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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 08:19 AM
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I bought a used Vette net wind screen for my vert but it won’t work for me - I’m 6’4” and need the seat all the way back. You have to move the seat fwd at least 6” for it to fit and back of seat not to press against it.

Whats the best deflector/screen for the c5? One that allows you to have the seats all the way back?

I’m a wearer of hearing aids and the wind buffeting shuts the aids down at hwy speeds so you can’t hear much.

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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 09:03 AM
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you either have it installed incorrectly or it's not a vette net. I have a vette net, and my seats push back all the way with it installed -- with either the original c5 seats or the c7 seats I have now.
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Old Oct 28, 2024 | 09:21 AM
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you either have it installed incorrectly or it's not a vette net. I have a vette net, and my seats push back all the way with it installed -- with either the original c5 seats or the c7 seats I have now.
It may not be Vette Net then. There seems to be only one way to install it - the bracket that fits over the bolt is curved so only fits one way.

I've seen some that aren't very tall - they are either at the top of the seat or barely above. This one is taller and sits a few inches above the seats when installed. Here are pics of it - is this like yours??




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