Windscreen question
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Heel & Toe
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From: La Mesa CA
Windscreen question
Do any of the windscreens on the market allow you to operate the top with the screen in place? I'm used to having one in an old BMW which was in place all the time. My experience is that a windscreen makes top-down driving a lot more enjoyable, but installing and removing all the time is a hassle.
Safety Car
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From: San Jose California
Do any of the windscreens on the market allow you to operate the top with the screen in place? I'm used to having one in an old BMW which was in place all the time. My experience is that a windscreen makes top-down driving a lot more enjoyable, but installing and removing all the time is a hassle.
On the other hand, I was watching Motorweek last night and they were reviewing the limited edition (500 units) Alfa Romeo 8C Spyder. When you drop the top on that thing you are supposed to manually insert two pieces into the corners of the tonneau area to finish off "the look". For $300,000 I have to get out of the car and finish it off whenever I drop the top?? Really??? Yeesh
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
No, not commercially anyway. The problem is the waterfall - it swings forward ever so slightly as it goes up. There have been a few creative types here on the forum that handbuilt their own that provide more clearance though. One I have seen in person - nice job. Do a search on the username iflex2_fitness for what she did on a custom screen.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
No- the windscreen has to come out.
I believe that with the GM screen you can leave the mounts in, but the aftermarket versions need the mounts removed as well. Not 100% on this though.
Get a lanyard for your hat, or if you are balding like me, a dab of crazy glue on top also works.
I believe that with the GM screen you can leave the mounts in, but the aftermarket versions need the mounts removed as well. Not 100% on this though.
Get a lanyard for your hat, or if you are balding like me, a dab of crazy glue on top also works.
