Noisy team HEKO wind deflector

1. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #1 7th February 2014, 11:11

   I have a very noisy team heko wind deflector on the near side it rattles about and is doing my head in I have the clips and have tried putting them in different positions to no avail.
   What would be the best tape to use to stop it moving about and rattling - the offside is fine and doesn't rattle at all.
   
   Suggestions please before I throw them in the bin lol. I accept French cars will rattle but this is really starting to piss me off.
2. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #2 7th February 2014, 12:22

   Never used the clips with any of mine before. When bought new they have a strip of tape on them which is usually more than adequate to support the deflector in place... Did you use that?
   
   Failing that, Get some decent double sided sticky tape and refit them.
   
   

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3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 7th February 2014, 15:24

   Halfrauds trim tape try that.

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4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 7th February 2014, 15:45

   remove/refit. And don't go to halfrauds for that, they'er way overpriced. My local car shop does 3 times as much tape for 3 times cheaper.

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5. Saxman2014 L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Cambridge Posts: 32 52 plate 1.1 Desire Silver flat arch

   #5 7th February 2014, 17:20

   I had a set of Heko's on my 1st car, never used clips or tape, they we're pretty tight in the gap. used to hum a bit in the wind when driving along but that was about it they are great tho. could do with a set for the Sax really! what's a set cost these days?
6. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #6 7th February 2014, 18:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jasonmayall Never used the clips with any of mine before. When bought new they have a strip of tape on them which is usually more than adequate to support the deflector in place... Did you use that? Failing that, Get some decent double sided sticky tape and refit them.

   Yep, I did use the strips but the passenger one has lost its stickiness.
   Looking at tape now will order some.
   
   Not sure whether to get the foam tape or standard double sided tape, I suppose 6mm would be the right width.
7. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #7 7th February 2014, 19:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu remove/refit. And don't go to halfrauds for that, they'er way overpriced. My local car shop does 3 times as much tape for 3 times cheaper.

   So is that the same as 9 times cheaper for the equivalent length of tape at your local car shop over Halfords?
8. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #8 7th February 2014, 19:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxman2014 I had a set of Heko's on my 1st car, never used clips or tape, they we're pretty tight in the gap. used to hum a bit in the wind when driving along but that was about it they are great tho. could do with a set for the Sax really! what's a set cost these days?

   Think I paid £24 delivered.
9. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #9 7th February 2014, 19:40

   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3213125595...84.m1439.l2649
   
   Fingers crossed.
10. Saxman2014 L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Cambridge Posts: 32 52 plate 1.1 Desire Silver flat arch

    #10 7th February 2014, 20:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1100desire Think I paid £24 delivered.

    
    about what I paid for my old ones! Result! They'll go on my wish list then lol
11. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #11 7th February 2014, 20:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxman2014 about what I paid for my old ones! Result! They'll go on my wish list then lol

    Yep, I definitely like them, well will do when it stops rattling about.
    I seem to have a bad problem with condensation on this Saxo much worse than the last one and helps keep it de fugged in the wet.
12. Saxman2014 L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Cambridge Posts: 32 52 plate 1.1 Desire Silver flat arch

    #12 7th February 2014, 20:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1100desire Yep, I definitely like them, well will do when it stops rattling about. I seem to have a bad problem with condensation on this Saxo much worse than the last one and helps keep it de fugged in the wet.

    Aye, Agree with you there, can be absolutely huffing it down outside and have the windows a jar open and not get wet! they helped my old car as well with speed. without the Heko's anythin above 30mph boomed air about in the cabin, with heko's I could hit about 45-50ish before the booming started! haha
13. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

    #13 7th February 2014, 21:01

    Have you put the clips in the right way as I had same problem but all I did was force them in more so there higher wedged in and seems fine. Don't work too well on motorways tho with window down too much.
14. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #14 7th February 2014, 21:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by French4ever Have you put the clips in the right way as I had same problem but all I did was force them in more so there higher wedged in and seems fine. Don't work too well on motorways tho with window down too much.

    Yep point of arrow up against the deflector.
    I have tried them every which way, hopefully this adhesive tape will sort it as the supplied adhesive has failed completely on the nearside.
15. Saxman2014 L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Cambridge Posts: 32 52 plate 1.1 Desire Silver flat arch

    #15 7th February 2014, 21:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by French4ever Don't work too well on motorways tho with window down too much.

    You're right there lol cant hear me music on the motor way still with em down at 70ish
16. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

    #16 7th February 2014, 21:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxman2014 You're right there lol cant hear me music on the motor way still with em down at 70ish

    Lol mine don't make a noise they just fall off lol and at least 3 times I've had my arm out window to save them from me loosing one lol. Tend to keep the window up now on motorways lol.
17. Saxman2014 L-plater Joined: Jan 2014 Cambridge Posts: 32 52 plate 1.1 Desire Silver flat arch

    #17 7th February 2014, 21:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by French4ever Lol mine don't make a noise they just fall off lol and at least 3 times I've had my arm out window to save them from me loosing one lol. Tend to keep the window up now on motorways lol.

    
    haha sounds like a good plan of action save the window dance or mis-read hand signals lol
18. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

    #18 7th February 2014, 21:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxman2014 haha sounds like a good plan of action save the window dance or mis-read hand signals lol

    Ye lol that is true matey.
    After the first incident was tempted to take them off but I've got to admit I've got used to them and they do look bloody good lol.
19. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #19 8th February 2014, 12:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MartinObviously So is that the same as 9 times cheaper for the equivalent length of tape at your local car shop over Halfords?

    Nevermind working out the math, everything is more expensive at helfrauds
20. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

    #20 8th February 2014, 15:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Manu Nevermind working out the math, everything is more expensive at helfrauds

    Right on that one I would rather try and purchase from eBay or other company's online and wait a few days for delivery and get it cheaper than go to halfords.
21. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #21 11th February 2014, 22:17

    Hmm, removed the deflectors tonight to clean them ready to reattach and the noise is still there without the deflectors so its back to the drawing board.
    
    I know Saxo's rattle but I'm not ready to give up the fight lol.
    It could be the doorcards but I did recently attach them properly ( previous owner snapped a load of clips and didn't bother sorting it )
    I'm running out of ideas maybe I should just strip it and put it together piece by piece.
22. Wardyvtr Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5

    #22 15th February 2014, 19:29

    I know my door cards rattle as there are broken clips either side but dont rattle too much, hope you win bud!

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