Anybody use Windjammer?
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Anybody use Windjammer?
It's the plexiglass looking thing that goes on the top of the t-top bar and fastens to the t-top mounting holes. It is supposed to reduce turbulance (sp.?) when driving with the t-tops off. They sell in all the major catalogs for $150. Do they actually reduce wind noise in the cab and are they built to stand up pretty decent? Does it fit in the back of my 81' alright when I switch it with the t-tops? I enjoy driving the car with the tops out, but if I get over 35 or 40 the wind causes my ears to explode and about sucks my head right off my shoulders. What do you think?
-Justin
-Justin
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (Dalannex)
Justin, just put an old football helmet on and tape the ear holes shut, a sure bet way to catch the eye of all the good looking chicks! :) :jester :)
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Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (john's '81 mouse)
Justin, just put an old football helmet on and tape the ear holes shut, a sure bet way to catch the eye of all the good looking chicks! :) :jester :)
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Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (Dalannex)
I have one that came with the car. The only time I used it was when I test drove the car, but the previous owner claimed that it does make a difference.
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Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (The_Dude)
John, I could try the football helmet thing, but I'm afraid it may pressurize and decapitate me by ripping my head off. :D I think the wife would like that idea because I think the "chick detractant factor" is fine with her. :cheers:
I would love to take my rear window out, but the only way to do that on the 81' is with a hammer, and that would not only be expensive, but a bit moist in the rain as well.
There has got to be somebody out there that has used one of these. They aren't the best looking thing in the world, but the turbulance when I drive without the tops on isn't fun either. Am I the only person with the turbulance problem? BTW, there won't be any test driving here for awhile either. We got a he!! of a snowstorm going on right now. :eek:
I would love to take my rear window out, but the only way to do that on the 81' is with a hammer, and that would not only be expensive, but a bit moist in the rain as well.
There has got to be somebody out there that has used one of these. They aren't the best looking thing in the world, but the turbulance when I drive without the tops on isn't fun either. Am I the only person with the turbulance problem? BTW, there won't be any test driving here for awhile either. We got a he!! of a snowstorm going on right now. :eek:
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Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (Dalannex)
I know someone in Tulsa that had one of those things. He really liked it. Never rode in it with the windjammer on though. Sorry....
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From: Gulph MIlls PA
Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (Dalannex)
I've had one and been using it almost continuously for 10 years on my 71' Roadster. I LOVE IT !!! :cool:
It cuts down about 60-70 percent of wind noise and a LOT of glare, becasue it is slightly tinted. I think it looks good with the line of the windshield as well. I'd never consider a long trip in a roadster without one.
WInd noise and baffling are largely a function of your height in my car and convertibles I've driven. It seems once you get over 5'11'' you tend to get the annoyances.
This is funny, but I originally bought it when I was driving to work every day with the car and the top down. My problem is with my type of hair, no matter how good I looked leaving my house, I showed up at work looking like...
DON KING !!!!
:troll OR :jester
The windjammer mad a big difference in that regard too.
It cuts down about 60-70 percent of wind noise and a LOT of glare, becasue it is slightly tinted. I think it looks good with the line of the windshield as well. I'd never consider a long trip in a roadster without one.
WInd noise and baffling are largely a function of your height in my car and convertibles I've driven. It seems once you get over 5'11'' you tend to get the annoyances.
This is funny, but I originally bought it when I was driving to work every day with the car and the top down. My problem is with my type of hair, no matter how good I looked leaving my house, I showed up at work looking like...
DON KING !!!!
:troll OR :jester
The windjammer mad a big difference in that regard too.
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From: Lake Hughes CA
Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (Dalannex)
I would love to take my rear window out, but the only way to do that on the 81' is with a hammer, and that would not only be expensive, but a bit moist in the rain as well.
The windjammer thing should help some though. Hopefully some DUDE will get back to us with some info. He could try a comparsion test with and without it in the snow.... Get some facts on it, ie. without it he got four shoeboxes full of snow in his car and with it only half..... that would realy prove how well it works :jester
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From: Gulph MIlls PA
Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (flynhi)
Mine comes with two bolts basically that connect though the upper windshield frame on both sides. Pretty quick to put on and take off.
I keep a samll screw driver handy in case I see rain coming...
I keep a samll screw driver handy in case I see rain coming...
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From: beach fl
Re: Anybody use Windjammer? (gerry c)
Hammers are not that expensive. Harborfreight has them on sale sometimes for $3.00 for a big 20 oz. frameing one.
Oh, I forgot that's only when using taxpayer money.
:lol: :lol:
