Sunroof Wind Deflector

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:42 pm

Anyone who has the MINI brand sunroof wind deflector, does it significantly reduce wind noise at highway speeds when the sunroof is open? I tend to not use my sunroof unless I am on a slow cruise because of the noise.

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:42 pm

Weathertech sells a version that is removable. I spoke with an owner at MITM3 last year who spoke highly of it.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:47 pm

Laurie has one, she says it makes it quieter........but I got the impression from the way she said it that it doesn't help all that much. Since it just clips on, maybe someone who isn't using theirs at the moment would let you borrow it and try it?

I have an aftermarket one that is held on by sticky tape - forever apparently - that doesn't do shite........

Post by **Laurie** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:41 am

I do have the MINI one. I think it helps alot. I have removed it and the difference is very noticible. It has a little deflecter on it so you can actually divert air into the car if you want. It is attached by two clips that are screwed down and has a rubber seal. It is no problem to take it on and off. I am very happy with it.

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:35 pm

Thanks for your input, Laurie. I'm not sure that I will get one but its good to know that you are pleased with it.

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:53 am

Searched for the Weathertech deflector and found that Weathertech was unable to ship.

Their price was $59.95. Looked at several other sites advertising the product and their prices ranged from $70.00 to 75.00. Searched some more and found it here and ordered it for $59.95: http://www.properautocare.com/ FWIW.

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:36 am

Thanks, Supercooperinfo. The Weathertech one looks sleeker and more attractive to me. The clip attachment seems better than other after market deflectors also. I might try one for $60.

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:41 am

Got the WeatherTech one. Easy to install, reduces wind noise and doesn't look too bad although it alters the MINI's smooth roofline. I think it was worth the $60.

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:31 am

Hagar46 wrote:Got the WeatherTech one. Easy to install, reduces wind noise and doesn't look too bad although it alters the MINI's smooth roofline. I think it was worth the $60.

Did you put the attaching clips on the inside or outside of the seal?

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:36 pm

Inside the weatherstrip seal. As per instruction sheet.

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:42 pm

Thanks!

Soopercooperinfo · Post by **Soopercooperinfo** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:09 am

FYI--I installed it yesterday and immediately noticed a substantial reduction in wind noise. I can now hear the stereo at 70 mph with the sunroof open.

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:20 am

Me too!