Windblocker

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:52 pm

Hi guys

The windblocker on my car caused a bit of interest at the technical day today,
so, as promised, here is where you get one

http://www.lemansoriginalfabrics.com/index.htm

They are in Wellington and their service, when I bought it, was excellent. I
don't think it was particularly cheap though, $125 comes to mind

They do quite a lot of other automotive stuff, including MX5 canopies, tonneau
and boot covers.

I hope that helps.

By the way, I made an interesting discovery on the way home, Chivalry and good
manners are, of course, long dead, including that lovely, respectful gesture
of raising one's hat to a lady of your acquaintance.

You have to admit, however, that this gesture has style.

BUT, when performed "top down" at 110 km/h on the Northern Motorway, it is
just plain DUMB!

So if you happen to have picked up a somewhat battered "Logan" cap, somewhere
on the Northern this afternoon, I would not mind having it back!

Have a good night

Eric

Bill Rehm · Post by **Bill Rehm** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:32 pm

Eric

I've gone to the site but see nothing about a wind-blocker. As I was not
at the event, is your wind-blocker installed on a "no-roll bar" car. It
would appear a majority of those inquiring about them have "behind the
seat" roll-bars.
Regards
William

Bill Rehm · Post by **Bill Rehm** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:32 pm

Eric

I've gone to the site but see nothing about a wind-blocker. As I was not
at the event, is your wind-blocker installed on a "no-roll bar" car. It
would appear a majority of those inquiring about them have "behind the
seat" roll-bars.
Regards
William

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:55 pm

Hi Bill,

It isn't the prettiest site you have ever been in, is it!

If you go to the site and click on "soft tops" on the left hand side, then
"Japanese" then "Mazda" you can scroll through the products they make for the
MX5. The windblocker is about half way down the list. It fits on the seat
backs

Regards

Eric

Roy & Sue Cunningham · Post by **Roy & Sue Cunningham** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:16 pm

Hi zoomers and zoomets,
I WAS greatley interested in Erics windblocker as seen at the Technical day.
So I sent an e-mail to the Lemans people and below is the reply.
$355 + gst
I think I will pass on that one
Roy

Roy & Sue Cunningham · Post by **Roy & Sue Cunningham** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:16 pm

Hi zoomers and zoomets,
I WAS greatley interested in Erics windblocker as seen at the Technical day.
So I sent an e-mail to the Lemans people and below is the reply.
$355 + gst
I think I will pass on that one
Roy

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:38 pm

Yes, me too. And they want $435 +GST for a Boot Cover.

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:38 pm

Yes, me too. And they want $435 +GST for a Boot Cover.

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:55 pm

We got our windblocker from Clints Auto in Dunedin - no not cheep but looks
good, works good and comes in a storage bag to match.
Price - can't remember.

Automotive Repairs & Car Sales,MX-5 Specialist, Diecast Models
182 Hillside Rd South Dunedin Dunedin
03-455 246

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:55 pm

We got our windblocker from Clints Auto in Dunedin - no not cheep but looks
good, works good and comes in a storage bag to match.
Price - can't remember.

Automotive Repairs & Car Sales,MX-5 Specialist, Diecast Models
182 Hillside Rd South Dunedin Dunedin
03-455 246

bert wouda · Post by **bert wouda** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:34 pm

Made one myself ,... works great and cost me only NZ $ 30.- ...and a little
elbow grease
( and very exclusief only one in NZ !!! )

BERT

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bert wouda · Post by **bert wouda** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:34 pm

Made one myself ,... works great and cost me only NZ $ 30.- ...and a little
elbow grease
( and very exclusief only one in NZ !!! )

BERT

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EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:56 pm

They must surely be mistaken! How anyone could possibly justify that price
for what is fitted to my car, I simply do not know!

I am sure that I paid $125, maybe Plus GST, and I thought at the time that the
price was a bit steep.

The price of the NA Boot Cover was about what they are quoting now, and that
was fairly consistent with other new prices I got at the time, (although the
NB Boot Cover was a lot cheaper) So how they justify a 300% increase beats
me.

I think we may have just introduced a new product to Paul's range. If you need
to see my blocker Paul, just give me a shout and you can get ideas from it, I
reckon that there is plenty of margin in about half of what they want!

Regards

Eric

poison · Post by **poison** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:04 pm

With the money you woulda' saved you could add a spell checker and a font
editor to your PC.

Sorry but I just couldn't resist... ha ha...

Gazza, spreading love and harmony.
"PO1SON"

PS: Betta rememmmbar too doo a speeeel cheK befoar I sind this wun oar eye
wiill luk siily

poison · Post by **poison** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:04 pm

With the money you woulda' saved you could add a spell checker and a font
editor to your PC.

Sorry but I just couldn't resist... ha ha...

Gazza, spreading love and harmony.
"PO1SON"

PS: Betta rememmmbar too doo a speeeel cheK befoar I sind this wun oar eye
wiill luk siily

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:49 pm

That is a possibility.

PS: Betta rememmmbar too doo a speeeel cheK befoar I sind this wun oar eye
wiill luk siily

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:49 pm

That is a possibility.

PS: Betta rememmmbar too doo a speeeel cheK befoar I sind this wun oar eye
wiill luk siily

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:51 pm

They quoted me $355 +GST also.

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:51 pm

They quoted me $355 +GST also.

Roy & Sue Cunningham · Post by **Roy & Sue Cunningham** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:57 pm

Hey Bert,
How about putting some pictures up here and tell us how you did it (the
windblocker I mean)
Roy

Roy & Sue Cunningham · Post by **Roy & Sue Cunningham** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:57 pm

Hey Bert,
How about putting some pictures up here and tell us how you did it (the
windblocker I mean)
Roy

MX5PWR · Post by **MX5PWR** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:42 pm

Check the Aug/Sep topDown which is about to go out. There is an article re
making your own windblocker - not that Iam giving any pre warning about the
mag content.

MX5PWR · Post by **MX5PWR** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:42 pm

Check the Aug/Sep topDown which is about to go out. There is an article re
making your own windblocker - not that Iam giving any pre warning about the
mag content.

ianbell · Post by **ianbell** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:44 pm

Hi. I made one too for about $30. I have written an article on it for the
magazine, but if you want a preview copy, email me for photos and the article
Ian Bell
CHN433

ianbell · Post by **ianbell** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:44 pm

Hi. I made one too for about $30. I have written an article on it for the
magazine, but if you want a preview copy, email me for photos and the article
Ian Bell
CHN433

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