Convertible Windscreen Comparison
Burning Brakes
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The reason no one makes one that you can install without having to remove it put the top up/down is because the windscreen wouldn't work very well!! The screen keeps air from moving from the rear deack to the front of the car and it needs to be as close to the tonneau cover as possible to keep air from coming underneath it. I have the GM windscreen and there is about a half inch gap between the screen and the waterfall and you can feel a stream of air that passes over the center console. Not a problem when its warm, but when its cold out.. bbbrrrrr!! but it's still WAYYYY better (and warmer) than without the windscreen.
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Has anyone tried this one? Kind of different, (I have never seen one anyway). The lighted version seems interesting.
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/C61118/C6INT/....html?a_aid=dc
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/C61118/C6INT/....html?a_aid=dc
That is awesome! LOL... I have to get one.... so it blocks the wind really well? Looks like the guy above me could take it or leave it...
Oh GoD DamniT....Wife says it looks cheesy! I was just gonna order one with the red light! OH MAAAAAAN! Isn't there a law where it states you can just shoot your Wife once ....just once would be great
Last edited by TBonez; Mar 22, 2011 at 08:50 PM. Reason: Wife says "no"
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Burning Brakes
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The manufacturer sent me some additional pics in an email. It bends in around the seats and comes up to parallel with the seat backs. There appears to be a fairly large gap between the waterfall and the bottom of the windscreen.
I will email it to anyone that is interested in more pics. Not sure how I could post as they were embedded in the email and I was only able to put them and the info into a pdf file. If someone knows where I can post a pdf file and allow it to be shared, then I could post the link to it.
I think since I show my car a fair amount that I am going to go with the factory GM one so I can remove for the car shows. Again, from the pics I got, I am not sure I would want this in the car for shows and it does not sound like it would be easily removed.
I will email it to anyone that is interested in more pics. Not sure how I could post as they were embedded in the email and I was only able to put them and the info into a pdf file. If someone knows where I can post a pdf file and allow it to be shared, then I could post the link to it.
I think since I show my car a fair amount that I am going to go with the factory GM one so I can remove for the car shows. Again, from the pics I got, I am not sure I would want this in the car for shows and it does not sound like it would be easily removed.
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Has anyone tried this one? Kind of different, (I have never seen one anyway). The lighted version seems interesting.
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/C61118/C6INT/....html?a_aid=dc
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/C61118/C6INT/....html?a_aid=dc
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My reply is for the GM wind screen, not a glass type. I would think the solid glass would stop the backwash. I have not tried that one. The GM screen at 80 mph was no help,at 60 mph their was a little. When I took it out and did another lap on the same road ,same speeds. There was just not enough difference for me. To each their own, always wave...it's free
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Burning Brakes
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BLD.70DRIVERMPG-RET. When you had the windscreen in place, did you have the windows up or down? I have heard that there is not much difference with the windows down but with them up - it does work good.
Just want to confirm.
Just want to confirm.
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I did have the windows down. I 'am not sure if having the windows up is a good thing at speed. They seen to move too much at the rear of the glass for me. The window in the track getting loose is my fear. If they were in a frame ,no issue.
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I looked at all the pictures, including the PDF brochure. It seems to me that you have to keep your seat forward to make this work. I am only 5'9" and I keep my seat all the way back, and I don't know if this product would work for me based on that. Maybe someone from PFYC can chime in? they look really cool, though.
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With the windows up, a windscreen is worthless because the air comes in the cabin after being deflected by the side mirrors. With the windows up, there is verly little air coming into the cabin area, and it's almost as quiet as it is with the top up. In fact the air coming to the cabin with the windows up, screen on, is less than a coupe with the windows up and top off.
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The designer of this windscreen is a big guy - 300lb. The seats can go all the way back with it in place - trust us on this. If you put the seat all the way back, the seat may rest against the plexiglass, but it does not restrict seat movement at all. There is even an opening in the Restrictor to allow access for the seat handle on the back of the headrest.
1. I have the bracket already installed for the GM windscreen. they came with the car, I just dont have the windscreen! In fact, I did not even know it was installed for a year after I had the car.
Do I need to remove the brackets? and install yours instead?
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Okay, another question....
1. I have the bracket already installed for the GM windscreen. they came with the car, I just dont have the windscreen! In fact, I did not even know it was installed for a year after I had the car.
Do I need to remove the brackets? and install yours instead?
1. I have the bracket already installed for the GM windscreen. they came with the car, I just dont have the windscreen! In fact, I did not even know it was installed for a year after I had the car.
Do I need to remove the brackets? and install yours instead?
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