Anyone install a set of side window defl.s do they create wind noise? I had a set on my truck & the noise was annoying. Also do roof cross rails create any noise?
side window air deflectors & wind noise
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Anyone install a set of side window defl.s do they create wind noise? I had a set on my truck & the noise was annoying. Also do roof cross rails create any noise?
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I have both and haven't noticed any particular noise from them.
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I installed the window wind deflectors last week, and the noise depends on howmuch you open the window .. but yes, the wind makes noise. Is it more then before? I really don't know.
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wind noise
are these mopar or aftermarket deflectors?
are these mopar or aftermarket deflectors?
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how much noise with the windows up at highway speed?
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Is there a need for these wind deflectors anymore? I had a stainless set on my old Blazer so I could crack the window on a rainy day and stay dry. With the improvements in HVAC systems in cars, this once popular accessory seemed to disappear for a couple decades. I haven't owned anything since the 80's that I felt a need to put these on. Lately they seem to have gotten very popular. Perhaps I'm missing something.
I have the weathertech side air deflectors and haven't noticed any additional noise. They do work fantastic for speeding up defogging, allowing some fresh air during a rain storm and also venting the hot air out of the jeep when it's sitting out in the sun (I no longer climb into an oven). And should a sudden rain pop up, you can have all four windows cracked and not get a drop of rain inside.
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That's the way I used them on my truck primarily to block out AM & PM sun while driving, they give you an additional couple of inches to block bright light. Also to vent the inside, especially during the summer. It gets as hot as 3 h$%&'s in the south. 101 degrees one minute & a monsoon the next, all the while keeping the insde dry. Quite honestly I rarely ride with the windows down.
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+1!!
I had them on my last car (neon) and liked being able to use the deflectors as todde702 mentioned. I am planning on getting the same units that he has for my Riot
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did you add your remote starter? I have a limited too but mine didn't come with remote start. mopar or aftermarket?
I had an after market remote starter on a 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix and it was awesome...until it broke...repeatedly. Kept burning up relays for some reason. I had to keep a spare in the glove box because you never knew when you were going to be stranded. Looking back, I think the starter was probably getting ready to go and drawing to much power or something.
Had mine put on when I bought the Riot before taking delivery so don't know if it's any additional noise but glad I got them. I like being able to keep the window cracked open and not worrying about rain coming in or water dripping in after a rain. If I had to do it again, definatley yes.
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Mopar deflectors - additional noise if any out weighed by having the windows open a bit during the rain.
Plus if you want noise just open your rear windows for the "helicopter" effect which although common I notice it much more in the Pat then in any of my previous vehicles.
Plus if you want noise just open your rear windows for the "helicopter" effect which although common I notice it much more in the Pat then in any of my previous vehicles.
I've had my Patriot for 8 months and just installed the Weathertech deflectors (in-channel) and I'm very pleased. I'm not a big fan of AC and like to drive with the roof and all the windows open. Normally, at highway speeds, that was a very windy and noisy experience. With the deflectors, it's much quieter and way less windy inside - more like a breeze than a gale. The deflectors were simplicity itself to install.
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I installed the ones from mopar / jeep
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