WINDSCREEN

Johnfin · 06-05-2023, 11:14 AM

How many of you guys have the windscreen and and you put the top up and down without it interfering with the windscreen up?

The Chief (tm) · 06-05-2023, 02:18 PM

Many threads on this.

Buy it. Stays up all the time (unless you need to use back seat). You will not be disappointed.

xqwisit23 · 06-05-2023, 04:01 PM

zero issues at all

PostalLDMC · 06-05-2023, 04:13 PM

Love it top -up or top-down stays in our back seat year round.

ember1205 · 06-06-2023, 06:41 AM

It's literally designed to be left in the up position all the time if you choose. I never touch mine.

TP2SS · 06-06-2023, 07:26 AM

Mine stays up all the time, unless I'm driving with the top up (rare). My rear window is tinted and with the top up the screen + the window tint makes it hard to see out the back in the RVM. I can push it down or raise it up while driving if need be just by reaching back with my right arm (clicks into the up position, so just a little extra push to overcome the lock). I have the GM screen.

FarmerFran · 06-08-2023, 07:47 AM

It is awesome. Mine stays up 100% but I have the digital mirror.

Johnfin · 06-09-2023, 12:28 PM

How does the digital mirror change the reduced visibility of the mesh from the
windscreen?

ember1205 · 06-09-2023, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnfin

How does the digital mirror change the reduced visibility of the mesh from the
windscreen?

The digital mirror uses a camera outside the vehicle. The traditional mirror is a regular reflective surface that would make you look through the windscreen to see behind you.

I personally hate the camera-based mirror. I almost never drive my car with the top up and using the mirror with the camera leaves a LOT to be desired (for me) because it's much harder to use than a traditional mirror when the sun is hitting it.

MANNAXMAN · 06-09-2023, 03:05 PM

I've had the GM windscreen for a few years now. It is very effective and is worth the money I spent on it, but I only use it when the passenger requests it or if the outside temp is really low (I've driven with my top down with temp as low as 40°F). For the most part, my rule is, if the top is down, the windows (and windscreen) are down.

Off-topic: I am not a fan of the rear camera mirror. Have one in my 2022 Blazer. Your focal point is so close vs. a traditional mirror, I feel like I'm going cross eyed when I use it.

ember1205 · 06-09-2023, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANNAXMAN

I've had the GM windscreen for a few years now. It is very effective and is worth the money I spent on it, but I only use it when the passenger requests it or if the outside temp is really low (I've driven with my top down with temp as low as 40°F). For the most part, my rule is, if the top is down, the windows (and windscreen) are down.

My windows are always up. In combination with the windscreen, you can actually hear the radio or have a convo with a passenger, even on the highway. So, mine is always up. I wish the "CAMARO" that's silkscreened on there were a bit brighter / stood out more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANNAXMAN

Off-topic: I am not a fan of the rear camera mirror. Have one in my 2022 Blazer. Your focal point is so close vs. a traditional mirror, I feel like I'm going cross eyed when I use it.

Totally agree. It hurts my eyes to look at it and I feel like the slight delay in focusing my eyes on it means my eyes are off of the road for too long.

The Chief (tm) · 06-10-2023, 12:44 PM

Mannax, Ember:

I slot in right between you two. I always have the windscreen up (unless bringing the dog somewhere), but almost always have the windows down. Feels like as long as I'm not much higher than 70 MPH, radio and phone are still OK. (Realize that that can definitely be pavement-quality related.)

Only exception to windows is on a long highway trip, where the wind (and possibly tire) roar would become bothersome; just did one like that, ~1,400 mi., top down / windows up the whole time.

Update to a previous data point, in case the OP is worried about the windscreen vis-a-vis strong bursts of throttle: whereas on some other thread I reported that the thing neither flew off nor collapsed, with windows down, at 111 MPH, I can now state that it also did neither, with windows up, at 114.

classicrockr · 06-10-2023, 06:58 PM

I drive on toll roads & interstates at 80+ if the flow of traffic is going that fast, and always have the windows down & windscreen up. Never have a problem hearing anything - I just can't drive with the windows up & top down.

classicrockr · 06-10-2023, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnfin

How does the digital mirror change the reduced visibility of the mesh from the
windscreen?

