Convertible mesh wind blocker works well...?
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Convertible mesh wind blocker works well...?
Need current convertible owners' opinion on this.
I picked up my 2017 convertible on late Sat afternoon, at out of state dealership. Dealer says their derive dept techs aren't avail to install the factory mesh wind blocker, that I need to have my local Jag dealer install during the week. They even offered to pay an hour's time for it.
However, I've been driving around with vert down for past few days, & haven't felt that there's much wind nor wind noise. So wondering if it's worth even going thru the effort to have the factory mesh wind blocker even installed, since I don't want to mess with the clean look & possibly visibility to the rear.
Thoughts...?
I picked up my 2017 convertible on late Sat afternoon, at out of state dealership. Dealer says their derive dept techs aren't avail to install the factory mesh wind blocker, that I need to have my local Jag dealer install during the week. They even offered to pay an hour's time for it.
However, I've been driving around with vert down for past few days, & haven't felt that there's much wind nor wind noise. So wondering if it's worth even going thru the effort to have the factory mesh wind blocker even installed, since I don't want to mess with the clean look & possibly visibility to the rear.
Thoughts...?
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Hmm. I may be one of the few people that couldn't really tell a difference with it in or out. Wound up leaving it out since I think the car looks better. I also looked into Windrestrictor but never pulled the trigger on it. I think wind and noise is something I just figured is part of the convertible experience! Atleast it's quieter and less windy than my '95 Wrangler!
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By all means install it. It is easy. You need a torx screwdriver(25?). Follow directions to remove small chrome insert. Pull the bottom edge out with a guitar pick and slide down. It comes right off. Position the bracket and screw in two captured torx screws on each side. Pop the tops and slide in screen. Make sure to only push down at edges and snap top in at both sides. This thing works great. At 95 mph with the top down, windows up, there is no draft. Very little affect on viz and at night, it seriously cut down on glare. I was going to put in a plastic screen but why bother. This is perfect as it is.
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Someone on this forum had a piece of tempered glass cut to shape that slides into the OEM brackets. Worked extremely well as a windscreen, did not vibrate and offered full visibility. If I had the vert, that's what I would do.
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I took mine off, as I like maximum wind all the time. I very occasionally install it for long road trips and it does work well with windows up.
I don't understand what is there to install, it is two clips.
I don't understand what is there to install, it is two clips.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...6/#post1759349
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...-noise-179079/ See #16
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Great idea.
I didn't want to use the factory mesh WindBlocker since I didn't want to cut down visibility, & also didn't want to spend another $350 for a WindRestrictor.
I'll check out local shops for tempered glass...
I didn't want to use the factory mesh WindBlocker since I didn't want to cut down visibility, & also didn't want to spend another $350 for a WindRestrictor.
I'll check out local shops for tempered glass...
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+1. I've had that fear several times. But came to the conclusion that if I can see him behind me it's likely already too late
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That is true but that's also why I have the Passport Escort 360 radar detector which has saved me many times!
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