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Ok, my first vert. Previous vettes were coupes. My vert was purchased May 2016. I enjoyed it all summer. The wind with the top down was far less than the coupe with the top off. I didn't find the wind buffeting very objectionable but can't help wondering if using a wind restrictor is worth it. Advice?
With the minimum wind buffeting on the C7 Convertible I would not think a windscreen would provide any measurable improvement and not worth the expense.
I am very satisfied with my top down driving and think GM got it right.
With the minimum wind buffeting on the C7 Convertible I would not think a windscreen would provide any measurable improvement and not worth the expense.
I am very satisfied with my top down driving and think GM got it right.
I've been wearing a wannabe cowboy for almost 2 decades. If you wear something similar, do you have any issues with the hat while driving at or above speed?
I've been wearing a wannabe cowboy for almost 2 decades. If you wear something similar, do you have any issues with the hat while driving at or above speed?
Thanks.
The only hat problems I have is if it's a very windy day, or that on coming Big Rig when it passes. In these cases some times are better than others.
ItalianFox, IMHO the cost of the windscreen isn't worth the difference it will make. But, that may be just me. I owned a '72 convertible, and the C7 is like a hardtop (when the tops down) compared.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Mar 26, 2017 at 03:52 PM.
This is my third convertible, but my first Corvette.
Audi tt with glass deflector: Deflector did nothing (but kind of cool since it had a power lift)
Audi S5 with fabric deflector: Helped a lot.
C7: Less turbulence than either Audi driven WITH deflector.
Either airflow and/or just sitting lower might be factors, but I don't think you need one with the C7.
you really needed it on the C6 it extended the season where you could put the top down. As stated not so much on the C7 There is a little buffeting not much, I do have to turn up the volume and speak up if I am talking to ms dashotgun. With the C6 and the restrictor you could whisper. So far not worth the 400 bucks. I liked the King Penn industries restrictor it did not screw up the lines of the car either
Last edited by dashotgun; Mar 26, 2017 at 05:47 PM.
Ok, my first vert. Previous vettes were coupes. My vert was purchased May 2016. I enjoyed it all summer. The wind with the top down was far less than the coupe with the top off. I didn't find the wind buffeting very objectionable but can't help wondering if using a wind restrictor is worth it. Advice?
Nope. The C7 convertible design is actually pretty quiet as it relates to wind. I owned a 2013 GS convertible, had the wind screen, but frankly it did not do much.
When I put the top down the windows automatically go down. So if I wanted top down windows up I would have to put the windows back up after the top goes down?!
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