Do the deflectors affect wind noise when the windows are closed? In general do they make the ride a little quieter, noisier, or no change?
249645
They do not add to the wind noise and if you drive with the Windows down thirty help with the noise ...Hope that helps...
249646
There is no change when the windows are closed. With the window open just a little the deflectors make the window noise a little quieter.
249647
I bought them to reduce wind when the windows are open, which it does. when the windows are closed there's no effect on noise. if the windows are open and it is raining, it reduces the amount of rain that comes in. not as much as i would like, but not bad.
2184954
I was kind of surprised at how quiet it was myself. you just hear a little rumble from inside the truck. I actually have to turn off the radio to hear it with the windows up or down, doesn't make much difference. its a little louder when you get in the throttle a bit. hope this helps
1978931
I have not removed it had not noticed any noise it is a little flimsy but it seems like deflects the wind resistance
1849630
I have not noticed any noise. I had read that as well and was planning to just install when I needed them but they have been great for me. Leave them on all the time.
1130464
Ha-Ha! Never thought of that. Mine isn't as loud - perhaps because I used foam on all 4 sides (the peel'n'stick type) on the window itself. Yes, there is noise - the unit is pretty basic (and I knew this) - but the price was good, so I balanced out the noise with $ savings. Also, it seems that the unit is pretty crudely built, so maybe there are noise levels which vary from unit to unit. It runs well, for me. I also live in NYC, so noise isn't an issue, it's a daily lifestyle.
1839164
They cause no perceptible increase in wind drag. Far less than conventional spoke reflectors, and almost no weight. It's like a piece of tape about an inch wide wrapped around each spoke. No appreciable thickness.
1381964
It will run the length of the sky slider, however it will not in my experience reduce wind noise, it actually made it louder. If that's the reason you are getting it.
93724
I don't have that problem. If the windows are closed all the way you should not hear air leaking. Once your windows are up, hold the up switch again for a second or two. Your window will go up just a tad more. This should make sure the window is completely closed. Your window now has to share the channel space with the deflector so you might need to tap the up button on your window again if you hear a little wind.
1251022
They're still pretty noticeable, not like jet engine but still fairly audible depending on how close you are to it. I sit fairly close to it and can hear it, its not obtrusive and if you have it far away you wouldn't notice it. I would try for quieter If it'll be close by you and Noctua's are always nice, but it you have it far away I wouldn't bother.
242614
Yes. It's noisy when air moves through with the unit off, when it's windy outside. It's probably best to use an outside vent cover that has a good built in flap.
64693
Shutters shouldn't flap with wind. We are pleased with ours and doesn't seem to make any real, if any at all, shutter noise. Very sturdy and efficient.
820852
There is some slight wind noise through the mic but I installed the Vega speaker pads I found on Amazon from Orange Choppers in Florida and it helped tremendously. There is a noise cancellation setting in the Sena that you can also use and it helps.
8655
Generally, wind fairings are used when you are not using a cargo box, by adding a fairing it could make the noise louder by channeling more air into the bottom of the box, also losing MPG's
639905
I haven't had any problems when there is a fair amount of wind noise. My advice is to ensure that you have the right sized buds so it can go deep in your ear canal to block out outside noise. It's an excellent product.
1123673
The wind noise canceling is effective. But it won't work against stronger winds. It's still great for normal breezes and the like. Just keep expectations realistic.
111666
No, there is a noise increase. Not too bad, but definitely noticeable. I did see a set of Thule's that where narrower, closer to the roof and more streamlined I wish I would have tried but who really knows until you try it and have something to compair it too. I am satisfied with the BMW rack system though and keep mine on at all times. Really noisy when the sun roof is open at high speeds
2153585
Well for me it toned down the higher pitch portion of the sound, leaving the moaner, droanier sounds behind. I had it on a SLK with a Eisenmann tuned exhaust. I returned mine if that makes any difference.