Wind Deflector - Stock or aftermarket?

by **JenniferA** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:07 am

All,

I just got my 2006 Solara and am considering the wind deflector. It seems a bit pricy and then there is installation (found it for like $280 before installation). I also found an aftermarket one by www.lovethedrive.com which is $355, but doens't require installation.

I am wondering if anyone has either and what the pros/cons of each might be? I know I will be taking it in and out plenty because I have a daughter who will use the backseat once in a while. FOr the most part she will be in the front, but I will be putting things in the back alot, whether the top is up or down.

Thanks!

Jennifer

by **Bonesy2** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:05 am

Hi Jennifer,
I also just bought a 2006 SLE Convertible. I got the Lovethedrive windscreen. It definitely cuts down the wind some and it also protects anything in the back seat. However, you can't have it up if someone is going to sit in the back seat. It is easy to put in and take out and doesn't require any tools or modifications to the car.
It does seem like a lot of money, but now that I have it, I wouldn't give it back.

by **NightRider** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:57 am

Gotta admit though thats still damn expensive for a wind deflector.

I just watched the video and it looks really easy to install. Too bad it wasn't cheaper though. :roll:

by **JenniferA** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:34 am

Just like $100 cheaper and it is a no-brainer. I will have to think about it some more (and save I guess). I put the last of my money down on the car itself

by **Ilovemylara** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:47 am

If my old deflector off my gen 1 would fit, You can HAVE it. Just pay shipping.

by **NightRider** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:26 pm

Ilovemylara wrote:If my old deflector off my gen 1 would fit, You can HAVE it. Just pay shipping.

^^^ there ya go! Hop on that!

by **JenniferA** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:09 am

Hey Ilovemylara....thanks for the offer! any idea how I can determine if it would work? I am in NJ....any chance you are too?

by **NightRider** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:15 am

LoL where is the land of pickup trucks?

by **Ilovemylara** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:09 am

Im far from new jersey thats for sure... Alabama lol. Just measure the width of your sunroof, as long as its 36 inches wide (or close to that) it will fit. It attatches via 2 hook brackets that catch the metal underside edge of the sunroof's perimeter. (included)

by **Mr. Slippery** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:50 am

^^ she means the one for the convertible, not a sunroof deflector.

by **Ilovemylara** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:56 am

Oh.. crap. I thought she meant sunroof deflector.. lol

by **NightRider** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:05 am

by **JenniferA** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:48 am

I knew it was too good to be true (lol). I do still appreciate the offer (alot!) though, but yeah, i meant for the convertible.

Jennifer

Wind Deflector - Stock or aftermarket?

Wind Deflector - Stock or aftermarket?

no kidding

Wow, thansk!

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