Kerry Middleton

What do you guys think about moonroof air deflector? If you like them, what brand.


Thanks Kerry

Thaniel

The car comes with an air deflector that pops up when the roof is open. What else do you need?

scathcart

I think Kerry is talking about the little aftermarket visor over the front of the sunroof. It bolts on using two clips under the sunroof.
It prevents air from whipping down into the car while driving.
I recently gave a stock Mazda one away for the price of shipping.

They look ugly, and are less aerodynamic, but they do their job. They also have a tendency to scratch your paint since dust and dirt gets rammed under them.
Its up to you in the end.
Sean Cathcart

Kerry Middleton

Hey guys thanks for the reply.

Sorry I guess I wasn't that clear. I am talking about the aftermarket air deflector as Sean mentioned. I have noticed a few RX-7 on the forum have them.
I was just wondering what you all thought about the look and if there is a brand that looks the best.

I am still undecided

Thanks again, Kerry

scathcart

They all pretty much look the same, IMO.
The Mazda brand defelctor that I had fit great, never rattled, and was easy to remove, but left scratches where removed and looked ugly as *** IMHO on my 88 NA.
Sean Cathcart

ianbell

The pop-up thingy that comes with the car is a piece of JUNK - all it does is create major wind roar and deflects nothing - take it out and chuck the thing - at highway speed I have almost no noise and not much air coming in with the roof open unless a side window is open as well.

SureShot

Yo - Ianbell. What's that in your avatar? The top looks like a flat sheet of smoke glass?
Bill..

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

you mean thing i have on mine car ?

Kerry Middleton

That would be the one Higgi.

Thanks

MIKE-P-28

iTrader: (1)

LOL Yeah right, take it off and roll both windows up at 55-60. Can you say BASS BASS BASS, it guts wind in there so bad its not even funny!

ianbell

To SURESHOT - that's a homebuild sunroof replacement - 1/4" dark bronze lexan mounted in place of the tin lid - works great!
Done Aug 2001 and has survived a Canadian winter with no problems - drive with the lid open even when snowing!

To MIKE-P-28 - don't really see what you are saying - I can cruise on the 401 at 120K with the roof open and the widows rolled up and have a normal conversation or listen to the stereo in comfort with no BOOM BOOM BOOM and no wind roar whatsoever - with the pop-up in place the wind roar was loud - if I roll down a window there is major increase in airflow through the roof due to suction effect, but not much noise increase. My homebuilt lexan roof insert actually has more wind noise when closed as I have not yet worked out a decent wind sealing system when the roof is closed.

MIKE-P-28

iTrader: (1)

**** sorry, I was thinking about my 85 , yeah 2nd gen ones are designed a lot better. The wind deflector really isnt that neccessary on them. But a first gen you best have ear plugs cuz it sound like a pair of 12's playing a 30hz note

lbjimmy

I have had a Mazda deflector on my 7 (for about 6 months). I actually do like the look. One day I decided to wax my entire car, so I removed it. When I took it off, I noticed that it had completely ruined my paint job. Dirt, or rather small rocks get caught up under the rubber piece, and end up scratching and eating up your paint. It looks really bad. I tried over, and over to remove t he scratches, but they are still there... it's been about 1 1/2 years since... stil there...
So the wind deflector is just sitting in my closet... I guess I should just leave it one now since my paint is messed up already. As far a practicality, well, it DOES deflect the wind, but too much for my taste. I like having the wind come in my car. Even the stock wind deflector it too much. I live in L.A., and with the wind deflector, all I get is hot sun, and no wind from top.

But like Sean said, it's up to you. No wonder it is not that expensive from Mazda...

Kerry Middleton

Thanks again to all who responded

I don't think I am willing to ruin my paint job.

I really appreciate the info.

Regards Kerry

vaughnc

They're OEM as well.

Got one on my TII and love it

Definitly enhances the lines and looks great on lighter & darker cars

Kerry Middleton

Great vaughnc

Now you have me thinking again.

Do you have a Pic?

kleach18

Hey if I removed the stock pop up thing would that affect how well the sunroof seals when it it shut? HAve any of you guys that removed it had any problems with leaking when it rains and your driveing with it shut?

kleach

vaughnc

kleach18,

No problems leaking. Check the drain on the sunroof if it's leaking.

kerry,

I'll snap a picture tonight for you

kleach18

Thanks,
It isn't leaking i'm just thinking about removing the stock pop-up deflector. Makes lots of noise when driving. Sometimes it bugs me so much that I just hold it down with my hand on the highway when someone is trying to talk. lol Feels to good outside to shut it.

Kerry Middleton

Thanks vaughnc

I hope it's not to much trouble