Timebandit

Just "upgraded" from BMW to Lexus convertable. Loving it. But the one thing that is missing is a better wind deflector when the top is down. BMW has an aftermarket defector that covers the back seat and sits just behind the driver so that you don't get the vortex. Been "googling" to see if I could find something for the Lexus, but no luck so far. Any suggestions... besides wear a hat.

GSXOTIC

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welcome and power of "search" in the forum brought me this:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sea...earchid=937504

Max707

I've not read of anything that would address your problem. I wear a hat when I'm going over 120mph, anything less and I don't notice a problem.

talwang

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If you prefer oem look, this one is for you.

DPRSupra

nice how much is that one?

talwang

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It is called WIDE Wind Deflecter Ver.2 and costs you $150 more or less in Japan.
I think it is cheaper to have this custom cut.

DPRSupra

ok ship it to me bro

talwang

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aiya....I don't have it lah.
Just PM you the info where you get that piece.

Radical350

Welcome to CL Timebandit!
Maybe this is what you had in mind...

Thread Link

jasonj

Do you know the effectivenss of the larger one vs. stock?

talwang

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man, I think you can read a lot more Japanese than I do.
It is sold only in Japan for 15,000 to 16,000 yens.
I kind of told Jeff(DPRsupra) to get it through you since you are in Japan.

I really don't know how effective that reflecter is.
The height is increased by 50%, so I am sure the wind will mess up our hair less. haha

Believe it or not,I think the factory one has done a good job blocking most of the wind already.
You have seen me in person and should have noticed I also have long hair, but I've never worried about it.
People proably get this for their gf/wife, I guess.

By the way, it is custom-made by hand almost per order basis, so that was why I said it is cheaper to find someone local to do it.
Early this year,I saw a similar one with Lexus script embedded in it. Not sure if they are the same size because I can't seem to to find it anymore.

One of these days,I will go to the ASAA Racing shop your buddy owns.

Timebandit

Thanks to all for the ideas but I am not sure that a higher deflector would reduce the vortex enough to make it worth while. And as for the "Net type" deflector, that was basicly what I was looking for. BUT having following the links and finding out I would have to drill holes in the car to install it.... I would rather shave my head bald before I would drill a hole (let alone two) in this car.

So I am back to scrungies and hats for the time being.

Samanator

My previous car was an Audi TT and it had a glass window that came up to the top of the the rollbar hoops using a switch on the center console (similar to a window). I generally found it only worked at low speeds. For the highway I generally left it all the way down. I drive close to 360 days a year with the top down and have not found any of these deflectors to have much effect on wind buffeting. Lowing the seat still is the best means I have found.

Pearlpower

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In all honesty, I think replacing the rear head rest with a real roll bar covered in leather (must be tasteful) with a larger deflector in between would be best. Someone out there with some time on their hands to do this. I have too many projects on the table.
Lee

Dan_K

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Would it bend/flex while driving at higher speeds? How much stress would it put on those attachment points before they start to crack? Just wondering.