911 Windstop . What is It?
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911 Windstop . What is It?
Saw a accessory advertised in the Sunset Porsche add for 86-98 model years. I have a 87 cabrio and have to admit that it does get a little windblown and my girlfriend moans about her hair(too bad) but at $300 delivered do these things work , are they worth it? How do they attatch and why is it specify electric top?
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From: San Anselmo, CA
If you get one that is well designed it will change the way you think about driving in a cabrio. Nearly ALL the wind that blows your hair around in a convertible comes from the back, between the seats. This is just turbulence created by the air flowing over the windshield and around the car. With a good windstop the cabin will be quiet and turbulence free and will stay warmer, too.
I've thought about fabricating one to attach to the main hoop of my rollbar.
Anyone who makes fun of these things has never tried one.
I've thought about fabricating one to attach to the main hoop of my rollbar.
Anyone who makes fun of these things has never tried one.
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From: Mideast coast US of A
I'd like to see / know where it attaches to the car and how easily it gets put on (assuming it can be removed easily?). Ive seen them in Boxsters and 996s but not older 911s.
Can anyone post a picture of a '80s vintage 911 Cab w/ a windstop?
TIA,
Dan
Can anyone post a picture of a '80s vintage 911 Cab w/ a windstop?
TIA,
Dan
Racer
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From: Jersey, UK
Hi
I am looking for a wind stop as well, but am put off by the fact that there is some drilling involved on certain aftermarket models.
I have a 964 and would like something similar to the boxster setup, just to fit between the headrests as this seems to be the main culprit.
Any ideas out there.
Rob
91 964 cab
Jersey, u.k
I am looking for a wind stop as well, but am put off by the fact that there is some drilling involved on certain aftermarket models.
I have a 964 and would like something similar to the boxster setup, just to fit between the headrests as this seems to be the main culprit.
Any ideas out there.
Rob
91 964 cab
Jersey, u.k
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I bought one from <a href="http://www.classicadditions.co.uk/wind.html" target="_blank">http://www.classicadditions.co.uk/wind.html</a> last year. Very effective, good quality too. However the fixing method is permament and not that great.
If they are still selling the same version, you get two brackets that you attach behind the upper seatbelt mounts and the windstop then screws into the brackets. As this provides two mounts at the bottom of the windstop, it allows you to "collapse" it by rotating it backwards to lie across the rear seats.
Not ideal as the brackets require a certain amount of adaptation to make the windstop fit, with it in place access to the rear seats is severely limited and with it removed (requires unscrewing - time consuming) the brackets protrude.
The windstop is of good quality however, so I'm thinking up an alteration to the fixing method involving some seatbelt connectors salvaged from a scrapyard - with the brackets and the windstop adapted the idea is to be able to remove and replace the windstop with ease.....
I haven't used it in its existing form for a while and to be honest haven't missed it that much - I love the lines of the car with the roof down and have learnt to put up with a haystack hairstyle. However winter running is made much more pleasant with it in place.
If they are still selling the same version, you get two brackets that you attach behind the upper seatbelt mounts and the windstop then screws into the brackets. As this provides two mounts at the bottom of the windstop, it allows you to "collapse" it by rotating it backwards to lie across the rear seats.
Not ideal as the brackets require a certain amount of adaptation to make the windstop fit, with it in place access to the rear seats is severely limited and with it removed (requires unscrewing - time consuming) the brackets protrude.
The windstop is of good quality however, so I'm thinking up an alteration to the fixing method involving some seatbelt connectors salvaged from a scrapyard - with the brackets and the windstop adapted the idea is to be able to remove and replace the windstop with ease.....
I haven't used it in its existing form for a while and to be honest haven't missed it that much - I love the lines of the car with the roof down and have learnt to put up with a haystack hairstyle. However winter running is made much more pleasant with it in place.
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I got a windstop for my 88 CAB from Automotion (now Performance Parts) for $300. It installed easily using existing holes in side panels and elastic bands to the same points the boot attaches to on the rear seatbacks.
Most importantly, it works great! The cockpit is just about buffet free (no more hair complaints), the top can be raised when needed without removing the windstop.
I highly recommend it.
Most importantly, it works great! The cockpit is just about buffet free (no more hair complaints), the top can be raised when needed without removing the windstop.
I highly recommend it.
