[The Stig]

Yes! We now have a version of our popular Kappashield for the Sky... it is called the SkyShield. We had to redesign it properly fit the sightly higher humps on the trunk. A lot of you have been waiting for awhile, so here it is.

Order info here:

http://www.kappasphere.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20103&cat_id=20422&prod_id=2180&function=product

Thanks
Neil

 

[agirltrucker]

Whoo Hoooo, gonna get me one of those....:thumbs:

 

[usmc]

ordered!!!

 

[skywulf]

Beautiful! I have never seen one as subtle as that. Verrry Nice. :cheers:

 

[HotSky]

I might get one of the other ones that doesn't have to be removed when the top is up.

 

[vstar]

Nice............:thumbs:

 

[Jordan]

Very nice. Clean and functional, just like the car.

 

[moni6]

definately buying one once I get my car.

 

[longwaitlarry]

Yes! We now have a version of our popular Kappashield for the Sky... it is called the SkyShield. We had to redesign it properly fit the sightly higher humps on the trunk. A lot of you have been waiting for awhile, so here it is.

Order info here:

http://www.kappasphere.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20103&cat_id=20422&prod_id=2180&function=product

Thanks
Neil

Thanks Stig - Before I order your new windscreen I must ask a couple of questions. You previously stated that the top could be put up with the shield still in place, but you warned users that the glass window in the top would "rub" against the shield. Does your definition of "rub" mean that it would eventually cause the defrost wires in the window to be destroyed?

Also, you stated that the shield could be removed in about "5 seconds". I assume all the screws must be loosened, shield removed, screws then re-tightened, shield then stowed in the trunk. All of this would be difficult to perform in 5 seconds or so.

I guess my real question is if the owner decides NOT to remove the shield, how much damage will it cause. I believe that if a windscreen could be permanently mounted, then most owners would want one. But if it must be removed everytime the top is put up it would become a pain real quick.

 

[SKYtime]

Larry's questions are good ones....

 

[GRinLRAR]

Thanks Stig - Before I order your new windscreen I must ask a couple of questions. You previously stated that the top could be put up with the shield still in place, but you warned users that the glass window in the top would "rub" against the shield. Does your definition of "rub" mean that it would eventually cause the defrost wires in the window to be destroyed?

Also, you stated that the shield could be removed in about "5 seconds". I assume all the screws must be loosened, shield removed, screws then re-tightened, shield then stowed in the trunk. All of this would be difficult to perform in 5 seconds or so.

I guess my real question is if the owner decides NOT to remove the shield, how much damage will it cause. I believe that if a windscreen could be permanently mounted, then most owners would want one. But if it must be removed everytime the top is put up it would become a pain real quick.

The screws do not need to be loosened to remove the SkyShield. The screws hold on the bobbins on which the SkySheild slips on and off. It at the bottom of the instructions.
http://www.kappasphere.com/products/exterior/accessories/kappashield/installation.jpg

After the initial installation it simply slips on and off.

 

[Turk]

Thanks Stig - Before I order your new windscreen I must ask a couple of questions. You previously stated that the top could be put up with the shield still in place, but you warned users that the glass window in the top would "rub" against the shield. Does your definition of "rub" mean that it would eventually cause the defrost wires in the window to be destroyed?

Also, you stated that the shield could be removed in about "5 seconds". I assume all the screws must be loosened, shield removed, screws then re-tightened, shield then stowed in the trunk. All of this would be difficult to perform in 5 seconds or so.

I guess my real question is if the owner decides NOT to remove the shield, how much damage will it cause. I believe that if a windscreen could be permanently mounted, then most owners would want one. But if it must be removed everytime the top is put up it would become a pain real quick.

I just installed Jay's windscreen on my friends Sky and maybe could help. It has nothing to do with the heigth of the screens. When the top is up and the screen is in place, the entire screen presses against the inside of the top's window even to the point of being pressed forwarded by the top. I believe people are thinking that the top EDGE of the windscreens rubs against the top's window; this is not true, the entire top presses flat against the back window. Will it cause any damage to the window? I don't think so. There is no movement between the window and the screen. I will leave mine on.

