When I first purchased my roadster, just about three months ago, I was hot to get a windscreen figuring it would make "top down" riding more enjoyable. I really thought is was the thing to do. I really liked the looks of the plexiglass ones that light up, and I was within an inch of purchasing one until I saw the mesh screens here at the forum. I really liked the looks of them too and they seem more functional than the plexiglass ones. I decided to wait and read on as forum people posted their pros & cons about their windscreens.

Needless to say, I've been driving with the top down in temps ranging from the 40's to the 80's. When it's chilly out the windows go up, the heat is on high, and the heated seats are activated. When it's warm out, the windows are down, the heat is off, and the heated seats also remain off.

I purchased a roadster to once again enjoy the open air views and the wind blowing through what hair I have left. It's like living the dream of the good old days when convertibles were plentiful and riding with the top down was the next best thing to sliced bread. It's even better now that there are so few convertibles on the road.

Will I ever buy a windscreen? At this point I would have to say, "Probably not." I like the way the Crossfire Roadster feels with the top down, and I have no reason to alter that. Isn't that why all us roadster owners purchased a convertible?

The only disadvantage I've read about is the lady's hair blowing all over the place. My answer to that is put it up, wear a pony tail or a ball cap, or let it fly. If the hairdo is important for a special dinner or whatever, leave the roof up until you're headed home.

Convertibles are made to be driven with the top down and the wind blowing through the cockpit area. Enjoy that feature while you can. As my late father-in-law told me, "Where ever you may be, may your wind blow free." I don't know if he was talking about sail boating or flatulence, but it could apply to top-down cruising.

Bob