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MG MGA - 'Wind Wings', yes or no?

Should my MGA have them? First, (and most importantly) do they seem approporate, and second, do they even do anything of real value? I am confused.
Tom Going

See here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/accessories/at117.htm
Barney Gaylord

They were on my car when I first bought it - but they are an after market accessory - and probably a more recent one. I have used them for several years but having broken a second one - I decided to remove them altogether - there is very little difference with them - maybe a little less wind buffeting at over 40 mph but not much.
Cam Cunningham

I bought them, used them and removed them.
Little or no help to keep the wind out and they interfere with the use of the sidescreens.
H. Jorens

I had the same experience as others and removed them.
Bill Haglan

I love the look. Car seems incomplete without them. I had a glass cutter make me 3 sets years ago. She sent them out to be tempered after they were made. Does away with the hazy scratched plastic.
R J Brown

I had them on my old MGTC but did not like them and took them off. My own preference is as much air blowing around me as possible; that is what I think open top sports cars are all about. You are probably all aware that in pursuance of my ideals I fitted the raked, fairly low cut sports screen. This in turn means that not only can I not fit wind deflectors, but nor can I fit the sidescreens and hood. I have never regretted a moment. The only concessions I make are ear plugs when on motorways and a scarf round the neck in winter. The MGCC also supplied me with a rather nice rectangular umbrella that totally covers the cockpit for use in heavy rain when stationary at traffic lights etc. As I said, my preference, but I fully appreciate and accept others ideals and requirements.

Steve
Steve Gyles

I have had a pair of these wings on for about 3 years ..plus the sun shields. I find them useful ..especially the former but I agree they are not so pleasant aesthetically . They keep wind ,and more importantly , rain off me when driving . The sunshields are useless for duty with the sun ( a baseball hat is best ) but i am 186cm and they push the wind way over the bonce. Wind plus rain and occassional wind born objects of the solid persuasion are best kept out of the face.
Neil Ferguson

They do make a difference at highway speeds and keep a little more rain off you in those unexpected showers.
I have a set and love the way they look!
R emgeeaa

This thread was discussed between 15/11/2012 and 02/12/2012

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