GM Windscreen Installation Notes
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,171
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From: Columbia Maryland
It really does work!
UPDATE!!!
After reading some of the posts about using the windscreen with the windows UP, I gave it a try tonight. WOW this thing really works!!!
With the windows up, there is little or no wind noise in the cabin at any speed. In fact its very, very quiet, almost as quiet as with the top up. I was very surprised and very impressed. There is also virtually no swirling air in the cabin. The only air you feel is a "breeze" that flows along the console lid. The faster you go, the faster the "breeze".
All in all, I am very happy with the windscreen now that I understand that it should only be used with the windows up.
After reading some of the posts about using the windscreen with the windows UP, I gave it a try tonight. WOW this thing really works!!!
With the windows up, there is little or no wind noise in the cabin at any speed. In fact its very, very quiet, almost as quiet as with the top up. I was very surprised and very impressed. There is also virtually no swirling air in the cabin. The only air you feel is a "breeze" that flows along the console lid. The faster you go, the faster the "breeze".
All in all, I am very happy with the windscreen now that I understand that it should only be used with the windows up.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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GM Wind Screen
I'm trying to find out who makes the C6 Wind Screen to see if they are going to make one for the C5's. Any help? I think it looks some much better the the Vette Nette but I've tried to contact GM and they won't give out the manufacturer.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Granada Hills CA
Revised installation for windscreen in 2011-2013 model years
GM changed the trim bezel and fasteners beginning model year 2011 but the instructions supplied with the windbreak have not been revised. Talk about confusing! Search for GM PI0476 which is the "Revised Installation Instructions for Accessory Windbreak" and it explains that the Torx fastener has been eliminated and replaced with a trim clip etc. I agree with other posts that the originally supplied instructions are vague & misleading and being out-of-date made the situation very frustrating. I realized that I would have to drill-out where the old Torx bold went in order to install the new bolt but did not want to cut & drill without seeing it in writing and the revised instructions did that. Whew! I would like to clarify the location of the trunk panel harness for those with power tops. If you are standing at the rear of the vehicle staring inside the trunk you will see where the partition is attached on either side near the top of the trunk. The passenger side attachment activates a switch similar to the door switch in a refrigerator that allows the light to come on when you open the door. It is this circuit that you want to connect the bracket harness to. If you feel behind the passenger side attachment you will detect a wire that goes down below the carpet and insulation in the trunk. And it is there that you will find the connecter that allows you to complete the electrical. If a previous post had not alluded to this location I don't think I would have ever found this wiring and hopefully my directions are even more specific. I probably spent 3 hours on this install counting the time I wasted throwing my hands up in the air in frustration and searching the forums for advice. Now that I have done it I could complete the job in 45 minutes. Oh yeah, another bit of advice I took from a post was not to cut the carpet. Since the brackets are mounted next to each trim bezel I merely put the carpet back the way I found it. The slight change in geography created a tiny crease in the carpet on each side that is only noticeable to the person who did the installation - no one else would notice. And my carpet remains un-cut. For years my credo has been to "never lose to an inanimate object" but this project tested that motto to the limit. Had I not been able to find advice on the internet I would have given up and gone to the dealer. That's no fun. Thank you for the advice.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 2,670
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From: Rochelle Illinois
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Lot's of good information here, thanks guys! Here is a link to the revised installation instructions for anyone needing them.
http://www.autoaccessoriesco.com/inc...supplement.pdf
http://www.autoaccessoriesco.com/inc...supplement.pdf
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 1
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Help with wiring
Hello I’m just wondering if there’s a picture where to connect the harness and is there a bolt that goes in where the brackets are?
GM changed the trim bezel and fasteners beginning model year 2011 but the instructions supplied with the windbreak have not been revised. Talk about confusing! Search for GM PI0476 which is the "Revised Installation Instructions for Accessory Windbreak" and it explains that the Torx fastener has been eliminated and replaced with a trim clip etc. I agree with other posts that the originally supplied instructions are vague & misleading and being out-of-date made the situation very frustrating. I realized that I would have to drill-out where the old Torx bold went in order to install the new bolt but did not want to cut & drill without seeing it in writing and the revised instructions did that. Whew! I would like to clarify the location of the trunk panel harness for those with power tops. If you are standing at the rear of the vehicle staring inside the trunk you will see where the partition is attached on either side near the top of the trunk. The passenger side attachment activates a switch similar to the door switch in a refrigerator that allows the light to come on when you open the door. It is this circuit that you want to connect the bracket harness to. If you feel behind the passenger side attachment you will detect a wire that goes down below the carpet and insulation in the trunk. And it is there that you will find the connecter that allows you to complete the electrical. If a previous post had not alluded to this location I don't think I would have ever found this wiring and hopefully my directions are even more specific. I probably spent 3 hours on this install counting the time I wasted throwing my hands up in the air in frustration and searching the forums for advice. Now that I have done it I could complete the job in 45 minutes. Oh yeah, another bit of advice I took from a post was not to cut the carpet. Since the brackets are mounted next to each trim bezel I merely put the carpet back the way I found it. The slight change in geography created a tiny crease in the carpet on each side that is only noticeable to the person who did the installation - no one else would notice. And my carpet remains un-cut. For years my credo has been to "never lose to an inanimate object" but this project tested that motto to the limit. Had I not been able to find advice on the internet I would have given up and gone to the dealer. That's no fun. Thank you for the advice.
