Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no?

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illusion
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Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no?

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I have seen these from time to time, and was curious if they were actually worth the plastic they're made of. I'm not entirely certain I like the clip-on mounting.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 853217Does anyone have one of these on their Vibe, or has anyone had one on another vehicle?Thoughts, comments?
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Re: Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no? (illusion)

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I've never quite understood these for any car that didn't have a pop out sunroof. There is already a deflector built in in sliding sunroofs. Anyone have any thoughts?
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Re: Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no? (johnsoax)

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It seems like it would just restrict air flow! Just a thought!
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Post by MrMke »

I've had one on since the first month I had my Vibe.I like it and it looks good as well.Check it out....................

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Post by judie52 »

I have just read your reply on the sunroof wind deflector, can you give me size and part # on it as I would llike one also and cannot seem to find the right size. Thanks, Judie52
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Post by tnpartsguy »

I have one for sale. I had it on my car, and just don't use the sunroof enough to need it. It is the Toyota part that clips on. Make me an offer.....
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Re: Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no? (johnsoax)

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Quote, originally posted by johnsoax »I've never quite understood these for any car that didn't have a pop out sunroof. There is already a deflector built in in sliding sunroofs. Anyone have any thoughts?True.Though there was a TSB (or recall or something) on the G6. Sedans with the standard moonroof (not panoramic) were experiencing worse-then-usual wind noise, due to some design flaw or something in the built-in deflector. Pontiac was (may still be actually) giving sedan/standard-moonroof buyers the option to have a free deflector such as that above installed, to eliminate the problem.Seems they can do some good...
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Re: Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no? (ragingfish)

Post by mcgusto82 »

i actually don't like the deflectors. they steal sunroof space and keep all the wind out. isn't a sunroof supposed to let wind in the car. a la covertible style? i usually pull on the bilt in deflector to let even more air in.i guess i like the wind in my hair. lol
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Re: Sunroof Wind deflector -- Good idea or no? (mcgusto82)

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i would say go with it!! it would look good
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