Which is the best wind tamer / blocker / restrictor/ etc.

RealGomer · 03-25-2007, 08:56 PM

I've given up on the idea of a CAI for now. They all appear to be more show than go. A wind tamer / blocker / restrictor / etc. seems to be a better and more practical add on. Plus, I'm cheap. One has to be with two girls in college.

Anyway, who seems to have the best piece of plastic? Wind Restrictor? Kappasphere? Jay Senoff? Top Down? Windblox? Cousin Bubba with his BFH and blow torch? Others?

marlboromike · 03-25-2007, 09:14 PM

Two Girls...Cheap...=== Viagra...

lostcause · 03-25-2007, 09:20 PM

*sigh*

I never had two girls when I was in college...

Ag94Whoop · 03-25-2007, 09:45 PM

you missed out!

Skyflare · 03-26-2007, 12:28 AM

Spoken like true bachelors, if not I have to get back to college quick! I think he is not having two girls at college, he is paying for his two girls (daughters) to go to college and that is why he has to be cheap.

ON topic, I do not have a WR yet either and was wondering about them myself. Unless you buy them all and try them, like a Consumer Reports, I don't think you can tell which has the best wind block advantage. I would suspect that they are all about the same at blocking the wind, except for the Saturn Fly Swatter which does not appear to me to be able to stop much, (and you get holes in your car as a bonus).

RealGomer · 03-26-2007, 05:31 PM

Careful boys

(or girls. I'm not picky.) The two girls are my daughters. And contrary to the jokes about farmer's daughters, they both grew up knowing how to wrestle cattle and put up hay and smack down rubes. Not like the woosie jobs city slickers get at McDeaths or Burger Thing. Oh, and I'm the baby of our family, at 6'3", 250 lbs. We used VW Beetles in jr high for weight lifting.

Any way, except for the cool engraving lighting options, I'm not entirely convinced Wind Restrictor is the best bet. 'Though you gotta admit, they're one sharp piece.

TulsaSky · 03-26-2007, 05:44 PM

The local Sols have the one by Robert not the Kappa, it mounds on the trunk they like them. I am waiting on feedback for the newer Upshield that mounts with double stick behind the seats not on the trunk. My trunk is hard enough to close without the WR in the way. I detest the Dealer windshield, test drove the car with one on could not see through the darn thing looks awful. The sol crowd seem to not have a problem with rubbing on the back glass etc they have the little bumps to prevent it.
If any one has the new upshield let us (me) know how you like it? Does it vibrate any? Installation not to hard? I do worry about the adhesive but if I put it on it will be permanent, not taking it off!

TulsaSky

MidniteBlues · 03-26-2007, 05:50 PM

My suggestion? Buy the cheapest one you can find that looks good and functions as good as all--That way, you can keep sending those support dollars to the girls--

Please don't knock our CAI's, those that have 'em, love 'em--

V8 SKY · 03-26-2007, 06:10 PM

I have the KappaSphere Windscreen. It looks great, and installs using the 4 screws that hold top to the font of the trunk behind the passenger compartment. You remove the screws, and install new, slightly longer ones and bobbins for the windscreen to rest on. This makes it easy to put in and take out, being held in place by the decklid and its rubber seal. It is not too tight at all, hardly thicker than the top, so I am not worried about the rubber seal.

So far as actually stoping wind, if the windows are down, I don't think ANY of the windscreens do any good at all. With the windows up, I can tell a difference, especially on cold nights with the heat on!

I would NEVER keep any of this type of windscreen installed with the top up. Too much pressure on the decklid and seal, and rubbing on the rear window, regardless of any protection.... The KappaSphere model solves this by being extremely easy to put in and remove, and comes with a nice balck sleeve to store it in, which I keep in the back part of my trunk.

**JohnD** · 03-26-2007, 06:32 PM

Yep. I had to make the decision twice, and both times I went with the KappaSphere SKYshield. I like the fact that it is removeable, and it is cut specifically for the SKY so that it fits the car's lines perfectly. Some other versions are cut for the Solstice and will work on the SKY, just not perfectly aligned with the top of the humps.

