Wind deflector
11-25-2009, 08:56 AM
#16
Oh wait, nevermind - she doesnt do outlets 
On a serious note, I really have no issue with the wind turbulence at either high or low speeds windows up or down but, I do like the look of the wind screen but sounds like installation and removal can be a PITA.
I also have a 1974 MGB (original owner) and that can use a windscreen...
03-09-2010, 01:32 AM
#17
I did some "spirited" driving on the way home passing traffic with the front windows down and I'm surprised that the deflector stayed up. Just on the weekend going down a slight incline from work, it came down, but on the flat exit road it was fine at upwards of 85. Not sure if there was some slight wind also at play on the weekend, but I found it rather strange. So maybe the faster I go the more it will stay up?
10-29-2010, 08:51 PM
#21
Guys, I'm not discounting your experience in any way or fashion but I have to ask, are you sure you have the wind deflector installed right? On mine, it cant flop down. The hinge doesn't go that way. It will either move toward the headrest of the front seat or . . . actually that's the only way it can move. I've never had it flop down and I've had the top down going 110. Cross wind or not. Did you click all four anchor points in? Is the other switch that keeps it from folding in half open? I just don't see how you could possibly have it flop down. Sorry, I'm just confused.
10-29-2010, 10:01 PM
#22
Guys, I'm not discounting your experience in any way or fashion but I have to ask, are you sure you have the wind deflector installed right? On mine, it cant flop down. The hinge doesn't go that way. It will either move toward the headrest of the front seat or . . . actually that's the only way it can move. I've never had it flop down and I've had the top down going 110. Cross wind or not. Did you click all four anchor points in? Is the other switch that keeps it from folding in half open? I just don't see how you could possibly have it flop down. Sorry, I'm just confused.
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10-31-2010, 10:26 PM
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Trincap,
If you look at the diagram above: Picture 5 of the first set you'll notice the divider is folded backward. In pic 6 you raise the upper part until it locks.
What happens to me is that the locking mechanism isn't strong enough to counter the wind at high speed (windows down) and the upright part just folds back, making a loud clack.
I fixed this a year ago by inserting 2 small bolts, head-first, into the small square space just behind the locking pin. The bolts face downward (easy to pull out when I want to fold the divider) and prevent the upright from folding back.
I use 1" long threaded bolts and just push their hex heads into the empty space.
Simple, elegant and very cheap fix
If you look at the diagram above: Picture 5 of the first set you'll notice the divider is folded backward. In pic 6 you raise the upper part until it locks.
What happens to me is that the locking mechanism isn't strong enough to counter the wind at high speed (windows down) and the upright part just folds back, making a loud clack.
I fixed this a year ago by inserting 2 small bolts, head-first, into the small square space just behind the locking pin. The bolts face downward (easy to pull out when I want to fold the divider) and prevent the upright from folding back.
I use 1" long threaded bolts and just push their hex heads into the empty space.
Simple, elegant and very cheap fix
10-31-2010, 10:37 PM
#24
Trincap,
If you look at the diagram above: Picture 5 of the first set you'll notice the divider is folded backward. In pic 6 you raise the upper part until it locks.
What happens to me is that the locking mechanism isn't strong enough to counter the wind at high speed (windows down) and the upright part just folds back, making a loud clack.
I fixed this a year ago by inserting 2 small bolts, head-first, into the small square space just behind the locking pin. The bolts face downward (easy to pull out when I want to fold the divider) and prevent the upright from folding back.
I use 1" long threaded bolts and just push their hex heads into the empty space.
Simple, elegant and very cheap fix
If you look at the diagram above: Picture 5 of the first set you'll notice the divider is folded backward. In pic 6 you raise the upper part until it locks.
What happens to me is that the locking mechanism isn't strong enough to counter the wind at high speed (windows down) and the upright part just folds back, making a loud clack.
I fixed this a year ago by inserting 2 small bolts, head-first, into the small square space just behind the locking pin. The bolts face downward (easy to pull out when I want to fold the divider) and prevent the upright from folding back.
I use 1" long threaded bolts and just push their hex heads into the empty space.
Simple, elegant and very cheap fix
11-02-2010, 02:53 PM
#25
You guys must be driving through some crazy wind then. I just never had an issue and I do recall some cross winds. Nice solution though. I would imagine just about any bolt would do.
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