I had my wind deflector and gear basket off and I liked the way it look AFTER I moved one of the cross bars to the front of the roof rack. But, I just put both of them back on after about three weeks with them off and it is a good change. I agree though, a lot of gunk does get caught underneath.

------------------
2001 XE
V6 Auto
Just Blue
2.4K miles
4x2 3-pak