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Sunroof Wind Deflector?

Old Oct 22, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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Hi Board Buds,
I saw the wind deflector accessory at Pacific BMW site. Wondered if anyone is using it and if it materially cuts down on wind noise when the roof is open...?

I had one on my S80 Volvo and it worked fairly well. Nothing dramatic but it was relatively quiet when used...Let me know?

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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not me i think they take away from the look of the car..but to each there own
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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it gives cars 80's look.
mho
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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ummm i would not do it , i see them mainly on hondas
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mleuba' date='Oct 22 2005, 08:32 PM
Hi Board Buds,
I saw the wind deflector accessory at Pacific BMW site.? Wondered if anyone is using it and if it materially cuts down on wind noise when the roof is open...?

I had one on my S80 Volvo and it worked fairly well.? Nothing dramatic but it was relatively quiet when used...Let me know?

Thanks!

Mark
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Check out the cars in the members photo gallery section. I have never seen a car pic on these discussions with one. I would not do one, personally, even if it would completely silence the wind noise--unless it somehow was easily removed when I didn't want the roof open. How are they installed/removed?
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 22 2005, 10:04 PM
it gives cars 80's look.
mho
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Exactly! I used one on a 1980 M-B 450 SEL and an 1984 Toyota Supra.

Sure, the wind noise was cut down dramatically but they look silly these days... :thumbsdown:
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Oct 22 2005, 09:49 PM
[quote name='amigo525' date='Oct 22 2005, 10:04 PM']it gives cars 80's look.
mho
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Exactly! I used one on a 1980 M-B 450 SEL and an 1984 Toyota Supra.

Sure, the wind noise was cut down dramatically but they look silly these days... :thumbsdown:
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[/quote]I had a red 83 Supra, but with no wind screen.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Given the potential for problems with the E60 sunroof (of which mine just started yesterday), I think I'd pass. These things have got small mounting brackets in the sunroof channel, be careful.
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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nice to see some supra owners here... sorry off topic... but i have 1986.5 supra eric d
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Good old Supras...it's neat that you still have yours Eric.

In addition to my '84 Supra, I had a '79 Supra -- I always loved them but I don't miss them much these days...
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