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Jan 12, 2007 | 03:35 PM

shacuda

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Windscreen for Convertible??

Does anyone know??? I just saw on the GM website for the 07 convertible they are offering a dealer installed windscreen. I have an 06 Z51 Vert and would be interested in having it done. Does anyone have one?? Is it fixed or operable?? How much??

Jan 12, 2007 | 03:47 PM

jperaino

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I have the GM Windscreen in my 06 vert. It needs to be removed to raise the top. You can install it yourself and it costd around $350.00.

Jan 12, 2007 | 04:57 PM

shacuda

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Thanks. does it work, and is it work the money??

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:23 PM

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Do you have that link???? I have just bought a 2007 in November. This would be nice to have.

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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I wanted one of those but having to take it down to raise the top seems stupid. Darn, what a let down.

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Jan 12, 2007 | 05:42 PM

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If you have a manual top, send me a PM

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:47 PM

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GM Windscreen

I offer these thru our GM store. If you have a Power Top C6 you have to use the GM windscreen but if you have a Manual Top or C5 I offer the VetteNet. Both products are good. Please email me at dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com and I will send you pricing on either product. Please specify which you are interested in. I have a great special going on the VetteNet if you have a C5.

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Jan 12, 2007 | 06:04 PM

richhoff

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I bought my GM one from Fichtners. Great product and looks super installed. Cuts out about half the turbulence. Makes it much easier to talk and hear the radio. I love mine. It only takes about 1 minute to remove or install it. The longest time is putting it back into the protective zip bag.

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Jan 12, 2007 | 06:09 PM

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Thanks. does it work, and is it work the money??

I works wonderfully. Cuts the wind by 70%. You can talk at 60.

Yes you have to take it off to put up the top, but it takes about 15 seconds.

Jan 12, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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Jan 13, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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I think I would like this. I'm interested in how to install and whether the dealer needs to install or can I.

Jan 13, 2007 | 09:44 PM

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I think I would like this. I'm interested in how to install and whether the dealer needs to install or can I.

I Have one on my C5. It dosen't need any installation. You install & remove it when you put your top up or down. Takes just a few extra seconds. Oh and by the way wife & I love it.

Jan 13, 2007 | 09:55 PM

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So can anyone show how it installs ? I thought most here thought it was kinda useless. Nice to hear some people do like and use it.

Jan 13, 2007 | 09:56 PM

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I might have to get one of those! The wind noise isn't bad anyway, so if this makes it even better, that would be awesome!

Jan 13, 2007 | 10:31 PM

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What's wrong with the wind?? That's why I have a vert in the first place

Jan 14, 2007 | 07:47 AM

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I have a new 07 power top convertable. Which one would work with mine? Do they come in colors or are they all black? Are they easy to put in and out? Finally what is the cost?
Thanks

Jan 14, 2007 | 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by John's '07

What's wrong with the wind?? That's why I have a vert in the first place

It looks very "Boxter like".

Jan 14, 2007 | 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CeYaBye

Seems like a few here are interested. Any chance on a group buy?

If not can you PM me the details and specifically the install details please.

Jan 14, 2007 | 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by John's '07

What's wrong with the wind?? That's why I have a vert in the first place

. . . and why would you want to get out to install and remove when you have a power top?? Seems to make no sense to me!

Now if you could leave it in . . .

Jan 14, 2007 | 11:03 AM

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I have a power top. Got the power top because I didn't like having to get out of the car to put up the top. Struggled with that on my last vert (1988 RX7) for 16 years. My last vert, however, did have a production built in wind delfector that could be left up (in place) whether the top was up or down. This was a great feature. I would buy a delfector for the vette if it could remain up all the time like my last vert.

my .02 cents and wishes.

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