[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by MANNAXMAN

I disagree that it's not a dramatic improvement. There is a slight but noticeable decrease in wind/wind noise with the windscreen up-windows down and a significant decrease in wind/wind noise with windscreen up-windows up.

In cooler temps (I've had my top down when it's 40ºF), windscreen up-windows up make the heater and seat warmers more effective. With windscreen down-windows down, the cold wind negates both. I don't feel the seat warmer at all if I'm wearing a jacket and barely feel the heater when the temp and fan are cranked.

@Tara Martin, check out this thread for some reviews.

Thanks for your insight and the link. There's a lot of info there.

Tara

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by The Chief (tm)

Highly recommended.

Had driven a rented 2SS approx. 250 miles without one, and now have driven with one installed (in my own car), now for the past 15K miles. I almost never take it out, but when I do, I can tell that it's missing from the moment the speed gets past 35 or so.

Had an excellent buying experience here:

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/exter...-92288309.html

Thanks!

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by Rckinkaid

I found this on the camaro store. I haven't purchased one yet, but from the looks of it; it looks like it frees up the back seats.

https://camarostoreonline.com/collec...strictor%C2%AE

Thanks!

[Grtpkn]

[QUOTE=Tara Martin;11409644]I've seen that one advertised. I'm not sure if I want to deal with powering that light up display. I'm happy with the basic Chevy parts unit, I think.

I agree, I like the oem one also. I think it works very well.

[Tara Martin]

I ordered the wind deflector last week. A local dealer's online part department showed that it was in stock, so I bought it with my GM points and credit card. Then I get an email acknowledging the sale and stating that I'd be notified when it arrived. I call the parts dept and they said that yeah, it always shows in stock, but it has to be ordered. Well, that's some crap! I guess dishonesty is just the way of business now. I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to arrive.

Tara

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

I ordered the wind deflector last week. A local dealer's online part department showed that it was in stock, so I bought it with my GM points and credit card. Then I get an email acknowledging the sale and stating that I'd be notified when it arrived. I call the parts dept and they said that yeah, it always shows in stock, but it has to be ordered. Well, that's some crap! I guess dishonesty is just the way of business now. I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to arrive.

Tara

Accessories are generally NOT actually at any particular dealer and have to be shipped in - this allows GM to maintain lower overall stock counts while not putting space pressure on the dealerships to store all kinds of accessory options for the various vehicles.

Since you're ordering based on actual manufacturer stock, you'll find either "In stock", "Backordered", or "Out of Stock" to reflect they have it available to ship into a dealer, THEY are waiting to replenish the "master stock", or it may be no longer sold.

I would expect it will come within the week, maybe ten days.

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by ember1205

Accessories are generally NOT actually at any particular dealer and have to be shipped in - this allows GM to maintain lower overall stock counts while not putting space pressure on the dealerships to store all kinds of accessory options for the various vehicles.

Since you're ordering based on actual manufacturer stock, you'll find either "In stock", "Backordered", or "Out of Stock" to reflect they have it available to ship into a dealer, THEY are waiting to replenish the "master stock", or it may be no longer sold.

I would expect it will come within the week, maybe ten days.

Thanks!

[SomeGeoffGuy]

Accessories are warehoused by private companies that just do accessories for GM - I think they are called an "ADI", and there are like 50 or so in the USA. So when a dealer shows "In stock" it means that the ADI that supplies them has the part in stock.

They are "Supposed" to turn the orders around in 24 hours, because the idea is that they have the LPO accessories (that are on the window sticker) in stock and ready to go when the vehicles arrives at the dealer. So the wait is usually not that bad. They are regionally aligned with the dealers they support, too.

-Geoff

[He11bent]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

Old thread, new question: I'm thinking about buying the GM Chevrolet parts wind deflector for my 24 ZL1 vert. Those of you who have one...is it worth it? I've got some of those Chevrolet points, so I can reduce the price a bit.

Thanks for any thought on the deflector.

Tara

yes they are worth it. keeps the noise down and reduces the wind significantly. Also a must have for those with hearing aids


Also, rolling the windows up makes the AC or heat much more effective in weather that would otherwise require the roof up.

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

Accessories are warehoused by private companies that just do accessories for GM - I think they are called an "ADI", and there are like 50 or so in the USA. So when a dealer shows "In stock" it means that the ADI that supplies them has the part in stock.

They are "Supposed" to turn the orders around in 24 hours, because the idea is that they have the LPO accessories (that are on the window sticker) in stock and ready to go when the vehicles arrives at the dealer. So the wait is usually not that bad. They are regionally aligned with the dealers they support, too.

-Geoff

Thanks for the details! I hadn't heard anything from the dealer since I ordered, so I called yesterday. After much rummaging around, the parts guy said that they had it there for me.

Tara

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by He11bent

yes they are worth it. keeps the noise down and reduces the wind significantly. Also a must have for those with hearing aids


Also, rolling the windows up makes the AC or heat much more effective in weather that would otherwise require the roof up.

Thanks! I figured out the windows up part for myself the other day when the temps were down. With my heat on and my seat warmer, it was quite comfy.

Tara

[SomeGeoffGuy]

Congrats! I like it because without it, you get a wind that blows forward from between the seats. It seems to hold that unwanted breeze down.

-Geoff

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

Congrats! I like it because without it, you get a wind that blows forward from between the seats. It seems to hold that unwanted breeze down.

-Geoff

I did a nice drive last weekend and hit some upper speeds and the wind wasn't a problem at all with the deflector. We went windows up at the higher speeds and we could still converse at a normal tome of voice. It was a good purchase!

Thanks everyone!

Tara

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

Thanks! I figured out the windows up part for myself the other day when the temps were down. With my heat on and my seat warmer, it was quite comfy.

Tara

Windows up also stops the buffeting on the seat belt over the shoulder...