MK5 Golf GTI

General => Product Reviews => Topic started by: VC on July 15, 2009, 12:24:56 pm

Title: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: VC on July 15, 2009, 12:24:56 pm
Noting here that this review is for the 3dr and not the 5dr so i wont be covering the rear deflectors, you have to order the rear separately.  
i bought mine from here: http://www.palmautomotive.co.uk/ at a cost of £44.95 delivered

i know these will not be to 99% of peoples taste but they look pretty flush on the car, and the fitment is good.

so what do you get for your money?

well basically nothing more than this:
    
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so here's how to fit them, should take no more than 10-20 seconds per side, easy to just pop them in and out as you need to if the window's down

start by lowering the windows

it's very apparent which side is which, start by placing the lower corner or the deflectors edge into the lower corner of the bottom of the window frame

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it's vital that the edge sits on top of the window rubber..not inside it, like so...

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whilst maintaining slight but not heavy downward pressure, locate the top edge of the deflector inside the window frame

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keeping a hold of it as you don't want to drop it and scratch it we move to the other end and we're aiming to go inside the frame at the top here too, tucking into the frame.

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gentle apply pressure towards the front of the car and allow the deflector to bow outwards

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now using 2 hands (i didn't cos i was holding the camera) start in the center and work to the sides both left and right at the same time, tipping and pushing at the same time and the deflector will happily slide home inside the frame

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put the windows up and down a few times to make sure they're seated ok

The results:

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a bit closer, they sit very nice and flush and puff the sides of the car out a little, oh and nice and OEM looking once i rid them of that little blue transfer

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side profile

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dead flat  8)

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further back

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from inside

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all important window down view

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the window just catches so makes a click noise but that will go after the windows been up and down a few times

Questions i know you want to hear:

Do they stop the rain dripping in from the roof?

yup.

What are these like at speed?

I've had no worries at all, all the way up to the speed limit and back, nice and quiet

How is it with the sunshine roof open? Does it still release the cabin pressure waves?

Yes it does, the cabin is quieter with the front windows down just a touch too whereas before the air just came flying in


Verdict


Hope this helps  :happy2:


Peace.

VC  :smiley:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: RedRobin on July 15, 2009, 06:00:14 pm
^^^^
Excellent!

I want some of these and your review answers all my questions and illustrates very well how to install them.

:drinking:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: RedRobin on July 15, 2009, 06:23:02 pm
....

Do those little blue stickers look easy to remove?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: VC on July 15, 2009, 07:04:04 pm
they're just a very thin vinyl so will come off easy, just not got around to it  :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: Greeners on July 15, 2009, 10:42:03 pm
Do likie these!  :happy2:

70's FTW!  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: RedRobin on July 15, 2009, 10:56:37 pm

70's FTW!  :jumpmove:


....More 1970s style : -

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I could post many more, but.

The 1970s wind deflectors were always clear plastic though, and usually turned yellow after a while.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) ** by Very Cherry
Post by: gazbutS3 on July 15, 2009, 11:30:57 pm
look top notch them VC, u motors cryin out for a tap with the lowering stick :smiley:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: john_o on July 16, 2009, 12:01:10 am
not my taste VC , however another informative and thorough writeup  :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Moschops on July 17, 2009, 09:34:22 pm
Top notch review...good man... :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: celica on July 26, 2009, 09:12:45 pm
wouldn't mind these on the 5dr

tend to have the windows opened more often than not, so wind noise and water droplets come through

but expensive plastic
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Phil Mcavity on July 26, 2009, 10:02:47 pm
wouldn't mind these on the 5dr

tend to have the windows opened more often than not, so wind noise and water droplets come through

but expensive plastic
Blinds in the Back sort that out Celica, apart from the front where there is no blind to stop wind and rain intrusion. :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: celica on July 27, 2009, 08:07:45 pm
very true

do you have these on a 5dr but front windows only?
if so any pics?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Phil Mcavity on July 27, 2009, 08:55:05 pm
No, not as yet , but will be added with my new list of bits for Phylis in the coming months :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on July 27, 2009, 09:20:36 pm
....

