I see some pictures of converts with the wind screen behind the front seats. Is this and option or does it come standard on the XKR. If not is it an aftermarket or and OEM product. Also how do they get attached.

 

This is available both OEM (as an option) and aftermarket. It snaps into the approx. 1" diameter two holes in the side trim in the rear. Aftermarket prices are about 1/3 of Jaguar OEM. Aftermarket sources include Adamesh, Welsh Enterprises and Mina Gallery.

I am also pleased to announce that my XK/XKR SmartKey Remote Top kit, which will go on sale in early 2014, will include manual control for rear windows as an option. This will further reduce wind noise whether used with or without a wind deflector.

 

I highly RECOMMEND the Adamesh wind deflector. I bought one 3 months ago for my 2009 Jaguar XKR. Ultra fast delivery from Adamesh LTD in UK...great price, takes minutes to install.......and it really works. Quality product at about 1/2 price of Jaguar OEM product. I paid about $380.00 delivered to my door which took 3 days from UK to NM, USA

Jaguar XKR XK8 Wind Deflector | eBay

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK8-X...08d1b0&vxp=mtr

Hope this helps......

 

I have had the Adamesh deflector installed for about a year. Amazing unit at a reasonable price!! website: www.adamesh.co.uk

 

Those wind deflectors should be STANDARD on XKR convertable. I've bought mine from Adamesh as soon as I try my XKRS on a chill night. My wife ask me to put the top on.....cause she was freezing with the back draft on her. Since I've put it, it's much more confortable and enjoiyable, even on the highway at 80 mph. Adamesh have great service at good price. Take minutes to install and stay in good shape.....
Guy

 

I have always wounded about Wind Screens, what are the benefits? Dose it reduce the noise while driving with the top down or what dose it do exactly?

 

Yes it reduces the wind noise and buffeting and makes the climate system a bit more effective in maintaining comfort with the top down.

 

It's more then just a noise question. It's confort. Without windscrren, you feel a vibration in your ears that get enuyoing on long rides. With the windscreen in place, it's much more confortable. Plus, all what you carry on you back seats (!) stay in the car. It's a MUST for me.



Guy

 

The wind Screen on my rear seat conversion works really good and stops the buffeting as well . and takes care of my extra luggage space. B.L.

 

Thank all of you who answered my question. And wow sherbercars where did you get that one? I have never seen that before

 

The Adamesh wind deflector has been thoroughly discussed in several old threads.

For a complete discussion of how to install the Adamesh wind deflector, including detailed close-up photos and installation tips, see my posts ## 2 and 4 from this 2011 thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...flector-62273/

No need to copy and paste all of those photos here - simply click on the above link.
Here's one of the side clamp:


If this was helpful, please click on Thanks on the bottom right of the post.

Stuart

 

He custom made it himself, and did an incredible job! See: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-33/finally-finished-my-xkr-now-2-seater-lugage-space-103060/

 

Wow what am amazing job he did!! And thank you for Windscreen installation link, I will definitely use it when I get mine in the future!

 

I designd and built it please go to my post. ( finally finished now my XKR is a two seater . ) for more info, Hopefully MINA GALLERY IS GOING TO develop the kit. you can get in touch with CHRIS or PM me for more info. Thanks. BERNIE