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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Has anyone else had the problem of having papers and things in the trunk and then open the windows and have a attack of papers. Has anyone thought of making a wind deflector so this dose not happen because it is hard to get your hands on a cargo cover.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Default Re: wind deflector for the coupes

I've had coats and towels crawl out of the back and try to wrap themselves around my head. I have one of those window shade roller hatch covers that keeps my crap under control in the rear hatch.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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I can't drive mine over 25 mph without it buffeting inside. It sounds like a military copter is trapped in the back and can't get out. I can actually feel the pressure changes in my ears. It shakes the crap out of the seatbelts, whether I'm wearing them or not. I read somehere that the mirrors on our cars were designed to keep the side glass clean and clear. I would bet if you fold the mirrors in the problem would disapear. No cure there, we need our mirrors. But it might be an interesting experiment.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Default Re: wind deflector for the coupes

Originally Posted by cassidyrj1
Has anyone else had the problem of having papers and things in the trunk and then open the windows and have a attack of papers. Has anyone thought of making a wind deflector so this dose not happen because it is hard to get your hands on a cargo cover.
[shock and awe]Open the windows![/shock and awe]

I was considering making a cargo cover out of shade material. The idea of paying so much for the MoPAR one was hard to swallow.

But open the windows! OMG!
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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ok well after I get out of class today I am going to try to make a plexy glass wind deflector. I will post pics either later today or tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Default Re: wind deflector for the coupes

Close the windows and turn on the A/C. You'll be able to hear your radio too....
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: wind deflector for the coupes

Originally Posted by rush549
I can't drive mine over 25 mph without it buffeting inside. It sounds like a military copter is trapped in the back and can't get out. I can actually feel the pressure changes in my ears. It shakes the crap out of the seatbelts, whether I'm wearing them or not. I read somehere that the mirrors on our cars were designed to keep the side glass clean and clear. I would bet if you fold the mirrors in the problem would disapear. No cure there, we need our mirrors. But it might be an interesting experiment.
I really enjoy driving with my window down but the wind buffeting is annoying, so like PPRO said, I just crack the passsenger window a 1/2 inch or less and that takes care of the problem.
It works fine for me since I'd rather listen to the purr of the engine instead of the radio.
 

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fritzauf
Close the windows and turn on the A/C. You'll be able to hear your radio too....
lol...i was thinking the same thing
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Ok well i have worked on this for about 2 hours trying to make different template. The hardest part is getting it close to the roof contour but i have an idea for that which i am going to do tomorrow. another problem is that i am going to have to make a cut out where the seats are because if you look at the top section of the seat it is recessed into the wall. I'm going to work on this first thing in the morning to get it done.
 
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