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Re: Convertible Windscreen (2/12)
 8/23/12 9:56pm
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Like this one:  http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=4.1391
 
I've seen them on some C3s and C4s but haven't been able to talk to the owners about how effective they are.  I could use one on "The Toy" so I wouldn't have to keep cleaning the bugs off of the sunvisor.


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Re: Convertible Windscreen (3/12)
 8/24/12 5:08am
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No, not that one - this one:
 
 
 


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Re: Convertible Windscreen (4/12)
 8/24/12 7:01am
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Marshall,
I have talked to some C5 vert drivers and I was told this.  The one you posted had to be taken down to get the top up.  BUT..those new, plexiglass screen (that light up) fit with the top up.  Then one guy went on to tell me that he had the style of screen that you posted, previous to the plexigless screen wind shield, and every time he had it in, the top down and got caught in a unexpected rain shower, he had to QUICKLY take the screen down to be able to put his top up.  That is what someone told me....so it is second hand.


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Re: Convertible Windscreen (5/12)
 8/24/12 11:57am
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      Marshall, we have a windjammer and like it. But hard to pack in car when going some where.
Re: Convertible Windscreen (6/12)
 8/24/12 2:11pm
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I don't think anyone makes one for a C3.

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Re: Convertible Windscreen (7/12)
 8/24/12 4:48pm
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I don't believe anyone makes one for the C3 either.  That's why I'm trying to figure out how to modify one made for a different car (actually, figure out if it's worth it...)

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Re: Convertible Windscreen (8/12)
 8/25/12 1:04pm
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If anyone made them for a C3 I'm sure the standard suppliers like Corvette Central, Eckler's, Corvette America, Zips, et al, would be carrying them.  Like it was already said, the Windjammer works well to deflect air over your head but it can be a pain to pack away should you need to remove it for rain.

On another car (non-Corvette) I have a wind deflector like you're interested in and it works very well.  I have no complaints with it.  If one were available for C3's I'd be interested in having one.  It may be less the design of such a wind deflector but the anticipated sales volume may simply not make the investment worthwhile.
Re: Convertible Windscreen (9/12)
 8/25/12 4:02pm
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http://www.mrstitch.com/windscreens.htm



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Re: Convertible Windscreen (10/12)
 8/29/12 11:59am
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Have a "windjammer" on my "81 coupe. Works very good by deflecting air up over the cockpit area. Takes about two minutes to put on or remove. Good results for the money.

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Re: Convertible Windscreen (11/12)
 9/30/12 4:22pm
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I bought one from Mid America Motorworks ($150, part # 600-294, 1 800 500 1500).
 
Big improvement. No more gale force winds inside. Much more pleasant, even at highway speeds.


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Re: Convertible Windscreen (12/12)
 10/1/12 2:01pm
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I would TRY one myself, see if it works, THEN buy one. IF the Jammer works I would buy one.

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