Is that clearer?

 

[Magna Sky]

oh great!

I ordered a Kappashield a few weeks ago and now this comes out! Here goes another 100 bucks! oh well...

 

[longwaitlarry]

I just installed Jay's windscreen on my friends Sky and maybe could help. It has nothing to do with the heigth of the screens. When the top is up and the screen is in place, the entire screen presses against the inside of the top's window even to the point of being pressed forwarded by the top. I believe people are thinking that the top EDGE of the windscreens rubs against the top's window; this is not true, the entire top presses flat against the back window. Will it cause any damage to the window? I don't think so. There is no movement between the window and the screen. I will leave mine on.

Is that clearer?

Thanks Turk - Your comments are helpful. I guess for a $100.00 if it seems to be a problem for me I could just not use it. If there is no rubbing between the shield and the back window then there would not be a problem. While driving the car it does make sense that there would be a little rubbing, especially of rough roads.

I think I'll try one now. Thanks for your input.

Larry

 

[The Stig]

Thanks Stig - Before I order your new windscreen I must ask a couple of questions. You previously stated that the top could be put up with the shield still in place, but you warned users that the glass window in the top would "rub" against the shield. Does your definition of "rub" mean that it would eventually cause the defrost wires in the window to be destroyed?

Also, you stated that the shield could be removed in about "5 seconds". I assume all the screws must be loosened, shield removed, screws then re-tightened, shield then stowed in the trunk. All of this would be difficult to perform in 5 seconds or so.

I guess my real question is if the owner decides NOT to remove the shield, how much damage will it cause. I believe that if a windscreen could be permanently mounted, then most owners would want one. But if it must be removed everytime the top is put up it would become a pain real quick.

Larry
Yes, it does rub. Regardless we like to be safe rather than sorry. What it could rub off are the lines for the rear defrost. We recommend removing the Skyshield when driving the car more than a couple of miles. For example; you get to you office in the morning with the top down and you want to put the top up during the day... you don't have to take the Skyshield down. It simply rests against the rear window, it's the vibration of both parts against each other that causes the possible damage. And since the Skyshield only takes 5-10 seconds to remove, why risk it? And no, you don't have to loosen anything or tighten anything when removing or installing the Skyshield. The Shield is designed to slip very easily onto the provided bobbins... see step 4. Just make sure you don't over tighten the bobbins during the initial installation. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Thanks
Neil

 

[ineedmorebotox]

ooohhhhh, my family is gonna have an easy Christmas shopping for me this year!!!! I like....

 

[Kustomkaps]

How much wind does the shield actually reduce, percentage wise? 10% quieter, 30%? Does it help in the light rain to deflect more?

 

[longwaitlarry]

Larry
Yes, it does rub. Regardless we like to be safe rather than sorry. What it could rub off are the lines for the rear defrost. We recommend removing the Skyshield when driving the car more than a couple of miles. For example; you get to you office in the morning with the top down and you want to put the top up during the day... you don't have to take the Skyshield down. It simply rests against the rear window, it's the vibration of both parts against each other that causes the possible damage. And since the Skyshield only takes 5-10 seconds to remove, why risk it? And no, you don't have to loosen anything or tighten anything when removing or installing the Skyshield. The Shield is designed to slip very easily onto the provided bobbins... see step 4. Just make sure you don't over tighten the bobbins during the initial installation. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Thanks
Neil

Thanks Neil for the additional info. I guess if the shield goes on and off that easily, then it would not be a problem. If and when I ever get a Sky I'll order one from you.:thumbs:

 

[marlboromike]

Solutions

I am thinking of getting some type of clear stick ons...a round piece of stick on plastic that goes on the base of your computer...or toaster over...or telephone...i hope u understand what i am suggesting...this way the windscreen never touches the rear defroster window..

 

[marklynn70]

Ordered and waiting on delivery. :thumbs: