"Windjammer" for a C3 Convertible
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"Windjammer" for a C3 Convertible
Anyone have/used one of these units? Are they effective?
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...7&dept_id=1402
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...7&dept_id=1402
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I have one for my '69 roadster...it's very effective. I'm 6'03" and the top of my head is over the top of the windshield. The Windjammer redirects the air over my head and makes for a more comfortable drive and I can often even wear a hat without losing it in the slipstream...but a lot depends on how fast you're driving.
Regardless, it's a worthwhile addition to your car and very easily removable if necessary.
Regardless, it's a worthwhile addition to your car and very easily removable if necessary.
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Thanks! Corvette Central says it is only for a coupe. I queried them on that by e-mail but I guess it is a long weekend in the USA so I do not expect an answer until Tuesday.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
BTW, spring has finally arrived in this region of Canada. Almost 70*F today. Got out for about two hours (pic from this morning). City driving is nice but when we hit 70mph on the freeway the Wife's hat almost went up and out! In any case, nice to be driving despite the fuel costs: almost $6.00/gallon here.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
BTW, spring has finally arrived in this region of Canada. Almost 70*F today. Got out for about two hours (pic from this morning). City driving is nice but when we hit 70mph on the freeway the Wife's hat almost went up and out! In any case, nice to be driving despite the fuel costs: almost $6.00/gallon here.
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Thanks! Corvette Central says it is only for a coupe. I queried them on that by e-mail but I guess it is a long weekend in the USA so I do not expect an answer until Tuesday.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
BTW, spring has finally arrived in this region of Canada. Almost 70*F today. Got out for about two hours (pic from this morning). City driving is nice but when we hit 70mph on the freeway the Wife's hat almost went up and out! In any case, nice to be driving despite the fuel costs: almost $6.00/gallon here.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
BTW, spring has finally arrived in this region of Canada. Almost 70*F today. Got out for about two hours (pic from this morning). City driving is nice but when we hit 70mph on the freeway the Wife's hat almost went up and out! In any case, nice to be driving despite the fuel costs: almost $6.00/gallon here.
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Thanks! Corvette Central says it is only for a coupe. I queried them on that by e-mail but I guess it is a long weekend in the USA so I do not expect an answer until Tuesday.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
My initial experience with a convertible is that there is a lot of wind turbulence. This unit seems like a nice way to cut that down.
Don't worry about what Corvette Central said about the Windjammer being for a coupe...it fits the convertible equally well.
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Last edited by Paul L; May 26, 2008 at 02:45 PM.
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Corvette Central insists that the Windjammer cannot be used on a convertible. Eckler's says yes. I ordered the Eckler's unit. This could be an interesting $149.00 experiment. Is there more than one "Windjammer" configuration out there? I am getting a sinking feeling....that I will get into one of those product return messes. And from Canada they get very expensive.
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I bought Windjammers for my '69 and the '78 I've since sold from Corvette Central. No difference between them and I had switched them between cars with absolutely no difference in fit.
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