At last weekend's Mini Tour d'Hoe, @Terry Nuckels sported a Miata Windscreen on his Speedster.
I have several long drives planned with my wife over the next few months. How important is a windscreen for Andie? Is it a permanent addition? If not, how long does it take to put on and take off?
Any other owners have or recommend a windscreen?
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I've got a window in my CMC roll bar. If you do a search on here for windscreen or wind blocker, we talked about windscreens and how to add one just a short time ago.
That miata one looks like it almost bolts up to the stock emergency top pivot points. I bet Terry documented his process.
Yeah, I'm planning to order one like Terry's. I just PM'd him for info. My wife is tired of pulling out hair when we go anywhere. After 10 miles, she cannot comb it out.
Gordon Nichols posted:I've got a window in my CMC roll bar. If you do a search on here for windscreen or wind blocker, we talked about windscreens and how to add one just a short time ago.
I see now. Thanks @Gordon Nichols.
I should've paid more attention. @Terry Nuckels, when you get a chance, can you take a couple pictures of how you attached your windscreen? I now this is the first thing my wife is going to ask for on our first longer trip.
Yeah, it was the first time Andie was in the car with the windscreen. She was very pleased! I pushed it down a couple times so she could feel the difference - she was not amused. Definitely worth the very small investment. The wing windows help cut down the wind as well.
It's a pretty simple install on a JPS or a Vintage or probably even a CMC. I attached it to the convertible top pivot bolt. I did not document the installation but if you all can wait a couple days I'll snap some photos and try to give a step by step.
I plan on finding a more functional way to install it - where it could snap out so you could use the top. Right now you have to unbolt it to raise the top.
Ryan in NorCal posted:At last weekend's Mini Tour d'Hoe, @Terry Nuckels sported a Miata Windscreen on his Speedster.
I have several long drives planned with my wife over the next few months. How important is a windscreen for Andie? Is it a permanent addition? If not, how long does it take to put on and take off?
Any other owners have or recommend a windscreen?
Just look at that screen! It even looks like a Speedster!
craig posted:Yeah, I'm planning to order one like Terry's. I just PM'd him for info. My wife is tired of pulling out hair when we go anywhere. After 10 miles, she cannot comb it out.
Get her a nice scarf!
crhemi (Bill) poboiinhawaii posted:craig posted:Yeah, I'm planning to order one like Terry's. I just PM'd him for info. My wife is tired of pulling out hair when we go anywhere. After 10 miles, she cannot comb it out.
Get her a nice scarf!
Or a couple dozen and by that I mean close to fifty:
@ Robert. Nancy was obviously smart to wear those scarfs to prevent hair loss. Judging from your first picture, I think you waited a little too long to start wearing that cap.
Okay, I want to start out by saying that this installation was meant to be temporary as I just wanted to test the windscreen to see if it would help cut down the turbulence. The temporary installation allowed me to make adjustments and modifications to determine the optimum placement of the screen. Why is it still temporary? Because it works, regardless of the hillbilly appearance, and I prefer to spend my time driving Penny while the weather is nice. I'll develop a better mount this winter.
These pics should help those who are interested in mounting the Miata windscreen to their Speedster. Hopefully someone will figure out a better way and share it so I don't have to.
This first pic shows the windscreen attached behind the passenger seat. It is attached to the pivot bolt on the top frame. The bolt is covered with a cable sleeve. The L shaped rod is attached to the front spine of the top. It keeps the windscreen from blowing forward. 
This pic shows the bolt. I simply took advantage of some exposed threads of the top frame pivot bolt and threaded on another bolt, which attaches to the windscreen hardware. I had to drill out the swingarm to accept the larger bolt. I used split washers at every pivot point to keep everything stationary.
Here's a close-up of the piggy back bolt setup
A better look at the setup
Here's a view of the swingarm attached to the windscreen. With this setup you can adjust the height of the screen.
Well, that's it. Obviously, you have to remove the screen to put up the top. I keep a couple of open wrenches to make necessary adjustments.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. You purists, keep your comments to yourselves.
Pretty trick and it works! Does that washer rattling back and forth?
Does the washer rattle? Are you kidding, Bill? It's a JPS! Of course it rattles!
That Terry... He's a lot more than pretty hair and good looks.
Looks good.
Terry Nuckels posted:Does the washer rattle? Are you kidding, Bill? It's a JPS! Of course it rattles!
Sorry, I meant does it's rattling bother you...mine did. I have a lot of rattles but this one behind my ear drove me nuts.
I want one. Start with the Miata part (how much $$??) and go from there. Be nice if it could be swiveled down aftwards, to allow the top to go up. Hmmm . . .
craig posted:Good job Terry. My screen should be here in a day or two. I'm going to take a shot at making separate brackets mounted to the side wall under the roof frame and figure a way to make it easily removable, all on the cheap. Something similar to sketch attached.
Excellent idea, Craig! I'll expect a set in the mail after you've tested them out.
Terry, will keep you posted. I'll document the process. Expect I'll make a few prototypes along the way.
Why build one when you can have two at twice the price? Count me in as well.
Finally saw the link above: $50 -- cheap. Gonna do it. Craig: are you going to jump right on this? Would love to see what you come up with by way of fixment.
El Frazoo posted:Finally saw the link above: $50 -- cheap. Gonna do it. Craig: are you going to jump right on this? Would love to see what you come up with by way of fixment.
As soon as I get the screen (about 5 days?). Will go out Monday and look for material for first prototype.
OK, you can be the trail blazer, I'll be looking for the pictures . . .
To all -
I'm starting a new thread for my installation brackets. "SPEEDSTER WINDSCREEN BRACKETS". Head there for more info.
Follow along with @craig here: SPEEDSTER WINDSCREEN BRACKETS
