R50/53 sunroof wind deflector
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sunroof wind deflector
For those of you who are looking for a good wind deflector, here is a link to the one I just purchased...
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
I did some searching online and this looked like the best one. I did not want to deal with double-stick tape and this unit offers 2 screw down clamps.
Price: $59.95
If you get this wind deflector, the install of the clips can be a bit tricky. The clips need to be placed directly under the lip of the metal of your sunroof (push down the fuzzy seal a bit and slide the clip under the metal then slide the seal back up).
It makes things much quieter.
Just my thoughts, not a plug for weathertech or anything
Anyone looking to sell/trade an 02 MCS for a 03 MC?
http://www.weathertech.com/store/veh...pt_choice_id=0
I did some searching online and this looked like the best one. I did not want to deal with double-stick tape and this unit offers 2 screw down clamps.
Price: $59.95
If you get this wind deflector, the install of the clips can be a bit tricky. The clips need to be placed directly under the lip of the metal of your sunroof (push down the fuzzy seal a bit and slide the clip under the metal then slide the seal back up).
It makes things much quieter.
Just my thoughts, not a plug for weathertech or anything
Anyone looking to sell/trade an 02 MCS for a 03 MC?
#3
#4
Originally Posted by joew
I did not want to deal with double-stick tape and this unit offers 2 screw down clamps.
Price: $59.95
If you get this wind deflector, the install of the clips can be a bit tricky. The clips need to be placed directly under the lip of the metal of your sunroof (push down the fuzzy seal a bit and slide the clip under the metal then slide the seal back up).
Price: $59.95
If you get this wind deflector, the install of the clips can be a bit tricky. The clips need to be placed directly under the lip of the metal of your sunroof (push down the fuzzy seal a bit and slide the clip under the metal then slide the seal back up).
As for noise difference over 70 - I have noticed a significant difference. My SO's MINI doesn't have the wind deflector, and it is noticeable.
john
#7
Originally Posted by theroyalwe
also could someone please take a picture of the oem style and how this 'diverter' works? that's the first I've heard of it.
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#10
Originally Posted by fishbulb
How much is that OEM MINI one?
Originally Posted by kaelaria
Ew. Right up there with bug deflectors in my book. I don't care for the noise either, but I won't stick a chunk of plastic and ruin the lines of my roof either.
#11
Hey - you posted it on a public forum...
BTW just because I happen to think a particular product looks hideous, doesn't mean it has anything to do with you, so you really have no reason to feel personally effected
I mean - what if you happened to not like something about a hb mcs with all the chrome details...do you think I would cry about it? LOL Noooo.
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
BTW just because I happen to think a particular product looks hideous, doesn't mean it has anything to do with you, so you really have no reason to feel personally effected
I mean - what if you happened to not like something about a hb mcs with all the chrome details...do you think I would cry about it? LOL Noooo.
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
#12
Originally Posted by kaelaria
Hey - you posted it on a public forum...
BTW just because I happen to think a particular product looks hideous, doesn't mean it has anything to do with you, so you really have no reason to feel personally effected
I mean - what if you happened to not like something about a hb mcs with all the chrome details...do you think I would cry about it? LOL Noooo.
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
BTW just because I happen to think a particular product looks hideous, doesn't mean it has anything to do with you, so you really have no reason to feel personally effected
I mean - what if you happened to not like something about a hb mcs with all the chrome details...do you think I would cry about it? LOL Noooo.
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
#14
no to continue a pi$$ing match, but i am very spilt on this one as far as form vs function.
Are they kind of nasty looking? yeah.
Do i sometimes keep the roof closed because it's too freaking loud? yeah.
There is no way that I would use the sticky tape to put one on. Just wouldn't do it. THat is what makes the first one so appealing, no tape! Now, we just need to get some pics of it & see how "sleek" it is.
thanks!
Are they kind of nasty looking? yeah.
Do i sometimes keep the roof closed because it's too freaking loud? yeah.
There is no way that I would use the sticky tape to put one on. Just wouldn't do it. THat is what makes the first one so appealing, no tape! Now, we just need to get some pics of it & see how "sleek" it is.
thanks!
#15
Originally Posted by kaelaria
Hey - you posted it on a public forum...
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
You like the look of a chunk of plastic on the roof, cool. I think they look like crap - so do lots of other people - that's our right to have an opinion
Sort of like walking up to someone in a park and saying "You're UGLY" - defending the comment by saying, "Hey, you came out in public."
CAN you do it? Certainly. SHOULD you? IMO, no.
All that said, it's a tough tradeoff between clean lines and reducing the roar from the sunroof. My Miata is quieter with the top down! IMO it looks better on the dark roof, as it's not as noticeable.
Thanks, joew for giving us another, more reasonably priced option.
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#17
Originally Posted by fishbulb
There is no way that I would use the sticky tape to put one on. Just wouldn't do it. THat is what makes the first one so appealing, no tape!
Also, I do like that sleeker look of the one mentioned in the first post. I would've gotten that one if I had known about it. At least others will know about more choices!
#19
everyone's got one...
--Major props to JustDandy for asking tho. I've noticed the same thing about K.
I think the original picture of this sunroof deflector on the "other" car looked really nice and streamlined. The one installed on the Mini didn't look so great IMHO. It looked a little too bubbly or round. I think it's more of the fact that the Mini itself is a small car and that piece looks HUGE on it, that makes it look funny. Although you're talking to a purist so I don't really like the lines of a car I love to be disrupted in anyway. To each their own.
On the other hand it looks like it would do the job well. I wonder how that swiveling part improves the flow tho? Does it reduce turbulence and or noise? Or both?
The stock sunroof actually deploys a deflector doesn't it? I thought that was sufficient until about 40 or 50mph then it gets a little rough in the cabin due to turbulence. But heck if you like the aftermarket deflector go for it. It's your Mini make it yours through customization. YEAH BABY!!!
--pyratio
I think the original picture of this sunroof deflector on the "other" car looked really nice and streamlined. The one installed on the Mini didn't look so great IMHO. It looked a little too bubbly or round. I think it's more of the fact that the Mini itself is a small car and that piece looks HUGE on it, that makes it look funny. Although you're talking to a purist so I don't really like the lines of a car I love to be disrupted in anyway. To each their own.
On the other hand it looks like it would do the job well. I wonder how that swiveling part improves the flow tho? Does it reduce turbulence and or noise? Or both?
The stock sunroof actually deploys a deflector doesn't it? I thought that was sufficient until about 40 or 50mph then it gets a little rough in the cabin due to turbulence. But heck if you like the aftermarket deflector go for it. It's your Mini make it yours through customization. YEAH BABY!!!
--pyratio
Originally Posted by JustDandy
Guess not No surprise. Motor on...
#20
Originally Posted by pyratio
I wonder how that swiveling part improves the flow tho? Does it reduce turbulence and or noise? Or both?
:smile:
#21
I don't know about you guys, but I am VERY picky about what I put on the outside of my vehicles, especially my MINI. I must have looked at 3 or 4 different factory deflectors and they all had some kind marks on them from rubbing inside the plastic bag and the box that they ship in. Long story short, I don't have one on. I agree with kaelaria about the roof line, it looks nice and clean without it.
#22
well I'm probably just going to go with a white perforated decal on the roof... but this is one of those things that comes down to having more options... and the more options, the better! it also makes me happy every time I see MINI making something with an extra little something they don't have to add!
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