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vellomike
10/16/2008, 08:15 AM
I was wondering if a trooper or amego brushguard would fit.The deer are thick here in wv:confused:

LittleBeast
10/16/2008, 11:17 AM
http://www.tonemonday.com/images/full_brush_guard/full_brush_guard.htm

http://www.tonemonday.com/vxparts.html

or have one custom made locally, but be ready to pay for it.

Also search other threads on here for the same subject. Some people have used a Lexus brush guard, but I do not like it half as much as Tone's listed above.

JoFotoz
10/16/2008, 12:47 PM
I use a modified ML320 Brush guard...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/ORW_Jay_Mark.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11251)




http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX_Brush_Guard_detail_edited.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6631)


Also info here ....read whole thread...gives full details

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=7655
....

Beware though....if ya REALLY hit a deer...any of these guards will likely fold in and damage your front wings as well...

..deers hit hard!:eek:

GLTY..feel free to ask , if you have any questions ;)

jo

Triathlete
10/16/2008, 11:36 PM
Brushgaurd + deer = brushgaurd in grill:(
Brushgaurds are not designed to take heavy hits and will bend inward upon impact of something the size of a deer at driving speeds. Might want to look into haveing something a bit sturdier fabricated.

WormGod
10/17/2008, 09:07 AM
Brushgaurd + deer = brushgaurd in grill:(
Brushgaurds are not designed to take heavy hits and will bend inward upon impact of something the size of a deer at driving speeds. Might want to look into haveing something a bit sturdier fabricated.

+10

My VX was run into a wall by a tech early this year and I had Tone's brushguard mounted. I sustained more damage because of it, since it folded down into the hood and around the front fenders. Just know that there is a big difference between a brushguard for SHOW and one that is FUNCTIONAL. I think the majority of them on the market are for SHOW, so watch what you buy.

alanbradley
10/18/2008, 02:22 PM
I had a local steel fabricator make me a custom bar to protect my precious plastic and steel when I'm off-roading...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/alanbradley/Greenlaning%20Wales%20September%2008/DSC01440.jpg

Its attached to the bumper mounts on my JDM model - I assume it will be the same on yours.

A

Bieredalsace
10/19/2008, 03:21 PM
I found this brush guard/bull bar on Ebay that I think will fit that I am going to buy after I check it out. Take a look. Maybe it will work for U2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06-PORSCHE-CAYENNE-GRILL-GUARD-BUMPER-BULL-BAR-S-S_W0QQitemZ370095537674QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370 095537674&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

JoFotoz
10/19/2008, 04:20 PM
Tone has one VERY similar that does fit!

http://tonemonday.com/images/safaribar/safari.htm


I found this brush guard/bull bar on Ebay that I think will fit that I am going to buy after I check it out. Take a look. Maybe it will work for U2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06-PORSCHE-CAYENNE-GRILL-GUARD-BUMPER-BULL-BAR-S-S_W0QQitemZ370095537674QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370 095537674&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245



jo

Bieredalsace
10/19/2008, 07:33 PM
I really like what you did with the modified MB brush guard.
The bull bar I found is $200 cheaper and looks better than the Westin bar you linked to, Plus it's stainless steel which should last longer than painted or plated metal. IMO