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Wind Blocker

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 13:59
by KRenken
I've purchased one of Tim's wind blockers (http://www.morspeedperformance.com) and I must say that I'm extremely pleased with the purchase! The quality, sturdiness, and workmanship of the product is outstanding. It works beautifully, as well. I made my morning commute yesterday morning in 45 degree weather with the top down and side windows up and running the heater and it was really quite comfortable!

Thanks Tim!

Kimmit

1980 DHC
GM 3.8 v6 fi
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Posted: 24 Apr 2008 17:54
by Beans
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by KRenken</i>

...45 degree weather with the top down and side windows up and running the heater ...!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
45°C: I'd call that a mobile sauna [:D] [:p]

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<font color="blue"><i>1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/</i></font id="blue"></center>

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 19:12
by black_1980_tr7
Windblocker??? and what - take away the "wind through the hair" experience...thats why I bought a DHC. Even the dog likes to
hang her head out the window and get her fur and ears blown back.
If its cold, like 45F or 5C, I wear a wool hat...

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 19:17
by strangerover
I am driving a TR7 dhc to Morocco next year, and worry about my dad who is 76, he will want the roof up! How much are these wind-blockers? I have just had my haircut short as I always run with the top down, unless its raining. At least I can see where I am going now!
Trevor

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 19:56
by Rust Restorer
Quote Windblocker??? and what - take away the "wind through the hair" experience...thats why I bought a DHC.

Thats great if you just tootle round the lanes or the wifes not with you! put some miles in on a motorway or fast A road above 50 and a windcheater is invalubale!

Andy
1980 DHC Cashmere Gold
1981 FHC Persian Aqua Blue
www.andys-tr7.co.uk
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Posted: 24 Apr 2008 20:16
by billy006
"wind through the hair"!!!
Ah memories of when I had hair!

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 21:40
by paul w
Tims must be better made than Rimmers one.Got one cheap off 'Fleabay'
early last year and put it on my auto.Blummin'useless,made little difference.My 'failed rock stars'mane blinded me at any pace above
walking speed.So,back to wearing the Motorhead beanie and the Oakley
shades....what a poser!

See ya. Paul


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Posted: 25 Apr 2008 00:58
by jclay (RIP 2018)
Tim makes a great wind blocker. Here it is installed on my car.

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We are working on a second version. As soon as I am back on my feet, it should be installed and I will post more photos.

Posted: 25 Apr 2008 01:11
by hupshall
Jay - have you not yet installed that leather interior?

Posted: 25 Apr 2008 14:19
by jclay (RIP 2018)
Hupshall,

Those photos were taken last year. As I have been on bed rest since November, there has not been a lot that I can do. It has been very frustrating.

Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,

jclay
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Posted: 25 Apr 2008 22:16
by HowardB
I have a neat screen from breezebreaker on my TR7 , which is a fine mesh screen and looks the part

Posted: 26 Apr 2008 01:49
by mb4tim
Kimmit - thanks for the props! Looks like you got a chance to use it. I'm glad you are please with your purchase.

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008 14:48
by Beans
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Rust Restorer</i>

...if you just tootle round the lanes or the wifes not with you! put some miles in on a motorway or fast A road above 50 ...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
As a TR7 can be driven up to speeds of 150km/h quite comfortably with the hood down I don't see the problem. And if the temperature drops below 0°C put on the Biggles jacket and switch the heater on [:p]

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I'll keep it to myself how some of my friends call these screens [:I]
On the other hand experimenting with the position of the side windows when it get’s uncomfortable usually will be more than enough to remain comfortable.

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<font color="blue"><i>1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/</i></font id="blue"></center>

Posted: 27 Apr 2008 15:06
by KRenken
I would agree that the TR7 is very comfortable to drive with the hood/top down. However, when driving my 7 with the top down I get a draft of air blowing directly into my right ear no matter how the side windows are adjusted. At temperatures of 65° F or less that draft gives me a nasty ear ache.[xx(] Guess I have sensitive ears?[?] Using the wind blocker eliminates that draft for me. I might also add that the wind blocker is very easy to remove and stow away in the boot as well.[8D]

Kimmit

1980 DHC
GM 3.8 v6 fi
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008 22:37
by humanoid
Wow, all you folks have great looking TR7s. I can't wait to get mine. It's going to be a 1980 convertible in yellow. What's the correct name for this yellow by the way? I'll be sure to post pics when I get it from a friend of my father's.