Sunroof Wind Deflector
08-13-2009, 09:34 PM
#4
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I had one on my Camry and it did greatly reduce the wind and noise. I was going to get one for my Maxima but my current girlfriend doesn't like them so I am holding off. My 2 cents is that they are worth it.
08-14-2009, 07:33 AM
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08-14-2009, 11:42 AM
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The black roof contrasting with Winter Frost was what steered me to the premium package. I had actually ordered a Super Black Sport and changed my mind after wandering up to the dealer one night randomly. Not crazy about the way they look open though.. And wish they optioned the 19" wheels as standalone.
08-15-2009, 05:50 AM
#12
The black roof contrasting with Winter Frost was what steered me to the premium package. I had actually ordered a Super Black Sport and changed my mind after wandering up to the dealer one night randomly. Not crazy about the way they look open though.. And wish they optioned the 19" wheels as standalone.
08-15-2009, 11:50 AM
#13
Honestly, I don't really like wind deflectors. I have one on my car because it came with it and I don't want to take it off. Checkout the BMWs, Benzs, Jaguars, Audis, Lexus, Acuras, and other highend sedans with sunroof, more than 90% don't have a wind deflector on the sunroof. Do you guys know why? Figure it out.
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08-15-2009, 05:57 PM
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For the same reason those particular cars are seldom seen with rain guards, significantly protruding side molding or large, effective mud flaps: when one moves that far upscale, appearance becomes more important than function.
I have the double roof, so can't add a wind deflector to my '09. This will be the first vehicle I have had without a wind deflector in around thirty years. But if this car had a normal style sunroof, I would have added a wind deflector immediately, unless I had no intention of using the sunroof.
I have added rain guards over the windows, black rubber baffles on both sides of the windshield to block the noise caused by the rain guards, black rubber molding around the wheel well openings to reduce dings, and discreet mud flaps attached to the face of the useless splash guards. I am a firm believer in practicality. I don't think I could ever feel right in a $50K car.
04-05-2010, 07:45 AM
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For the same reason those particular cars are seldom seen with rain guards, significantly protruding side molding or large, effective mud flaps: when one moves that far upscale, appearance becomes more important than function.
I have the double roof, so can't add a wind deflector to my '09. This will be the first vehicle I have had without a wind deflector in around thirty years. But if this car had a normal style sunroof, I would have added a wind deflector immediately, unless I had no intention of using the sunroof.
I have added rain guards over the windows, black rubber baffles on both sides of the windshield to block the noise caused by the rain guards, black rubber molding around the wheel well openings to reduce dings, and discreet mud flaps attached to the face of the useless splash guards. I am a firm believer in practicality. I don't think I could ever feel right in a $50K car.
I have the double roof, so can't add a wind deflector to my '09. This will be the first vehicle I have had without a wind deflector in around thirty years. But if this car had a normal style sunroof, I would have added a wind deflector immediately, unless I had no intention of using the sunroof.
I have added rain guards over the windows, black rubber baffles on both sides of the windshield to block the noise caused by the rain guards, black rubber molding around the wheel well openings to reduce dings, and discreet mud flaps attached to the face of the useless splash guards. I am a firm believer in practicality. I don't think I could ever feel right in a $50K car.
Thanks
04-05-2010, 08:03 AM
#18
For the same reason those particular cars are seldom seen with rain guards, significantly protruding side molding or large, effective mud flaps: when one moves that far upscale, appearance becomes more important than function.
I have the double roof, so can't add a wind deflector to my '09. This will be the first vehicle I have had without a wind deflector in around thirty years. But if this car had a normal style sunroof, I would have added a wind deflector immediately, unless I had no intention of using the sunroof.
I have added rain guards over the windows, black rubber baffles on both sides of the windshield to block the noise caused by the rain guards, black rubber molding around the wheel well openings to reduce dings, and discreet mud flaps attached to the face of the useless splash guards. I am a firm believer in practicality. I don't think I could ever feel right in a $50K car.
I have the double roof, so can't add a wind deflector to my '09. This will be the first vehicle I have had without a wind deflector in around thirty years. But if this car had a normal style sunroof, I would have added a wind deflector immediately, unless I had no intention of using the sunroof.
I have added rain guards over the windows, black rubber baffles on both sides of the windshield to block the noise caused by the rain guards, black rubber molding around the wheel well openings to reduce dings, and discreet mud flaps attached to the face of the useless splash guards. I am a firm believer in practicality. I don't think I could ever feel right in a $50K car.
04-07-2010, 08:02 AM
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04-07-2010, 08:04 AM
#22
They all have it and it's worthless. I just ordered a WeatherTech this week, it seems to be a very low profile compared to the OEM unit so I think it might look just fine.
04-11-2010, 07:35 PM
#24
I installed my weathertech today and I like it. I'll take some pictures later this week but I think it looks better than the Nissan OEM unit and was cheaper. I'm going to the movies tonight so I'll open up my sunroof and see how it performs....
04-21-2010, 11:12 PM
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04-24-2010, 11:29 PM
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This sounds perfectly logical, but years of tinkering with this stuff leads me to feel that a white sunroof wind deflector would not look as good as we might think. A white deflector would be more noticable than the usual smoke-tinted see-thru wind deflectors.
This is the same reason white tires or white wheels or white windshield wiper arms would not look good on a white car; just too much of a good thing.
People EXPECT to see a smoke-colored see-thru sunroof wind deflector, and when that is what is there, it goes practically unnoticed.
04-30-2010, 07:20 AM
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I agree - but I think it's because the front panel pops up and slides back rather than dropping down and sliding in between the headliner and the rear glass panel. The Lincoln MKS has the same style of roof (2 glass panels), and it drops down ... the wind noise on that car doesn't get annoying until 70+mph or more.
04-30-2010, 07:57 AM
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I think it is personal preference and the car itself. I had one on my 1992 Max and I have one on my 03. I also have one on my 4Runner, but I don't have one on my 2010 Acura TL because I don't think it would look good.
04-30-2010, 11:08 AM
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05-13-2010, 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the positive post on the Weathertech. I purchased one a few weeks ago. I really enjoy it. Very easy intallation as well.
05-27-2010, 10:37 AM
#37
Has anyone had the opportunity to sample both the Nissan and Weatertech on their 7th gen? Im curious if the more sleek and less expensive design may be less effective at reducing the wind noise at speeds.
Thanks in Advance
Thanks in Advance
12-30-2010, 11:52 AM
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I purchased one on eBay, from a Nissan dealership. It cost me around
$70-75 shipped to my house. I drove without one for about 2 months, and having it greatly reduces the wind noise. I am very pleased with it, installed in under 30 minutes....I would highly recommend it.
$70-75 shipped to my house. I drove without one for about 2 months, and having it greatly reduces the wind noise. I am very pleased with it, installed in under 30 minutes....I would highly recommend it.
