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I recently made a one-piece polycarbonate plastic windscreen / wind deflector for the 987. I modeled it after those made by "Zefferus".
They sell windscreens for the BMW Z3 / Z4's, but not for the Boxster.
Total cost for the plastic windscreen and velcro straps was less than $25.00. That's a mere $475.00 savings over the Porsche OEM windscreen
Polycarbonate is the material used in Lexan or Makrolon. Polycarb is much stronger than acrylic / plexiglass, while being much easier to cut using
only a jigsaw and inexpensive blades. The link below illustrates the durabilty difference between the two plastics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsls5ZPCUnE - Polycarbonate (Lexan) vs Acrylic (Plexiglass)
By using PVC / Velcro straps to secure the windscreen, no drilling is required. Attachment or removal take about a minute. I had it out for a test
ride earlier today in 28F (-2C) temps and the difference in wind protection, warmth, and noise vs no windscreen was amazing.
When not required, the windscreen detaches in less than a minute, and stores in the trunk.
Simple is as simple does :cheers: Cheers..... Tom
The 6 Attachment straps ( 12" X 1.5" ) are made of 18oz. PVC with sewn 2" velcro ends. They tighten around the safety
bars via narrow slots cut into the windscreen.
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The 12" tall X 1/4" thick windcreen as seen from inside. The windscreen rests atop the subwoofer enclosure.
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The safety bars outline is traced with a Sharpie onto the 52" X 12" X 1/4" "Makrolon" Polycarb prior to cutting.
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A jigsaw with a metal cutting blade is used to cut the safety bars outline, and a 3/16" drill bit and wood cutting blade are used
for the 6 strap slots ( not yet marked).
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Paper backing on both sides is left on to prevent scratches while cutting the outline and strap slots.
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Slap on a Porsche decal ... and the twisties await !
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They sell windscreens for the BMW Z3 / Z4's, but not for the Boxster.
Total cost for the plastic windscreen and velcro straps was less than $25.00. That's a mere $475.00 savings over the Porsche OEM windscreen
Polycarbonate is the material used in Lexan or Makrolon. Polycarb is much stronger than acrylic / plexiglass, while being much easier to cut using
only a jigsaw and inexpensive blades. The link below illustrates the durabilty difference between the two plastics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsls5ZPCUnE - Polycarbonate (Lexan) vs Acrylic (Plexiglass)
By using PVC / Velcro straps to secure the windscreen, no drilling is required. Attachment or removal take about a minute. I had it out for a test
ride earlier today in 28F (-2C) temps and the difference in wind protection, warmth, and noise vs no windscreen was amazing.
When not required, the windscreen detaches in less than a minute, and stores in the trunk.
Simple is as simple does :cheers: Cheers..... Tom
The 6 Attachment straps ( 12" X 1.5" ) are made of 18oz. PVC with sewn 2" velcro ends. They tighten around the safety
bars via narrow slots cut into the windscreen.
The 12" tall X 1/4" thick windcreen as seen from inside. The windscreen rests atop the subwoofer enclosure.
The safety bars outline is traced with a Sharpie onto the 52" X 12" X 1/4" "Makrolon" Polycarb prior to cutting.
A jigsaw with a metal cutting blade is used to cut the safety bars outline, and a 3/16" drill bit and wood cutting blade are used
for the 6 strap slots ( not yet marked).
Paper backing on both sides is left on to prevent scratches while cutting the outline and strap slots.
Slap on a Porsche decal ... and the twisties await !
