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Apex Motorsports · 07-11-2014, 11:42 AM

Your car looks sleek—but could it be sleeker? A Laser Etched Windscreen will add distinction to your already impressive ride. With a lighted windscreen you can display your business' logo or show support for your local car club. The WIND RESTRICTOR® team of talented design professionals can assist you in creating whatever kind of custom windscreens will best suit your convertible or roadster.

The WIND RESTRICTOR® is available in standard crystal clear plexi, or you can customize your WIND RESTRICTOR® with standard etching options, custom etched logos or text, and illumination in several standard colors or choose the color changing option that includes a remote control.

See more images, designs and get all the information at Apex Motorsports!

CCMADONNA · 07-11-2014, 12:12 PM

is it a permanent install that will stay in place while putting the top up and down?

EM9IRE · 07-11-2014, 03:24 PM

Yes it is

marsmann · 07-11-2014, 06:56 PM

Looks slick, and it seems to restore usage of the rear seats which the factory one eliminates. Bonus if you dont have to remove it when the top goes up and down.

Anyone here use it? Would be good to get a real review on it.

CCMADONNA · 07-11-2014, 07:02 PM

Chase!!! Let me Beta Test it -- i want one in blue that says CALIFORNIA LOVE
And then i will write an eloquent and honest review of the product.
I live in L.A. and drive all over the city, beaches, PCH, and all our canyons.
It would get some serious California love.

Apex Motorsports · 07-12-2014, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

is it a permanent install that will stay in place while putting the top up and down?

Yes, it stays in place and looks very cool with the top up. Jump to the 0:32 mark in the video in the opening post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

Chase!!! Let me Beta Test it -- i want one in blue that says CALIFORNIA LOVE
And then i will write an eloquent and honest review of the product.
I live in L.A. and drive all over the city, beaches, PCH, and all our canyons.
It would get some serious California love.

These are available to order now on our website. No beta testing needed at this point.

thallman91 · 07-12-2014, 12:38 PM

Is it possible to get one with a Hot Wheels logo?

Apex Motorsports · 07-12-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thallman91

Is it possible to get one with a Hot Wheels logo?

I'll have to checking on the licensing/trademark on that one but it is probably a no-go.

Baba · 07-13-2014, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsmann

Looks slick, and it seems to restore usage of the rear seats which the factory one eliminates. Bonus if you dont have to remove it when the top goes up and down.

Anyone here use it? Would be good to get a real review on it.

Here are the links on C5 about the "Windrestrictor" and "Windscreen".
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/search...rchid=24140192

hawk02 · 07-13-2014, 09:16 AM

How difficult is it to wire up? Can you post instructions?

Apex Motorsports · 07-13-2014, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk02

How difficult is it to wire up? Can you post instructions?

No difficult at all.

mwendorf3 · 07-15-2014, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk02

How difficult is it to wire up? Can you post instructions?

I just bought and installed this a couple weeks ago. I'd read that it's not at all a wind restrictor, but helped with the passengers in the back seats. I have two girls with long hair and they complained about the top being down. Blasphemy...

Here are my Pros:
- Install is easy. I found it easier to tighten the bolts by putting the top up just shy of half way to get the support bars out of the way to help with more space.
- Wiring worried me, but the instructions they provide and also googled the specific instructions on their website and it was spot on. I just wish they made the wire about a foot longer to give some more play.
- It looks so bad ass. I wouldnt' consider this a wind restrictor in the real sense. If your looking for better wind protection in the cabin, then pick something else. IMHO, this is purely a cosmetic device.

Cons:
- It really doesn't do much to redirect wind or reduce wind much in the back seats. I didn't expect it, but that's what it's marketed as and I believe it fails in that regard.

SO that said, would I buy it again?? I think I would. It just looks so cool when lit up. I followed their instructions and tapped to the brake lights, so mine is only on when I'm applying the brakes. The instructions also show how to wire up a switch so you can turn it on and off when you like. I'm happy with how I did it and it looks great.

Some may also wonder about use with the tonneau cover. I have it and no issues there either that I've found. Since it slides in behind the tonneau bolts, they are still there to loop too.

Hope this helps.

Marvin

Apex Motorsports · 07-16-2014, 09:01 AM

On the Camaro and Mustang it is not nearly as effective as it is on some of the other cars. Because there is a back seat it sits pretty far back from the windshield so it can't capture the vortex coming off the top of it as effectively as it can on say a Corvette or Boxster.

TTopTony · 07-28-2014, 11:24 AM

If you role the windows up it has a more dramatic effect on the wind in the back seats. I've even noticed it up front although not as much.

07-11-2014, 11:42 AM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	For those unfimiliar, this is the WindRestrictor. Your car looks sleek—but could it be sleeker? A Laser Etched Windscreen will add distinction to your already impressive ride. With a lighted windscreen you can display your business' logo or show support for your local car club. The WIND RESTRICTOR® team of talented design professionals can assist you in creating whatever kind of custom windscreens will best suit your convertible or roadster. The WIND RESTRICTOR® is available in standard crystal clear plexi, or you can customize your WIND RESTRICTOR® with standard etching options, custom etched logos or text, and illumination in several standard colors or choose the color changing option that includes a remote control. See more images, designs and get all the information at Apex Motorsports!

07-11-2014, 12:12 PM	#2
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	is it a permanent install that will stay in place while putting the top up and down? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

07-11-2014, 07:02 PM	#5
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Chase!!! Let me Beta Test it -- i want one in blue that says CALIFORNIA LOVE And then i will write an eloquent and honest review of the product. I live in L.A. and drive all over the city, beaches, PCH, and all our canyons. It would get some serious California love. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG] Last edited by CCMADONNA; 07-11-2014 at 07:19 PM.

07-12-2014, 12:38 PM	#7
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	Is it possible to get one with a Hot Wheels logo? __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

07-13-2014, 09:16 AM	#10
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,281 View My Garage	How difficult is it to wire up? Can you post instructions? __________________ Last edited by hawk02; 07-13-2014 at 09:38 AM.

07-11-2014, 03:24 PM	#3
EM9IRE Drives: 2011 Convertible 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 52	Yes it is

07-11-2014, 06:56 PM	#4
marsmann Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Vert M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South East, PA Posts: 117	Looks slick, and it seems to restore usage of the rear seats which the factory one eliminates. Bonus if you dont have to remove it when the top goes up and down. Anyone here use it? Would be good to get a real review on it.

07-16-2014, 09:01 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	On the Camaro and Mustang it is not nearly as effective as it is on some of the other cars. Because there is a back seat it sits pretty far back from the windshield so it can't capture the vortex coming off the top of it as effectively as it can on say a Corvette or Boxster.

07-28-2014, 11:24 AM	#14
TTopTony Drives: 2LT RS Black Convertible Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Juliet TN Posts: 1	If you role the windows up it has a more dramatic effect on the wind in the back seats. I've even noticed it up front although not as much.