I'm about to order some for my 5-door and was thinking whether to just have the fronts, but when I have my sunroof open I usually drop the rear windows an inch to release the cabin pressure waves. So, in other words, I'l doubtless go for a full set.

However, I can easily fit the fronts first and then take pics before adding the rears.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: TomB on July 27, 2009, 10:06:36 pm
They're sweet, I'm definately ordering a set of these!  Nothing worse than getting wet with the windows down a touch.

Top review and great pics, many thanks!  One question though, does it ever make your anti-pinch mechanism come on and force the windows down?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: VC on July 28, 2009, 10:00:48 am
  One question though, does it ever make your anti-pinch mechanism come on and force the windows down?

no mate, they fit uber well  :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: celica on August 01, 2009, 09:30:21 pm
what's the wind noise like with the window a little down, half down, all the way down, when travelling at cruising 60/70mph?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on August 01, 2009, 09:34:44 pm

what's the wind noise like with the window a little down, half down, all the way down, when travelling at cruising 60/70mph?


x2

I'm just realising that I wouldn't be seeking to reduce drafts but quite the opposite - I don't use aircon and just wind down the windows an inch to increase ventilation but the hassle is the wind noise at higher speeds.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: perfect touch valet on September 20, 2009, 07:36:42 pm
great review and thanks  :happy2: had been pondering on whether to buy these and now i will
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: perfect touch valet on September 22, 2009, 01:53:57 am
wheres the cheapest place to buy???????
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Cooper on September 22, 2009, 03:20:18 pm
http://www.palmautomotive.co.uk/4trucks/acatalog/VW_Golf_5_styling_Accessories.html
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: dajonic on September 23, 2009, 08:00:27 pm
I know the subject says wind deflector so they should do what they're designed for but just want to know how effective they actually are with the window right down? I'm getting fed up with the wind whapping into my ear and making me a little bit deafer(?) everytime I do so. I've tried all sorts of different seat positions but nothing works so hope that the deflectors will. Thanks.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Phil Mcavity on September 23, 2009, 08:09:03 pm
My blinds from Vanstyle alone have stopped the "copter" noise in the rear without the need of reflectors.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: dajonic on September 23, 2009, 08:16:42 pm
Thanks phil although the problem I have is the actual air stream over and around my car with the window down seems to direct right into my right ear. I don't have the whole gansta thing going on with my driving position but I'm kinda tall so have the seat way back. My heads just by the B pillar so catches the wind everytime the windows right down, so wanted to know how effective these things are? Cheers though.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: hugh jass on September 27, 2010, 09:56:43 am
 :congrats:Great guide. Thank you
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: StuF on April 27, 2011, 09:54:39 am
Loved this review so much - my set have just arrived and been fitted.  IMHO looks sweet!
Happy days :jumping:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Nodz on April 27, 2011, 10:01:30 am
Has anyone got pics of these on a 5door as interested in getting some but wanna see what they look like
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Mackie1 on May 16, 2011, 03:40:56 pm
Great review VC. You have convinced me that i need a set of these in my life!  :drinking:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: ongoing on May 17, 2011, 11:52:41 am
Very detailed review, to the shopping list these get added!
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: JoeDarKa on May 25, 2011, 10:04:44 pm
Vey helpful review! Going to order some when pay day comes around!
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: mpbrit on July 18, 2011, 02:00:17 am
Really interested in the 5dr. Anyone got pics or ready to review?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: clive_gti on July 21, 2011, 11:50:55 am
Really interested in the 5dr. Anyone got pics or ready to review?

me too!
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: BLUE-STORM on July 24, 2011, 11:48:20 pm
i have a set like in on mine
do you want  me to put some phots up
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: clive_gti on July 25, 2011, 09:25:12 am
i have a set like in on mine
do you want  me to put some phots up

Yes please  :happy2:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: jonm on July 25, 2011, 10:56:26 am
Picked a set of these up before I actually got the car.... its a must have item
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: BLUE-STORM on July 25, 2011, 06:14:19 pm
here's  mine i fitted at the week end :--
 :happy2:


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Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: SL03 JOE on July 30, 2011, 10:32:42 am
here's  mine i fitted at the week end :--
 :happy2:


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looks good may have to invest in some of these.

