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warrenstilwell Nov 24, 2009 02:45 PM

Benevento Dual Flap Wind Guard
 
After suffering from the dreaded broken sunroof wind guard failure, I decided rather than replace the factory wind guard for $800, I installed the $100 Benevento dual flap wind guard.

Here's the pix in case your interested:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/bro...3&userid=15431

Likes:
1) Easy install and uses clips to lock deflector in channel (10 min)
2) Good quality plastic
3) Looks OK on the HHR
4) Dramatically cuts down on wind noise
5) Creates a wind tunnel when the flaps are open

Dislikes:
1) Very large area of open sunroof (1/8) is now blocked by deflector
2) Flaps may move from locked position at high speeds (75 mph). They need to be tightened via small screws located on the top of the flap.

Overall, I'm pleased with it so as long as the flaps stay tight.

jx3 Nov 25, 2009 11:48 PM

I've got the same visor, but haven't been able to get it installed correctly. For some reason the one I have doesn't seem to want to follow the contour of the roof, and will not tighten securely.
Did I miss anything when trying to install the clips?

Plainjoe24 Sep 22, 2021 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by warrenstilwell (Post 426746)
After suffering from the dreaded broken sunroof wind guard failure, I decided rather than replace the factory wind guard for $800, I installed the $100 Benevento dual flap wind guard.

Here's the pix in case your interested:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/bro...3&userid=15431

Likes:
1) Easy install and uses clips to lock deflector in channel (10 min)
2) Good quality plastic
3) Looks OK on the HHR
4) Dramatically cuts down on wind noise
5) Creates a wind tunnel when the flaps are open

Dislikes:
1) Very large area of open sunroof (1/8) is now blocked by deflector
2) Flaps may move from locked position at high speeds (75 mph). They need to be tightened via small screws located on the top of the flap.

Overall, I'm pleased with it so as long as the flaps stay tight.

old thread but still have the sunroof visor?

Plainjoe24 Sep 22, 2021 08:06 PM


Originally Posted by jx3 (Post 427109)
I've got the same visor, but haven't been able to get it installed correctly. For some reason the one I have doesn't seem to want to follow the contour of the roof, and will not tighten securely.
Did I miss anything when trying to install the clips?


Did you ever install it?

firemangeorge Sep 23, 2021 05:18 AM


Originally Posted by Plainjoe24 (Post 915463)
old thread but still have the sunroof visor?

It's a 12 year old thread. According to his stats, warrenstilwell hasn't logged on to this site in 11 years ................since 2010.....
I doubt you'll get a response.

Plainjoe24 Sep 23, 2021 06:17 AM


Originally Posted by firemangeorge (Post 915474)
It's a 12 year old thread. According to his stats, warrenstilwell hasn't logged on to this site in 11 years ................since 2010.....
I doubt you'll get a response.

not wrong lol just thought I'd ask 😅 I've been on the hunt for those sunroof visors since the company went outta business.

Oldblue Sep 23, 2021 06:47 AM

All of the sites I found about the Benevento wind deflector, came up no longer available.

Plainjoe24 Sep 23, 2021 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by Oldblue (Post 915477)
All of the sites I found about the Benevento wind deflector, came up no longer available.

I've got 2 of them! Got a brand new one and a used one I got locally. Just kept my eyes out for them, asked if they'd sell and agreed to. I'm collecting as many as I can lol


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