Slingshot update: Adjustable Windscreen

"TheOnelectronic" (theoneelectronic) 06/09/2015 at 00:56 • Filed to: Slingshot

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So the one thing that made the Slingshot uncomfortable at highway speeds was the wind. It battered you around the head and was just unpleasant.

So I installed a Madstad adjustable windscreen. It made a phenomenal difference. By allowing air to get in under the main screen itself, it deflects the air stream rather than just being a wall like the stock screen was. Even though it’s well below eye level for me, the air stream goes a good 6” above my head. Highway speeds don’t threaten to rip my sunglasses off of my face anymore.

Paradoxically, the lowest setting provides the best wind protection, being similar to riding in a convertible, while still allowing you to see over the windshield easily. The highest setting lets more air through the bottom, and gives you a nice blast of air on your inboard side. This feels damn good at lower speeds on hot days, but up around 80 it starts to get a bit uncomfortable.

Although the photo above shows a rearview mirror mounted on the center support, I don’t see that working, as the centerline of the car is quite tall due to the fin that houses the 3rd brake light.

The only con, as far as I can tell, is that this is ultimately my mom’s vehicle, and her being shorter, she might not be able to see over the screen even at its lowest. This isn’t a problem during the day, but since it’s slightly tinted, it could be tricky at night.

Even so, for about $500 shipped, it’s a great bargain in terms of improvement per dollar.

Installation was fairly simple, being done in about 90 minutes by an idiot with a handful of random tools found around the house.

ly2v8-Brian > TheOnelectronic 06/09/2015 at 01:49

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So how is the Polaris car to drive?

TheOnelectronic > ly2v8-Brian 06/09/2015 at 03:26

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Like a big go-kart. It’s incredible fun both cruising around and going balls-out in the twisties.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > TheOnelectronic 06/09/2015 at 05:08

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No helmet while driving/riding operating it?

TheOnelectronic > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 06/09/2015 at 05:14

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Nah. You could probably make an argument that you could hit your head on the steering wheel in a crash, but that’s true of any car without airbags. So, since we don’t have helmet laws out here, I go without.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TheOnelectronic 06/09/2015 at 07:49

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Is it amazing?

angelawiegold > TheOnelectronic 02/16/2016 at 08:23

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It is nice.. There is another way and it is much more easier. My husband came up with the concept and have a Patent Pending.. We are going to open up for sales sometime April/May 2016.. You can check it out here. www.twistandtiltshields.com

Shopping cart will open up when we are ready to start production..

TheOnelectronic > angelawiegold 02/16/2016 at 08:35

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I’m honestly not seeing how this is any different than the Madstad except for the different shield material. The Madstad also has the distinct advantage of not requiring any holes to be drilled in the vehicle, meaning it can easily be taken back to stock.

angelawiegold > TheOnelectronic 02/16/2016 at 08:53

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It is your opinion but there will only be two holes drilled into the dashboard ABS and to go back... plastic plugs could be applied like those from factory for center post..