Weather shields

[Ranga]

Does anybody have weather shields like these Land Rover Defender 1993 2014 Weather Shield Weathershields Door Visor | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-1993-2014-WEATHER-SHIELD-WEATHERSHIELDS-DOOR-VISOR-/271370640931?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2ef35e23&_uhb=1)?

If so, do they make much difference? I have one of the big bulbous style jobs on the passenger side, and it make it hard to see the mirror. Was hoping these might be better.

[Lagerfan]

Not sure about those particular ones but I have my eye on these: ClimAir Wind Deflectors for Defender (Front Pair) (http://www.firstfour.co.uk/item/2171961/climair-wind-deflectors-for-defender--front-pair-)

I'm also looking for some reviews/recommendations before buying, have only found one for the above which doesn't sound good: Amazon.co.uk: Customer Reviews: ClimAir CLI0033407 Wind Deflector for Land Rover Defender 5 door 2004/2005 Onwards (http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0030E6C5U/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1) (assuming it is the same ones)

[Sirocco]

I have had the Climairs fitted since 08.

Very good IMO. Best when its raining out and you want some fresh air, which admittedly does not happen a lot here in Australia! Does stop the wind belting in when the window is down a touch but I wouldn't base buying them solely on that.

G

[Ranga]

A bit cheaper here Climair Wind Deflectors - Defender Front Pair (http://www.paddockspares.com/climair-wind-deflectors-defender-front-pair.html)

[VladTepes]

Range you can be a right sook ! Before you know it you'll have a Range Rover......

[Ranga]

Range you can be a right sook ! Before you know it you'll have a Range Rover......

Says he who needs floor mats. And more speakers. And trouser savers.

:p

Like your need for sidesteps, this is all about keeping SWMBO happy!

[VladTepes]

Yep. Happy wife happy life.

[Lagerfan]

...this is all about keeping SWMBO happy!

Funny that, guess who suggested we should get them!

[Willow4]

Hi Ranga,

I put a set of these on my 110. Whilst they worked quite well for the wind reduction, I found the curve distorted my vision (i.e. very different from looking through flat plastic) when entering corners/roundabouts. It was particularly bad on dusk (mine were also tinted).

After about 3 months I took them off. I'm just over 6 foot, so depending on your height it may not be an issue.

cheers,

Wayne

[Dockstrada]

A bit cheaper here Climair Wind Deflectors - Defender Front Pair (http://www.paddockspares.com/climair-wind-deflectors-defender-front-pair.html)



Anyone happy to consolidate shipping for a set ?

[Ranga]

Hi Ranga,

I put a set of these on my 110. Whilst they worked quite well for the wind reduction, I found the curve distorted my vision (i.e. very different from looking through flat plastic) when entering corners/roundabouts. It was particularly bad on dusk (mine were also tinted).

After about 3 months I took them off. I'm just over 6 foot, so depending on your height it may not be an issue.

cheers,

Wayne

Wanna sell them to me?

[dlatn]

I have the bulbous factory ones.
They do wonders for the vehicles aerodynamics

[Willow4]

Wanna sell them to me?

Happy to off load them. Not sure how I'll packaged them though for postage :o

[isuzutoo-eh]

How much do they stop the blast of air?
Not having a working aircon, nor firewall vents, I need as much air through the window as possible.
Are the sticky tape jobs firmly attached, enough to take the odd stick attack? Flexible enough to not shatter too I hope...

If all that adds up then Dockstrada I will be in for a set, but I suspect they won't meet my expectation :(

[TeamFA]

How much do they stop the blast of air?
Not having a working aircon, nor firewall vents, I need as much air through the window as possible.
Are the sticky tape jobs firmly attached, enough to take the odd stick attack? Flexible enough to not shatter too I hope...

If all that adds up then Dockstrada I will be in for a set, but I suspect they won't meet my expectation :(

We've had a set of the fairly bulbous sort (not the slimline type pictured above), and they are stick-on - on for at least a year.

Numerous scratches on them from bushes and branches, no sign of them coming off. They are actually pretty good for a bit of protection from branches whipping in - we always have the windows down and don't use the air-con.

They reduce the air coming into the cabin slightly, but not too much. Mostly they just move the air that's coming in slightly backwards, so it circulates around the cabin nearly as much, but doesn't blow right into your ear.

And, of course, brilliant with having the windows open while it's raining.

[nedflanders]

I have some on my 90 the same as your link. The wind has been noticeably reduced and also if you just want to open the window a couple of inches you don't get any buffeting whatsoever. Mine have been stuck on for a couple of years with no problem while out in the bush and they do take stick strikes easy enough. The only consideration while bush is as they are tinted plastic they do scratch, but if you use a plastic polish you can get rid of most of the surface scratches easily enough. I would recommend them.

[Michael2]

I have the Climair on my 110.

I like that they slide into the groove and don't stick out past the window frame.

I don't like that as the plastic sits in the window channel, if you only wind the window down a centimeter, it rattles on the plastic.

I like that they now make matching ones for the back windows.

I don't like that my passenger side one got smashed by a branch.

I'll probably get a replacement side one if they sell them indevidually and get a set of back ones. I still prefer them to the ones that stick to the door frame, as they're a lot more discreet and less likely to break.

[nedflanders]

I have the Climair on my 110.

I like that they slide into the groove and don't stick out past the window frame.

I don't like that as the plastic sits in the window channel, if you only wind the window down a centimeter, it rattles on the plastic.

I like that they now make matching ones for the back windows.

I don't like that my passenger side one got smashed by a branch.

I'll probably get a replacement side one if they sell them indevidually and get a set of back ones. I still prefer them to the ones that stick to the door frame, as they're a lot more discreet and less likely to break.
Like I said mine have been on nearly 2 years, have taken some abuse and haven't broken, they are the stick on ones so no rattles either.

[Benz]

Bought a set of climair ones but didn't like looking through the one on the drives side all the time as it is kinda at eye level for me so pulled it out which was a bit of a shame because it was a royal pain to get the thing in.

The passenger one is still there though.

I found the front vents open and windows down was a far better option for me.