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Old 04-24-06, 08:54 PM
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Default Sunroof Wind Deflector Installed?

Anyone have the sunroof wind deflector installed yet? See link: http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...bCategoryID=11

Any pictures? I know this just came out this spring.

I'm intrested in getting one installed or doing it myself if it's easy enough. Any aftermarket kits available? Thanks.
Old 04-25-06, 06:52 AM
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i think this part has been around for awhile not, much cheaper on ebay or elsewhere. has one on my last car, not on this one. i think sunroof wind deflector is 90s.
Old 04-25-06, 07:20 AM
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Just out of curiosity, why put this on your car? Do you actually have a problem with wind noise with the moonroof open?

Just wondering, because I think that thing is beyond ugly--it totally ruins the beautiful roofline of the car...
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Originally Posted by DingDingDao
Do you actually have a problem with wind noise with the moonroof open?
I find that there is quite a bit of wind noise in the cabin when it's open.

I had a deflector in my last car which significantly cut wind noise. I am thinking about getting one for the IS; I didn't pay top dollar for the ML system to be drowned out by wind noise...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I find that there is quite a bit of wind noise in the cabin when it's open.
I crack the rear windows a little bit, that seems to reduce some of the wind noise.
Old 04-25-06, 06:15 PM
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I agree with the '90s comment. I think wind deflectors were a popular way of letting other drivers know that *you* had a sunroof in your car.

Ditto to cell phone antennae. Now when I see them, it's kind of like...embarassing.
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I may still be in the 90's since I have one on my 95 Accord and I like the look. It may be outdated on on a 2006 vehicle nowadays but I still want to see what it would look like on the IS.
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I wouldnt have one either. I got one on my 98 pathfinder because back then I really wanted a 4runner (and all i saw had a winddeflector) After I put it on i didnt like it.. it "deflected way too much"
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Originally Posted by Jherb350
I crack the rear windows a little bit, that seems to reduce some of the wind noise.
I have to try that. Thanks for the advice.
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whos gonna have the ***** to buy and install the deflector. so far the 2is has been out for a while...and so far no one has done it.
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Originally Posted by jcreech
whos gonna have the ***** to buy and install the deflector. so far the 2is has been out for a while...and so far no one has done it.
It's my next mod after I install my curb feelers this weekend.
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Originally Posted by Jherb350
I crack the rear windows a little bit, that seems to reduce some of the wind noise.
if u hit the recirculating button while the moonroof is tilted up theres alot of wind noise...its on recirculating by default when u start the car...if u set it for pass thru with the moonroof tilted up...its a lot quieter...
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