Wind Deflectors

  1. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #1
    Hey guys, did a search but came up with like 800+ thread, most being progress thread so thought it'd be easier just to ask lol.

    Do these things actually work? Gonna be doing a fair bit of motorway mileage in the new car so just wondering if they actually work or people are just buying them because they are a newish phase that will soon pass lol
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #2
    So out of the many many people who have them...no-one has any comments to make?
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Scarborough Posts: 914 1.4 furio white
    #3
    yes they actually work, you cant beat having your window open on the motorway and not getting a face full of rain
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #4
    Yer if you open the window down slightly lol.

    Other then looks thats about it imo.

    Someone said they reduce noise aswell PMSL. No.
  5. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Yer if you open the window down slightly lol.

    Other then looks thats about it imo.

    Someone said they reduce noise aswell PMSL. No.
    do they not? (Serious question). I always presumed they would - bit like the thing that pops up on a sliding sunroof to stop the wind buffet noise etc. Maybe I'm over thinking it
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    do they not? (Serious question). I always presumed they would - bit like the thing that pops up on a sliding sunroof to stop the wind buffet noise etc. Maybe I'm over thinking it
    Nah Ross i dont think they reduce the noise at all. (imo ofc).
  7. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Nah Ross i dont think they reduce the noise at all. (imo ofc).
    I has sound level meter. We should check
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    I has sound level meter. We should check
    Make it happen im going to be proved wrong innit xD
  9. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #9
    need a willing volunteer with wind deflectorzzzz...
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    need a willing volunteer with wind deflectorzzzz...
    god dammit, was hoping you was going pop out and find out lol guess I'll have to buy some and use the sound meter app on my phone to find out....thanks for no-ones help in this I joke, tempted to get some.

    I'm with you though Ross, obv won't be quieter with windows shut but surely must make a diff when windows slightly open like the sunroof
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k
    #11
    Dear Baz.
    I have a set of front window deflectors fitted to my BX, Baz They allow
    me to have both front windows halway down, which is where I sometimes
    like them to be, and still great like that and with the sunroof open aswell.
    ( at least until I can get the air-con working again, which it isn,t at the
    moment Baz.
    They are great and I wouldn,t be without them Baz
    I hope this helps.
    Vince.
  12. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #12
    Hi Vince Thanks for popping in.

    What are the benefits? Still allow fresh air but don't lose the lose paperwork from the car in the gale? Less or same amount of noise?
  13. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k
    #13
    Dear Ross.
    Sorry Ross I forgot to say didn,t I.
    The wind noise is almost non-existant, when you wind the window down.
    and there are no extra external wind noise due to the wind deflectors being
    fitted Ross. and they are very easy to take on and off to polish them and the
    rest of the car too.
    Vince.
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  14. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #14
    Thanks mate, perfect. Cool retro taxi-driver looks AND function. I'll be getting a set meself
  15. Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C
    #15
    have a set on the mango and they make a massive difference, can have the window all the way down and doesn't blow on you. but makes it more windy in the back

    they also reduce wind noise when the window is down
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 307 Gold Saxo VTS & a Yellow S2000
    #16
    I bought these & was extremely happy with them. They are cheap, easy to fit yourself and look in my opinion! Can open window slighty even when it is hammering it down which i like. I'd say helpful if you smoke in the car aswell.
  17. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra
    #17
    Got to be good when your at mcdonalds drive through and it's pissing it down and there's no roof! While they take ages taking your money or giving you food while you and your door cards get drenched..
  18. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150
    #18
    Its decided i'm all over it for £26