Carbon Fiber Sunroof deflector by TET
04-17-2004, 07:32 PM
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Carbon Fiber Sunroof deflector by TET
Top Element Tuning produced this prototype of a CF sunroof deflector for me to try. Just curious what you guys think of it, and see if there's enough intrest , to have it made......at a reasonable price . I put it on today.....has some imperfections, since its not the final product.
You can contact Slammed95 if you have any questions, or intrest in one of these.....
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04-17-2004, 07:37 PM
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I'm assuming being that this is just the prototype, the final product will not have the little indentions this one has right? I think it looks good overall. If I had a sunroof, I'd think about getting it.
04-17-2004, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
Top Element Tuning produced this prototype of a CF sunroof deflector for me to try. Just curious what you guys think of it, and see if there's enough intrest , to have it made......at a reasonable price . I put it on today.....has some imperfections, since its not the final product.
You can contact Slammed95 if you have any questions, or intrest in one of these.....
You can contact Slammed95 if you have any questions, or intrest in one of these.....
04-18-2004, 07:54 AM
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I tthink it looks pretty good, although it seems like it sticks up pretty high. Would look nice on the cars with CF hoods, imo. I think my sunroof deflector is a little more effective though 
04-18-2004, 01:12 PM
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how does it render the sunroof useless exactly....the sunroof still opens and the breeze actually comes in lightly "backwards" if that makes any sense....if you have the windows open the suction pulls a gentle breeze in through the roof, its kind of nice.
But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.
Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet
But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.
Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet
04-18-2004, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
how does it render the sunroof useless exactly....the sunroof still opens and the breeze actually comes in lightly "backwards" if that makes any sense....if you have the windows open the suction pulls a gentle breeze in through the roof, its kind of nice.
But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.
Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet
But I was joking about it being a sunroof deflector...it's really there to reduce wind noise from the roof rack, obviously.
Also, I can run at highway speeds in the rain with the sunroof all the way open and not get wet
Yeah, I was joking. I guess I did not make it very apparent.
04-18-2004, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaFastness
No sun roof here,but I want to know where you got your hood and for how much?
Sign me up, I'd take one...Odd, was just at the dealer Friday looking to purchase one.
04-18-2004, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NCTRNL
Yeah, I was joking. I guess I did not make it very apparent.
Gotta put the smiley at the end if you're joking
04-18-2004, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
always hard to tell in typing if it's serious or joking....that's probably how half the arguments on here start! I get into trouble at work all the time bc people think I'm being serious when I'm actually joking...
Gotta put the smiley at the end if you're joking
Gotta put the smiley at the end if you're joking
04-19-2004, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by slammed95
The molds are being perfected, and price will be barely more than a stock piece.
It will be much smoother and glossier than the one in the pics.
It will be much smoother and glossier than the one in the pics.
04-19-2004, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by slammed95
This is actually a 6th gen deflector, because it's fits better on 5th gens than the original one. If I remember correctly, it doesn't work on 4th gens. That will be a different part #.
04-19-2004, 09:49 AM
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I would probably be in for one also. I'm on my 3rd deflector and now this one is cracked. Although, I haven't paid for any of the replacements, it's a pain to go to the dealer and demand replacements. Looking forward to pricing.
Looks nice Kloogy (as well as your ride, bro!) Keep up the great job.
Thanks slammed95!
Todd
Looks nice Kloogy (as well as your ride, bro!) Keep up the great job.
Thanks slammed95!
Todd
04-19-2004, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Larrio
TET tuning is just a company trying to come out with products for maximas. Their specialty is carbon composite materials. I mean, I have CF splitters on my car purely for looks. It didn't cost me much, looks nice, and is custom made for my car only by TET.
There is cheap CF (mostly fiberglass) for the cheap/cosmetic guys and there is high quality CF for the hoods, body panels, etc that you see for sports cars. Both have their respective applications, so its not always about weight savings... some ppl just like the pattern (like the dash kits)
There is cheap CF (mostly fiberglass) for the cheap/cosmetic guys and there is high quality CF for the hoods, body panels, etc that you see for sports cars. Both have their respective applications, so its not always about weight savings... some ppl just like the pattern (like the dash kits)
I consider myself a "performance" only mod man. But I saw somewhere that TET was developing defusers for front and back. Yes, they would have benefit at a high rate of speed. Will I ever travel fast enough to get benefit from them...more than likely no. But from the smallest little pic that I saw, I liked how they looked and am anxious to hear more about them.
04-19-2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Colonel
Yeah, I cant complain with a company trying to develop/manufacture parts for our cars. If someone doesnt like them, I dont see anybody holding a gun to their head to purchase them.
I consider myself a "performance" only mod man. But I saw somewhere that TET was developing defusers for front and back. Yes, they would have benefit at a high rate of speed. Will I ever travel fast enough to get benefit from them...more than likely no. But from the smallest little pic that I saw, I liked how they looked and am anxious to hear more about them.
I consider myself a "performance" only mod man. But I saw somewhere that TET was developing defusers for front and back. Yes, they would have benefit at a high rate of speed. Will I ever travel fast enough to get benefit from them...more than likely no. But from the smallest little pic that I saw, I liked how they looked and am anxious to hear more about them.
Well, it costs marginally more then the stock piece as slammed95 says, i think it looks great, and it's subtle. i want a new one anyways. So what the hell u know.
It does it for me, count me in when they are available.
04-20-2004, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MyownNismo
I'd be on one I never had a deflector on my car and I notice the screws on it. Is this something that I have to drill to the car.
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