bug shield cuttin drag? (1 Viewer)

[CruisinTiger]

Well I know we all drive a brick on wheels. Was curious if anyone who has a bug deflector notices any kind of reduction in the drag. Wondering if the way it scoops upwards helps carry the air over the windshield, kinda like an air scoop on a tractor trailer before the trailer. I have about an hour drive to work now and wishfully thinkin that this may help a little bit with the gas mileage. And I've had my cruiser for 5 years so I know gas mileage sucks...this was just somethin that had come to mind tonight drivin home.

Thanks

 

[Benji]

I highly doubt it would cut drag but it might help with guts on the hood and windsheild.

Here is more info.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=64245&highlight=deflector

I have still not decided if I like them, but they are honestly growing on me.

SOR sells them.

http://www.sor.com/sor/cat281.tam?xax=28338&page.ctx=cat281.tam

I would prolly buy one used, but I don't have $87 to pitch at a peice of plastic.

 

[jmarsh1977]

I recently purchased the SOR deflector for my 62. I had to take it off because it was catching so many leaves from the oak tree in my yard. With the included 3M bumperettes installed (to keep deflector from scratching/wearing paint) and the tight fit - the leaves have a hard time blowing out during highway driving and are a pain to spray out w/ a water hose. I'll probably throw it back on when spring hits. It looks good on a stock vehicle but in my opinion it's too busy if you have a bull bar and lights.