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MG MGF Technical - windstop

what do you think about windstops?
what's the best windstop?
I like mike satur windbreak screen (it give a better rear view and it's less "dark"), have you something to say to me?
there are some others windstops that are made by "glass"?
I view (in www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/windstop_data.htm) that mike satur windstop gives more nois and more cold that others do.

In one phrase:
what windstop do you suggest to me? why?

thanks
cnerone

Mike Satur's glass windstop has changed considerably since the blue wig test. Would be interesting to rerun! New windstop bigger and easier to fit I believe.

I have a newton commercial windstop, which I (and more importantly) the wife find to be very good at stopping the back-draft. It was also rather 'cost-effective', hence the reason for buying it. But it does do a good job. Though I find mine flops forward when driving at high speeds, so the hinge mechanism could use some re-inforcement.

Asthetics also play a part. If you want I glass screen, I suggest Mike's. I can't comment on it's abiliy, only that of the Newton, however others that have his windstop have commented to me faviourably.

Leigh
Leigh Reid

I have the Newton and found it effective. Pivot did come loose but a set of nylocs cured that.

MGR costs more and needs 2 small holes making in the plastic t-bar. These are no problem as they are covered by the windstop.

MS look good, several owners have said it is not as effective as MGR and/or Newton but people used to teeter around on platform shoes so cult and looks can override function.

All my opinions only.
JohnP

I used to have an NC windstop and found it very effective. I recently had Boxers fitted along with the taller version of Mike's glass windstop. To be honest I don't notice much of a difference except that rear vision is better.
David Clelland

I have the Newton Comm windstop which I keep upright all the time, even when hood is up. It's a good unit, looks attractive, simple to install without drilling holes in the T-bar trim and is effective.

Phil
Phil

Link to that aforementioned 'blue wig test': http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/windstop_data.htm

Hmm, a re-test? I'm sure I still have that wig stashed somewhere... ;o)
Rob Bell

do you know how to install new MikeSatur windstop (windbreak screen)? Do I need to pierce my mgtf? and for mgrover (or newton commercial) windstop?

please, suggest me about they.

I'm going to buy a windstop. If I decide to by mikesatur one I need to buy it by internet (without direct viewing it before purchase it) and I dislike to risk a useless spent.

hi
cnerone

The MGR windstop needs 2 holes piercing in the plastic t-bar.

The Newton windstop fixes to existing locations under the t-bar.
JohnP

And the Mike Satur 'stop is fitted using the three screws/poppers used for attaching the tonneau cover to the T-bar

Jonty
John Tait

thanks jonty

this new is very usefull
cnerone

This thread was discussed between 05/04/2003 and 08/04/2003

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