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Old 09-12-2013, 06:22 AM   #1
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I use the screen. I think it significantly reduces turbulence in the cockpit and looks good on the car too. Mine is tight and doesn't rattle. I have taken the car up to about 200 kph with the top down and it has not come loose.

Putting a plexi insert inside the hoop screens also make a difference.
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If you do a lot of top down highway driving it does keep the cockpit more comfortable. Especially true when temps are low. I used mine a lot for a few years but now prefer to just drive top up on the highway so the windstop was no longer used much.
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:57 AM   #3
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I won't get into a top down Porsche without a windscreen.

Mine has it, and during the test drive I was very pleased that it was more effective than past Porsche windscreens.

But then again, I (probably) have longer hair than you guys . . .
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Old 09-12-2013, 09:34 AM   #4
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I've always had a clear windscreen on almost all of my cabrios... Z3, Z4, Boxster, even made my own windblocker for my 69 MG MKIII, but not the Ferrari.
Do they work, you betcha ! Never had a problem with rattles and they buffer out the wind from the back so you can hear your music or have a conversation.
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Old 09-13-2013, 06:32 AM   #5
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I've always had a clear windscreen on almost all of my cabrios... Z3, Z4, Boxster, even made my own windblocker for my 69 MG MKIII, but not the Ferrari.
Do they work, you betcha ! Never had a problem with rattles and they buffer out the wind from the back so you can hear your music or have a conversation.

LOVE the MG!!

I miss seeing those on the road, they're few and far between now.

Also love the color on the new Boxster, very cool! You're making me think about the fairings. How difficult are they to remove and replace?
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Old 09-12-2013, 09:48 AM   #6
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I won't get into a top down Porsche without a windscreen.

Mine has it, and during the test drive I was very pleased that it was more effective than past Porsche windscreens.

But then again, I (probably) have longer hair than you guys . . .
If I want any chance of top down driving with my wife in the car, then the windscreen is a must.
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If I want any chance of top down driving with my wife in the car, then the windscreen is a must.
Y'know, I had to muster some serious self control to not make the predictable smart-a$$ reponse to this one...
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