[QUOTE]Originally posted by Humanatek
I dont really think Rick actually meant Caulk, like the stuff that lines your bathtub.

 

Here's my feedback, for what it's worth:

I used GE 100% Silicone adhesive, but the key words to look for on the tube are "remains flexible" or something to that effect. My screen started to separate, and when I disassembled it, the "adhesive" was very soft; I could scrape it off with my fingernails.

The stuff that the screen was originally glued with, in contrast, was much harder, and had to be scraped/chipped off with a knife.

I will try epoxy or a plastic repair product next. I'll post my results in two weeks or so.

By the way, I do find the screen vibration somewhat distracting. The screen is visible in the rear view mirror, and when it's reflection is changing rapidly, it catches my eye, even if I'm not looking at the mirror. This is especially bad when the sun is shining on the screen. I am looking forward to some sort of solution to hold the screen in place more firmly.

All that said, I am very glad to have Rick's screen. It is very well made, and makes a difference in comfort when at speed.

Thanks,

Ted

 

Wow, I am glad I bought a Mingster screen early on and just forgot about it. Sorry, not meant to rub it in. I would try the epoxy route. It might just be that the stock screen mechanism is not set up well for the added leverage the larger screen has. But, you have full access to your compartments with the folding mechanism that my 1st Gen Mingster screen does not, but I must admit that even with the Mingster screen there is some occilation at high speeds (90+) and you can kind of see it thru the rear view mirror if the sun is at just the right angle.

 

I have the 7/8th's screen and it does vibrate, even at moderate road speeds, as the stock mounting system was never designed to cope with the additional surface area/wind blocking of the new, improved Hesel unit.

The solution that works best, (and credit is due to some chap I met on the chat room here) is to purchase some cheap plastic or rubber tubing from your local hardware store or Home Depot, cut an appropriate size piece, then slit the tubing along it's length and apply the tubing to the edges of the aeroscreen, so that it provides a rubber bumper between the edges of the aeroscreen and the headrests. This solution is easily affordable, and doesn't necessitate gluing anything to your headrests, which bothered me.

Because this solution wedges the aeroscreen tightly between the headrests, the vibration stops, along with the noise and distracting blurring of the rapidly diminishing scenery as viewed through the rear-view mirror!

 

Sometimes the best solution is the simplist. Thanks for the idea, dj!

 

I used "Liquid Nails". I've only been able to run topless once (last weekend) and it worked fine. When I looked at it, I could see it moving, but no buzzing.
I can live with that!
I have a bigger problem. I sit too tall, and get hit pretty hard with wind over the top of the windshield.
Now if only there were a way to extend the visor... Ohhhh Rick! yuk yuk yuk

Dave

 

djohnston,

I read that suggestion once before, but at the time it sounded like just an untested possibility.

It sounds like you've tried it and it works well; that's great news! What size and type of tubing did you use? Clear or black? If you could post a picture, that would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Ted (getting ready to run to the hardware store)

 

I installed mine last night and have been driving with the top down. I love it ! Not only is it effective, but it looks great too. So far so good, it has remained solid and not come apart.

Like someone else mentioned, when I look at it through the rear view mirror I can see it vibrating back and forth. But when I turn back quickly to look at it while driving (REAL quick ) it's the whole aeroscreen assembly that is moving back and forth on its hinges (I tightened it as much as possible), not the screen itself. Sooo I think the silicone has done its job. It vibrates but doesn't make any noise whatsoever.

 

Mine does wobble at speed but I have never had any noise come from the screen. The wobbling does not bother me.

I used silicon glue and clamped the two parts together for 24h when the glue was drying.

 

Fireslayer,
I also sit tall and get alot of wind over the visor. I have an idea. I have noticed in many sunroofs that as the roof slides back, a thin metal or plastic wind deflector pops up along the leading edge of the opening. This serves to deflect wind from buffeting through the cabin at speed. So, could we devise a light weight deflector that could be inserted into the deep weather seal groove that run along the top of the visor (where the top fits)? It could be stiff plastic, light weight metal, carbon fiber, etc. We would have to make sure it fit tight or locked in using the roof latches. Rick, I don't think leather would work. Those of you that have a mechanical aptitude, what do you think?