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AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:33 pm
by rjkoop
I'm going to install the AR wind deflector.

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The instructions that came with it were for an MX-5. It is obvious where the brackets attach? Anyone have a picture? Here's my convertible linkages.

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And here's the brackets.

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Do I need to take off the rear side panels to figure out where it goes?

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:21 pm
by joelittel
I think you do have to take the interior rear panels off to install the mounting brackets. Look for a mounting point close to the back of the headrests. The windscreen should not be effected by raising or lowering the convertible top, so look for the mounting point that would allow for this.

If you need pictures I can take some tomorrow morning.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:49 am
by vandor
Email A-R and I'll send you the pics on how to attach them.

https://autoricambi.us/products/wind-de ... bi-special

Thanks,

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:21 am
by rjkoop
Thanks guys. I'll email AR and get the pics. Then I'll try to post a few pictures once I'm done. My wife can't wait!

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:29 am
by joelittel
My wife declared that same deflector "the best upgrade yet."

I'm guessing that your wife will love it too.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:23 pm
by georgeramos
Autoricambi? Mx-5? Im confused...but that's nothing new.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:31 pm
by ScotcH
georgeramos wrote:Autoricambi? Mx-5? Im confused...but that's nothing new.
It's a Miata wind deflector made by Raceland, with some fiat specific custom made mounts ... which I assume AR now sells :)

I have the same part (kit prior to AR selling it) and it works awesome ... the wind noise suppression and deflection is ridiculously good.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:54 am
by rjkoop
Installed the brackets. The old bolts broke when I tried to remove but that's not surprising. I installed the brackets and they are pretty close to the top of the seat when it is all the way back (even touching on the passenger side). Hopefully I can adjust them a bit to ensure I can put the seat all the way back and the bracket won't rub on the seat. A while back I did have to put in new seat rails on the passenger side. Maybe this made them slightly higher.

I'll try to post a few pictures when I'm done.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:03 am
by njoconnor
You'll like the results of your efforts. Patty thought the deflector was best improvement (until we took the Koni's over the washboards!). Amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference.

Neil

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 11:01 pm
by nibbes123
Can anyone please post pictures and the way to mount brackets.

Thanks
Nick

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 7:19 am
by rjkoop
nibbes123 wrote:Can anyone please post pictures and the way to mount brackets.

Thanks
Nick
Nick,
If nobody does today I'll post tonight. Or send me your email (private message) and I'll forward the email Csaba sent to me with good pics.

Richard

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 9:19 pm
by msjulian
I would hope that the kit came with good pics and instructions.. Looking to buy the same kit and would hope that it would come with good intentions.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 6:57 am
by rjkoop
msjulian wrote:I would hope that the kit came with good pics and instructions.. Looking to buy the same kit and would hope that it would come with good intentions.
Nope. But a quick email to Csaba and a few pics from him later it was easy. I'll try to remember to post the pics tonight.

Richard

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 10:04 am
by joelittel
I've got the same kit and would also be happy to post pictures. If I don't see any from rjkoop tonight I'll post a few when I get home.

Enough people have asked about this lately that it seems like a good idea to get some general reference pics online for anyone looking to install this or something similar.

Re: AR Wind Deflector

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 10:09 pm
by rjkoop
Pics I've got. Some from Csaba, some from my install.

Csaba pics...
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Mine...
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