Wind deflectors - my comparison.

[Rg_]

In the market for a new set. One of my HEKO ones went flying off after about 6+ months so I am left with just one on the drivers side.

May try these ClimAir ones.

 

[Rg_]

Fitting Climair deflectors today. Read on here someone used 3M VHB tape instead of the screws. I applied the tape direct to the rubber channel and didn’t use the metal bracket. Looks quite neat. Seems secure - I’ll let you know if they fall off!

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Still going strong?

 

[Milky12345]

In the market for a new set. One of my HEKO ones went flying off after about 6+ months so I am left with just one on the drivers side.

May try these ClimAir ones.

Climair good. Silent. Euros sell them. Jeep eye out for an Xmas discount

 

[Graham Jones]

I'm still happy with Haibak replacement for Heko. Double sided tape have stood up to Freeway speeds confidently.

 

[JumpShip]

We have genuine vw deflectors, double sided not wedged into the channel like some .
Been on probably 8 years I'm happy

 

[DanW81]

Heko user here, just order extra clips if need be for them.
Quiet on motorway runs, look good with no drilling required like others.

 

[Captain Quick]

Heko user here, just order extra clips if need be for them.
Quiet on motorway runs, look good with no drilling required like others.

I’m a fan of Heko. Like @DanW81 says, a few more clips on each side helps. I also used a couple of pads of 3M VHB tape at each end to keep the deflectors secure. And, yes they’re fine with Polar Technologies thermal screens.

 

[JOG]

I haven't yet fitted mine (I feel the need to get someone else to drill that tiny hole!) but wonder if the Polar Thermal Screen Cover will still fit with these on?

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You are not alone! I had to seek a confidence boost from @Texxaco before I wielded my drill!

 

[JOG]

In the market for a new set. One of my HEKO ones went flying off after about 6+ months so I am left with just one on the drivers side.

May try these ClimAir ones.

Snap! However, I did manage to donate the remaining one to my mate @Bigsidavies for a beer!!!!!

 

[Bigsidavies]

Snap! However, I did manage to donate the remaining one to my mate @Bigsidavies for a beer!!!!!

That’s right. All you need @Rg_ is a Heko buddy.
And then some extra clips. Extra clips are good.

 

[nthnmunky]

So not sure if this will swing opinion, for me it was a result anyway. I purchased a set of Climair wind deflectors from Euro Car Parts and collected them today. Popped the box open when I got home and was greeted by two deflectors (smoke not dark for me), 2 rubber pieces and 2 clips.... but no screws. I checked again, looked in box and packet etc, small screws so maybe I missed them? Nope. Annoyed I was going to return to ECP but figured I'd check instructions to see if there was anything else missing. Glad I did. Climair deflectors have had a redesign it would appear. No longer do you need to drill a hole and screw the fittings in, they come with a steel clip that slides under the plastics to retain it in place. My fitting time was approx 2 mins for both sides. Easiest install ever.

 

[Bav]

So not sure if this will swing opinion, for me it was a result anyway. I purchased a set of Climair wind deflectors from Euro Car Parts and collected them today. Popped the box open when I got home and was greeted by two deflectors (smoke not dark for me), 2 rubber pieces and 2 clips.... but no screws. I checked again, looked in box and packet etc, small screws so maybe I missed them? Nope. Annoyed I was going to return to ECP but figured I'd check instructions to see if there was anything else missing. Glad I did. Climair deflectors have had a redesign it would appear. No longer do you need to drill a hole and screw the fittings in, they come with a steel clip that slides under the plastics to retain it in place. My fitting time was approx 2 mins for both sides. Easiest install ever.

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Could be a good thing, could be a bad thing - depends if they still stay put reliably or whether they're now susceptible to movement like other brands.

Keep us posted on how you find them.

 

[nthnmunky]

Could be a good thing, could be a bad thing - depends if they still stay put reliably or whether they're now susceptible to movement like other brands.

The clips are really tight to put on. I suspect they'll be solid enough. I'll report back if things change but I reckon they'll be sturdy.

 

[Chippy1970]

So not sure if this will swing opinion, for me it was a result anyway. I purchased a set of Climair wind deflectors from Euro Car Parts and collected them today. Popped the box open when I got home and was greeted by two deflectors (smoke not dark for me), 2 rubber pieces and 2 clips.... but no screws. I checked again, looked in box and packet etc, small screws so maybe I missed them? Nope. Annoyed I was going to return to ECP but figured I'd check instructions to see if there was anything else missing. Glad I did. Climair deflectors have had a redesign it would appear. No longer do you need to drill a hole and screw the fittings in, they come with a steel clip that slides under the plastics to retain it in place. My fitting time was approx 2 mins for both sides. Easiest install ever.

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Well that's annoying, I bought some last year from Europart and haven't got round to fitting them yet. Mine are the old style with the screws.

 

[Bav]

Well that's annoying, I bought some last year from Europart and haven't got round to fitting them yet. Mine are the old style with the screws.

Ditto

 

[RunDSG]

Save yourself the anguish. They’re great reflectors, “old” or new. Mine have been rock solid for 3+ years now.