[Mikey42]

I just got a 19 Limited, anyone using a bug catcher to protect hood? Living in PA I am concerned about paint chips from winter driving.

 

[OriginalTwoTone]

I'd get 3M clear bra before one of those. Cleaning under is going to be a pain.

 

[Kevin]

I second the 3M skin - had it on my Outback and it worked well. My Foz has a bullbar so that helps protect the hood.

 

[Mikey42]

Thanks, Mike

 

[ILuvMySubaru2]

Does your car have Eyesight? I am told that is very sensitive to changes in the hood profile and/or reflectivity (but have no direct experience yet).

 

[Mithras]

The Subaru Hood Protector (Part #E231SSJ000) is listed for 2019 Foresters with Eyesight. $99.95 (USD).

 

[subaruhelp]

Does your car have Eyesight? I am told that is very sensitive to changes in the hood profile and/or reflectivity (but have no direct experience yet).

This myth keeps perpetuating. No affect on EyeSight on my 2017 Forester. Others have reported the same.

 

[subatron]

^^^It's not a myth. :smile2:

When Subaru first came out with these a couple of years ago, they said not to use them with Eyesight.

https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f175/hood-protector-e231ssg200-550265/index2.html

Mike

 

[wbdubya]

So do you think EyeSight has been updated on the 14-18's and it's no longer a problem, it's just Subaru will not update their parts description?

 

[subaruhelp]

So do you think EyeSight has been updated on the 14-18's and it's no longer a problem, it's just Subaru will not update their parts description?

I doubt it was ever a problem in ANY year models with EyeSight. I have a loaner 2019 and it does not look like the story will be different if a hood protector is installed.

I read the forum for ACTUAL reports of interference with EyeSight. I did not come across any. Even if there were, I was going to take the loss or try returning it.

But, I am not sure how useful a hood deflector is on my Forester. After driving it for several road trips during spring and summer, I have not noticed bugs actually hit that part of the hood. In fact, the front bumper cover was covered with bugs. So, I am not sure how useful it is in practice.

 

[subaruhelp]

^^^It's not a myth. :smile2:

When Subaru first came out with these a couple of years ago, they said not to use them with Eyesight.

https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f175/hood-protector-e231ssg200-550265/index2.html

Mike

I read those threads.
I ordered E231SSG200 because I never read anyone install it and reported issues with EyeSight. You will have to take OEM disclaimers with a grain of salt.

If it interfered with EyeSight, it was just $90 which I did not mind spending.

 

[KLEMMER]

It's not a problem with eyesite until it is. Just because there haven't been any reported issues doesn't mean there aren't any.

 

[subaruhelp]

Why do you think there are problems with EyeSight? What are they? Do you think EyeSight will kill people? Are you from the future?

 

[KLEMMER]

No problem with eyesite itself. Problem is using a hood protector with eyesite. As in the topic of this thread.

 

[subaruhelp]

So what are the problems that hood protector has with EyeSight?

 

[KLEMMER]

Don't know don't care. Subaru said do not use hood protector with eyesite not me. Go pick a fight somewhere else.

 

[subaruhelp]

You replied to my and I asked a factual question for which you don’t have answer. Then you get angry thinking it is a fight.

Subaru has such disclaimers because they might have not tested it. Some owners installed it and found no issues using hood protector with EyeSight.

 

[Kevin]

@subaruhelp @KLEMMER

If you wish to discuss eyesight further take it over to the dedicated eyesight thread; thanks.

 

[KLEMMER]

@subaruhelp @KLEMMER

If you wish to discuss eyesight further take it over to the dedicated eyesight thread; thanks.

You should not have called me out on this. I wasn't discussing eyesite. Just responding to an irrational post sent my way.

 

[Kevin]

I think the OP has the information he needs.