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Anyone install a moonroof wind deflector?

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Old 07-27-01, 10:15 AM
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I'm finding that the noise levels when the moonroof is open is louder than I wish to tolerate... so I was thinking about getting the wind deflector and installing it myself.

Has anyone done this install and was it difficult?

What the best price I can expect to get the deflector? and where?

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Old 07-29-01, 05:53 PM
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I am also annoyed by the excessive noise when the
sunroof is open.

My Lexus dealer had a deflector on display at the
part dept... The service advisor pop it on my '01 RX300
in only two minutes. I drove around, up to 60mph.
It offered only minor improvement at moderate
speeds(40 to 50mph)... at freeway speeds(60 to 90mph)
the noise is about the same... I didn't ask about the
price, since I didn't buy it.... but I think it was around
$60.

Old 07-29-01, 09:28 PM
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Default Thanks Sleepybobcat

I appreciate your reply!

I was hoping the deflector would offer a more dramatic decrease in the noise level, but based on what you said, I'll most likely forego the plastic "wort" and keep the clean lines atop my RX.
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Default moonroof deflector update

Just as an update, as I went to the dealership to get my rear bumper protector I asked about the moonroof deflector; the parts person/manager advised AGAINST getting one. He stated that the deflector didn't really help much at all and was not worth getting it. So, I've decided with the majority (2-1!) and have determined to save my money and forego the deflector.

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Got an aftermarket winddeflector in LA for $40 pretty good, a lot quiter then without one, haven't tried it at 60 miles an hour but i'm sure its better. Tell me if you interested i'll give you his phone# for forty bucks its a win win situation. Really easy to install too.
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