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Nov 23, 2010 | 02:36 PM

peterg943

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Wind deflectors

Can anyone tell me if the wind deflectors that attach to the mirrors really work before I buy them for my 86 coupe?

Nov 23, 2010 | 03:04 PM

Goldcylon

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From what I have heard from multiple members they work great

Nov 23, 2010 | 03:05 PM

RetiredSFC 97

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RollaMoLT4 has them. Give him a PM and ask. It seems to me he said they did work when I ask him about them.

Nov 23, 2010 | 03:26 PM

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yes they do work, I've been in a vette with and without. There is definately a difference

Nov 23, 2010 | 03:42 PM

Goldcylon

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yes they do work, I've been in a vette with and without. There is definately a difference

Cute pic in that aviatar

Nov 23, 2010 | 04:33 PM

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RollaMoLT4 has them. Give him a PM and ask. It seems to me he said they did work when I ask him about them.

Yes, they do help.

The design of the C4 does seem to allow more "wind" into the cabin than most other cars.
The deflectors help with this, but they don't completely eliminate it.

Nov 23, 2010 | 04:39 PM

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Yes, they do help.

The design of the C4 does seem to allow more "wind" into the cabin than most other cars.
The deflectors help with this, but they don't completely eliminate it.

I suppose one could roll up the windows

Nov 23, 2010 | 04:43 PM

RollaMo-LT4

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I suppose one could roll up the windows

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Nov 23, 2010 | 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97

I suppose one could roll up the windows

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Better go slap his ears Greg

Nov 23, 2010 | 05:01 PM

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Better go slap his ears Greg

can't my windows are rolled up

Nov 23, 2010 | 05:12 PM

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can't my windows are rolled up

Good one Mike!

Nov 23, 2010 | 05:26 PM

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I notice a definite difference when I have the top and windows down

Here is a closeup of a factory unit. You can see why it helps with the noise. My only problem is it rubs against the weather stripping. I dress it now and that seems to help.

Last edited by Vette Jockey; Nov 23, 2010 at 07:03 PM. Reason: Added Picture

Nov 23, 2010 | 05:43 PM

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jeffp1167

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Buy factory ones .... Here is a set of factory ones on my 90 coupe

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Nov 23, 2010 | 05:45 PM

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ThomasRetUSN

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I have them on my 86 and they look and work great. Yes you can roll the window up and down. They attach the the side view mirror.

Hope the helps..

Nov 23, 2010 | 07:07 PM

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dogfish246

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I thought they were primarily to stop the wind whistle from the mirror shape?

Nov 23, 2010 | 07:11 PM

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I had a 92 Vert with WD but, my 95 Coupe does not have them.

yes

, they do work.

Nov 23, 2010 | 08:53 PM

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Both of my C4s have the deflectors. They may help, but they do not eliminate the turbulence in the cockpit, so don't expect too much. The wind buffeting in my coupe, in particular, is pretty nasty with the window down. It pounds into my left ear, and annoys me.

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Nov 23, 2010 | 09:32 PM

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astepup

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One of the PO's of my vette added them and painted body color. Mine are riveted in and don't rub on the ws. If the car hadn't had them I would have added them.

astepup said that

Nov 23, 2010 | 10:26 PM

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redrose

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don't do anything on my 86 coupe.

Nov 24, 2010 | 12:31 AM

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Phat98

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Quote:

Originally Posted by peterg943

Can anyone tell me if the wind deflectors that attach to the mirrors really work before I buy them for my 86 coupe?

YES! Put them on my '94...seems like it quieted the wind noise a bit. The biggest difference is when I smoke with the window cracked open I don't get a faceful of ashes whipping through that gap.

Mine are riveted on and there is about 1/4" space between it and the weatherstrip.

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