

k757 · 10-11-2009, 07:04 PM

If you could watch it when at highway speeds, I suspect it has a slight wiggle.

BRANDONJAMES · 10-11-2009, 09:17 PM

I was having the same issue and I just went up to the local hardware and got 4 clear little stick on balls like the ones mentioned above and put the in the spots where it was possible for the deflector to rub. Havent had a problem since.

RockyRoad · 10-11-2009, 09:28 PM

I bought a Honda deflector and it works well. I will check to see if it scratches my fender.

RockyRoad · 10-12-2009, 08:28 AM

No scratches from my Honda bug deflector. FYI: The sides are very firm and I see no marks or scratches.

10-11-2009, 07:21 AM	#1
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,953	Bug deflector issue I bought an AVS II deflector last year and mounted it on the RL. Recently I just happened to notice that the left front of the deflector is lightly rubbing the front fender at the edge. But it must only happen at speed since there's plenty of clearance at a standstill. Anyone else see this? __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

10-11-2009, 07:31 AM	#2
k757 The Unamused Moderator 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: <TBD> Posts: 13,714	Re: Bug deflector issue put some 3M tape on that end. That should hold it steady (and will come off if you ever want it to) __________________ -Keith Was: 2006 Ridgeline RTS, 2008 Ridgeline RTS Now: 2011 Subaru WRX & 1999 Acura 2.3CL ROC Chat Room

10-11-2009, 07:54 AM	#3
midnightmadman ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 83	Re: Bug deflector issue Usually they come with those little clear dots that you stick on the body to protect it in the spots where it moves and can rub. You can buy them at a hardware store

10-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#4
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,953	Re: Bug deflector issue Good ideas. Just seems strange that it would do this at all... especially on the left side which appears to be a bit farther from the fender than the right side, which shows no sign of contact at all. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM Last edited by speedlever; 10-12-2009 at 05:15 AM. Reason: changed context

10-11-2009, 07:04 PM	#5
k757 The Unamused Moderator 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: <TBD> Posts: 13,714	Re: Bug deflector issue If you could watch it when at highway speeds, I suspect it has a slight wiggle. __________________ -Keith Was: 2006 Ridgeline RTS, 2008 Ridgeline RTS Now: 2011 Subaru WRX & 1999 Acura 2.3CL ROC Chat Room

10-11-2009, 09:17 PM	#6
BRANDONJAMES ROC Rank: Freshman 2008 RT Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new carlisle, in Posts: 75	Re: Bug deflector issue I was having the same issue and I just went up to the local hardware and got 4 clear little stick on balls like the ones mentioned above and put the in the spots where it was possible for the deflector to rub. Havent had a problem since.

10-11-2009, 09:28 PM	#7
RockyRoad ROC Rank: Senior 2009 RTL Mocha Metallic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: HIDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 530	Re: Bug deflector issue I bought a Honda deflector and it works well. I will check to see if it scratches my fender. __________________ ! Not to be a pessimist, freedom has a price. So does living. Pay it forward.

10-12-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
RockyRoad ROC Rank: Senior 2009 RTL Mocha Metallic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: HIDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 530	Re: Bug deflector issue No scratches from my Honda bug deflector. FYI: The sides are very firm and I see no marks or scratches. __________________ ! Not to be a pessimist, freedom has a price. So does living. Pay it forward.

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