I know the Amco wind wings for the Healey 6 cylinder roadster were designed
to mount inboard using 2 of the screws that fit the windscreen post to the
chrome frame. The design allowed the wings to be able to fold inboard enough
to allow the sidescreens to be fitted. They will certainly reduce sideways
buffeting. So will your arm resting on the top of the door.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Swain and Wendy Grant" <grain@auracom.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:22 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Wind Wings
> I'd like some information please. The wind in the cockpit of my BN4
> has started to bother my wife. Even if she wears her largest
> sunglasses, after a drive of a couple of hours, the skin under her
> eyes becomes red and itchy. The first time I thought it must be
> pollen or dust in the air on that particular day but it has now
> happened on several occasions over the last month and a half so it's
> not likely to be something in the air. We're thinking it's from wind
> being blown forward from the back of the car and coming around behind
> her glasses. Somebody has suggested motorcycle goggles and we may try
> that. We'll also put in the sidecurtains and see if that helps but
> they tend to rattle.
>
> I've seen photos of cars with wind wings like Moss sells and I'm
> wondering if anyone on the list has experience with them. Do they
> reduce the buffeting in the cockpit? Can you leave them on in colder
> or rainy weather when you're using the top and sidecurtains? Any
> problems with installation?
>
> The wind blocker that goes across the cockpit behind the seats isn't
> under consideration at the moment.
>
> No, leaving my wife at home is not an option. If it weren't for her I
> might not have the car.
>
> Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Swain
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