OEM window deflectors installed

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Garemlin

Discussion Starter · 7 d ago

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I will say this first I have never been a fan of stick on window deflectors. But after getting the AVS in channel and having zero luck with them I decided the best alternative would be the OEM deflectors. Ordered Wednesday from Subaru Parts Exchange and they were here Friday.

Installation was pretty straight forward after watching a YouTube video. I read the instructions before they got here and they make it look way more complex than it is.

I actually like the looks. They don't really look like other stick on deflectors.

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perchancetodream

· #2 · 7 d ago

Looking good!

I might install mine tomorrow when I can heat up the window frame by parking in the sun.

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Garemlin

Discussion Starter · #3 · 7 d ago

perchancetodream said:
Looking good!

I might install mine tomorrow when I can heat up the window frame by parking in the sun.

Yeah I waited until today because it was supposed to be in the high 70s. I did each side in direct sunlight so it would be plenty warm.

nb10111

· #4 · 7 d ago

Looks great! I'll be putting a set on my '24 Geyser Blue OBW tomorrow when they get delivered. Is the trim above the visor itself glossy or matte plastic to match the trim originally on the windows?

How's the noise with the windows cracked (still covered by the visor)? I went through AVS and settled on Weathertech with my 4runner, but neither were as good as the (Subaru-style) ones I put on my Accord before that. I figured OEM was the way to go, like you.

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Garemlin

Discussion Starter · #5 · 7 d ago

nb10111 said:
Looks great! I'll be putting a set on my '24 Geyser Blue OBW tomorrow when they get delivered. Is the trim above the visor itself glossy or matte plastic to match the trim originally on the windows?

How's the noise with the windows cracked (still covered by the visor)? I went through AVS and settled on Weathertech with my 4runner, but neither were as good as the (Subaru-style) ones I put on my Accord before that. I figured OEM was the way to go, like you.

Unfortunately they are gloss black. But even being severely OCD it doesn't really bother me. I guess you could always use some matte vinyl if it bothers you.

Can't comment on anything beyond that as I haven't drove with them yet. I did have an issue with kick back from the pinch protection at first. So once I got the windows completely rolled up in decided not to mess with anything to let them set in place.

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Moe Snow

· #6 · 7 d ago

Nice. I'm ordering a pair soon so I can roll the windows down and not worry about precipitation when I'm sleeping on my inflatable mattress in the back.

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Voyager88

· #7 · 7 d ago

I installed my side window deflectors a few weeks ago. It took about an hour. We went on a trip this week and my wife kept her window cracked while we were driving on the highway. It’s somewhat quieter than before, without any buffeting. There is still wind noise, though.

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Big Tom

· #8 · 7 d ago

Those actually look very good. I'm gonna put a set on my wish list.

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legendgs

· #9 · 7 d ago

Question:
Do these mitigate the "window turbulence" when you have both rear windows partially open? Asking for my dog! 🐕
Thanks!
And, they look great, by the way!

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Outbakkr

· #10 · 7 d ago

I like mine too! BUT, it wouldn't have killed them to have made the rears 1/8" longer to line up with he rear door edge perfectly.

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HKshooter

· #11 · 7 d ago

Voyager88 said:
I installed my side window deflectors a few weeks ago. It took about an hour. We went on a trip this week and my wife kept her window cracked while we were driving on the highway. It’s somewhat quieter than before, without any buffeting. There is still wind noise, though.

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I kind of like these but not 100% sold yet. I've never saw the need to have a set on a car so have never had any. But one of our work trucks has a set and I admit they come in handy sometimes.

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Garemlin

Discussion Starter · #12 · 7 d ago

legendgs said:
Question:
Do these mitigate the "window turbulence" when you have both rear windows partially open? Asking for my dog! 🐕
Thanks!
And, they look great, by the way!

Tested that out this morning on the way to work. Zero turbulence with just the rears down about an inch or so. Not sure if you were looking for more of a dog head space or not.

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Garemlin

Discussion Starter · #13 · 7 d ago

nb10111 said:
How's the noise with the windows cracked (still covered by the visor)?

Didn't notice any extra wind noise this morning.

legendgs

· #14 · 7 d ago

Garemlin said:
Tested that out this morning on the way to work. Zero turbulence with just the rears down about an inch or so. Not sure if you were looking for more of a dog head space or not.

Thank you! Just looking for nose space and venting. Thanks again!

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MackDaddy1962

· #15 · 7 d ago

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Looks great! I put mine on right after taking delivery about a year ago. I've had them on several cars over the years, they work great.

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perchancetodream

· #16 · 6 d ago

Garemlin said:
Yeah I waited until today because it was supposed to be in the high 70s. I did each side in direct sunlight so it would be plenty warm.

Plenty warm at midday. Shields up!

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nb10111

· #17 · 6 d ago

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Garemlin said:
Unfortunately they are gloss black. But even being severely OCD it doesn't really bother me. I guess you could always use some matte vinyl if it bothers you.

Installed mine today! You're right.. the gloss black is noticeable, but it isn't so bad. Super simple install once I got the weather stripping away, which took use of a plastic pry tool. Same issues as you with minor fitment. Installed to Subaru spec (following the factory instructions, lining up at the middle of the two doors and working forward/back or "out" from the respective visor) the front is 1-2mm short of perfect and the rear is 3-4mm too short. They seem quiet so far. Only one issue with the pinch protection on the windows, but I assume a couple of days in the sun will cause the frames to flex appropriately and it'll be a non issue.

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Tucoman

· #18 · 6 d ago

Looks good. You inspired me to order some plus the sunroof deflector. I also got the Subaru Wilderness front license plate mount as an impulse purchase, too.

Garemlin

Discussion Starter · #19 · 6 d ago

nb10111 said:
Installed mine today! You're right.. the gloss black is noticeable, but it isn't so bad. Super simple install once I got the weather stripping away, which took use of a plastic pry tool. Same issues as you with minor fitment. Installed to Subaru spec (following the factory instructions, lining up at the middle of the two doors and working forward/back or "out" from the respective visor) the front is 1-2mm short of perfect and the rear is 3-4mm too short. They seem quiet so far. Only one issue with the pinch protection on the windows, but I assume a couple of days in the sun will cause the frames to flex appropriately and it'll be a non issue.

LOL I didn't follow specs. I test fitted and eyeballed final placement.

And check the weather stripping. You may need to run your finger along the channel that the window goes into. My drivers side rear kept kicking back. There was a tiny section of the rubber that was not fully seated.

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nb10111

· #20 · 5 d ago

Garemlin said:
LOL I didn't follow specs. I test fitted and eyeballed final placement.

And check the weather stripping. You may need to run your finger along the channel that the window goes into. My drivers side rear kept kicking back. There was a tiny section of the rubber that was not fully seated.

All good! If it wasn't seated properly, having it roll up a second time fixed the issue and it hasn't happened since. Very happy with how these turned out and the install couldn't be simpler. They were like $60 more than equivalent Weathertechs but your pics made me make the swap. I'm always sketched out about in-channel visors stretching the seals/frame over time and causing issues. The seats in these outbacks are very tight.

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