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dakota74 · 11-11-2012, 08:54 PM

Hey all

i had a thought but I need others who have this to chime in.

The parachuting effect of the vert top -- when the top is down and you aren't running with the tonneau cover on -- you're on the road going at a good clip and you look back and see the fabric somewhat flapping in the wind.

If you have a windrestrictor (the one that attaches behind the rear seat), does this take care of the parachuting effect?

Thanks
Ross

walters477 · 11-11-2012, 09:10 PM

I have a windrestictor and I think it makes it worse.

dakota74 · 11-11-2012, 09:18 PM

how so?

intensifi · 11-11-2012, 10:15 PM

The wind that bounces off the wind restrictor has to go somewhere. The folded top is right near the bounce point.

iCandi · 11-16-2012, 03:38 PM

I have a windrestrictor and it doesn't make any difference. The wind still goes under the windrestrictor and gets at the top, making the top flap in the wind. I just make sure to put the tonneau cover on when I know I'm going to be going 40mph or faster.

Nutbutt · 11-16-2012, 05:57 PM

No effect either way ! But I wouldn't go without my Windrestrictor !

CooG · 11-16-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

No effect either way ! But I wouldn't go without my Windrestrictor !

Why? It serves no purpose 3 ft behind your head.

rangomr · 11-16-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iCandi

I have a windrestrictor and it doesn't make any difference. The wind still goes under the windrestrictor and gets at the top, making the top flap in the wind. I just make sure to put the tonneau cover on when I know I'm going to be going 40mph or faster.

Wow, thank you for your answer. I thought it would but I usually put the tonneau cover on when I know I'm going out of town. I've thought maybe it was not good for the cloth with all that wind, etc. So it's just for apperance like my sport bar. Michael in Virginia

rangomr · 11-16-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

No effect either way ! But I wouldn't go without my Windrestrictor !

In that case you need to up date your photo. (maybe)

Nutbutt · 11-16-2012, 07:26 PM

Actually it does help protect the people in the back and with windows up help the people in front also.

rangomr · 11-17-2012, 09:50 AM

Who wants to drive with the windows up and the top down, not me well unless it's 45 degree and I'm on a high speed highway then probably so. Michael in Virginia

Nutbutt · 11-17-2012, 11:37 AM

Well it's warm 45 today and it was nice having the windows up, heated seats on

wanted to get one more top down day in !

IL-Tracker · 11-17-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rangomr

Who wants to drive with the windows up and the top down, not me well unless it's 45 degree and I'm on a high speed highway then probably so. Michael in Virginia

Would agree 100%, except that even if it's warm, it's nice at times to have the windows up on the interstate.
We have the lovethedrive wind deflector not the "restrictor" which I believe is more for show than function (and I think looks great btw, but I'm just a little more practical, and need to choose carefully my "accessories").
The wife and I took a 600 mile trip on Labor Day weekend with approximately 500 at interstate speeds. With the wind deflector up and windows down, not much difference in the top flapping, but with the windows up (all four), there was a major reduction in top movement, and the cab was very comfortable. Easier to converse as well as listening to music.
Just my experience.

windrestrictor · 11-20-2012, 07:10 PM

As the manufacturer I thought I would chime in with what we know. I am not familiar with the "parachuting" effect, but we are familar with the loose Tonneau Covers. Also, I would have to assume that the shield would act in a small way as a reducer for this effect when considering how the windflow works in convertibles. We did use wind anemometers when testing the product to prove it's usefulness.

We do suggest contacting one of the authorized dealers here on the forum if you need any more detailed information. Happy top down driving everyone!

WR Crew

11-11-2012, 08:54 PM	#1
dakota74 Drives: 2014 Summit White; 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manalapan, NJ Posts: 182 View My Garage	Windrestrictor and possible solving of the parachuting effect. Hey all i had a thought but I need others who have this to chime in. The parachuting effect of the vert top -- when the top is down and you aren't running with the tonneau cover on -- you're on the road going at a good clip and you look back and see the fabric somewhat flapping in the wind. If you have a windrestrictor (the one that attaches behind the rear seat), does this take care of the parachuting effect? Thanks Ross

11-16-2012, 05:57 PM	#6
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	No effect either way ! But I wouldn't go without my Windrestrictor ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-16-2012, 07:26 PM	#10
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Actually it does help protect the people in the back and with windows up help the people in front also. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-17-2012, 11:37 AM	#12
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Well it's warm 45 today and it was nice having the windows up, heated seats on wanted to get one more top down day in ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-11-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
walters477 Drives: white 2012 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 43	I have a windrestictor and I think it makes it worse.

11-11-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
dakota74 Drives: 2014 Summit White; 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manalapan, NJ Posts: 182 View My Garage	how so?

11-11-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	The wind that bounces off the wind restrictor has to go somewhere. The folded top is right near the bounce point.

11-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#5
iCandi Drives: 2012 2SS/RS vert m6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta Posts: 110	I have a windrestrictor and it doesn't make any difference. The wind still goes under the windrestrictor and gets at the top, making the top flap in the wind. I just make sure to put the tonneau cover on when I know I'm going to be going 40mph or faster.

11-17-2012, 09:50 AM	#11
rangomr Drives: Oracle Camaro has all the bells & Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Boston, VA Posts: 337	Who wants to drive with the windows up and the top down, not me well unless it's 45 degree and I'm on a high speed highway then probably so. Michael in Virginia

11-20-2012, 07:10 PM	#14
windrestrictor Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3	As the manufacturer I thought I would chime in with what we know. I am not familiar with the "parachuting" effect, but we are familar with the loose Tonneau Covers. Also, I would have to assume that the shield would act in a small way as a reducer for this effect when considering how the windflow works in convertibles. We did use wind anemometers when testing the product to prove it's usefulness. We do suggest contacting one of the authorized dealers here on the forum if you need any more detailed information. Happy top down driving everyone! WR Crew