I just got my 2SS this week & I LOVE using the rearview camera vs the mirror!
You don't see any of the windscreen

06-05-2023, 11:14 AM	#1
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 183	WINDSCREEN How many of you guys have the windscreen and and you put the top up and down without it interfering with the windscreen up?

06-05-2023, 02:18 PM	#2
The Chief (tm) Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS "Convertibobble" Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 280	Many threads on this. Buy it. Stays up all the time (unless you need to use back seat). You will not be disappointed. __________________ '16 2SS Garnet Red ~24K "Mods": GM wind deflector, home-made rear seat delete & platform, not-quite garnet red key fob cover (+10rwhp) '99 4Runner 367K '94 ST1100 146K

06-06-2023, 07:26 AM	#6
TP2SS Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 576	Mine stays up all the time, unless I'm driving with the top up (rare). My rear window is tinted and with the top up the screen + the window tint makes it hard to see out the back in the RVM. I can push it down or raise it up while driving if need be just by reaching back with my right arm (clicks into the up position, so just a little extra push to overcome the lock). I have the GM screen. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible Hyper Blue/Ash Gray A8 Magnetic Ride Control Dual Mode Exhaust 2019+ version Split Spoke Silver Wheels Navigation Silver Rally Stripes

06-08-2023, 07:47 AM	#7
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	It is awesome. Mine stays up 100% but I have the digital mirror. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

06-09-2023, 03:05 PM	#10
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 565 View My Garage	I've had the GM windscreen for a few years now. It is very effective and is worth the money I spent on it, but I only use it when the passenger requests it or if the outside temp is really low (I've driven with my top down with temp as low as 40°F). For the most part, my rule is, if the top is down, the windows (and windscreen) are down. Off-topic: I am not a fan of the rear camera mirror. Have one in my 2022 Blazer. Your focal point is so close vs. a traditional mirror, I feel like I'm going cross eyed when I use it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Convertible, Summit White, A8, NPP, NAV, Daily Driver (Sept. 2016-Present) 1996 Camaro Z28 with T-Tops (Sold 10.22.16) 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with T-Tops (Sold) 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (2009-Present) 1964 Volkswagen Beetle with aftermarket Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (Sold) Follow me on *Instagram* - @gen6_2ss_vert

06-05-2023, 04:01 PM	#3
xqwisit23 Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 174	zero issues at all

06-05-2023, 04:13 PM	#4
PostalLDMC Drives: 2022 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Upper Mid-West Posts: 276	Love it top -up or top-down stays in our back seat year round.

06-06-2023, 06:41 AM	#5
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	It's literally designed to be left in the up position all the time if you choose. I never touch mine.

06-09-2023, 12:28 PM	#8
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 183	How does the digital mirror change the reduced visibility of the mesh from the windscreen?

06-10-2023, 12:44 PM	#12
The Chief (tm) Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS "Convertibobble" Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 280	Mannax, Ember: I slot in right between you two. I always have the windscreen up (unless bringing the dog somewhere), but almost always have the windows down. Feels like as long as I'm not much higher than 70 MPH, radio and phone are still OK. (Realize that that can definitely be pavement-quality related.) Only exception to windows is on a long highway trip, where the wind (and possibly tire) roar would become bothersome; just did one like that, ~1,400 mi., top down / windows up the whole time. Update to a previous data point, in case the OP is worried about the windscreen vis-a-vis strong bursts of throttle: whereas on some other thread I reported that the thing neither flew off nor collapsed, with windows down, at 111 MPH, I can now state that it also did neither, with windows up, at 114. __________________ '16 2SS Garnet Red ~24K "Mods": GM wind deflector, home-made rear seat delete & platform, not-quite garnet red key fob cover (+10rwhp) '99 4Runner 367K '94 ST1100 146K

06-10-2023, 06:58 PM	#13
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	I drive on toll roads & interstates at 80+ if the flow of traffic is going that fast, and always have the windows down & windscreen up. Never have a problem hearing anything - I just can't drive with the windows up & top down.

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