Windstop function?

clasu · Post by **clasu** » Fri May 03, 2002 1:56 pm

How does the windstop actually function?
Does it move automaticly with the roof, or does one have to mount it manually after the roof's in the boot?

Any pics of the procedure would be great.

Tim B · Post by **Tim B** » Fri May 03, 2002 2:05 pm

The windstop fits into two holes where the back seat belts are and above the speakers in the back. When fitted it covers over the back seats, so no chance of having any passengers, (if you could find any small enough in the first place). When fitted the roof can go up/down without removing it. Makes a world of difference.

Tim B

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Fri May 03, 2002 2:13 pm

On this subject can i throw in a Q.

Although I am not that tall (181cm) I do have rather long legs. Therefore, I tend to have my seat pushed back rather far however, the windstop only allows so much movement of the seats. Am I correct in saying that the windstop may not be that ideal for tall or long legged people!?!

Would appreciate any comments.

Happy B-hol w/e to all!

:lol:SeeJay:lol:

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri May 03, 2002 2:34 pm

Well Seejay I've mentioned this before somewhere. I'm 6'3" long legs and I can't quite push the seat all the way back, it goes to the second from last rung. But thats only because I always like my seat reclined a bit (being a fairly laid back sort of guy) as well as back, if you like the seat fairly straight, even with long legs you can move the seat all the way back with the windstop. Still, its not enough to spoil my enjoyment anyway.

Because it's so effective, I leave it fitted in the car all year round. Don't worry about the fitting procedure its so simple even I can fit it in 15 seconds and thats saying something.

Yes, the windstop covers the seats, members have mentioned how it turns the back seats into a good secure covered extra storage area. I even heard one member explaining he gets his kids underneath the windstop! They must be failry young for that, I'm not sure about the safety aspects in an accident though but they shouls still be able to belt up (the seatbelts I mean).

Hope this helps.

Robbie.

clasu · Post by **clasu** » Fri May 03, 2002 3:12 pm

But to clear up my question.

does the windstop:

1. operate automaticly together with the roof?

or

2. Is it fitted manually when needed?

M275 · Post by **M275** » Fri May 03, 2002 3:19 pm

1. Nope - you just flip a bit 90 degrees to the upright position.

2. yes - where the seatbelt fixes to the seat (at the top) there's slots and at the sides (shoulder height) there are also slots in the plastic - this is where it fits into....

M

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri May 03, 2002 3:20 pm

And... (more Qs!!)

If it fits into two holes where the back seat belts are, that doesn't mean they interfere with those seats belts does it - say if you suddenly want to get two small people in there?

And I take it that it fits in the boot when you remove it?

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Matt

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Vince · Post by **Vince** » Fri May 03, 2002 3:24 pm

One of my two kids can sit under the windstop. She's five and small for her age. It has novelty value but I wouldn't really recommend it though.

My usual morning routine is to drop the kids off at school. Then, when I get back to the car, if the weather looks potentially nice I take the windstop out of the boot and put it into place (while the roof is up). I set off to work with the roof up and then when I get to Fleet services on the M3 I decide whether or not to put the roof down (min 13C and sun shining). It's surprising how much things warm up between leaving the house and getting that far.

I have no problem with the seat position with regard to the windstop. You'd have to have pretty long limbs to want the seat both pushed right back and reclined so that it bumps the windstop.

Vince.

CB · Post by CB » Fri May 03, 2002 4:01 pm

Well looks like you've answered all the questions i had about the windstop too...(6'2" and also v. laid back).
Think i'll take one...

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri May 03, 2002 4:03 pm

You'll not regret it.

Robbie.

Tim B · Post by **Tim B** » Fri May 03, 2002 6:32 pm

We questioned the benefit of the windstop before shelling out, and how effective it would be, but what a difference it makes. Its not just being able to maintain a fancy hair style, but on long trips at speed it stops the wind lassing fantastically!!

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Sat May 04, 2002 2:36 am

It's great for cutting down on noise and mini-whirlwind in the cockpit, on longer journeys it certainly helps cut down the dehydrating effect of the wind. A couple of trips last year minus windstop I was positively dessicated after 4 hours in the heat with the wind notbeingstopped...

CB · Post by CB » Mon May 06, 2002 6:29 pm

"Cock-pit"!!!!!!

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Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue May 07, 2002 12:48 am

I agree, they're brilliant. Went away last weekend and sat on 110kmh for about 100km - not a breath of wind in the cabin. Note though the effectiveness of the windstop is significantly enhanced with the windows up. It was a cool 14 Deg C on the way to work this morning, but sunny. With the heater on, windows up and windstop up it was very comfortable indeed. I leave the windstop on all the time as I never take rear seat passengers and it actually gives some security benefit not making it so easy to see what's in the back seat.

Get one, you won't regret it.

Cheers

Frosty