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R57 AWESOME Wind Deflector Solution - $17, seriously

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Old May 29, 2016 | 06:58 AM
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AWESOME Wind Deflector Solution - $17, seriously

Let me start by giving credit where credit is due. I learned about this from @jeffcutler

Here it is...

$17.00 - Solvit Cargo Area Net Barrier
http://goo.gl/2AHJqb

Yes, I said seventeen freakin dollars, and it works great!

The Verdict...
Significant noise and wind deflection (even with all windows down). I have long hair and it's annoying when it's flying in my face. The super deal has made me quite happy. I'm going to trim off the clips that are on top, the screen needs to be installed upside down and the clips would be used to secure the screen to the bottom of your seat if you used it to keep pets away.

Jeff, did you ever know that you're my hero? (with a Bett Midler accent). Seriously, anyone interested in getting a wind screen/wind deflector and not interested in paying $400 bucks, this is your solution.











 
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Old May 29, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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How's rear view visibility through it? It's thick screening for pets, so curious on that note.

Also, the OEM screens covers a bit on the sides to the doors yes...? Are you still getting backdraft on your left side?

If it were just a little more snug/tight on the screen itself. Wrinkled screen doesn't look too great...but at that amount of $$$ savings....
 
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Old May 29, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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The visibility is fine. No issues. No backdraft that I'm bothered by. I'm tell you, I'd pay $50 for this and would be happy.

I'm considering taking the clips from the top and putting them on the sides to fasten it a bit tighter. But right out of the box, its great.
 
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