Hood Protection - Toyota Yaris Forums

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 02:19 PM

Has anyone tried either the Toyota, or after market alternative? I used these things for years on my various pick up trucks and really do feel that they where beneficial.

I found a few pics of small deflectors that appear to be only available in CA for the Yaris. Would someone in CA be willing to check on shipping one to me? If it is not to much I would like to give one a try.

Thanks!

Vervepipes · 05-17-2007, 07:04 PM

With the shape of the Yaris (large flat-ish front and small hood high up) I think the effects of a hood protector wouldnt be that great, the front will still get pelted pretty badly

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vervepipes

With the shape of the Yaris (large flat-ish front and small hood high up) I think the effects of a hood protector wouldnt be that great, the front will still get pelted pretty badly

I think that any wind deflection is better then none at all. Of course nothing will stop the stray stone from smacking the hood, but most damage I have experienced was on the leading edge of the hood which is covered by most deflectors placement compounded due to the design quirk you mentioned.

05-17-2007, 02:19 PM	#1
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	Hood Protection Has anyone tried either the Toyota, or after market alternative? I used these things for years on my various pick up trucks and really do feel that they where beneficial. I found a few pics of small deflectors that appear to be only available in CA for the Yaris. Would someone in CA be willing to check on shipping one to me? If it is not to much I would like to give one a try. Thanks! Last edited by blacksan; 05-17-2007 at 04:51 PM.

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05-17-2007, 07:04 PM	#2
Vervepipes CowCountry Hornet Handler Drives: '08 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 176	With the shape of the Yaris (large flat-ish front and small hood high up) I think the effects of a hood protector wouldnt be that great, the front will still get pelted pretty badly