Convertible Wind Deflectors

[MichaelSB]

Who supplies the best quality wind deflector for an XJS? I want to buy one but some I have seen look a little crude and so I thought best to ask here at the fountain of all XJS knowledge

[MichaelSB]

I can't believe that no one has a wind deflector on their XJS that they can recommend!

It is getting chilly out there with the roof down so please let me know how good yours is

[JaguarMike]

Hi Michael,

Was it the Cabriolet version that had the little pop-up deflector on the windscreen header rail?

How good was this?

Was it an option / accessory I can't recall (I'll check my old brochures at work on Monday)?

Maybe it only reduced wind noise a little and didn't act as a deflector (even though I think it was called that).

I know it may not be suitable for Convertibles (maybe the mountings are not there), but if the opinion is that it was worthwhile, I can check if drawings are available and start from there?

JaguarMike

[MichaelSB]

Hi J M
The one I am interested in is fitted behind the front seats to reduce buffeting with the roof down, my problem is there are a few different manufacturers of them and I don't know which is the best and most effective.
Thanks

[PaulE]

Do you mean the vertical gadget that lifts up behind the seats to stop the draught getting down your neck? I have seen these on several open XJS and the owners say they do work . They seem to be advertised in the mags.

[MichaelSB]

Hi Paul

Yes that is the type I am interested in.

My question is about quality and fitting, some look a little heath robinson and look poorly made also some require drilling holes for fitting and others don't so I am hoping to hear from an owner that has one they are happy to recommend.

[ptjs1]

Michael,

Just type "deflector" into the SEARCH routine and you'll find the earlier thread on this.

(Using the search capability is often a good way of finding the answer without even having to ask the question!)

I'll send you pics of my wind deflector if that's of any help

Paul

[MichaelSB]

Thanks Paul

Pics would help and supplier if you are happy with yours

[davidm]

Michael
I've had the Classics Additions version for about 5 yrs. Its worn well and is effective.
Its a bit narrower than it could be, its obviously a standard item with bespoke brackets for the XJ-S
The main snag is that it is not easily removed, and with the hood up its difficult to get to the locker.
David

[MichaelSB]

Thanks for the info David, did your require drilling new holes to fit as some dont?

[davidm]

Michael
I have no recollection of drilling holes. As I recall fitting was very simple
David

[MichaelSB]

Well I got one yesterday and it is going back today.

I asked if the frame was black metal or leatherette covered, I was told black metal but you guessed it leatherette is what I got.

I managed to remove rear quarter panels ready to fit (with Paul's Advise) but the brackets that came with it are so heath Robinson I am just returning it.

So I am now looking again, I just want a good quality item which will fit and not look like something I made in my shed.

[ptjs1]

Michael,

If you've got one of the Classic Additions ones with their most recent version of the brackets (they have changed them a number of times) then I understand what you mean about the brackets. However, quite frankly, it doesn't get any better than that one. You could try ringing them and ask for some new brackets. I did that and they are better than the original ones and they sent them to me free!

My suggestion is that you either learn to live with it or else you learn to live without one. You can improve the wind issue by using the cheat method of putting up the rear windows whilst the hood is down. As you know I have one of the deflectors but I actually very rarely use it.

Buy a flying jacket (Aviation Leathercraft own the licence to the original Irvin jacket) and enjoy the wind in your hair and the envious looks! And take the car out with the hood down now in the snow with the heater on high - class motoring!

Paul

[MichaelSB]

If only I had enough hair for the wind

I am trying a guy who supplied a wind deflector for an Aero 8 I once had, he seems to think he may be able to come up with a quality product I will hopefully hear back tomorrow from him.

[MichaelSB]

Well after exhausting every one I could think of I have bought a Adamesh wind deflector and had the brackets chromed, finally fitted it yesterday and although I don't like the fitting method or quality it does do the job.

Now what to do next

Michael