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Mar 22, 2006 | 08:10 PM

Atdal

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From: Whitehall PA

Wind screen question...

Did anybody ever buy and use the Corvette convertible wind screen, the one that mounts behind the seat? My wife is always complaining about her hair, I thought this would be a good idea, and give me some peace and quiet, if that’s possible. It costs about $450.00, and I would hate to purchase one and find that it didn’t do a good job. I have new silver C6…Al

Mar 22, 2006 | 08:38 PM

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I looked into it and the Forum feedback that I received indicated that it was too expensive, has to be removed when lowering or raising the top (a real PITA), and was marginally effective. I've taken a pass on it. Told my wife I'd loan her one of my Corvette hats!

Mar 22, 2006 | 11:38 PM

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I have one for my 911 cab and find it to be very effective in reducing back air flow and wind turbulence in the cabin. This is on a Porsche but imagine it has the same effect on the C6

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:47 AM

cranky

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From: louisville "derby city" kentucky

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i have one in my z-51 05 vert. it's effective on the interstate, on normal wind days. on windy days, you will still get some side wind. i liked the looks of it, and bought it. it's really not bad to remove to put up the top once you get used to it. i would go for it.........crancky

Mar 23, 2006 | 11:08 AM

brothersinspeed

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I have an 0 6 vert--bought the windscreen--it is not a big deal to put on and off--takes about 5 secods. It has done a very good job the times i have used it. bought mine on ebay for $275. It is original GM product--they typically sell for $379. Some Gm dealers sell for $349

Mar 23, 2006 | 11:36 AM

6spdC6

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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.

I buy Verts because I like open air driving. Putting on a screen, and then raising windows (recomended) you are defeating what a Vert is. In fact you end up with a expensive coupe

Most of my driving is top down. I admit to turning on the heater and wearing jackets/hat when it is colder out. Possibly I might even try out the heated seats

My longest trip was from NCM pick up in BG to home all top down.

OBTW I live in upper NYS, drive my car about 8 months a year
Flame away.

Mar 23, 2006 | 01:59 PM

auhagen

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I have a C6 with a windscreen. I can't tell much difference, but my wife says she can. Anything to make the wife happy. It whistles a little after 120. She ca tell when I'm going too fast.

Mar 23, 2006 | 05:37 PM

benspruce

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I bought a windscreen on ebay that the guy said he used on his C6. I did not get around to trying to install it for several months. When I finally got to it I found out it is for a C5. Anyone with a C5 want a windscreen - send me a PM. I've become so used to the C6 without a screen I don't think I'll bother with it now. My wife figured out a cap and scarf configuration that keeps her happy on top down days.