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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Carbon Fiber Sunroof deflector by TET

Top Element Tuning produced this prototype of a CF sunroof deflector for me to try. Just curious what you guys think of it, and see if there's enough intrest , to have it made......at a reasonable price . I put it on today.....has some imperfections, since its not the final product.




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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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I'm assuming being that this is just the prototype, the final product will not have the little indentions this one has right? I think it looks good overall. If I had a sunroof, I'd think about getting it.
Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I might be interested. I like it!
Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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it's a tad bigger than the oem one isn't it?
Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
Top Element Tuning produced this prototype of a CF sunroof deflector for me to try. Just curious what you guys think of it, and see if there's enough intrest , to have it made......at a reasonable price . I put it on today.....has some imperfections, since its not the final product.




You can contact Slammed95 if you have any questions, or intrest in one of these.....
mine is all cracked up. I need a new one. How much ?? : P
Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Working on price, and quality...I will keep you guys posted
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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No sun roof here,but I want to know where you got your hood and for how much?
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 04:37 AM
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Mine is cracked too but if I remember alot of people were having that problem with the deflector doesn't really stand out all that much to make it worth buying...
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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I tthink it looks pretty good, although it seems like it sticks up pretty high. Would look nice on the cars with CF hoods, imo. I think my sunroof deflector is a little more effective though
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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That deflector basically renders the sunroof useless. It does a good job of deflecting the wind over the bikes though...
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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how does it render the sunroof useless exactly....the sunroof still opens and the breeze actually comes in lightly "backwards" if that makes any sense....if you have the windows open the suction pulls a gentle breeze in through the roof, its kind of nice.

But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.

Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
how does it render the sunroof useless exactly....the sunroof still opens and the breeze actually comes in lightly "backwards" if that makes any sense....if you have the windows open the suction pulls a gentle breeze in through the roof, its kind of nice.

But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.

Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet

Yeah, I was joking. I guess I did not make it very apparent.
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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No sun roof here,but I want to know where you got your hood and for how much?
Well you should get one of these and paint a black rectangle on your roof, its the hottest thing goin now I hear...

Sign me up, I'd take one...Odd, was just at the dealer Friday looking to purchase one.
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Yeah, I was joking. I guess I did not make it very apparent.
always hard to tell in typing if it's serious or joking....that's probably how half the arguments on here start! I get into trouble at work all the time bc people think I'm being serious when I'm actually joking...

Gotta put the smiley at the end if you're joking
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Man, that is hott, I was out looking for a deflector today and I'm willing to lay down whatever for that one. Will shipping cost be included in the price?
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
always hard to tell in typing if it's serious or joking....that's probably how half the arguments on here start! I get into trouble at work all the time bc people think I'm being serious when I'm actually joking...

Gotta put the smiley at the end if you're joking
For real, the mod I mentioned above alone is rumored to give you 10hp.
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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I think it goes well with all the other CF pieces on your car. IMO if you want a sun deflector there is NO reason not to buy a CF one.
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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4th gens or just 5ths ?
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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I think the same sunroof deflector is used on both Gens.....but I might be wrong.
Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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Cool idea! If it's based off a stock deflector, then it will fit 4th & 5th gens...
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 03:32 AM
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I'd be in for one, my stock one looks like crap after 50k miles. Let us know on the price when it's available....
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by slammed95
The molds are being perfected, and price will be barely more than a stock piece.

It will be much smoother and glossier than the one in the pics.
i would be in for one if its barely more than stock.
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 05:00 AM
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looks pretty good porkchop
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by slammed95
This is actually a 6th gen deflector, because it's fits better on 5th gens than the original one. If I remember correctly, it doesn't work on 4th gens. That will be a different part #.
is it bigger than the 5th gens or is it the same size and height?
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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I would probably be in for one also. I'm on my 3rd deflector and now this one is cracked. Although, I haven't paid for any of the replacements, it's a pain to go to the dealer and demand replacements. Looking forward to pricing.

Looks nice Kloogy (as well as your ride, bro!) Keep up the great job.

Thanks slammed95!

Todd
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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i'd buy one. looks must count for something, other wise why would people buy 19-24 inch rims?
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Larrio
TET tuning is just a company trying to come out with products for maximas. Their specialty is carbon composite materials. I mean, I have CF splitters on my car purely for looks. It didn't cost me much, looks nice, and is custom made for my car only by TET.

There is cheap CF (mostly fiberglass) for the cheap/cosmetic guys and there is high quality CF for the hoods, body panels, etc that you see for sports cars. Both have their respective applications, so its not always about weight savings... some ppl just like the pattern (like the dash kits)
Yeah, I cant complain with a company trying to develop/manufacture parts for our cars. If someone doesnt like them, I dont see anybody holding a gun to their head to purchase them.

I consider myself a "performance" only mod man. But I saw somewhere that TET was developing defusers for front and back. Yes, they would have benefit at a high rate of speed. Will I ever travel fast enough to get benefit from them...more than likely no. But from the smallest little pic that I saw, I liked how they looked and am anxious to hear more about them.
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Colonel
Yeah, I cant complain with a company trying to develop/manufacture parts for our cars. If someone doesnt like them, I dont see anybody holding a gun to their head to purchase them.

I consider myself a "performance" only mod man. But I saw somewhere that TET was developing defusers for front and back. Yes, they would have benefit at a high rate of speed. Will I ever travel fast enough to get benefit from them...more than likely no. But from the smallest little pic that I saw, I liked how they looked and am anxious to hear more about them.

Well, it costs marginally more then the stock piece as slammed95 says, i think it looks great, and it's subtle. i want a new one anyways. So what the hell u know.
It does it for me, count me in when they are available.
Old Apr 20, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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Next person to post something OT in this thread or start flaming someone will get themselves a 2 week ban... no exceptions... I am sick and tired of this ****....
Old Apr 20, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 09:01 AM
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I'd be on one I never had a deflector on my car and I notice the screws on it. Is this something that I have to drill to the car.
Old Apr 20, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MyownNismo
I'd be on one I never had a deflector on my car and I notice the screws on it. Is this something that I have to drill to the car.
If it is like the OEM it has a J shaped bracket that hooks on the edge around the sunroof and then the screws screw into that to hold it down. The only part that touches the exterior of the car is the rubber gasket.
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