i thought the stock 8 already came with a deflector bar?

 

It does but in my opinion it's useless.

 

im not a fan

 

i think the deflector only looks good on blk 8's with tints.... stands out to much on brighter colors

 

Deflector is one of the dumbest and ugliest things ever constructed.



Sorry for being harsh but just always had that opinion, especially on the RX-8

 

When i bought my 8 it came with one painted to match the car (sunlight silver). It looks better painted. I ended up taking it off anyway.

 

Personally I appreciate the deflector's function being 6'1" the rushing air practically blows in my ears. More importantly the sun does not shine over my sunglasses if I have the moon roof open.

I do agree it is not going to fly everyones flag.

I take it off for the winter; it is real easy to put on and take off (two screws).
The stuff underneath does build up even if washing the car at least once a week but I did not acquire any scratches from it.

I installed a zoom-zoom sticker in the center of mine to pull away from it's not so keen appearance.

 

I personally vote no on the sunroof deflector, yes on the accents and side strakes, but no on the appearance package. You should instead consider giving you car a unique look with maybe a Mazdaspeed package and opting for the spoiler. You can get most of these stuff online.

 

Here's a pic of mine from the side with the aero package, deflector, and Stainless Strakes (aluminum OEM corrode less than a year later, then you have to get them taken care of under warranty. I highly recommend Howard for the strakes.

 

as stupid as you all may think they look the deflector has actually saved my car a time or two ((ok maybe not that serious)).. first time was when I was driving in my AT I was headed down the highway ((281 here in south texas)) nothing but deers, birds,squirrly things etc.. Well a truck in front of me ended up taking out what looked like a big *** vulture/hawk I don't know..anyways the bird comes flying at me spinning like mad and my sunroof is open first thing I think is oh **** windshield...but then I realize its coming at to high an angle so im like no its going to land in my car, but as the bird gets ready to enter it just barely hits the deflector ((breaking it of course)) but it ends up pushing the bird up just a tad and it ends up smacking halfway up the moonroof and flying off ((leaving blood all over the place anyways ...but would of been much messier in the car without it)) ...

second time was actually the second day after I got my MT RX-8....I was driving again down 281 after a heavy rain storm and there was a dumbass in a 350Z who was sliding all over the road, anyways he slides into this big *** puddle of water that sprays all over my car with the moonroof open...the deflector hits most of the water at that speed that managed to make it over the car and keeps it from getting in...

(( also not to mention the deflector keeping out bugs and the occasional windshield washer fluid when I forget im traveling 75 on the highway))

 

Moonroof deflectors are gay. So are every other Pep Boys appearance mods. Sometimes less is more.

 

You apparently didn't see this on the previous page.

 

rx-8 owners r all poo stabers and like small children

 

I think that as a person who has the financial stability to afford an RX-8, you should decide on whether or not YOU are comforatble with the sunroof deflector on your ride. It looks fine to me. I had one on my Shinka when delivered, however, I took it off because I was taking it off during detailing so much. If not done properly, it can really ruin your paint.

I hope you enjoy the ride with or without the deflector.

518

 

Damn, I just realized how old this thread was. LOL!

 

What the heck is that supposed to mean?!

I am hoping that is one of those Leeroy Jenkins posts.

 

hey how come he got to say 'gay' and I didn't

 

FUGLY.....certainly an appearance killer........don't do it.....

 

I have one and i think it looks fine i do worry about it effecting the paint though. I also have the rotary triangle on the front and back. As well as the whiskers on the fendors. I think the rx8's look naked without them.

 

whiskers on the fenders???? Do you mean curb feelers? Strakes????

 

Stupid if you ask me.

 

i had one, when the sunroof is fully open its very quiet...

i'm selling mine also...

some like it, some do.

 

I'm 6'1" too and have no problem with wind entering the car (even over 65 mph). The built in deflector does a great job. The deflector makes a $30K car look like a $22K car. But i also hate spoilers, sooo......

 

Ouch!









::shakes it off::