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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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anyone know if it would be possible to modify the front glass piece to make it raise up like it did in the tC1 for the wind screen?
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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Ya i'm trying to think of a way to modify the existing piece to lower the quiet it down. Let me know if you think of anything.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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Ya i'm trying to think of a way to modify the existing piece to lower the quiet it down. Let me know if you think of anything.

so far the only thing i thought of is.. i wrapped that piece in black duck tape spo no air passes through the net..which means a slightly quieter ride
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jtk2
so far the only thing i thought of is.. i wrapped that piece in black duck tape spo no air passes through the net..which means a slightly quieter ride
are you talking about the net? would that create drag?
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Yea the net. As far as drag I don't know. All I know is it's quieter.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Despite it's looks, the tC2 is not really very aerodynamic. Not to mention you're adding drag just by having the moon roof open. Any changes to that little wind screen won't have a major effect in drag
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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jtk2, how much quieter??!??

you just gave me the idea of making a fiberglass replacement piece...
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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it is quieter. not by much though. theres is still alot of air flow coming under the screen. still making it kinda noisy..not sure if its worth making a fiberglass peice. up to you
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