Hi Dylan,

My parents acquired a 1985 sunroof 8-passenger vanagon this summer.
It doesn't have a deflector, and I don't think it needs one.

I've ridden in front and back at a variety of speeds with the roof
open and didn't notice any problem with wind noise. At least not any
worse than having the drivers window open. It just seems to get a bit
harder to have a conversation between the middle seat and the driver.

I've also piloted and ridden in a baywindow sunroof, and they are the
same way. It's almost as nice as a convertible, but with a LOT more
cargo space.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
www.pottsfamily.ca

On 8-Feb-07, at 2:35 PM, dylan friedman wrote:

> I have started the restoration of my Syncro Sunroof van and have
> been talking to many other sunroof owners about these vans.  A
> friend with one has a roof deflector that looks stock, were they
> available as a add-on at the dealer?  ETKA didn't show any part#.
>
> I have pulled the entire interior and all the glass in preparation
> for bodywork and a complete respray.  it has been brought to my
> attention that while driving with the roof open there is a baffle
> inside the van that is really annoying.  First off, should you
> drive with the top open?  What do you think about adding late model
> rear windows with the plastic threw vents to help cut down on the
> air noise? Would the roof deflector or Yakima rack with roof
> deflector help?
>
> Curious to hear what other roof owners say about this.
>
> dylan
>
>