Vert Wind Breaks
#1
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Vert Wind Breaks
Need suggestions for wind breaks for my 08 vert. I see a deflector advertised that goes above the windshield, and then there are the wind breaks that go behind the seats. I am concerned the ones that go behind the seats won't allow me to sit with my seat all the way back. I'm 6' tall, and need to have it all the way back to be comfortable. Does the windshield mounted deflector make a big difference in a vert? I don't want to break the bank for a solution. Any recommendations?
#2
Instructor
“Wind Restrictor” is a great choice; It works well to cut out blowback when the top is down and will not hinder seat position at all. I have one in my 13 vert and love it.
#4
Burning Brakes
I'm 6'4", like the seat all the way back, and have no problem with the original GM wind deflector that came with my car..
No lighting, "Corvette" lettering visible from behind, must be removed to put top down (pulls off easily and solid at high speed)
No lighting, "Corvette" lettering visible from behind, must be removed to put top down (pulls off easily and solid at high speed)
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St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Check here! http://www.etcorvette.club/classifie...r-convertibles
This is the GM unit and will allow the seat to go all the way back.
Might get a great price since this has be available for a while!
Tom
This is the GM unit and will allow the seat to go all the way back.
Might get a great price since this has be available for a while!
Tom
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St. Jude Donor '16-'17, '19
I have the Windrestrictor on my 07 Vert. When I have the seat all the way back, the headrest rubs against the shield; causing a minor "squeak" when the "leather" rubs against the shield. I'm 5'10" and luckily I don't have to have the seat all the way back for a comfortable driving position.
#12
Burning Brakes
I have the Windrestrictor on my 07 Vert. When I have the seat all the way back, the headrest rubs against the shield; causing a minor "squeak" when the "leather" rubs against the shield. I'm 5'10" and luckily I don't have to have the seat all the way back for a comfortable driving position.
I don't understand why they could not have fabricated the mounting to provide clearance for the seat all the way back since I've taken measurements and gauged the clearance to the tonneau cover and there would have been enough room to move it back far enough without interfering with the tonneau or top operation. I intend to fabricate a couple of adapters to go between the wind restrictor and its mounting brackets that positions it back from its current position.
This is the one I have with custom ordered graphic for our Indy Pace Car.
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#17
Drifting
I have the one that goes on top of the windshield and one I got at the Corvette Museum that hangs on the back of the seats. The one on the windhield does divert the air a bit higher. The one that hangs on the latches on the backs of the seats is a mesh screen and comes off very easily, stores easily and is somewhat effective. It was only 40 or 50 dollars- I think.
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I have the one that goes on top of the windshield and one I got at the Corvette Museum that hangs on the back of the seats. The one on the windhield does divert the air a bit higher. The one that hangs on the latches on the backs of the seats is a mesh screen and comes off very easily, stores easily and is somewhat effective. It was only 40 or 50 dollars- I think.
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