Convertible wind reduction
Night Race Blue 427
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
If you want to reduce the amount of wind put the top up. I just don't understand why someone would buy a convertible if they don't like the wind in their hair.
Le Mans Master
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Of course those who have purchased these screens will justify it by saying how great they work, but IMO they look silly like those flip-up sun shades some people put on their glasses
Le Mans Master
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I contacted Gerardo at DS to see if he can make one of these for a C6. Something that would block the wind from coming forward at highway speed.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-0-54.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-0-54.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Franklinville New Jersey
[QUOTE=richhoff;1564540665]I love mine and i think it looks great. I didn't buy it to stop the wind in my hair, heck I hardly have any. I bought it to keep my wife happy. It cuts out about half the turbulence and helps with the wind blowing her hair all over the place. The secret is you get to drive with the top down more often when the wife's with you. [QUOTE]
I never use the Vette Net when I am alone, but when wifey is with me it goes on. Gotta keep momma happy!
[QUOTE] I never use the Vette Net when I am alone, but when wifey is with me it goes on. Gotta keep momma happy!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Crapachusetts MA
Some of us young vette owners still have hair and still want to look presentable at the end of the trip without having to wear a baseball cap. Somehow the baseball cap look just doesn't cut it when taking the wife out to dinner and a show.
Burning Brakes
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I've heard the vette net one is good too, but it's lower so less wind removal. Also I've heard it can block out your rear view a bit.
Pro
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I have the GM wind deflector. It's better than the VetteNet because it has a connection to the power roof electrical circuit and it prevents the top from being raised with the deflector in place. You'd be surprised how many times I've tried to do that. Sheesh. :bb
It is most useful at speeds below 65 or so, so if you're going for a drive on country roads or just local roads it works well. It keeps a lot of the air that rushes into the cockpit from the back of the car from coming in, and it lets you hear your music better. If you want to wear a baseball hat, it'll keep it from blowing off. If you're going for a long ride at Turnpike speeds it's not effective.
To me it's more of a cool appearance thing, not so much the final answer to knotted hair. It gives your convertible a little extra niftiness, like painted calipers or cove screens or aftermarket wheels. The GM version has the word "Corvette" printed on the side that faces following traffic. You don't see that in the mirror.
I don't use it every time I put the roof down, but I use it fairly often.
You don't need it, but you'll be glad you got it if you do.
It is most useful at speeds below 65 or so, so if you're going for a drive on country roads or just local roads it works well. It keeps a lot of the air that rushes into the cockpit from the back of the car from coming in, and it lets you hear your music better. If you want to wear a baseball hat, it'll keep it from blowing off. If you're going for a long ride at Turnpike speeds it's not effective.
To me it's more of a cool appearance thing, not so much the final answer to knotted hair. It gives your convertible a little extra niftiness, like painted calipers or cove screens or aftermarket wheels. The GM version has the word "Corvette" printed on the side that faces following traffic. You don't see that in the mirror.
I don't use it every time I put the roof down, but I use it fairly often.
You don't need it, but you'll be glad you got it if you do.
Drifting
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From: St. Charles Il
I love mine and i think it looks great. I didn't buy it to stop the wind in my hair, heck I hardly have any. I bought it to keep my wife happy. It cuts out about half the turbulence and helps with the wind blowing her hair all over the place. The secret is you get to drive with the top down more often when the wife's with you.
Drifting
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I love mine and i think it looks great. I didn't buy it to stop the wind in my hair, heck I hardly have any. I bought it to keep my wife happy. It cuts out about half the turbulence and helps with the wind blowing her hair all over the place. The secret is you get to drive with the top down more often when the wife's with you.
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Melting Slicks
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I contacted Gerardo at DS to see if he can make one of these for a C6. Something that would block the wind from coming forward at highway speed.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-0-54.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-0-54.html
As for the comment, "if you don't want the wind in your hair don't drive a convertible" I suspect it's the guys with little or no hair making it. Those of us older guys with hair want to flaunt it and look presentable when we arrive.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago IL
Last edited by Tom_Slick; Mar 14, 2008 at 09:09 AM.
Racer
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How long does it take to install/remove? I'm guessing it has to be put on and taken off everytime the roof is put back up. I love the power roof. It's fast and I will put the top down at a light if the weather is nice. The net looks like it has to be bolted on.
Can someone who uses a screen comment here?
Can someone who uses a screen comment here?
Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago IL
How long does it take to install/remove? I'm guessing it has to be put on and taken off everytime the roof is put back up. I love the power roof. It's fast and I will put the top down at a light if the weather is nice. The net looks like it has to be bolted on.
Can someone who uses a screen comment here?
Can someone who uses a screen comment here?
Last edited by Tom_Slick; Mar 15, 2008 at 05:12 PM.