Wind Deflectors

adzyp · 3rd June 2012, 14:14

Ok, so this may sound stupid as it says on the tin....but what do they actually do and why do so many people have them?

phil99 · 3rd June 2012, 14:18

looks cool, and can also open the window a bit without rain coming in and deflects a little bit of wind

Josh1987 · 3rd June 2012, 14:25

Wait a minute....

Wind Deflectors actually deflect wind ?

ippo88 · 3rd June 2012, 14:31

Does that mean you don't get any wind actually coming in to the car?

dweezle · 3rd June 2012, 14:41

Fitted my heko ones last week they look smart and it means when its a hot day i can have both windows down without the wind gushing through the car. Well worth the money but the only con is they slightly restrict your vision especially at junctions but if your a short a*se it wouldn't be a problem.

adzyp · 3rd June 2012, 14:46

Are they all different? Which ones are recommended for the minimal and almost unoticeable look?

dweezle · 3rd June 2012, 20:12

Most go for the heko's off ebay cheap and very quick delivery. they come with double sided tape on and clips to squeeze in the window frame. Some people say they move and slip after a while but a little tip if you were to get them is to forget the clips don't use them just clean the inside of your frame preferably with some watered down white spirit or just some kitchen roll then apply some decent half inch double sided tape all the way round your edge of the deflectors not to close to the curve else you will see it when the window is up. Peel tape backing off then bend and push into position do your window up to see if the rubbers are in position if not window down and give them a wiggle, once your happy with the way they look with the window up and nothing looks out of place LEAVE your windows up for at least 2 days to allow the tape to stick. My mate did his like this lasted a year and still going and his sons have lasted 2yrs and still holding, just don't go through car washes.

phil99 · 3rd June 2012, 20:22

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Originally Posted by dweezle

Most go for the heko's off ebay cheap and very quick delivery. they come with double sided tape on and clips to squeeze in the window frame. Some people say they move and slip after a while but a little tip if you were to get them is to forget the clips don't use them just clean the inside of your frame preferably with some watered down white spirit or just some kitchen roll then apply some decent half inch double sided tape all the way round your edge of the deflectors not to close to the curve else you will see it when the window is up. Peel tape backing off then bend and push into position do your window up to see if the rubbers are in position if not window down and give them a wiggle, once your happy with the way they look with the window up and nothing looks out of place LEAVE your windows up for at least 2 days to allow the tape to stick. My mate did his like this lasted a year and still going and his sons have lasted 2yrs and still holding, just don't go through car washes.

I used the clip and replaced the tape they use with 3m tape and mine haven't moved in 3 years. Clips are there for a reason

dweezle · 3rd June 2012, 20:48

Clips are only there for extra grip they put pressure against the deflector and your frame to keep them in place and as being bare metal clips i wouldn't want my window edge closing onto these constantly also pushing clips up there means you are shortening the closure so your windows won't be 100% closed won't be by much but enough. Most people i have spoke to leave the clips out for this reason alone. You will probably find its the tape thats kept them up for this long without the tape the clips are pointless and the deflectors would of dropped by now.

phil99 · 3rd June 2012, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by dweezle

Clips are only there for extra grip they put pressure against the deflector and your frame to keep them in place and as being bare metal clips i wouldn't want my window edge closing onto these constantly also pushing clips up there means you are shortening the closure so your windows won't be 100% closed won't be by much but enough. Most people i have spoke to leave the clips out for this reason alone. You will probably find its the tape thats kept them up for this long without the tape the clips are pointless and the deflectors would of dropped by now.

Might go and remove the clips tomorrow then thanks Pal, I did use 3m tape instead of the stuff that came with them

dweezle · 3rd June 2012, 22:29

If it's been 3yrs i'd leave them in, i don't want to be reading a post next week saying your deflectors have fell out and it's because you listened to me, if your getting a hissing from the wind then i would remove the clips so your window will shut but if everything is fine then leave be, as the saying goes "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

AndrewRattray · 5th June 2012, 16:32

this is gonny sound even worse, how do you fit the clips? ive had mine on for about 2-3 weeks, and the clips aren't on yet, because im too scared incase i damage something lol!

Jpetrie · 5th June 2012, 17:10

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Originally Posted by AndrewRattray

this is gonny sound even worse, how do you fit the clips? ive had mine on for about 2-3 weeks, and the clips aren't on yet, because im too scared incase i damage something lol!

No point, mate. I didn't even use any tape either. They've been there for nearly a year and don't budge.

