R52 windblox - wind deflector
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From: Noblesville, Indiana
Brownflyer, are you working on a rear seat windscreen? I'm glad I've done more reading to find that the windscreens, yours and others really only help the front seat. I have no need for one that reduces wind for the front- that's why I got the Cabrio! But my kids (girls 5 and 10 with long-ish hair) won't ride further than a block with the top down. And that's in the summer. . .
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From: Nor. Cal. Bay Are
Yes, I had the new prototype made with mesh material ready to go but the mounting required to drill 2 small holes in the plastic sides. After having some conversations with other Cabrio owners, they made it clear that it was not their preference to be drilling holes. So, I've been working on changing that.
One of my kids is the same, but he can usually hande a few miles...
One of my kids is the same, but he can usually hande a few miles...
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From: Chicago.. yes, Chicago
Yup, I've tried this set up.. in fact, that's my NEMO in the pictures. NOT happy with it all, ONE BIT. This guy contacted me to make the prototype... I gave NEMO to him in very CLEAN condition.. he didn't respect NEMO at all, and it even shows in the pictures. Look at the foot prints on the back seats, the plexi dust everywhere, there's now a 'rip' in the back seat where it looks like a box cutter knife accidently fell, and he also broke my cute little warning button over my roof buttons. 
Oh wait.. you want to know how the screen works LOL.
So the rear one that sits between the back two seats is ok actually, but the one that sits between the two front seats is useless.. it felt more of a drag than a help.. and also, I was worried about the plexiglass scratching my plastic seat backs while motoring. So, there you have it.. I have a OEM windscreen which I use all the time, while the other just sits in the garage collecting dust.
Oh wait.. you want to know how the screen works LOL.
So the rear one that sits between the back two seats is ok actually, but the one that sits between the two front seats is useless.. it felt more of a drag than a help.. and also, I was worried about the plexiglass scratching my plastic seat backs while motoring. So, there you have it.. I have a OEM windscreen which I use all the time, while the other just sits in the garage collecting dust.
I was beyond pissed.
(And i'm still cleaning dust out of my car!!! It's been almost a year now!) I vacuum NEMO at least once a month and there's still crap that's coming from between the seats, or where the front seat folds forward)
Yeah, I didn't want any of it rubbing... so I took it all off.
Sure, great idea... VERY poor follow through.
(And i'm still cleaning dust out of my car!!! It's been almost a year now!) I vacuum NEMO at least once a month and there's still crap that's coming from between the seats, or where the front seat folds forward)
Yeah, I didn't want any of it rubbing... so I took it all off.
Sure, great idea... VERY poor follow through.
I have the OEM one also, but I think I spilled something on it in the garage and it's slightly discolored now. I'm hoping to get to see brownflier's version in person one day.
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I agree
The purpose of the rear windscreen is for the kids! I get emails wanting to know about the status of the rear windscreen because they want to use it for their children. If my kids can sit back there longer with the top down, that just means more time for me with the top down.
BTW, you must have me confused with the "other" guy. I sell the aftermarket windscreen that goes on the front seats and is made of Mesh. I'm sure you're familiar with it.
Please say Hi! to Stacey for me. I trust the windscreen is working well for her.
BTW, you must have me confused with the "other" guy. I sell the aftermarket windscreen that goes on the front seats and is made of Mesh. I'm sure you're familiar with it.
Please say Hi! to Stacey for me. I trust the windscreen is working well for her.
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From: NE Ohio
Indydave ... you said you have no need for a windscreen for the front. You have no idea how nice "brownflyers" screen is. With it you are very aware that you're still driving a convertible ... but now you can talk, hear the radio, and not look like wolves attacked you when you get to your destination. And, where it really shines is in cool (even cold) weather. Top down motoring is still a joy even with temps in the 50's! Needless to say, I love mine!
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
As soon as you get the rear seat windscreen worked out, I'm in for both.. 
With a minor request.. is there a way to have a pass through velcro sealed hole hole in the windscreen between the 2 front seats.. I have a toddler that sometimes needs attention in the back, and would love it my wife could get to her without us having to stop..
With a minor request.. is there a way to have a pass through velcro sealed hole hole in the windscreen between the 2 front seats.. I have a toddler that sometimes needs attention in the back, and would love it my wife could get to her without us having to stop..
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From: Nor. Cal. Bay Are
Mikenaron,
The front windscreen comes with a zipper on one side so you can detach it for rear seat access. You also have an option of using two zipper (one for each headrest) so you can fully detach the center mesh part w/o having to remove the headrest covers. Check out "aftermarket windscreen" thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99742
The front windscreen comes with a zipper on one side so you can detach it for rear seat access. You also have an option of using two zipper (one for each headrest) so you can fully detach the center mesh part w/o having to remove the headrest covers. Check out "aftermarket windscreen" thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99742
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From: Noblesville, Indiana
Indydave ... you said you have no need for a windscreen for the front. You have no idea how nice "brownflyers" screen is. With it you are very aware that you're still driving a convertible ... but now you can talk, hear the radio, and not look like wolves attacked you when you get to your destination. And, where it really shines is in cool (even cold) weather. Top down motoring is still a joy even with temps in the 50's! Needless to say, I love mine!
Without the windscreen.
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From: NE Ohio
IndyDave ... you are crazier than most!!! Then you would REALLY like the windscreen cuz' you could keep the top down all the way to sub zero. You could probably take the top off completely!!! Have fun and Happy Holidays!!!!
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From: Mason Neck, VA
One of those mesh wind deflectors was installed on my Mercedes when I bought it years ago. It cut down on my rear vision and just caused other wind direction flows. It's been collecting dust in the garage for years. I really don't get these things--it's a convertible. I thought people bought convertibles to FEEL the wind not block it. My kids have always loved riding in the rag tops for the same reason--wide open motoring.
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From: PA/NJ
We weren't planning to get one for our MCc anyway... but even more so now... just as a matter of principle...
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