Has anyone tried the $100 "Windblox" convertible windscreen on their C5?
05-07-2011, 11:49 AM
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Has anyone tried the $100 "Windblox" convertible windscreen on their C5?
Attaches to the headrests 
I'm skeptical as well, but they have some tint upgrades which might look pretty cool.... and you can put the top up w/ it in place
Looking for anyone w/ experience w/ this type of windscreen!
Its $100 on ebay from the same seller...
I'm skeptical as well, but they have some tint upgrades which might look pretty cool.... and you can put the top up w/ it in place
Looking for anyone w/ experience w/ this type of windscreen!
Its $100 on ebay from the same seller...
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05-07-2011, 12:58 PM
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I made my own on advice from another member here. This is the first time I have seen this type commercially available. The strap set up here looks like it is a little better than mine as far as securing it goes, but mine are a perfect color match.
It definitely helps with the wind/noise, but I find I don't use it all that often.
It definitely helps with the wind/noise, but I find I don't use it all that often.
Looks like it belongs on a Hyundai not a Vette.
05-08-2011, 02:29 AM
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I just installed the WindBlox wind screen in my convertible.I purchased the Lexan for its strength.Mine is tinted and you can see very well behind you with the rear view mirror.I found it to be fairly easy to install even though I have custom made head rests which also hide the straps.I think it looks really cool with the tinted one.As far as performance goes I found that it helps quite a bit in town at the lower speeds with the cocpit wind and noise,but on the hiway at the upper speeds it helped with the wind but not so much with the noise.I would have to say I am happy that I put it in and it doesn't have to be taken out to put the top up.I know I could have very easy made my own but for the price it isn't worth it.The price advertised is a base price ,there are add ons as you make various selections.One of these days I will learn to send pics.Hope this helps.
Fred
Fred
05-08-2011, 09:17 AM
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Drifting
It looks good Steve8
Have used one in the Sky for several years and they really do cut the wind noise down when your topless. Wonder why they have not caught on better in the vette world more than they have.....
Several places do pro etching and you can have what design you want then they install led's at the bottom where they can't be seen and it lights the etching up at night.
As many things that say Corvette on our cars (
) its funny to me more don't have them.
I didn't get the etching on mine and just used a name of our other toy.
Plate is on the vette now but the wind screen is still on the GF sky...
Yes the guy on e bay where I ordered the black plate spelled offshore wrong but that was fixed quickly. Carolina writes tickets now for blocking the North Carolina at the bottom so lot of Changes to the mods on the cars .....
Have used one in the Sky for several years and they really do cut the wind noise down when your topless. Wonder why they have not caught on better in the vette world more than they have.....
Several places do pro etching and you can have what design you want then they install led's at the bottom where they can't be seen and it lights the etching up at night.
As many things that say Corvette on our cars (
) its funny to me more don't have them. I didn't get the etching on mine and just used a name of our other toy.
Plate is on the vette now but the wind screen is still on the GF sky...
Yes the guy on e bay where I ordered the black plate spelled offshore wrong but that was fixed quickly. Carolina writes tickets now for blocking the North Carolina at the bottom so lot of Changes to the mods on the cars .....
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06-27-2011, 09:54 PM
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Was wondering if I could ask you two questions?
1.) Where did you get the chrome roll bars?
2.) Any way you could email me a file with the shape of your windscreen. We have some Lasers at the place where I work. We also deal with Polycarbonate and acrylic all the time. I was thinking of giving my guys a file of the shape and have them Laser cut it out for me. I'm not really handy so I couldn't figure out the shape myself. Just thought I'd ask.
1.) Where did you get the chrome roll bars?
2.) Any way you could email me a file with the shape of your windscreen. We have some Lasers at the place where I work. We also deal with Polycarbonate and acrylic all the time. I was thinking of giving my guys a file of the shape and have them Laser cut it out for me. I'm not really handy so I couldn't figure out the shape myself. Just thought I'd ask.
06-28-2011, 12:47 AM
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I have the windblox in my 02. In my opinon it cuts down on air by about 50 percent as well as the noise by about that much. It cuts the wind enough that my wife nor I feel like our caps are about to blow off anymore. It also allows us to talk without yelling. We actually like the ability to talk more comfortably than the wind reduction. My wife also sometimes puts up her side window our on the highway. The conbination of the windblox and side window really reduce the wind a lot. I do recommend them for the money they are a good buy.
06-28-2011, 10:16 AM
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I've had a VetteNet for years.....only seems to be really effective if you have the windows up when the top is down......having the top down and the windows up looks too cheesy for me....so I don't use it much....
08-10-2011, 04:48 PM
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I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder! If you can't put the top up and down with it on you don't have it installed correctly. I have mine in all summer and the top or cover is not even close to hitting it going up or down so I can't imagine why yours would not clear. I am not sure how I could move mine to make it hit or rub anything. Mine is a standard 02.