I apologize in advance for using the term "humps" in this post.

RMFNSKY · 03-26-2007, 07:25 PM

I just install the Kappsphere version II Upssheild. I like the way it looks and I was a little spooked by trying to fit anything into the trunk seal. So far I really like how it looks and performs.

No vibrations or rattles

jayman · 03-26-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TulsaSky

The local Sols have the one by Robert not the Kappa, it mounds on the trunk they like them. I am waiting on feedback for the newer Upshield that mounts with double stick behind the seats not on the trunk. My trunk is hard enough to close without the WR in the way. I detest the Dealer windshield, test drove the car with one on could not see through the darn thing looks awful. The sol crowd seem to not have a problem with rubbing on the back glass etc they have the little bumps to prevent it.
If any one has the new upshield let us (me) know how you like it? Does it vibrate any? Installation not to hard? I do worry about the adhesive but if I put it on it will be permanent, not taking it off!

TulsaSky

Just got my Upshield on Friday and hope to install it soon, if we ever get a couple of mid-60 days in a row...i'll let you know

TulsaSky · 03-26-2007, 11:25 PM

Keep me posted Jayman, and RMFNSKY please let me know if you have a problem when the sun warms up and how the heat effects that adhesive? I am almost sold on the Upshield from Kappashpere, almost!
Took me several months to order that stubby antenna, love it, but had to be very ARSO (anal retentive sky owner) and make sure it was just the right one.

TulsaSky

JRinKY · 03-27-2007, 02:22 AM

If you are truly cheap, make your own. Sheet of acrylic from home improvement store, fine tooth jigsaw blade, and, voila ! Wind deflector. About $15.

Wind Restrictor · 03-30-2007, 10:22 PM

We here at Windrestrictor have been shopping around. It seems as though you may be able to purchase a clear shower door from your local hardware store and mount it with thick black harnesses to the back of your seats. This should only cost you a little over $20.00.

The saying is an oldie but goodie. You get what you pay for. Our product is 40X's more scratch resistance. This adds substantial amount to the cost of production, also laser fabrications, custom designs etc... There is no comparison.
Beware of cheap products.

Skys are high end roadsters and accessories should only be top quality.

~ Windrestrictor Guys in Dallas

www.windrestrictor.com
As a reminder all forum members receive 10% off !
Discount Code = Skyforum10

**spunkie** · 03-31-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind Restrictor

We here at Windrestrictor have been shopping around. It seems as though you may be able to purchase a clear shower door from your local hardware store and mount it with thick black harnesses to the back of your seats. This should only cost you a little over $20.00.

The saying is an oldie but goodie. You get what you pay for. Our product is 40X's more scratch resistance. This adds substantial amount to the cost of production, also laser fabrications, custom designs etc... There is no comparison.
Beware of cheap products.

Skys are high end roadsters and accessories should only be top quality.

~ Windrestrictor Guys in Dallas

www.windrestrictor.com
As a reminder all forum members receive 10% off !
Discount Code = Skyforum10

We love our windrestrictor from Robert. The quality is great and the etching draws a lot of attention. You can shop around, but i don't think you will find a better product.

Shirley

lostcause · 03-31-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind Restrictor

We here at Windrestrictor have been shopping around. It seems as though you may be able to purchase a clear shower door from your local hardware store and mount it with thick black harnesses to the back of your seats. This should only cost you a little over $20.00.

www.windrestrictor.com
As a reminder all forum members receive 10% off !
Discount Code = Skyforum10

Can you recommend a harness for this type of setup? I'm thinking that I could also find a way to use the shower door as a top if I could find a way to strap the front on to the windshield and lift the back a little so it wouldn't hit my head. This would give me a windresistor AND a clear top. How cool would that be?

MidniteBlues · 03-31-2007, 09:48 PM

I'm trying to figure out away to respond kindly, but ah, the only word that comes to mind is ahh RIDICULOUS--

lostcause · 04-01-2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

I'm trying to figure out away to respond kindly, but ah, the only word that comes to mind is ahh RIDICULOUS--

lol...if you're responding to my post, ummm...you do realize I was joking??

ineedmorebotox · 04-01-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostcause

lol...if you're responding to my post, ummm...you do realize I was joking??

