Windstop Questions

willie · Post by **willie** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 6:38 pm

does anyone have the windstop fitted? if so is it worth getting and can it be removed easy for storing in the boot or when fixed on is it there for good ? also when on can it be placed down flat and does it block out the tiny people in the back seats any other info greatly recived.

M275 · Post by **M275** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 9:27 pm

Hi

I've got the windstop..

If your gonna have the roof down you have to get one - looks the muts and really does stop the draughts...

It folds flat and is stored in the boot (even comes with its own bag).

If its fitted it fills the space where the back seat is so dont think about getting anyone in the back (unless theyre laying down)

M

denmark · Post by **denmark** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 10:21 pm

but if i have the seat all the way back (i'm 191 cm tall) i won't be able to use the windstop will i?

denmark

M275 · Post by **M275** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 10:58 pm

Hmmm good question...

Not too sure...
Its dark outside and I'd look an a*** putting it on this time of night...

I'll do it in the light and let you know

M

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 12:47 am

I think you can, as I recall my passenger seat is all the way back and it didn't stop me using my windstop today!

Burge · Post by **Burge** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 1:28 am

Willie,

You can put the seats all the way back with the windstop in and it takes seconds to take in and out. It is also extremely effective and although expensive is worth it. It also makes the car look like a natty little 2 seater with it in. Wouldn't be without it now!

Burge

willie · Post by **willie** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 4:45 am

thanx gang ive ordered the windstop and just want to make sure it was worth the money and did the job its supposed to do.And thanxs M275 for returning info by e -mail and so fast!

denmark · Post by **denmark** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 2:29 pm

how much does it cost in the uk?

denmark

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 3:32 pm

I'm 6'3" + and there is just no way I can pull my seat all the way back, the windstop doesn't allow this as it rubs against my seat/headrest.

Its a little frustrating, because with the windstop in, I can push the seat most of the way back and it's a nearly comfortable driving position (and a totally comfortable position when its removed).

With the windstop fitted, you can still get extra luggage onto the rear seat, but no children, as it restricts height above the rear seats. Infact, with the windstop fitted, the car very much looks like a two seater, rather than the four seater it is.

Because the windstop is so effective, I prefert to leave it on all the time for whenever I lower the roof. I even drove my mother in it the other day with the roof down and when we eventually stopped, all her new hair do was totally intact without a scarf (thankfully - not bad the way I drive).

Hope this also helps,

Robbie

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Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 4:52 pm

I paid Â£205 for mine.

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 6:07 pm

The wind-stop is a useful bit of kit and works well. It's very easy to detach and fits neatly into the boot (slightly less so with a spare wheel in there, too).

When it is in position, you can put the base of the seat all the way back but the back of the seat has to be fairly upright.

With the roof down and the windows and swind-stop up there is practically no wind in the car. Only (what's left of) the hair on top of my head gets ruffled. A stack of Sunday papers on the passenger seat aren't ruffled in the slightest.

Stangely, my five year old daughter loves to sit under the wind-stop when it is in position.

Vince.

Emma206 · Post by **Emma206** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 7:04 pm

The windstop is a must have, you can cruise along quite happily without eating your hair - its fab.

Also if you leave the windstop in and put the roof up it turns into a nifty sun visor!!

Freedive · Post by **Freedive** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 9:53 pm

Emma, not thought of that, nice one!

A wind/sun/antiheadlightdazzle stop. 3 for the price of one! Treble bargain.

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 12:02 pm

denmark; official UK price is Â£200.00

M275 · Post by **M275** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 12:06 pm

Pics of my car with the windstop up.

http://www.m275.com/car

M