Should I get the sunroof wind blocker?
#5
I have found that the Nissan sunroof wind-blocker seems to reduce the noise of an open sunroof on each Maxima I have owned. That is important, as I drive with the sunroof open rather frequently.
Unlike most, I feel the wind blocker adds sort of a 'finishing touch' to the car.
But the REAL reason I ALWAYS install one first thing is so that, when I park the Maxima out in the hot sun all day, I can slide the sunroof back a few inches, allowing the very hot air gathered at the top of the passenger cabin to escape through the sunroof opening, yet have the wind blocker prevent any sudden storm from pouring rain straight through the cracked opening in the sunroof.
It is OK that the water from the rain will still run down and enter the opening, as that water is controlled by the drain flanges just inside the edges of the sunroof opening, and will be directed down the drain tubes in each 'A' pillar.
Viva la wind deflector!
Unlike most, I feel the wind blocker adds sort of a 'finishing touch' to the car.
But the REAL reason I ALWAYS install one first thing is so that, when I park the Maxima out in the hot sun all day, I can slide the sunroof back a few inches, allowing the very hot air gathered at the top of the passenger cabin to escape through the sunroof opening, yet have the wind blocker prevent any sudden storm from pouring rain straight through the cracked opening in the sunroof.
It is OK that the water from the rain will still run down and enter the opening, as that water is controlled by the drain flanges just inside the edges of the sunroof opening, and will be directed down the drain tubes in each 'A' pillar.
Viva la wind deflector!
#7
I close my car up when I'm driving over 45 mph, and turn on the AC instead. It's more comfortable than the wind noise plus I don't have to kill my speakers to drown out the wind blast. And the AC is efficient above 45 so it's a non-issue with fuel economy. I don't like the looks of the visor, and they block too much wind in city driving (where I have my SR open). So, under 45, use the SR; over 45, close up the car and use the AC.
#10
I have also been considering one of these, But I can't stand the way it looks. It is so ugly, I love how it looks without the deflector, looks smooth and slick and the deflector ruins this look. But I hate the noise the wind makes when its open. There is something that sort of acts like a "deflector" already built in. When you open the sunroof, a small flap goes up and the stupid thing about it is that it doesnt do sh*t! I sometimes use my hand and hold it down just to test it and it sounds much better with the flap down!! Thats dumb!
#15
I don't like the way the deflector looks. I bought one but never installed it, returned it. When I have the SR open I also crack one of the back windows. That reduces the noise considerably, plus it brings in more cool air without blowing my hair around too much.
#16
Originally Posted by ttbeam
I don't like the way the deflector looks. I bought one but never installed it, returned it. When I have the SR open I also crack one of the back windows. That reduces the noise considerably, plus it brings in more cool air without blowing my hair around too much.
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#17
Has anyone noticed how nice the max looks when the moonroof is cracked open? i think that its very nice looking and maybe adding a visor wouldnt be as bad, but seems like most of you guys have seen it and your all saying its ugly. pics would help anybody?
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#18
Originally Posted by belal242
Has anyone noticed how nice the max looks when the moonroof is cracked open? i think that its very nice looking and maybe adding a visor wouldnt be as bad, but seems like most of you guys have seen it and your all saying its ugly. pics would help anybody?
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Go here and check out sunroof deflector...
http://www.nissanusa.com/content/0,,...124646,00.html
#19
Originally Posted by jjs
im trying to see the profile of the car, not the top of the visor, thanks anyways.
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Originally Posted by belal242
Has anyone noticed how nice the max looks when the moonroof is cracked open? i think that its very nice looking and maybe adding a visor wouldnt be as bad, but seems like most of you guys have seen it and your all saying its ugly. pics would help anybody?
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#23
[QUOTE=lightonthehill]
But the REAL reason I ALWAYS install one first thing is so that, when I park the Maxima out in the hot sun all day, I can slide the sunroof back a few inches, allowing the very hot air gathered at the top of the passenger cabin to escape through the sunroof opening, yet have the wind blocker prevent any sudden storm from pouring rain straight through the cracked opening in the sunroof.
QUOTE]
To prevent heat from accumulating in my car, I open the BACK of the sunroof upand slide the interior cover until its about 2-3 inches from covering the roof. That way I can let the heat out AND I dont have to buy that fugly sunroof shield. WIN WIN, baby!!!
But the REAL reason I ALWAYS install one first thing is so that, when I park the Maxima out in the hot sun all day, I can slide the sunroof back a few inches, allowing the very hot air gathered at the top of the passenger cabin to escape through the sunroof opening, yet have the wind blocker prevent any sudden storm from pouring rain straight through the cracked opening in the sunroof.
QUOTE]
To prevent heat from accumulating in my car, I open the BACK of the sunroof upand slide the interior cover until its about 2-3 inches from covering the roof. That way I can let the heat out AND I dont have to buy that fugly sunroof shield. WIN WIN, baby!!!
#27
I did not mention that I also have rain deflectors over each window, and the matching smoked color of the rain deflectors and the sunroof wind deflector complement each other very nicely. They also look good because they sort of match the one inch wide rubber trim I have around all four wheel wells (blocks dings in the wheel well areas).
Whereas others here are clearly going for the smoothest look, I am strictly in this for comfort, protection and practicality. I have had window rain deflectors, black rubber wheel well trim and sunroof wind deflectors on all my Maximas, and I have owned nothing but Maximas for over twenty years.
Whereas others here are clearly going for the smoothest look, I am strictly in this for comfort, protection and practicality. I have had window rain deflectors, black rubber wheel well trim and sunroof wind deflectors on all my Maximas, and I have owned nothing but Maximas for over twenty years.
#31
Originally Posted by Killah Kane
I wish they would come out with a deflector that was more attractive. One which wasnt so big and tall. If it was shorter when its on top of the car, I think it would be less noticeable and possibly more attractive. Oh welll
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