Wind stops.. Is it worth getting one?

Hi, been driving in my newly purchased TF, with the roof down mostly, the last couple of days of glorious sunshine. Drove a couple hours at motorways speeds (and then some) without any complaints of major wind 'buffeting'. Was I just lucky?

So, is it worth getting a wind stop / deflector? Any advice from those that know the difference in 'before and after' fitting one would be much appreciated. Are then any other benefits? ie;- Does it keep the cabin warmer? Will it stop the wife's new hair do lashing her face? (Not sure if that's a problem or a bonus yet) .

start off reading Rob Bell's infamous blue wig test - http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group1/windstop/index.htm

Ours folds down so have experience of both -

Wouldn't be without ours............

On the other hand, There's nothing like a good lashing! :whistle:

I've never bothered, I generally use the passenger window up method.

Craig

Just had a 40 mile spin with the roof down. Yeah, I know it's 3 in the morning but it's 17c here . Tried the drivers window trick. Pretty neat.. would never have thought of that.

I find the mesh one the best option.

Having the windows open is OK on a nice day, but I have the roof down when raining sometimes.

The plexiglass type are OK, but I find a bit more buffeting at speed, and if you follow someone with one on you will see it reflecting the sun.

Hmm, in that case I may need a re-think, as I was looking at a plexi. Cheers for the input.

I started off with a mesh one, but I now have one integrated with my hoops which is glass. The mesh one was more effective, but the glass one looks better imo

petevick wrote: I started off with a mesh one, but I now have one integrated with my hoops which is glass. The mesh one was more effective, but the glass one looks better imo

yeah. :broon: Agree with Pete !00%. :yesnod:

Mesh windstop is the most effective, But generally, you can't use it with hoops. :nonod:

Thanks for all the advice and points of view guys. I'll probably try the clear plastic one as, funny as it might seem, I put the roof down mainly at night after finishing a grueller.

That brings up a good point...I have a mesh stop and find the top bar is right in my line of view in the rear view mirror.
The cler plastic would solve that problem.