I highly recommend them.
Mirror deflectors really help?
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2002
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From: Toronto ontario
Mirror deflectors really help?
How noticeable are they in terms of wind or noise? Im talkign about those little deflectors every catalogue sells that go between the windeshield and the side-view mirrors.
Racer
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From: Allen TX
I put them on and they do help a lot. I was warned before buying them to get the higher priced ones because the cheap ones are REAL cheap and don't match up with the mirror housing very well. I went with the more expensive ones and they fit great. IIRC, the cheap ones are about one-third the cost but you probably get what you pay for.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: Athens Ohio
I just put the cheep ones on my 86 coupe. They fit perfect and look very nice on there. There is a lot less wind turbulence inside the car with the windows down and the top on and also with the top off. My wife noticed the difference right away. Anything that make her happy sure makes me happy.
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Pro
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From: Vancouver WA
I kinda like that wind in my face actually and if i dont feel like it i just roll down the passenger window more.. but i definitely understand the reasoning for wanting these if they work, that wind really whips in on these cars
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Sh*t yeah, that is one thing i wish to christ id pulled off my 87 to put on my 94, cause the difference is huge.
Does anyone have the part numbers handy for the Genuine GM deflectors?
Does anyone have the part numbers handy for the Genuine GM deflectors?
Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Yuk. I want the real ones, not the fake carbon fibre copies!! The after market ones ive seen are not a mark on the Genuine GM pieces, and i doubt they would be as effective either just looking at them.
Race Director
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Mike. Did you think if they look good or not? Why do you want them? Going to the Bonneville Saltflats? I think they only belong on verts.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Don't get the thin plastic ones, they are garbage and when i test fitted them there was a 1/4 gap to the A-pillar.
If you do get some, get the oem style ones.
If you do get some, get the oem style ones.
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Safety Car
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From: Toronto ontario
I've seen quite a few cars with them and I have to admit I kinda like the look. I like them without better but I do notice on the highway with the windows down the wind noise and buffeting seems to be directed at my face. I plan on leaving them black I think painting them body color makes the mirrors look funny shaped. Imo the c4 mirrors are the best looking mirrors ever 