front bug deflector

[dannyb420]

Is a front bug deflector really useful? I have an OEM one on my 04 but I am sick of the look, I think it would look better without it. What are your opinions? I figure the only thing helpful to deflect would be stones, bugs are going to hit my ex anyways right?

 

[blitzk]

It doesn't really do much, but have you looked under yours?

Mine scratched the paint on the top/front edge of my hood, so I had to keep one on to cover that up.

 

[aldive]

It will cost you gas mileage.

 

[dannyb420]

It will cost you gas mileage having one or removing one? Yes I have looked under mine, no scratches but I will have to remove the stick on rubber stops, which should be no big deal, I always just fear of salt getting behind it as well as acorns, sticks etc.

 

[aldive]

Having one cost gas mileage.

 

[AJRK]

I have one on my 2000, and I chose not to put one on the '04, becuase I didn't like the look of the new body-style with one. I wish I had though, the whole hood has stone chips on it with only 40,000km (25,000miles) on it, while my 2000 with 120,000km (75,000miles) has none.