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Wanted advise on windjammers

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Having recently taken the top off my 40 series and just went on a long trip without a top, which was cool but I was thinking of making up a windjammer to stop the wind messing up the back of my hair, (just kidding I have no hair) :D but I think it will make long drives more comfortable like the ones seen on some jeeps.

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Post by LEXX »

What sort of advice do you need m8?
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Mainly what effect they have on the wind buffeting the back of your head................Cheers Dazz
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Post by Timmy »

i run that setup on my TJ every now and then and it works great....stops the wind smacking u in the back of the heap for sure ;) just take pics of that into any motor trimmer n he/she should b able to knock u something up ;)
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Cheers Timmy
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Post by Timmy »

the other thing i forgot to mention is that it stops the nice exhaust fumes coming up n circulating in the cab...mmm...carbon monoxide...mmmm...
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Post by Butt Craic »

Are the Bestop (and / or other producers) ones that are made for Wranglers waterproof when used in conjunction with a bikini top and the factory door surrounds?
I'm not very good looking, so I guess I better be useful . . .
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Post by AussieCJ7 »

Butt Craic wrote:Are the Bestop (and / or other producers) ones that are made for Wranglers waterproof when used in conjunction with a bikini top and the factory door surrounds?


More like water resistant :rofl:

They dont seal where the top meets or around the doors but will keep a light shower out and if you are moving then even a heavy storm you dont get that wet

Try the bestop halftop or the california tops for a water proof version it is all one piece in these tops
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Post by N*A*M »

my homemade windjammer works ace and cost $0 :P

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=15338
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Post by Jeeps »

I'm running the windjammer at the moment and it's really quite amazing how effective it is - with a bikini & windows up, you still get that biting wind on the back of yer head/neck/arms. But with the jammer on, it's just like driving with a full top on. Even with the roof off (as seen below) you still hardly get any wind in the cab!!! They REALLY work! :D

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Post by markil »

what advantages do you get with these windjammer setups as opposed to a full roof? i understand that opposed to no roof it eliminates wind circulating from the back to the front, but why not just have the full roof? in my sierra i go roofless and no doors or half doors, as often as i can.
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Post by Jeeps »

There are several reasons but i guess the main advantage is for a different look. I have it because it's easier to take off and put on than the full top and causes less wear on the full top.
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Post by bj42turbo »

Thanks jeeps for the info ,do you think a windjamber made from black shade cloth with a steel frame do the job and Nam don't worry I was thinking of making one maybe like yours eh :cool: :roll:



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Post by markil »

Jeeps
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 1:05 pm

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There are several reasons but i guess the main advantage is for a different look. I have it because it's easier to take off and put on than the full top and causes less wear on the full top.


i thought that, that was the main reason but wasn't sure. thanks for clarifying that up for me. :)
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Interesting top

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Found this on an american site it was relevent to this thread and I thought was cool...........Dazz
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Post by Jeeps »

That looks good. You should be able to get someone to make up something like that pretty cheap. There a dude in Logan tht specialises in tonneaus, tops etc. Made to order.
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Post by DAZ »

I was thinking of making a roof like kermit has on his LJ80 which is a little top ( bikini like ) with a removable clear rear window which goes down to the tailgate area if you like sorry don't have any photos i have wondered how that would work
If you can not get there in a 4wd its not worth looking at
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DAZ wrote:I was thinking of making a roof like kermit has on his LJ80 which is a little top ( bikini like ) with a removable clear rear window which goes down to the tailgate area if you like sorry don't have any photos i have wondered how that would work


Yeh I have seen that in a past forby mag looked cool

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Post by Jeeps »

Dude, i wanna see a full size pic of your avatar. :D
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Jeeps wrote:Dude, i wanna see a full size pic of your avatar. :D


Don't we all :rofl:
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