Driving with top down
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I'll never understand the people who drive with the top down and the windows up. Looks silly, and as I said negates the whole point of having a convertible.
Of course, I expect many will disagree with me, but that is why I have a convertible.
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For a calm cabin with the top down, you need (1) WhiteXKRs Remote Control Soft Top Controller kit with the optional rear window controls and (2) a rear wind deflector screen.
See: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-109235/page7/ and my Post #153 for installation tips.
And: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lector-186904/
See: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-109235/page7/ and my Post #153 for installation tips.
And: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...lector-186904/
Last edited by Stuart S; 04-18-2019 at 12:25 PM.
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#6
When I had a convertible, that was the main way I drove. Made it way more comfortable. How does that negate the whole point? It's no less sunny with the side windows up.
#7
It's rare that I drive with the windows up but on occasion I have . Most likely if the temps were below 55*F. As for the wind deflector I got mine from Mina right after I got the car. My bet is that the space caused by the jump seat causes turbulence is the problem. I didn't have this in the other converts I had owned. As for the remote top I am still out on that as I don't mind holding the switch. My problem is I have a bad habit of hitting double hitting the key fob button which in my garage arrangement would put the top through the ceiling. I do this because of the lock/unlock on the Lexus where pressing it once unlocks the drivers door and twice unlocks all four. Just a habit I guess.
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.................... I have a bad habit of hitting double hitting the key fob button which in my garage arrangement would put the top through the ceiling. I do this because of the lock/unlock on the Lexus where pressing it once unlocks the drivers door and twice unlocks all four..................
Anybody out there ever check HOW MUCH clearance is required to clear the top on retract or close?
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It's rare that I drive with the windows up but on occasion I have . Most likely if the temps were below 55*F. As for the wind deflector I got mine from Mina right after I got the car. My bet is that the space caused by the jump seat causes turbulence is the problem. I didn't have this in the other converts I had owned. As for the remote top I am still out on that as I don't mind holding the switch. My problem is I have a bad habit of hitting double hitting the key fob button which in my garage arrangement would put the top through the ceiling. I do this because of the lock/unlock on the Lexus where pressing it once unlocks the drivers door and twice unlocks all four. Just a habit I guess.
#14
Let me know if you haven't committed to a wind deflector yet. (And yes, they are essential.) Reason I ask:
I think (not sure) I'm the only member here who's owned and driven many miles with BOTH a Jag OEM wind deflector and an Adamesh deflector. Adamesh, a solid aftermarket brand, is the deflector of choice here on the forum. I had a Jag deflector, lost it (dumb story), bought an Adamesh to replace, based on the responses here.
I'm going back to a Jag deflector. If you're interested, I'll sell you my Adamesh for a hundred bucks plus shipping. It's in MINT condition.
Why?
The issue of wind. Look: they're both solid, and serve their purpose.
Plus side for the Adamesh:
- price. The dealer price for a Jag deflector is silly. You gotta scour ebay for one.
- sturdiness. The Adamash is a little more solid in its build.
Jag OEM:
- rearview transparency. They're both fine, but, honestly,, the Jag mesh is MUCH easier to see through. Not a huge deal. What IS a huge deal....
- turbulence. Night and day. No comparison. Why? two reasons: the Adamash deflector has a "gap" between the vertical and horizontal pieces, which the Jag deflector does not. That's a cool breeze on your neck at night, especially at highway speeds, where its more of a blast. But mostly, the horizontal part of the Jag deflector contours to the rear seats MUCH more closely than the Adamesh, and that makes an enormous difference in the turbulence in the rear seat. You could set a stack of papers in the rear seat under the Jag deflector, and they'd be fine. Adamsh deflector, and you'll be picking those papers up off the road.
I'll post pics in a bit.
I think (not sure) I'm the only member here who's owned and driven many miles with BOTH a Jag OEM wind deflector and an Adamesh deflector. Adamesh, a solid aftermarket brand, is the deflector of choice here on the forum. I had a Jag deflector, lost it (dumb story), bought an Adamesh to replace, based on the responses here.
I'm going back to a Jag deflector. If you're interested, I'll sell you my Adamesh for a hundred bucks plus shipping. It's in MINT condition.
Why?
The issue of wind. Look: they're both solid, and serve their purpose.
Plus side for the Adamesh:
- price. The dealer price for a Jag deflector is silly. You gotta scour ebay for one.
- sturdiness. The Adamash is a little more solid in its build.
Jag OEM:
- rearview transparency. They're both fine, but, honestly,, the Jag mesh is MUCH easier to see through. Not a huge deal. What IS a huge deal....
- turbulence. Night and day. No comparison. Why? two reasons: the Adamash deflector has a "gap" between the vertical and horizontal pieces, which the Jag deflector does not. That's a cool breeze on your neck at night, especially at highway speeds, where its more of a blast. But mostly, the horizontal part of the Jag deflector contours to the rear seats MUCH more closely than the Adamesh, and that makes an enormous difference in the turbulence in the rear seat. You could set a stack of papers in the rear seat under the Jag deflector, and they'd be fine. Adamsh deflector, and you'll be picking those papers up off the road.
I'll post pics in a bit.
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#15
Guess I'm lucky, an OEM deflector came with my car when I bought it (used).
Did have a hell of a time installing Steve's Remote Top Controller though, as his instructions (at the time) didn't mention the brackets between the rear seats, and I was fighting to get the seat back out with the brackets in place.
Did have a hell of a time installing Steve's Remote Top Controller though, as his instructions (at the time) didn't mention the brackets between the rear seats, and I was fighting to get the seat back out with the brackets in place.
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That, my friend is the whole point! Wind in the hair, sun on the face.
I'll never understand the people who drive with the top down and the windows up. Looks silly, and as I said negates the whole point of having a convertible.
Of course, I expect many will disagree with me, but that is why I have a convertible.
I'll never understand the people who drive with the top down and the windows up. Looks silly, and as I said negates the whole point of having a convertible.
Of course, I expect many will disagree with me, but that is why I have a convertible.
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I find the 3 button method easier, especially when the fob is in your pocket. The option applies across all model years.
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You have the choice of two different methods. You can do the 2 button headlight/unlock (headlight/lock) method, or 3 button unlock/unlock/unlock (lock/lock/lock) method.
I find the 3 button method easier, especially when the fob is in your pocket. The option applies across all model years.
I find the 3 button method easier, especially when the fob is in your pocket. The option applies across all model years.
#20
You have the choice of two different methods. You can do the 2 button headlight/unlock (headlight/lock) method, or 3 button unlock/unlock/unlock (lock/lock/lock) method.
I find the 3 button method easier, especially when the fob is in your pocket. The option applies across all model years.
I find the 3 button method easier, especially when the fob is in your pocket. The option applies across all model years.