Saw this on eBay. No drilling required!

http://item.express.ebay.com/Best-Ch...mdZExpressItem

 

I seen it as well, I have to say that I am not impressed, it photo's well but it is nothing but a piece of plexiglas with velco straps, will look very cheap on a car I bet. As far as the price... way overpriced!

 

Similar to the factory concept but not nearly as well thought out. Factory blocker doesn't need to be drilled either if installed as crossfireLtd pointed out a few years ago. I've been perfectly happy with the factory unit.

 

This one also will shake and rattle at high speed or when is windy.

 

I think golfergal had one of those and went with the windrestrictor.com type.

 

The Windrestrictor is great and it attaches with the screws for the tow ??? hooks behind the seats. No drilling and very stable. You can get plain, one of their graphics or send them a graphic or wording of your choice. They can be lighted or colorized. Each does have a little different cost. "very nice".

 

I bought one from that seller on ebay. I got the clear velcro. When the item arrived one of the cuts where the velcro goes through was crooked and did not look correct. I contacted the seller and within a week I had a new one sent to me that look as I expected. In the 6 months I have had it, I have had to tighten the velcro once and that was last week.

I am happy with it for what I spent.

 

Yes, I had this exact windblocker. It worked great. It did not rattle nor shake and it actually blocks more wind than the illuminated windscreen that I know have...It was a great buy and it did the trick!

 

Thanks to all, after saving and analyzing the installation photos, I've decided to make my own. $250 to $300 is bloody ridiculous for $35 worth of colored Lucite or $65 of Lexan (polycarbonate). I have a neat little machine shop I take care of and will let you know.
The $85 unit I posted is much too blah in workmanship.
Mounted from the umbrella hooks with 3.5mm screws seem a bit cheesy and takes up very valuable space for my seat back.
The pretty curved/etched one doesn't, as golfergal points out, cover enough of the rear to be truly effective.
I like the idea of mounting it forward of the roll bars, but Velcro is a little tacky too...might be the only way though.

Question: Clear, smoke, bronze or red to match? The red I think is probably too bright.

 

I have seen this windblocker, edges are not finished as well as the OEM Mopar, no bottom edge guard,
I am sure it works as well as the Mopar. which I just got and quite frankly am very disappointed! While its better than nothing - it is not half as effective as the mesh screen that I had with my '97 Audi cabriolet. The mesh screen on my cut almost 100% of the back draft, you only felt a slight breeze on top of your head, I am sill looking for a screen that is that effective.

 

That's pretty effective. I have to admit.

While windrestrictor.com's Product is not the "cheapest" on the market, I know that it's the best quality, and by far the most presentable. If you are like me, and I'm sure alot of you are, you care about your roadsters appearance. If not then why did you get the hot roadster to begin with?! lol

The Windscreen from King Penn is a 3/8" acrylic Double AR. It's very solid, and the edges are like crystal! Flame polished, buffed and polished with careful attention.

For all interested in sample photos, or care to look at our customer review section please, do so. We take pride in offering Roadster owners a brilliant way to PERSONALIZE their prized possessions...

 

I have the unit from windrestrictor.com and I must say it is a top quality piece indeed - absolutely beautiful and mine is completely plain. My only complaint with it, and I knew this would be the case when I bought it, is that it does not block the wind directly behind the seats. With both windows up and the restrictor in place, I swear all the wind comes pouring in right on my neck. Now, it's actually fairly rare that I have the windows up with the top down, but when I do it's because it's a very cool night and the seat heaters are on (just love those things!!!), so it's actually the worst possible time for a cold wind on my neck - it's just that much more noticeable.

I know that the cheaper ones that extend behind the seats would remedy this problem, but I don't care for the appearance of them. And this car has so much style and presence that I could not see compromising it with a cheap wind blocker. Like I said, the ones from windrestrictor.com are just beautifully done.

So, if KingPennSky has a mind to develop a new design that addresses this issue, I will gladly offer up my services to test it out! (hint, hint).

 

My plan is to copy without shame the Windrestrictor arched design. Perhaps with rounded extensions to cover the roll bars. Double 45 degree beveled edges and polish. I'll be working with 1/2" clear acrylic (it's what I have 48"X48" of) and with 25 years of machine shop and lucite working/polishing experience I think I can present an attractive solution. I decided not to embed any graphics in the rear-view area for visibility concerns.

I'll show pics when I'm finished.

 

Max,
Put me down for your 1st Order & Thank you!

My Best!
Bill (SF)
(Another former CheeseHead).

 

BEWARE , I have windblocker, even BOLTED in place it kicks at high speed, just like a kid kicking an airplane seat. I can minimize by resting the seat back on the w/b, a better design is needed.
Stoneatc@aol.com

 

Thanks for the info! I sorta' thunk that would be the case with mounting it from those bolts. I suppose it might be the reason the pretty one is so short/narrow, as increasing the square inches increases the lateral force seen by the screws.

So far I see:

1) Mounting with a bottom strip screwed to the deck between the roll bars and reinforced with Velcro to the roll bars like a Cub Scouts' compass (Chrysler).

2) Cantilevering from small screws about 1 foot from the vector of force like holding up a sign in a high wind. The 3/8" thick Acrylic would help stabilize the "flutter" a bit, but making it bigger to be more effective would offset that gain.

A question arises: What would be the problem with mounting it permanently from the roll bars themselves in some manner other than Velcro straps? Would three 1/4-20 tapped holes in a triangular pattern compromise the safety of the occupants in event of a rollover?
I'm 6'3" and my head sticks above them 3 inches already. Instant lobotomy!

I'm going to play with standoff materials (anodized aluminum?) and probably use SST Button Head Cap Screws to attach it.

I'll be pondering this while I finish tiling my bathroom this weekend...

 

Our engineers are already at work. We're looking forward to this release.



We were trying to keep it under wraps, but now I see that there is a genuine need to announce it.

 

Dear Sir,
I must say that your response shows professionalism and the rarely seen quality of wanting to improve an already accepted product considered by many to be the best offered.
I have to make clear that I was in no way intending to compete with you in the marketplace, only that as my grandpa' always said:
"if you look at something, you can always improve it".

Having said that, maybe now I'll have to wait to see your improvements to copy, without shame, what I like about them!

"The most sincere form of flattery is imitation"

Thanks again for a beautiful product,
Max Cichon

 

I recently purchased the current version of the windscreen and am looking forward to the new design. Please keep us all informed. Great Quality!

 

Hello to all

Design is coming along just fine. We’ve secured a beautiful Crossfire in Dallas to test our work on. We’ve decided to keep with our already perfected idea of beveled edges and flame polishing to provide a crystal clear smooth finished edge. Now we’ve moved to the contours of the rear panel area. We have never been a company that draws up a design, cuts it out with a jigsaw, sands down and wraps some rope or Velcro straps around it. (we’ve actually seen this.)

Crossfire owners should be offered only top quality work. Many thanks to everyone for the wonderful feedback on our original version. Although we feel that the version 1 provides maximum blockage of wind turbulence and is a perfected design, we also know that options are always good for consumers.

We know that our custom laser etching and illumination has always provided roadster owners with the WOW effect, but we also know that durability and effectiveness is always first. There are already full size options that are available on the market so we fully intend on going above and beyond with our design.

I promise to give you all the expected release date just as soon as it’s final. You can rest assured that it will be worth the wait!

~ Stephen

Also, To MAX – I am never offended in business. I appreciate your initiative and willingness to help provide this forum with other options. My hat is off to you.