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Post by crusha03 on Aug 19, 2007 13:21:53 GMT
I realize this has probably already been discussed a million times !!!! But Windstops do they REALLy work and are they worth the shell out ??
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Post by Chris Tideswell on Aug 19, 2007 13:36:33 GMT
They do work and they are worth it.
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nigelc
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Post by nigelc on Aug 19, 2007 13:37:38 GMT
The simple answer is yes they do work,and as with everything in this life as far as value for money " you get what you pay for "
For a cheap alternative buy yourself a hat ;D ;D
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Post by crusha03 on Aug 19, 2007 13:39:35 GMT
Thanks for that folks !!!! My Biggles goggles may yet not be a waste of money then lol ! now for a trip to the Army n Navy stores for a WW II Spitfire hat!
Cheers again!
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Post by nigelc on Aug 19, 2007 19:21:07 GMT
Personally i prefer either a Cossack or a Davey Crockett hat you still get the wind in the hair experience its just not in your own hair ;D ;D
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Post by niknak on Aug 19, 2007 19:50:35 GMT
I had wind deflectors in my previous Escort and now in my MGF and I would say they're well worth it to keep the draught off your neck.........
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Post by fletch29 on Aug 19, 2007 20:36:13 GMT
I have found a windstop esential for winter driving, in fact the talking ballast will only sanction open top motoring in winter if windstop is in place, it doesn't entirely cut out the draft but at least you don't freeze to death. During the "summer", I only use it for motorway travel.
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Post by David Clelland on Aug 20, 2007 10:07:46 GMT
Over the years I've had a Newton Commercial windstop fitted to my car and then when I got MS Boxer hoops fitted I got Mike's glass windstop fitted (a slightly higher prototype one) and I've got to say that I wouldn't be without one. However, I was really surprised when I found an even more effective thing for cutting the draft on the back of my neck - Corbeau High Back Sports Seats. Over the last few weekends I've done about 2000 miles in Gerry Hiorns "Golden Wheels" and when I compare his car to mine, his high back seats are definitely more effective in cutting the wind than a conventional windstop.
Notwithstanding the above, the majority of us will just have to make do with MGR seats and in my opinion a windstop is a must have item.
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Post by andrew on Aug 20, 2007 10:54:17 GMT
Until I fitted a roll cage I used the Newton Commercial windstop and found it excellent. I now use a jacket with a very high collar!!.
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Post by charless on Aug 20, 2007 14:17:13 GMT
It is a very subjective thing, but: I don't like the clutter of windstops and rollhoops and very happily have both windows down on my 30 mile commute in winter. If it is cold, leaving the passenger window up and the driver's side 1/3 up gives astonishingly little draft as a compromise. Hats..........mm? Fs are very subjective!
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Post by stevebrg on Aug 22, 2007 14:13:15 GMT
I reckon charles either has amullet or balls of steel!
I've got the rectangular windtop and winter driving is fine with the roof down. Moreover, cruising at 70 with the roof down conversation is still perfectly normal rather than having to shout.
The best way to decide is to find one of us with a windstop, and take a quick ride, lowering the windstop halfway round to see the difference.
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Post by crusha03 on Aug 22, 2007 15:34:28 GMT
Cheers Stevebrg! Is that an offer ?? hahahaha Thats probably gonna be the best idea !! Just been out and even at 50mph with the roof down i couldn't hear the stereo ?!?!?!? and i know it gets even noisier at 70 plus !!!!
Thanks again !!
Richie
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Post by Nelly and Joo on Aug 22, 2007 20:00:35 GMT
Cheers Stevebrg! Is that an offer ?? hahahaha Thats probably gonna be the best idea !! Just been out and even at 50mph with the roof down i couldn't hear the stereo ?!?!?!? and i know it gets even noisier at 70 plus !!!! Thanks again !! Richie Have a look at this link. It may help you make your mind up. www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group1/windstop/index.htmGot my 1996 MGF in October 06 and the first thing I did after going out topless on a bright cold frosty morning in November was buy and fit a windstop. The difference it made was amazing. The mesh windstop I fitted can be lowered if you don't need it, therefore you have the best of both worlds. ;D
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Post by sniperpenguin on Aug 22, 2007 23:21:28 GMT
not buy a jumper then? I hear things can get quite "perky" !
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Post by *M600 VON* on Aug 22, 2007 23:54:39 GMT
I just avoid the motorway when the hood is down,(dont like getting my hair messed up! plus its less windy when both windows are down I think
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