Wind deflector for verts

[JCWP]

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Apparently GM makes one as well that needs to be installed by the dealer?

 

[Bizbiz911]

Hello,

Yes GM has a windrestrictor. The part number is: 23353688. In 2017 the part was available with the code VLN when you were ordering the car. In 2018, this option is no longer available.
I have a 2019 Corvette Grand Sport on order and in a way to make sure that the part will be available when I am going to get the car in April I have ordered and received the part thru the GM parts department from my dealer. The book price is $1,150 CDN..I got it for just under $1,000. It is quite expensive for what it is but I talked to a guy that had it installed on his Corvette and he likes it very much (in fact his wife loves it).

It is a polycarbonate part. It is transparent and it has a small logo on it. It is approx 32 inches long by 5.25 inches wide and about 0.375 inch thick. It come with a template to show where you need to drill 4 holes and the hardware (4 bolts, flat washer, 2 metal fixtures and plastic bushing). It is fairly easy to instal. It can be removed by unscrewing the 4 bolts but the metal fixture will stay on the plastic cover behind the seats.

Pictures attached.

Alain

 

[MikeysZ06]

I have a 2019 Corvette Grand Sport on order.

What colour if you don’t mind Bizbiz?

 

[JCWP]

Hello,

Yes GM has a windrestrictor. The part number is: 23353688. In 2017 the part was available with the code VLN when you were ordering the car. In 2018, this option is no longer available.
I have a 2019 Corvette Grand Sport on order and in a way to make sure that the part will be available when I am going to get the car in April I have ordered and received the part thru the GM parts department from my dealer. The book price is $1,150 CDN..I got it for just under $1,000. It is quite expensive for what it is but I talked to a guy that had it installed on his Corvette and he likes it very much (in fact his wife loves it).

It is a polycarbonate part. It is transparent and it has a small logo on it. It is approx 32 inches long by 5.25 inches wide and about 0.375 inch thick. It come with a template to show where you need to drill 4 holes and the hardware (4 bolts, flat washer, 2 metal fixtures and plastic bushing). It is fairly easy to instal. It can be removed by unscrewing the 4 bolts but the metal fixture will stay on the plastic cover behind the seats.

Pictures attached.

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Wow, that is a stupid price to be sure! I'd like to see it installed on a car. I will definitely check it out at mt dealer. Thank you very much for the info and congrats on your purchase of a GS - a very good choice!!

 

[Bizbiz911]

Hello
My GS will be torch red, black wheels, red seats two tone with black microfiber.
It is a convertible with the manual 7 speed transmission.
Alain

 

[ddgermann]

Hello
My GS will be torch red, black wheels, red seats two tone with black microfiber.
It is a convertible with the manual 7 speed transmission.
Alain

Wow that sounds really really good. I can see this colour combo being a real showstopper.
Especially a convertible.

 

[LE BARON]

Hello
My GS will be torch red, black wheels, red seats two tone with black microfiber.
It is a convertible with the manual 7 speed transmission.
Alain

I'll take a run up to Orford in May to see it.
LE BARON

 

[dyoung]

 

[dyoung]

Above is is the factory windscreen that is only available over the parts counter now. ( unless you are ordering a ZR1 ) I don't think it is required on the C7.

 

[dyoung]

Was just on the US configurator and the windscreen is now available again for 2019 model convertibles.

 

[LE BARON]

One i had been checking out was Wind Restrictor
Corvette C7 Convertible 2014+ Wind Deflector
Bit less money and they can be optioned for etching and illumination. The standard etchings they offer are lousy but you could personalize to say Vette flags and Stingray or what ever else your heart desires.
I would want more information on the installation though as they say no drilling necessary. I would like to know how solid it is before buying. I do like the illumination idea. Would be great in evening/night

 

[jeffsolomon]

I recently installed a wind restrictor on my 2007 Vert and I am extremely happy with the results. It was very easy to install, required no drilling and is very secure. Mine lights up in Red and looks fantastic in the early evening. It also make is very easy to listen to music or talk in the car on the highway with the top down.

 

[JCWP]

Looks great. Same one that I installed on my C5 then I traded it in on a C7. What I liked was: it worked and no drilling our bolts, just a hair dryer to heat up adhesive before installing wind screen. Mine was a plain WS with no graphics etc.

 

[LE BARON]

Out of curiosity, did you have any problems getting it over the border or did you have it shipped directly to you? If so what were the transport charges?

 

[jeffsolomon]

Out of curiosity, did you have any problems getting it over the border or did you have it shipped directly to you? If so what were the transport charges?

I had it shipped directly from Windrestrictor and the only additional charges were $95 for Fedex.....well worth the savings of buying directly from them.

 

[C SEVEN GS Bob]

When I moved from my C5 to a C7 I saw a big difference in turbulence and so did my wife. We both agree that we don't need a wind restrictor on the C7 and have driven at highway speeds with the top down.

 

[LE BARON]

When I moved from my C5 to a C7 I saw a big difference in turbulence and so did my wife. We both agree that we don't need a wind restrictor on the C7 and have driven at highway speeds with the top down.

I had read the same comment about the C7 on the US forum as well. Little turbulence with the C7 compared to earlier models.
I have driven several hundred K's with the top down (Ottawa <> home - approx. 500K there and back) and did not feel buffeted by the turbulence.