videlli Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hey everyone. Glad to find a place where we can network to share info, tips etc. . . Getting right to it, my 2011 Wagon came nicely loaded but without splash guards. I went to Northwest Auto Accessories here in town to find a reasonable solution. After inputting "Transit Connect" the results came up as: 2 pair of Roadsport Pro Fit in size "1" ($29.99 per pack of 2) Unfortunately, I was not able to test fit an individual example unless I bought them and opened the package. Not eager to risk $60 on a "maybe", I passed on them until doing a little research. Online search landed me at J C Whitney where the same item came up as "guaranteed to fit Transit Connect" (gotta' like that !) The real bonus for not being impulsive at the accessories store was that J C Whitney was having a "free shipping" event and the guards were closeout priced at a little over $11 per pair ! Well under $25 for a full set delivered ! Wow ! I will be happy to post my success and satisfaction after they arrive and I have had a chance to mount them. Or. . . . you may want to grab some "no risk" before they are gone. Worst case scenario they are guaranteed returnable. My T.C.: XLT Premium Wagon (white) with full power options plus: full glass package with heated windscreen and mirrors factory Bluetooth equipped, voice activated audio system factory backup camera ( rear view mirror display) I was not looking for any of this extra stuff (but happy to have it now) My dealer discounted the $2000 sticker value of the camera, windshield and Bluetooth from the sale ! (crazy right ? Thanks to John the fleet sales manager at Courtesy Ford in Portland) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 JC Whitney has always been great for that kind of low tech stuff. Their catalog was required reading in my high school circle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan MI Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Congrats on the new ride !!! Reading through your list of options, full glass package with heated windscreen and mirrors. What is that ?? Welcome again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videlli Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Congrats on the new ride !!! Reading through your list of options, full glass package with heated windscreen and mirrors. What is that ?? Welcome again !! Hey Stan. By "Full glass" I meant windows all the way around. My heated windshield has a very fine pattern of tiny (and barley visible) vertical squiggly filaments throughout (would be more useful in MI than here in OR) The side mirrors came "heated" also. We had a pretty thick frost to begin our day here but I did not hit the road until after the sun melted it all off. I should get to try out these features soon enough. BTW my splash guards arrived from J C Whitney today and a test fit indicates that they will fit (saves tracking down a factory set and about $100) Thanks for the welcoming ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videlli Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 JC Whitney has always been great for that kind of low tech stuff. Their catalog was required reading in my high school circle! Hey Willie. Just an FYI. The splash guards arrived today and a quick "test fit" suggests that they will work out great at fraction of what it would cost to track down factory flaps. (Powerflow Roadsport Pro Fit in size #1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hey Willie. Just an FYI. The splash guards arrived today and a quick "test fit" suggests that they will work out great at fraction of what it would cost to track down factory flaps. (Powerflow Roadsport Pro Fit in size #1) Good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Heated windscreen is a Ford thing. Had it in my 1996 Escort as well. Superb. Defogs and deices in a few seconds when the engine is still cold. Unfortunately the glass shop did a poor job with the aftermarket replacement and 10" from the left won't heat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videlli Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 mrtn, I do have some concerns about future windscreen replacement and would not have opted for a heated one had I a choice at the time. (won't need it often in my area) on my dime I would replace with the regular glass (unless my insurance would cover most of the cost for the expensive heated glass) Transits look great in red like yours ! (mine is plain white for work) had I the option at the time, I likely would have considered silver anyway. Videlli mrtn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan MI Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hey Stan. By "Full glass" I meant windows all the way around. My heated windshield has a very fine pattern of tiny (and barley visible) vertical squiggly filaments throughout (would be more useful in MI than here in OR) The side mirrors came "heated" also. We had a pretty thick frost to begin our day here but I did not hit the road until after the sun melted it all off. I should get to try out these features soon enough. BTW my splash guards arrived from J C Whitney today and a test fit indicates that they will fit (saves tracking down a factory set and about $100) Thanks for the welcoming ! Your right, that sounds like a great option for here in Michigan. Might have to consider it when the time comes for a new one !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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