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Old 03-14-2009, 11:49 AM
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What make is the mesh windscreen? Do you have their website?
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What make is the mesh windscreen? Do you have their website?
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Here ya go: http://www.tuningshop.co.uk

They are not inexpensive but worth the money IMHO. They are the OEM for Lexus mesh windscreens.
 
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Old 03-14-2009, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 05LtdRoadster
I just ordered this one off of ebay after reading reviews on what type works best. It covers the span of both rollbars and uses straps attached to the rollbars to hold it in place for easier installation/removal. If anyone has this one let me know how you like it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
This is the one I found after reading all of this, I am seriously interested in this one. I want one that works best, dont really care how "cool" the lighted one is, just want functionality. Let me know when you get it and how it works!
 
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^^^ I have the windblox and I am happy with it. Can't really say it is the best or compare it with the other types but for me it does the job. Big difference with it installed and without it.
 
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The one from Windblox on eBay looks like the best choice to me. I did not want to spend $150 for the other one that I have seen on here and it did not even go over the rollbars at all. I was wondering if the others were going to work very well since they did not cover the rollbar area and now I do not have to worry.

Thanks for posting that link.
 
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I received my Windblox from Ebay last week, definately makes a big difference... and it looks nice also. Seems to be a good quality acrylic. I would recommend purchasing the clear plastic straps also, if you position the velcro that secures the strap on the underside of the rollbar, the windscreen almost looks invisible from certain angles.
 
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Originally Posted by shodown99gp
This is the one I found after reading all of this, I am seriously interested in this one. I want one that works best, dont really care how "cool" the lighted one is, just want functionality. Let me know when you get it and how it works!
I have this one as well. Not really happy with the way it bends and squeaks...it flops around also!! Maybe I am too picky. Also, the ones from the UK are just overpriced IMO.
 
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I was wondering if it would flop around, since there is nothing holding it down in the middle. I think the mopar has a chanel you install that keeps the middle from doing this, but it doesnt cover the whole back.

Still undecided on Mopar one and this windblox, guess I could make something for the middle to sandwich between???
 
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Thinking of getting the windblox wind diffuser. Noticed that it comes in various tints. Wondering what would look best with my red X/F. Any opinions????
 
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I was looking at the winblox just because of the tint option (and the clear straps, but maybe the black ones work better???).

I was thinking the bronze would look good, it's a nice filter color.

For a red car, get the red filter, no question about it. I'm thinking about getting the light blueish tint or bronze.
 
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Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Here ya go: http://www.tuningshop.co.uk

They are not inexpensive but worth the money IMHO. They are the OEM for Lexus mesh windscreens.
I just noticed this company in the UK has the same mesh one that you can get from "tuningshop." -- It was $280, now it's only $230 + it'll cost me $73 to get it delivered to California.

Note: It said $264.58 (that's w/the UK VAT added in), but when I added it to my cart, the price dropped to $229.81. Make sure you click "US Dollar" on the bottom right of the website, so you don't have to convert.

For $300 including shipping, I think it's worth it....looks sleek and does the job! I'm a girl, and I'd prefer not to have to put my hair back every time I want the top down. The plexiglass ones are nice, but I'd prefer function over looks.

Just wanted to share...

http://www.adamesh.co.uk/wind-deflec...fire-266-p.asp



 
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Originally Posted by OC Xfire
For $300 including shipping, I think it's worth it....looks sleek and does the job! I'm a girl, and I'd prefer not to have to put my hair back every time I want the top down. The plexiglass ones are nice, but I'd prefer function over looks.

Just wanted to share...

http://www.adamesh.co.uk/wind-deflec...fire-266-p.asp
Good find! You'll also find it very easy to install as it's held be the same screws of the existing hooks:

 
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Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Good find! You'll also find it very easy to install as it's held be the same screws of the existing hooks:

Isn't this the one that Chrysler offers for $185???? Or is the Chrysler one something different?
 
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i got one from wind restrictor. they arent cheap but look much better than the chrysler one, have custom graphics. cool as...
 
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Originally Posted by XFireCrazy
Isn't this the one that Chrysler offers for $185???? Or is the Chrysler one something different?
I was under the impression that the OEM one from Chrysler was a plexiglass model, much like the Wind Restrictor models other Xfire owners purchased. It does not reach beyond the roll bars, just fastens in between the driver and passenger seats.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the only mesh ones available were from the UK...Chrysler's Parts website only shows plexiglass.
 
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By the way, for those of you who would prefer not to spend so much on a mesh one, but would like a plexiglass one that covers across the roll bars, here's one that DOES NOT have those black or clear velcro straps. This guy has received postive feedback for all the Xfire windscreens he's sold, and they're pretty cheap too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

I'm probably going to buy the mesh one because it seems to WORK the best (again, I'm not going for looks), but this one seems to be a winner with other Xfire owners too!
 
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Originally Posted by XFireCrazy
Isn't this the one that Chrysler offers for $185???? Or is the Chrysler one something different?
No, it is not Chrysler's. See here: http://www.adamesh.co.uk/wind-deflec...fire-266-p.asp
 
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Great find!!!! 303 dollars is very attractive price compared to the other one. This is going to be a hard decision.
 
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Hey Richelle,

That's the same one I posted a while back, and it looks like the best deal out there. I like the mesh model you posted from the UK too, hmm... the mesh is better for hair huh ?

If you get the mesh one, post up a pic, I'd love to see how it really looks in a car. I like how it attaches to the car, looks more factory then the factory one with straps.

Brian

Originally Posted by OC Xfire
By the way, for those of you who would prefer not to spend so much on a mesh one, but would like a plexiglass one that covers across the roll bars, here's one that DOES NOT have those black or clear velcro straps. This guy has received postive feedback for all the Xfire windscreens he's sold, and they're pretty cheap too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

I'm probably going to buy the mesh one because it seems to WORK the best (again, I'm not going for looks), but this one seems to be a winner with other Xfire owners too!
 


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