Scratched plastic lip under front of car

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Superdrol, May 15, 2011.

  1. Superdrol

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    When I was parking my car I scratched the plastic lip that extends about 2 inches under the front of the car. Actually I've also scratched the plastic under the front as well but I scuffed the lip this time. You can see it from the front wheel wells.


    What exactly is this lip for ? Is it just a 'curb feeler' ?
     
    #1 Superdrol, May 15, 2011
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    I believe it serves an aero function. While they do a lot of feeling curbs I don't think that is the intent. If so they were poorly designed for durability ;)
     
    #2 snead_c, May 15, 2011
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    Most cars have the lip just not the Prius. I hate it when the cement parking blocks are higher than normal. You get a nice grind to remind you that you pulled up too far.
     
    #3 Superdrol, May 15, 2011
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    As previously stated it has to be for the aerodynamics aspect. But I must say I've also felt so many parking blocks now that the spoiler can damn near clear any curb or block.
     
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    It's a spoiler--somebody posted the parts list describing it as such in another thread on this topic.
     
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    OP - I have the same problem and have guffed my "lip" a couple of times now. I got some touch-up paint from my dealer and carefully touched up the lip. I think I'm the only one who knows the damage, but it has made me very cautious when pulling into a parking spot. I'm usually a foot back from the cement block. That "lip" is rather fragile.
     
    #6 phoenixgreg, May 17, 2011
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