I received a Windrestrictor for my recent birthday. Like others on this forum, I agree that it makes a big difference and am very pleased with it. I did notice, however, that it produced a “squeaking” noise above 35 MPH or so. If anyone else experiences this, my solution was to reinstall it with small black metal washers on each screw between the Windrestrictor and the rear cabin wall. I now hear nothing but the wind.

 

Did you buy the www.windrestrictor.com one?

 

Yes. From King Penn in Dallas. Again - because I know that Stephen Pennington monitors this forum - it is great product and well worth the money. My wife actually made the purchase as a gift for me and was pleased with the service and with talking to them about the product. Perhaps others have not had the squeaking issue with their Windrestrictors - like many things, and most squeaks, it could be due to variances from car to car. But it did occur with mine and I wanted others to know of the simple solution if they have the same experience.

Guy

 

That's cool. I didn't realize they were here in Dallas. Maybe I can pick mine up and save on the shipping.

 

It's always good to be aware of these possibilities. Like you said, Guy, there can be very small variances between individual cars and this can sometimes yield surprising results. I know mine is squeak free at 110 mph...not sure after that 'cause I haven't been there yet!

 

I wouldn't want to spark any religious debates, but I struggle with the concept of wind restrictor. That's why I buy a convertible! They didn't make them for my '68 GTO droptop either. :-) It's like buying a motorcycle and then installing a windshield ... Never understood that either!

No doubt it introduces some higher level of noise prevention and comfort, but if I wanted that I'd just drive one of my regular vehicles. Different strokes for different folks, right?!

Mike

 

I agree with Midwest...Its why I have a Roadster...

Only thing I will do is put the windows up when its in the 30's and I am on the tollway.

 

No need to start a religious debate on my account. If we all liked the same things and liked those things identically equipped, it would be a boring country and we'd have nothing to talk about.

Unrestricted wind is OK for me on weekends, less so for driving to work and on my lunch hour. (The xF is my daily drive and I don't have a causal look job). Unrestricted wind also causes annoyance for my wife - her hair can't be contained with a cap and a scrunci in the full wind storm so she does not enjoy driving with me as much.

I also have a windshield on my Harley. I admit I hate having to have one and would leave it off in a heart beat if it were practical to do so. But everytime I take it off, I get reintroduced to the billions of bugs per square mile the infest the rural countryside around my home. Mind you - a bug or three is part of the biker experience - no issue there. Enough bugs hitting you to lift you out of the seat or to impair your vision is not.

Enjoy your ride as I do mine.

Guy

 

I can understand all that - Different variables, different needs. Our Crossfire is just a pleasure car for the occasional times we don't have our kids ... Rarely! It's unlikely we'll ever be on anything faster than an expressway, much less a freeway.

Eating bugs is a bit gross, no doubt about that. I tend to ride in town, and avoid the night time when country roads seem to be all bugs all the time. I'm a bit of a fair weather rider, so a few bugs are okay. But yeah, if I were getting pelted continuously, that would suck.

Mike

[quote=Guy III]I can understand all that - Different variables, different needs. Our Crossfire is just a pleasure car for the occasional times we don't have our kids ... Rarely! It's unlikely we'll ever be on anything faster than an expressway, much less a freeway.

Eating bugs is a bit gross, no doubt about that. I tend to ride in town, and avoid the night time when country roads seem to be all bugs all the time. I'm a bit of a fair weather rider, so a few bugs are okay. But yeah, if I were getting pelted continuously, that would suck.

Mike

 

I agree...use to have a bike with a fairing on it for the daily commute about 20 years ago...nothing like a bunch of big bugs at knock ya into the next lane!!

As for the wife...mine too on the wind deal if she's dressed for work!

Myself I have little hair left and what's left looks like a week shadow!

 

Guy 3,

Please contact us regarding this issue. There may have been something left out of your order.

Also, for anyone at all that experiences this with OUR windscreens, Windrestrictor is ours. TM (i can't speak for others) please contact us and we have came up with a very good solution. We've came across small, clear anti-vibration strips, actually they are rounded. They are to be placed above the screws about 1 1/2 " appx.
Also, when you are installing the windscreen, make sure you use our screws we provide. Make sure your clothes hooks are properly mounted back into the slot also.

Please, do not hesitate to call us at the office. We love to hear from fellow roadster owners about our products. Feedback is greatly appreciated. Also, anyone in Dallas, feel free to drop by the office. We're relocating to Garland next month though for more space. We appreciate all this forum has done for us and especially for Robert, our founder.

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