Roadster Solution Windblocker?

[Roadster]

Ok, what's the consensus? Clear Roadster Solutions wind blocker or BMW mesh (removable panel type)? Which is the most effective and quiet?

 

[Yal]

I like the roadsters solution. Clear and removable. Never taken it out yet though.

 

[flyboyaj]

I have the mesh. Never driven without it so I don't know what the difference is tho. I think the glass looks better.

 

[Yal]

I do get a cold draft down my right side when I drive. One of these days, i'll get some weatherstripping and try plugging the gap under the blocker.

I've got it, but now i'm not sure i'd buy it again if I was getting a new car. Doesn't seem to have made that much difference.

 

[WLH]

IMO, they're more for the psychological impact... protecting the womens' hair.

X2

 

[zednik]

I bought the OEM removeable screen type that locks into brackets on the roll hoop covers. It helps the backdraft buffeting as long as you don't sit too high in the car. It was too expensive ($350 or so) but I was feelin' flush that week I'm sure the Roadster Solutions one works as well.

 

[20ducks]

IMO, they're more for the psychological impact... protecting the womens' hair.

I wear my own thank you very much. :innocent:

 

[ovrkll]

I have to borrow.

What are you going to do when Ginger heads west?

 

[cj10jeeper]

Roadster mesh works well for me. I had problems with the solid inserts in the roll hoops. They creaked and rattled until I added some silicone.

I believe mesh will always reduce buffetting better than solid screens as it allows air to pass at reduced speed preventing the roll off the top off the screen into the cockpit

 

[muppet]

I have a mesh one on my Zed 3 , I took it off to clean it and left it off for a week or so . it was a bit more windy(particularly with the windows up ) but the visibility was much better

 

[zee42]

I like the roadsters solution. Clear and removable. Never taken it out yet though.

X2

 

[Citation 650]

I like the roadsters solution. Clear and removable. Never taken it out yet though.

X2

X3

 

[rabman5]

IMO, they're more for the psychological impact... protecting the womens' hair.

X2

X3 I have the mesh and I only use on long trips in cooler weather, and even then I still feel the cold air. For city driving it's a waste of time and IMO, not very attractive.

 

[Mark]

I like the roadsters solution. Clear and removable. Never taken it out yet though.

X2

X3

Is there anywhere online in the UK to buy this one?

 

[Rama]

My car came with the OEM mesh version, and it works well. It certainly does make a difference having it installed - much less wind at highway speeds.

 

[Bluesharp]

I like the roadstersolutions one a lot. It is effective, looks good, and doesn't impair visibility at all.

The only drawback I've seen is that raindrops will hit it when driving topless through thunderstorms. The water can then run down the console, and in my case, can cause BMW Assist to contact you every 20 minutes for the next 18 hours.

 

[zee42]

I like the roadstersolutions one a lot. It is effective, looks good, and doesn't impair visibility at all.

The only drawback I've seen is that raindrops will hit it when driving topless through thunderstorms.

Just a thought.....not trying to tell anyone what to do at all.....but how bout PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ski]

I like the roadstersolutions one a lot. It is effective, looks good, and doesn't impair visibility at all.

The only drawback I've seen is that raindrops will hit it when driving topless through thunderstorms.

Just a thought.....not trying to tell anyone what to do at all.....but how bout PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!!

Why??

 

[WLH]

Just a thought.....not trying to tell anyone what to do at all.....but how bout PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!!

Why??

Well lets see...you're driving down the road in the rain with the top down and a truck coming the other way hits a puddle next to you and then you will understand why you should be PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!

 

[Z4Golfer]

Just a thought.....not trying to tell anyone what to do at all.....but how bout PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!!

Why??

Well lets see...you're driving down the road in the rain with the top down and a truck coming the other way hits a puddle next to you and then you will understand why you should be PUTTING THE DAMN TOP UP IN A THUNDERSTORM!!!!!!!!

Yeah but some people enjoy being daft!