The stock deflector that is built in to the moonroof of my 2001 has these vents in it that produce a crap ton of air noise when driving. I can manually hold the deflector down by hand but that seems pretty stupid to have to do to eliminate the noise. Anyone know what if any purpose the stock deflector has on aerodynamics or mileage if I just remove it completely? Also when I open the moonroof I typically roll the back window down so drag isn't a concern. Was even thinking of just running a long piece of duct tape across the vent slats. Anyone else have this first world problem?!
2001 moonroof deflector question
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StreetCreeper
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It annoys me too. There are two springs I think holding it up. It's under constant pressure but the glass keeps it pressed down when it's closed and as the glass retracts, the deflector is free to rise up. So remove the springs and it won't pop up again.
I meant to do this myself, but I'm much too lazy.
jgue467
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I get little air flow from the sunroof with the tinted wind deflector (i guess it earns its name huh?).
And was thinking of toying with removing it assuming Toyo had figured out the airflow perfectly with those slats in the spring up deflector, guess not and I Won't be taking the tinted deflector off!! Thanks for posting this so i know in advance. Now what to do with that time? :cowboy:
And was thinking of toying with removing it assuming Toyo had figured out the airflow perfectly with those slats in the spring up deflector, guess not and I Won't be taking the tinted deflector off!! Thanks for posting this so i know in advance. Now what to do with that time? :cowboy:
HighMiles
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Being one to like it quiet in the car, I removed the tinted wind deflector and the slotted spring up one.
I do not know what function it serves other than to create noise. I used to block it down, but got tired of it.
When I removed it, it cut 2 plastic strips from a yogurt container to cover the 2 holes that are under the arms of the deflector, just to keep the rain out.
Now I can see more and it is way quieter, even more than with the tinted deflector.
Regarding having the rear window down, don't you get a lot of exhaust entering the car while driving?
I do not know what function it serves other than to create noise. I used to block it down, but got tired of it.
When I removed it, it cut 2 plastic strips from a yogurt container to cover the 2 holes that are under the arms of the deflector, just to keep the rain out.
Now I can see more and it is way quieter, even more than with the tinted deflector.
Regarding having the rear window down, don't you get a lot of exhaust entering the car while driving?
Majindan
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Being one to like it quiet in the car, I removed the tinted wind deflector and the slotted spring up one.
I do not know what function it serves other than to create noise. I used to block it down, but got tired of it.
When I removed it, it cut 2 plastic strips from a yogurt container to cover the 2 holes that are under the arms of the deflector, just to keep the rain out.
Now I can see more and it is way quieter, even more than with the tinted deflector.
Regarding having the rear window down, don't you get a lot of exhaust entering the car while driving?
I never drive with just the back window down for that reason. Moonroof and back window open is awesome bc your music sounds great AND you get a good wind flow through the truck.
I thought that was there to cut down on wind noise...weird. I don't have that problem on mine, and I don't have the tinted deflector either. Maybe the springs are worn out?
I really have never had an exhaust issue with the back window down. Apparently I have the California limited model so maybe mine has more emissions controls? But then again my other driver is my 1959 Lincoln continental that has crankcase ventilation straight out the bottom of the 430 v8. If you think your 4Runner has exhaust issues....lol. Also, the built in deflector should pop up when the moonroof is about half way open. If your deflector is working properly you'll hear the noise it's obvious. Thanks again for the info though I'll remove the springs and see what I can manufacture to keep water out.