I certainly realized you guys were joking - and you should be ashamed for not giving a girl ample warning that this thread was funny. I just had abdominal surgery 2 weeks ago and when I read the shower door responses I got to laughing... okay off to take a Vicodin now...

Crazy, crazy forum members = must be some of the funniest people in the whole dang world.

HappyAmI · 04-01-2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind Restrictor

You get what you pay for. Our product is 40X's more scratch resistance. This adds substantial amount to the cost of production, also laser fabrications, custom designs etc... There is no comparison.
Beware of cheap products.

Skys are high end roadsters and accessories should only be top quality.

~ Windrestrictor Guys in Dallas

www.windrestrictor.com
As a reminder all forum members receive 10% off !
Discount Code = Skyforum10

I have to pipe in here!

I have Robert's version 2 WindRestrictor and love it. I guess you might say I am basically lazy when it comes to extra work. I keep my car

03-25-2007, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
RealGomer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57 My Photos: (0)	Which is the best wind tamer / blocker / restrictor/ etc. I've given up on the idea of a CAI for now. They all appear to be more show than go. A wind tamer / blocker / restrictor / etc. seems to be a better and more practical add on. Plus, I'm cheap. One has to be with two girls in college. Anyway, who seems to have the best piece of plastic? Wind Restrictor? Kappasphere? Jay Senoff? Top Down? Windblox? Cousin Bubba with his BFH and blow torch? Others?

03-25-2007, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ag94Whoop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 434 My Photos: (9)	you missed out! __________________ HEAVENLY #1668 Silver Pearl 2.4, red/black lthr, Fosgate/JL sound. Lil Chromies. Custom mats. Chrome and black custom wheels, Eibach springs, Custom Calvary 3 crosses WR, Candy Red Rally 10" stripes and side scoop stripes, Magnaflow, Custom RAI

03-26-2007, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skyflare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Left coast, CA Posts: 537 My Photos: (5)	Spoken like true bachelors, if not I have to get back to college quick! I think he is not having two girls at college, he is paying for his two girls (daughters) to go to college and that is why he has to be cheap. ON topic, I do not have a WR yet either and was wondering about them myself. Unless you buy them all and try them, like a Consumer Reports, I don't think you can tell which has the best wind block advantage. I would suspect that they are all about the same at blocking the wind, except for the Saturn Fly Swatter which does not appear to me to be able to stop much, (and you get holes in your car as a bonus). __________________ Always remember above the best is the sky and the sky is always full of stars! SKYFURY

03-26-2007, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 1,011 My Photos: (2)	Seen the WR The local Sols have the one by Robert not the Kappa, it mounds on the trunk they like them. I am waiting on feedback for the newer Upshield that mounts with double stick behind the seats not on the trunk. My trunk is hard enough to close without the WR in the way. I detest the Dealer windshield, test drove the car with one on could not see through the darn thing looks awful. The sol crowd seem to not have a problem with rubbing on the back glass etc they have the little bumps to prevent it. If any one has the new upshield let us (me) know how you like it? Does it vibrate any? Installation not to hard? I do worry about the adhesive but if I put it on it will be permanent, not taking it off! TulsaSky __________________ 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe 06 White Impala FlexFuel LS2-Daily Driver 00 White Silverado Pickup-Daily Driver 64 Sapphire Blue Sunbeam Alpine – restored 07 Midnight Blue Red Line Sky Born 10/9-13 Delivered 11/14/2006

03-26-2007, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	My suggestion? Buy the cheapest one you can find that looks good and functions as good as all--That way, you can keep sending those support dollars to the girls-- Please don't knock our CAI's, those that have 'em, love 'em-- __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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03-25-2007, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	Two Girls...Cheap...=== Viagra...

03-25-2007, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
lostcause Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,251 My Photos: (0)	sigh I never had two girls when I was in college...

