Wind Deflectors...Fitting

gers · 28th June 2008, 17:54

I got a set of these from Climair, I liked these ones as they sit close to the window and have a nice light tint to them. They were very easy fitted into the window channel, (5 mins total fitting

), but just a word of warning to anyone else thinking of fitting them, they have a 10mm edge to them that fits into the channel, but for some reason the straight edge that fits in where the wing mirror is (front bit) has 20mm. When I was putting the window up slowly, inch at a time as they recomend doing, I heard a CRACK

, and the window went back down again, took the deflector off and it had a 1 inch long piece broken of the edge and a hairline crack in the main part of the deflector, so to get the window to move up and down in the channel with the deflector fitted , I had to cut of a 10mm strip of the front edge using a hacksaw and when I refitted them they worked perfectly

, so if you are thinking of fitting these I would do this first, as I was lucky it didnt crack the deflector in two bits

... I really like them, and as I like to have the window down a bit for some fresh air, I can now do this without getting soaked and water running in round the electric window switches

...

Type S 2.2 i-CTDI GT · 29th June 2008, 13:06

Yeah thats right same as me too...... it didnt crack the deflector in two bits so 10mm too long I had to remove slight edge off after that it works great !!!!!!!

Jonboy8 · 29th June 2008, 21:50

Just a quick word to say I fitted these to my Type R, without any problems at all! Strange that other Civic owners have had to cut there's. I would have said that this would be a design fault by ClimAir...

Dimplyred · 29th June 2008, 22:23

They look great

I suppose they stop any drips if you have your window open slightly when it's raining

gers · 30th June 2008, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy8

Just a quick word to say I fitted these to my Type R, without any problems at all! Strange that other Civic owners have had to cut there's. I would have said that this would be a design fault by ClimAir...

Now that is strange

.. I would assume that the Type S and Type R would be the same body shape, but without cutting 10mm of mine is was never going to work, just wonder if "Climair" have actually fitted a set of these to a Civic, and what they would have to say about it??

Unknownsoldier · 30th June 2008, 12:30

Halfords now do these, tinted and fitted to the car, however I don't know the make.... seriously tempted, I like them here, but have never really liked them on other cars.....

Tom

gers · 30th June 2008, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Halfords now do these, tinted and fitted to the car, however I don't know the make.... seriously tempted, I like them here, but have never really liked them on other cars.....

Tom

The ones in Halfords are the same as mine "Climair", they worked out at £60, they diddnt mention fitting, but it might be the way to go, as if they do any damage when fitting, they can replace them

Unknownsoldier · 30th June 2008, 12:38

Exactly my thoughts, I wonder what they do to your MPG???? Up down or indifferent?

Tom

NH Dan · 30th June 2008, 12:44

Anything that adds to the drag on a car, however small, will cause a loss in economy. Hence the rocketship doorhandles, no wind based indicator lamps etc etc. Might not make a lot of diff but when all added up over a life time, it makes a difference.

Unknownsoldier · 30th June 2008, 12:48

Hmmm, however it should increase the MPG you would be getting with the windows open, surely???

I agree, that anything added or even stock will cause wind resistance....... hmmmm I wonder can I smooth my doors hadled more to decrease their drag....... wanders off to find his angle grinder....

Tom

gers · 30th June 2008, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

Anything that adds to the drag on a car, however small, will cause a loss in economy. Hence the rocketship doorhandles, no wind based indicator lamps etc etc. Might not make a lot of diff but when all added up over a life time, it makes a difference.

Dont know about adding drag to the car, but there is a lot less wind buffeting when the window is open, so they must be doing something

leodis41 · 30th June 2008, 13:06

I have these fitted to my Civic with no problems.
Strange that they seem to have changed the design slightly.

ADE Type S · 30th June 2008, 22:15

been looking into getting a set of these for a bit and i think you have just convinced me!! they look very smart!

f.ss.t · 30th June 2008, 23:59

so you had to cut 10mm off the deflector? to make them fit? ive got mine sitting in my bedroom waiting to be fitted..

gers · 1st July 2008, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.ss.t

so you had to cut 10mm off the deflector? to make them fit? ive got mine sitting in my bedroom waiting to be fitted..

As we now know some need to be cut and some dont

, you could try fitting them without cutting, just be VERY VERY careful when putting the window up for the first time.

PAS · 9th July 2008, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by gers

I got a set of these from Climair, I liked these ones as they sit close to the window and have a nice light tint to them (...)

Hi, they stayed quite nice, it doesn't harm the car design (style).
Problably I'll buy something like that ...

Tailgate · 17th July 2008, 08:27

I recently bought a set of Heko deflectors from an E-Bay shop for my 2007 Type R. They look very similar to the Cimair ones above and I can honestly say they took me 5 minutes to fit.
The deflectors cost £19.70 plus £13.00 P&P from Germany and they arrived 1 week after ordering.
They were delivered in a large box which was very well padded to protect them in transit.
The deflectors are really good quality and a perfect fit and I would recommend them to anyone who is considering purchasing a set.
I had a quick look this morning and they are still available for 3 & 5 door models.

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This thread is about: Wind Deflectors...Fitting, it's in Styling at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; I got a set of these from Climair, I liked these ones as they sit close to the window and have a nice light tint ...

29th June 2008, 13:06	#2 (permalink)
Type S 2.2 i-CTDI GT Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th January 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah thats right same as me too...... it didnt crack the deflector in two bits so 10mm too long I had to remove slight edge off after that it works great !!!!!!!

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Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just a quick word to say I fitted these to my Type R, without any problems at all! Strange that other Civic owners have had to cut there's. I would have said that this would be a design fault by ClimAir...

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,681 Thanks: 21 Thanked 211 Times in 204 Posts iTrader: (0)	They look great I suppose they stop any drips if you have your window open slightly when it's raining

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Halfords now do these, tinted and fitted to the car, however I don't know the make.... seriously tempted, I like them here, but have never really liked them on other cars..... Tom

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Exactly my thoughts, I wonder what they do to your MPG???? Up down or indifferent? Tom

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,529 Thanks: 63 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anything that adds to the drag on a car, however small, will cause a loss in economy. Hence the rocketship doorhandles, no wind based indicator lamps etc etc. Might not make a lot of diff but when all added up over a life time, it makes a difference.

30th June 2008, 12:48	#10 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, however it should increase the MPG you would be getting with the windows open, surely??? I agree, that anything added or even stock will cause wind resistance....... hmmmm I wonder can I smooth my doors hadled more to decrease their drag....... wanders off to find his angle grinder.... Tom

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leodis41 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd October 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have these fitted to my Civic with no problems. Strange that they seem to have changed the design slightly.

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ADE Type S Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: Staffs & Cheshire Posts: 231 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	been looking into getting a set of these for a bit and i think you have just convinced me!! they look very smart!

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f.ss.t Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th September 2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (1)	so you had to cut 10mm off the deflector? to make them fit? ive got mine sitting in my bedroom waiting to be fitted..

17th July 2008, 08:27	#17 (permalink)
Tailgate Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 10th September 2007 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I recently bought a set of Heko deflectors from an E-Bay shop for my 2007 Type R. They look very similar to the Cimair ones above and I can honestly say they took me 5 minutes to fit. The deflectors cost £19.70 plus £13.00 P&P from Germany and they arrived 1 week after ordering. They were delivered in a large box which was very well padded to protect them in transit. The deflectors are really good quality and a perfect fit and I would recommend them to anyone who is considering purchasing a set. I had a quick look this morning and they are still available for 3 & 5 door models.