Spyke · 5th June 2012, 17:27

I just used the tape on them and no clips, you have to bend them to get them in so they wont just 'fall out'

phil99 · 5th June 2012, 17:43

clips just push into place once the wind deflector is in

Blaqque · 5th June 2012, 19:39

Any link to this Heko wind deflector thingy? Please.

bacardi84uk · 7th June 2012, 08:03

I used clips on my Hekos and have had to take them off less than 6 weeks after installing due to them dropping on the driver's side. Its like it deformed in the heat of the sun and popped itself out along the central section. The tape seemed pretty weak but up until recently they were stuck solid. I'm going to get some 3M tape and have another go. They're a good looking and simple mod so well worth doing.

Revs FN2 · 7th June 2012, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaqque

Any link to this Heko wind deflector thingy? Please.

Assuming yours is a 3dr.. HONDA CIVIC 07> FN2 3DR inc TYPE R TEAM HEKO WIND RAIN DEFLECTORS | eBay

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

I used the second link to get mine

cbtuning · 9th June 2012, 13:14

Hi guys,
I have a 57 plate Type R GT so these deflectors should fit, right?
Cheers

HONDA CIVIC 07> FN2 3DR inc TYPE R TEAM HEKO WIND RAIN DEFLECTORS | eBay

Revs FN2 · 9th June 2012, 13:57

Yup

3rd June 2012, 14:14	#1 (permalink)
adzyp Join Date: 1st June 2012 Location: Staffs Posts: 73 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (1)	Wind Deflectors Ok, so this may sound stupid as it says on the tin....but what do they actually do and why do so many people have them?

3rd June 2012, 14:18	#2 (permalink)
phil99 Team Telford Car: 59 CTR GT Milano Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: Cosford (Telford) Posts: 987 Thanks given: 128 Thanked 57 Times in 57 Posts iTrader: (1)	looks cool, and can also open the window a bit without rain coming in and deflects a little bit of wind Last edited by phil99; 3rd June 2012 at 14:32.

9th June 2012, 13:14	#19 (permalink)
cbtuning Supporter Car: 2007 CTR GT 2.0 iVtec Black Join Date: 20th May 2012 Location: Solihull, UK Posts: 25 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, I have a 57 plate Type R GT so these deflectors should fit, right? Cheers HONDA CIVIC 07> FN2 3DR inc TYPE R TEAM HEKO WIND RAIN DEFLECTORS \| eBay HONDA CIVIC 07> FN2 3DR inc TYPE R TEAM HEKO WIND RAIN DEFLECTORS \| eBay

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dweezle regrets his username Car: Championship White Join Date: 6th April 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,581 Thanks given: 542 Thanked 376 Times in 348 Posts iTrader: (2)	Most go for the heko's off ebay cheap and very quick delivery. they come with double sided tape on and clips to squeeze in the window frame. Some people say they move and slip after a while but a little tip if you were to get them is to forget the clips don't use them just clean the inside of your frame preferably with some watered down white spirit or just some kitchen roll then apply some decent half inch double sided tape all the way round your edge of the deflectors not to close to the curve else you will see it when the window is up. Peel tape backing off then bend and push into position do your window up to see if the rubbers are in position if not window down and give them a wiggle, once your happy with the way they look with the window up and nothing looks out of place LEAVE your windows up for at least 2 days to allow the tape to stick. My mate did his like this lasted a year and still going and his sons have lasted 2yrs and still holding, just don't go through car washes.

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dweezle regrets his username Car: Championship White Join Date: 6th April 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,581 Thanks given: 542 Thanked 376 Times in 348 Posts iTrader: (2)	Clips are only there for extra grip they put pressure against the deflector and your frame to keep them in place and as being bare metal clips i wouldn't want my window edge closing onto these constantly also pushing clips up there means you are shortening the closure so your windows won't be 100% closed won't be by much but enough. Most people i have spoke to leave the clips out for this reason alone. You will probably find its the tape thats kept them up for this long without the tape the clips are pointless and the deflectors would of dropped by now.

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dweezle regrets his username Car: Championship White Join Date: 6th April 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,581 Thanks given: 542 Thanked 376 Times in 348 Posts iTrader: (2)	If it's been 3yrs i'd leave them in, i don't want to be reading a post next week saying your deflectors have fell out and it's because you listened to me, if your getting a hissing from the wind then i would remove the clips so your window will shut but if everything is fine then leave be, as the saying goes "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

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5th June 2012, 19:39	#16 (permalink)
Blaqque Join Date: 7th February 2012 Location: London Posts: 32 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Any link to this Heko wind deflector thingy? Please.

7th June 2012, 08:03	#17 (permalink)
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9th June 2012, 13:57	#20 (permalink)
Revs FN2 aka Paul Join Date: 14th April 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 2,526 Thanks given: 702 Thanked 498 Times in 429 Posts iTrader: (7)	Yup