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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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The units are $65/pc shipped, two for $125 shipped (lower 48 states... Aus will be more). Also, each PCB holds two LEDs, the same number I used in the previous digital version (Jason B has the original analog version). With two units, you'll have 4 LEDs lighting up the screen, which should be VERY bright.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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How does this perform compared with an 8/8's height? Why not just go the extra 1/8 or is it proven that 7/8 height blocks the most wind?
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I don't believe the the secret compartment can be opened with the top up with the full height one. It is tight with the 7/8 one.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by speed4tu,Nov 16 2004, 10:25 PM
I don't believe the the secret compartment can be opened with the top up with the full height one. It is tight with the 7/8 one.
Exactly!!!

You can't fold the screen down with the top up. It hits the window.

The only way to access the secret compartment is to have the top down when you get the full-height screen.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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I bought one a while back when they still had the etching. I really loved how it looked and it did help with the wind a little. But after a while, it gets loose b/c of the added wind and began to rattle for me. I just took it completely off at this point. It's a great buy and great product, but it didn't hold up for me.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by EssTooKayTD,Nov 17 2004, 08:08 AM
........But after a while, it gets loose b/c of the added wind and began to rattle for me.......
I learned by trial and error that if you attach those bumpers that are supplied near the TOP of the screen instead of near the top of the mounting bracket, that the wind buffeting is just about completely eliminated.

Also, if you use common silicon glue to hold them it lasts a long time and doesn't scar the plastic like super-glue or others tend to do. Don't want to damage the roll hoops!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Muz also offers a wind blocker, and it works. It's a little shorter than Rick's 7/8 (I'd say it's about an inch taller than the stock windblocker), but it does cut wind intrusion, especially at high speeds.

It's also easy to install, since it screws into the stock holes and there's no adhesives needed. Took me about 5-10 minutes to put in.

...Use it with Major Havoc's windblockers, and you're in good shape, although the S2000 will never be truly quiet w/the top down.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Hockey,Nov 17 2004, 09:59 AM
You can't fold the screen down with the top up. It hits the window.

The only way to access the secret compartment is to have the top down when you get the full-height screen.
Full-height, several years, not a problem yet with getting into the secret compartment while the top is up. I place my fingertips along the top edge of the screen when pushing it back so my fingers hit the rear window instead of the screen, but it easily folds backwards.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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couldn't agree with you more.. i've been saying for years, its' one of the best mods anyone can do..
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Hockey,Nov 17 2004, 10:42 AM
I learned by trial and error that if you attach those bumpers that are supplied near the TOP of the screen instead of near the top of the mounting bracket, that the wind buffeting is just about completely eliminated.

Also, if you use common silicon glue to hold them it lasts a long time and doesn't scar the plastic like super-glue or others tend to do. Don't want to damage the roll hoops!!!
Yeah, that's what I did. It's just the turbulence coming from the sides I guess?? I dunno, it just ended up rattling from where it was secured to the secret compartment cover. I couldn't handle it anymore.
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