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Old 05-05-2021, 09:50 AM
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Default Windblocker for cabrio your thoughts

For those who have,and or used windblocker,worthwhile accessory?
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Has kept my pompadour in perfect position ...since 2004
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My wife yells at me if I take it out...sooooooo.....
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Same here with wife, I never take mine off.
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A must-have accessory. Especially when the weather is cooler.
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It makes a big difference.
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Excellent accessory, well worth the cost.
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Not particularly. I bought mine a few years after driving without one. The main reason was my wife was complaining about hair in the face with the top down. It certainly helped with that issue, but either leaving it in all the time (not practical) or when needed having to get it out, remembering how to unfold it without breaking it (mostly all plastic) and putting it away became too much of a hassle. It's been sitting in it's bag for over five years untouched.

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I leave mine in 99% of the time. The only time I remove it is if I have to carry something big in the back seat. I never have passengers back there. Having the rear seats folded down gives the added bonus of having shelves for carrying groceries back from the store.
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I don't use mine because I would need to move the seat up and be uncomfortable driving. If it's cold out, I'll put on a beanie and gloves...
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I have one but have no idea where it is. Somewhere in storage. Haven't really thought about it lately. With that said, I only drive in warm weather and am alone most of the time. Wife doesn't like the car that much.
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It makes a big difference. I’d have never believed it. Deflector up and side windows up and it’s MUCH quieter and less blustery. I don’t know what is not practical about leaving it in all the time. I almost never take mine out. I just fold it down when top is up and flip it up if I have a passenger (I have short hair and don’t mind the wind) or its cool out. If I do take it out, it couldn’t be much easier, two quick release buttons, lift and fold. Fits tidily in frunk. One of the best investments I’ve made for my cab.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback so far,much appreciated.
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Being a smart Alec, are you talking about a hard top? That will block the wind too...lol

I have both and I never use them. My hard top is in a bag against the wall. I tried using the wind blocker but it was like unfolding a transformer so I put it away.
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I never use mine. I have 2 kids under 10, so that’s why. And I like all that wind. I rarely like the windows up when the top is down.


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