Strabismo Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I've just noticed that the mini-splashguard thing in front of the back wheel on the driver side is gone. It looks like the two push rivets that were holding it fell off. That thing must now be on the side of a road somewhere. Now I'll have to buy a new one at the stealership because this piece of plastic covers a hole on the side of the trim and I really don't want to find out what happens if that fills up with snow and ice in the winter. My car is not even 2 years old and its already losing parts. What the hell?!?!?! I know that there's also a bunch of weird mini splashguard things under the car around the back wheels that looks like they've been attached with a paperclip, they twist and bend around which makes them completely useless. Whatever they're supposed to be, I'm pretty sure that they've been designed by the same person anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautious1 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 don't feel bad, my passenger side rear fell off about 8 months after I bought it. I did not get a replacement. =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Do a web search for Subaru discount car parts or something like that. A site will come up where you can get some pieces cheaper. May be that will help ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadesh Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Wow 2 years, pretty dam good. Both my splash guards at the rear came off within 2 months. I got Sub to fix them via warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbyrd2 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I just pulled the other one off when one fell off. They annoyed the shit out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatleya Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The two in front of the rear wheels are air diffusers and mine are still there on my 05 LGT and I offroad it all the time on really bad dirt roads with ruts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 don't feel bad, my passenger side rear fell off about 8 months after I bought it. I did not get a replacement. =( Same here....my pass side fell off prob 3 months ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I still got mine on my 05. The car has been in wisconsin its whole life, so im pretty sure its felt some snow up in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I just noticed one of mine was gone last week. The other one I zip tied on and the replacement I buy will be zip tied too. Cheap ass plastic rivets FTL!!! FAIL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I thought it was some type of air deflection flap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I just pulled the other one off when one fell off. They annoyed the shit out of me. Hahahaha same here. I dont even notice theyre gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Do a web search for Subaru discount car parts or something like that. A site will come up where you can get some pieces cheaper. May be that will help ? http://www.annapolissubaru.com http://www.subaruwrxparts.com http://www.subarugenuineparts.com http://www.subaruproparts.com http://www.subaruparts.com ....Ad nauseum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strabismo Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Anyone got the part #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utgt Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Mine are all gone on my 05, at least its not like my g35 that at high speeds sucks the whole inner wheel fender out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcphee Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 These probably have to be attached to the car when it is sold new because they help achieve the advertised highway gas mileage. Mine always get deflected off from where they're supposed to sit. I suppose the best easy fix these flaps is hot glue, and snap the plastic rivets in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadesh Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Um, gas mileage? i assumed that they helped u to get less stone chips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think they're to ward off evil spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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