03-26-2007, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
RealGomer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57 My Photos: (0)	Careful boys (or girls. I'm not picky.) The two girls are my daughters. And contrary to the jokes about farmer's daughters, they both grew up knowing how to wrestle cattle and put up hay and smack down rubes. Not like the woosie jobs city slickers get at McDeaths or Burger Thing. Oh, and I'm the baby of our family, at 6'3", 250 lbs. We used VW Beetles in jr high for weight lifting. Any way, except for the cool engraving lighting options, I'm not entirely convinced Wind Restrictor is the best bet. 'Though you gotta admit, they're one sharp piece.

03-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	I have the KappaSphere Windscreen. It looks great, and installs using the 4 screws that hold top to the font of the trunk behind the passenger compartment. You remove the screws, and install new, slightly longer ones and bobbins for the windscreen to rest on. This makes it easy to put in and take out, being held in place by the decklid and its rubber seal. It is not too tight at all, hardly thicker than the top, so I am not worried about the rubber seal. So far as actually stoping wind, if the windows are down, I don't think ANY of the windscreens do any good at all. With the windows up, I can tell a difference, especially on cold nights with the heat on! I would NEVER keep any of this type of windscreen installed with the top up. Too much pressure on the decklid and seal, and rubbing on the rear window, regardless of any protection.... The KappaSphere model solves this by being extremely easy to put in and remove, and comes with a nice balck sleeve to store it in, which I keep in the back part of my trunk. __________________ V8 SKY Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/

03-26-2007, 06:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	Yep. I had to make the decision twice, and both times I went with the KappaSphere SKYshield. I like the fact that it is removeable, and it is cut specifically for the SKY so that it fits the car's lines perfectly. Some other versions are cut for the Solstice and will work on the SKY, just not perfectly aligned with the top of the humps. I apologize in advance for using the term "humps" in this post. __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

03-26-2007, 07:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	I just install the Kappsphere version II Upssheild. I like the way it looks and I was a little spooked by trying to fit anything into the trunk seal. So far I really like how it looks and performs. No vibrations or rattles __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510 Last edited by RMFNSKY : 03-26-2007 at 07:28 PM.

03-26-2007, 11:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 1,011 My Photos: (2)	Keep me posted Jayman, and RMFNSKY please let me know if you have a problem when the sun warms up and how the heat effects that adhesive? I am almost sold on the Upshield from Kappashpere, almost! Took me several months to order that stubby antenna, love it, but had to be very ARSO (anal retentive sky owner) and make sure it was just the right one. TulsaSky __________________ 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe 06 White Impala FlexFuel LS2-Daily Driver 00 White Silverado Pickup-Daily Driver 64 Sapphire Blue Sunbeam Alpine – restored 07 Midnight Blue Red Line Sky Born 10/9-13 Delivered 11/14/2006

03-27-2007, 02:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
JRinKY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,509 My Photos: (0)	If you are truly cheap, make your own. Sheet of acrylic from home improvement store, fine tooth jigsaw blade, and, voila ! Wind deflector. About $15. __________________ John Lexington, KY VIN 00252 2.4 Manual Midnight Blue

03-30-2007, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wind Restrictor Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 825 My Photos: (0)	Windrestrictor or shower door? We here at Windrestrictor have been shopping around. It seems as though you may be able to purchase a clear shower door from your local hardware store and mount it with thick black harnesses to the back of your seats. This should only cost you a little over $20.00. The saying is an oldie but goodie. You get what you pay for. Our product is 40X's more scratch resistance. This adds substantial amount to the cost of production, also laser fabrications, custom designs etc... There is no comparison. Beware of cheap products. Skys are high end roadsters and accessories should only be top quality. ~ Windrestrictor Guys in Dallas www.windrestrictor.com As a reminder all forum members receive 10% off ! Discount Code = Skyforum10 Last edited by Wind Restrictor : 03-30-2007 at 11:21 PM. Reason: typo

03-31-2007, 09:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	I'm trying to figure out away to respond kindly, but ah, the only word that comes to mind is ahh RIDICULOUS-- __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -