INDEX:
Page 1- Miata and mods
Page 2- Specs/mods
Page 3- Plink Info
Page 4- Deal's Gap 2003 pics
Page 5- Hard Dog Deuce DIY Windblocker
Page 6- 1991 Nissan Maxima SE 5-speed
Page 7- PARTS FOR SALE!!
Cheap homegrown Hard Dog Deuce Windblocker
I made this windblocker for my Deuce bar with supplies from Lowe's.
I bought a piece of Lucite and two elasticized Velcro straps. I cut the Lucite to fit and used a soldering iron to create the slots for the straps. (Lucite this thin is tuff to drill without breaking it. Trust me) ;)
Just ran the velcro straps through the slots and around the bars to secure the windblocker. I promptly did an 1800-mile road-trip to Deal's Gap to test it out.
It works! I'm sure it's not as effective as a full-length Oris, but for $13, it does the trick and looks good, IMO. I could hear the stereo better at highway speeds and the wind through the cockpit wasn't as bad. The proof was being able to smoke with the top down on the highway (nasty habit, I know).
It's very light, completely removeable with no holes drilled, etc. It stows in the passenger seat pocket, too. I'd recommend folding it inside a cloth or pouch to avoid scratching. To ease raising/lowering the top, I just undo the top strap and it lays flat, allowing me to reach it from the driver's seat. This was one benefit of the Deuce bar that I wanted to keep.
It works best with both seats all the way back (which is how I drive anyway) to help block the wind through the hoops.