Joe.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: AndySwfc on September 02, 2011, 10:07:58 pm
Makes the car stand out alot very nice
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: golf nutter on September 04, 2011, 02:33:52 pm
not something i would normally go for but having experienced rain droplets falling into the car with the window open a little, i might just consider it.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on June 05, 2012, 08:34:00 pm
.
Got some of these coming from the Group Buy....  At long last!
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Tamiyoman on June 07, 2012, 04:00:05 pm
.
Got some of these coming from the Group Buy....  At long last!

Mine arrived today from the GB and were fitted in about 10 mins (5dr Candy Ed30), look great apart from those little blue transfers, just need to find the easiest way of removing them!?, any ideas on how to remove them?
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on June 07, 2012, 04:43:51 pm
.
Got some of these coming from the Group Buy....  At long last!


Mine arrived today from the GB and were fitted in about 10 mins (5dr Candy Ed30), look great apart from those little blue transfers, just need to find the easiest way of removing them!?, any ideas on how to remove them?


....Yes, I'm about to remove the blue transfers but before I fit the ClimAirs to the car.

Apparently best to use:

1x soapy water (I'm gonna use washing-up liquid)
1x sponge
1x credit card/cardboard (or similar non-sharp edge) - I could use one of my long finger nails  :evilgrin:
1x elbow grease (gentle but firm)
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Tamiyoman on June 07, 2012, 05:30:35 pm
Cheers for the Tip!, well its lashing down currently so might have a go on sunday!
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Moz on June 07, 2012, 05:33:14 pm
Don't forget everyone's fav....WD40. Worked a treat on mine.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on June 08, 2012, 08:04:59 pm
^^^^
Thanks, Moz  :drinking: - The WD-40 did its magic and no trace of any glued ClimAir labels remain.

Easy to fit and now curing for the 12 hours before I road test tomorrow and post some pics.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on June 09, 2012, 06:28:28 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2FClimAir_1940.jpg&hash=bbcb647158e4b4c476df23b015f13faf66df067e)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2FClimAir_1935.jpg&hash=b68662f0aed3b17071c6f9b7bae842029f58503b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2FClimAir_1929.jpg&hash=b342666f28897f715a0ba7b4c7bac08f6dcdd036)

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^ The bowing seems to be normal and not a problem.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMods%2FClimAir_mirror_1938.jpg&hash=c08e85ebfca3dfacb1c08e5b56ea8add2fa23b03)

^ They do not obscure rear mirror views in any way whatsoever - Photo is taken from the driving seat.

Overall, a very high quality of manufacture, easy to fit, extremely effective in delivering cool ventilation. So good that you hardly realise your sunroof is open even at very high speed. I've been testing them with all 4 windows down but not below the bottom edge of the ClimAirs.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: GS WAX on September 02, 2012, 04:36:39 pm
Looks good, must invest if it Stops the rain coming in...
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on September 02, 2012, 04:50:21 pm

Looks good, must invest if it Stops the rain coming in...


....Stops the rain as long as you don't drop your window below the bottom edge of the ClimAir.

Relieves cabin pressure noise at (very) high speeds even when having the sunroof open or its rear tilted on its fully open setting.
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Grunty-Boii on September 26, 2012, 06:41:31 am
Thanks mate. Think I'm gonna order a set of these
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: RedRobin on September 26, 2012, 08:06:40 am
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In response to a PM, here is an overall view to show the ClimAir's fitted on my red 5-door:

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Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Hedge on September 26, 2012, 08:34:26 am
That's not red. Looks more like Dale Winton.  :surprised:
Title: Re: ** Climair wind deflectors ( 3door ) **
Post by: Thor on September 26, 2012, 08:43:54 am
That's not red. Looks more like Dale Winton.  :surprised:

Think it's time you got a new camera RR, something wrong with the colour of the car.  That or have you've had a Dale Winton wrap to match your tan

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