P.O.S. GTS Omni-Guard Bug Deflector!!!
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05-11-2001, 08:52 PM
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P.O.S. GTS Omni-Guard Bug Deflector!!!
Well, I picked up a GTS Omni-Gaurd bug deflector from Summit Racing for $60.00 shipped. And then had another $85.00 to have it painted on both sides.
Well today, I installed it and everything lined up perfectly. When I closed the hood for about the 5th time. SNAP!! This piece of ***** broke in two pieces.
I called GTS and complained and they told me I installed it incorrectly. Give me a break! I will NEVER buy another piece of crap from GTS again.
Anyone else ever have this happen?
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1999 4x4 F250 LightDuty XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains on 17x8 American Racing Atlas Rims. Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.
Well today, I installed it and everything lined up perfectly. When I closed the hood for about the 5th time. SNAP!! This piece of ***** broke in two pieces.
I called GTS and complained and they told me I installed it incorrectly. Give me a break! I will NEVER buy another piece of crap from GTS again.
Anyone else ever have this happen?
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1999 4x4 F250 LightDuty XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains on 17x8 American Racing Atlas Rims. Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.
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05-11-2001, 10:08 PM
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jupiterak,
i had the exact same problem about 4 years ago on a different truck. i bought the carbon fiber gts and it broke within a week. i called and received the same response. no worries, i scrapped the crap, and have had the bugflector brand since then and have had great luck for about 1/2 the price. later, Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
i had the exact same problem about 4 years ago on a different truck. i bought the carbon fiber gts and it broke within a week. i called and received the same response. no worries, i scrapped the crap, and have had the bugflector brand since then and have had great luck for about 1/2 the price. later, Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
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05-12-2001, 08:19 AM
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Man,what a pile of crap! Thanks for saving me from the same fate,I almost bought one of those!!,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Clear front corners
Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Billet third brake light cover/oval pattern
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
I just "wish" it was lowered
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05-12-2001, 08:29 AM
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Me, too!! But at least mine lasted a month. I scrapped it for
a Lund Lo- Profile. While I don't think I'm moving a whole lot of bugs, it looks good and has saved my hood from a at least one
alligator that was kicked up from the highway. The Lund took the brunt of the hit, got a little scrape and didn't break, but slowed the durn thing enough that I could remove the rubber scrape from my paint with little effort and NO remaining scratches (WHEW!).
a Lund Lo- Profile. While I don't think I'm moving a whole lot of bugs, it looks good and has saved my hood from a at least one
alligator that was kicked up from the highway. The Lund took the brunt of the hit, got a little scrape and didn't break, but slowed the durn thing enough that I could remove the rubber scrape from my paint with little effort and NO remaining scratches (WHEW!).