Anyone using a wind deflector in your 'vert? Do they make much difference?

Came across 2 different types that are very similar, appears they may attach/secure differently.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/wind-d....html#hardware

AND

http://www.lovethedrive.com/catalog/...005_to_2012/13

 

Ya, I've known about them but have driven verts a LOT more wind rattling that my 08 Mustang. So I've never considered it and just enjoy the top down. Even with top up and windows down it is very quiet.

 

i have one and i love it, it makes a big difference...for me its not about the noise. it allows me to put the top down much earlier (and later) in the season especially in the mornings. its great to have the top down in march or december (with the heat on and seat heaters) i like to have my top whenever possible...
i got this one
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/mus...-windstop.html

its cheaper and a little smaller (which i like) a sinch to install, came with a cover and easily fits in the trunk

totally recommend it

 

Here's another version that perked my interest given the price difference from the CDC style deflector.

http://www.windblockerse.com/

 

You must be the other guy in NYC with the top down in December

I have the same one as the one from american muscle. It works great and installs in like 2 seconds.

It is a must have IMO for any vert owner who does not have top down weather all year. And even those that do really. It really settles the air in the car and you are able to talk on your bluetooth, have a conversation with the passenger at normal levels. But best of all I can even take my wife out to dinner with the top down even if she has done her hair. That itself is worth the price of admission And of course drastically increases the length of the top down season.

 

 

 

I bought the "lovethedrive" one about 3 years ago. HUGE improvement and greatly extended the top down driving season. Wife loved it. I installed the CDC style bar in April 2010...deflector does not fit. May decide to sell it...250.00 if interested

 

I had the Love the Drive one too but, I have the top down all the time. The mesh faded and wore out, and the frame covered the back seat making it hard to even stow a gym bag there. I designed my own windblock with smoked acrylic that does not have a frame, leaves the back seat accessable, and stowes easily in the trunk. It is held in place by two quick release straps and used the shape of the seat backs and headrest to give it support. Since it is acrylic it will not fade and has been on my car since it was fabricated in August. Here are a couple pictures of it on my car. This prototype cost me $300 but, if there is enough interest for a run of 40, the price would come down to around $200. Anyone interested, PM me. For me, "The Choice is Clear!"

 

Interesting design SterlingStangMan, so it is only secured by straps that go around the headrest rods, anything down lower to prevent it from moving or rocking?

How does it compare to the other style deflectors in how it functions?

For those who would have the front seats adjusted at different positions from one another, how will that affect fitment?

 

Hi Rikstang,

Yes, the two straps are more than enough to secure the the wind deflector to the seats. It is specific to the 2005-2011 Mustang - not sure about the 12s and 13s since the headrest changed slightly but the design is easily tweaked. About as much as is seen in the picture extends below the top of the seat to the center console which prevents blow through but still allows access to the center console compartment. It has a much smaller footprint than any other wind block out there and because it is solid there is no airflow through. Now there is one thing that is both good and bad, unlike the mesh that covers over the back seat, the airflow leaks a little around the seats which in the winter blows some of the heat out from around the seat, on the other hand, it redirects cool air around your legs in the summer months - like a natural air conditioning. You can still put passengers in the back seat but they will be in for a wild ride since the air flows in a circular path. The seats should be basically kept at parallel and can be leaned forward to allow access as long as your partner follows your lead from the passenger side. This wind deflector is very effective. I tested it with one of my co workers, a tall woman with long hair and at 75 mph her hair slightly moved to the rear, not whipping wildly as it would without one.