Victoria W
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
This product performs as described. Just got our convertible out from winter storage and hit the road. It cuts down wind disturbance 80-90 %. Quality construction. Glad we purchased it, but a little pricey.
Denise J Stevens
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
Was very easy to install.
Thomas
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
I took my Solara out for a drive with my new wind deflector as soon as it arrived. I like it, but not enough to give it five starts...yet.The package was in great condition. The screen was well protected in the box with styrofoam to hold it in place. It shipped in its own zip storage bag. There are instructions with decent pictures to explain how to install it, and that went without a hitch. It recommended having help to install the first few times but I had no trouble doing it on my own.The screen attaches with two spring loaded "pegs" in the back, which fit into the holes that are already in the trim, covered up with little black rubber plugs. The front rests on two brackets that make contact with the trim panes on the sides of the rear. There are also two straps with hooks that are hooked onto the side trim down near the carpet area just behind the front seats. When all is installed it is very sturdy.The vertical part lifts and lowers by hand quite easily and has a soft "lock" feel to keep it in place. One thing to note, which wasn't obvious in the photos; the vertical piece is not truly vertical. It leans forward towards the front seats a bit. It doesn't look bad, but it doesn't look as sharp as the screens that come standard in some cars that are more permanent; they tend to be completely vertical.As for wind reduction, this screen does reduce the wind, particularly at higher speeds. Today is a moderately windy day and I noticed that, while the winds created from driving are reduced, this screen cannot prevent gusts from the sides when driving through cross winds. Had it been a relatively calm day I think it would have been nearly wind-free in the front. As it was, by closing the windows on the sides I eliminated most of the cross wind action too.This does cut down on noise, as well as the cooling effect of the wind. It was low seventies today, and with the screen in place and the windows closed I was starting to get a little warm, which normally wouldn't happen at these temps because of the wind. That could be an issue as summer arrives next month. I'll have to wait and see.Overall I'm pleased with this purchase and recommend it. After I've lived with it awhile longer I'll update my review and share anything else that I've learned. I am pleased to have made this purchase and I love the storage bag. I recommend it if you're looking for something like this to cut down on wind.
Mary Ellen Edwards
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
I'm still in the initial period of using the Love The Drive windscreen. I do notice a little bit of a difference, however, not as much of a difference as expected based on product website and reviews. The windscreen is a quality product professionally made and looks good on the car. I'm just not noticing the difference much unless I roll up the windows and then there is a big difference. I actually think it's because it sits too far away from my front seats. and any real benefit of the design is negated by that fact as there is to much air flow between that gap of where it sits and my front seats. I have short legs. I actually think if my seat was further back, it would perform better, but then I can't drive.
Mimi
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
I love this wind deflector. I saw it on a car in a parking lot and I stopped to look at it. It really works and it dresses up the car. I highly recommend it.
Jack E. Wilson
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2014
This thing really dampens the wind that hits inside the car when the top is down (I live in So Cal, so it is down almost always). This was a very good investment, you can hear the radio and cellphone and you don't get a lot of wind noise on cell when operating hands free like normal without the Love The Drive installed.
Mark D.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2012
This is an amazing product. It tool longer to get it out of the box than to install it. Excellent workmanship, super-easy installation, looks great. No more belly-aching from my wife over her messy hair with the top down... Well worth the cost.
Josephus
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2010
I have 2008 solora SLE and I bought a windscreen from the Toyota dealership (theirs was only $315.00 - much cheaper than the one from love the drive) BUT, once I got it home I soon found out that you have to drill holes in the plastic side panels and not small ones at that. So, I took it back - toyota charged a restock fee of $75 and then I purchased this windscreen (no drilling). Great item, cuts down on wind noise by 85% and the chill factor by about 75%. Well worth the money - will extend your top down season by another two months.