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Mulliganguy 08-30-2024 07:17 AM

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Villager24 08-30-2024 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2365366)
Thanks for trying, I keep running into the same thing. Why multiple manufacturers only make vented windshields with the tinted option is beyond me? Oh well, I’d rather have a clear non vented than a tinted vented windshield. Tinting really cuts down on night visibility and it is very difficult to look through the bottom half of a tinted windshield when it’s flipped down (looking through two tinted panels). To me tinting is worthless anyway. When it sunny out I have the windshield flipped down and am wearing sunglasses. The only time I flip the windshield up is when it’s raining, so no tinting necessary.

I agree. Early on we rented one that had a tinted windshield and driving home from the square that evening I thought I was going blind! Lol.

Miboater 08-30-2024 08:15 AM

I had the same problem last year trying to find a clear vented fold-down windshield. I must have checked every golf cart accessory place on the web with no luck. I ended up just going with the tinted.

LeRoySmith 08-30-2024 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2365366)
Thanks for trying, I keep running into the same thing. Why multiple manufacturers only make vented windshields with the tinted option is beyond me? Oh well, I’d rather have a clear non vented than a tinted vented windshield. Tinting really cuts down on night visibility and it is very difficult to look through the bottom half of a tinted windshield when it’s flipped down (looking through two tinted panels). To me tinting is worthless anyway. When it sunny out I have the windshield flipped down and am wearing sunglasses. The only time I flip the windshield up is when it’s raining, so no tinting necessary.

Ha, I asked the person at Red Dot why no clear and they said no one uses them. We are likely unique in the golf cart world, most folks probably use them primarily for golf.

CoachKandSportsguy 08-30-2024 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2365181)
Now that is interesting, I will be looking to change our tinted vented windshield soon, so I guess I will be in the same situation. I will let you know if I find a source.

hey, VT and TophCFA,

how about buying clear and then cutting the plexiglass and inserting the vents ourselves? maybe a side business opportunity for customization?

Just a thought as I know plexiglass can be cut, but its also susceptible to cracking if not done correctly. .

forebubba 08-30-2024 09:02 AM

Carts and clubs in Ocala is wher I got mine.. much cheaper than Villages..they are a Yamaha dealer

villagetinker 08-30-2024 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2365520)
hey, VT and TophCFA,

how about buying clear and then cutting the plexiglass and inserting the vents ourselves? maybe a side business opportunity for customization?

Just a thought as I know plexiglass can be cut, but its also susceptible to cracking if not done correctly. .

This would be a lot of work, especially if the slots needed to be smoothed. Cutting or drilling plexiglass seems to require some lubricant to avoid the material heating up too much and melting. I use water most of the time. Actually it would probably be easier to save the bottom piece with the slots, and replace the top piece, but I have NOT tried to do this.

MCJEFE 08-30-2024 10:54 AM

Call Bo's Buggies, he's local and I'm pretty sure that he has them or can get them.

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RDulac 08-30-2024 12:44 PM

Villages golf cart.

tophcfa 08-30-2024 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2365520)
hey, VT and TophCFA,

how about buying clear and then cutting the plexiglass and inserting the vents ourselves? maybe a side business opportunity for customization?

Just a thought as I know plexiglass can be cut, but it’s also susceptible to cracking if not done correctly. .

I typically embrace a project, but as VT pointed out, that’s a lot of work and I could easily end up damaging a brand new windshield. Looks like I’ll just go with a non vented clear replacement windshield. When I drive by myself the windshield is folded down 99% of the time it’s not raining anyways (the exception would be an unusually cold winter night if I forget to bring a hat). The only time the venting would be nice is when I’m driving with my wife and she wants the windshield flipped up because she doesn’t want the wind to mess up her hair (although I prefer the wind blown look). You would think there would be a profitable market for vented clear windshields with the growth of the personal transportation vehicle market and associated amount of night driving. Oh well, go figure?

DrHitch 08-30-2024 08:40 PM

I bought this one on Amazon...easy retrofit, but not vented

Yamaha G29 Drive Clear Golf Cart Windshield https://a.co/d/4pBrfjs

Diver 09-05-2024 05:14 PM

clear windshields.
 
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2365019)
I have been searching long and hard for a replacement windshield for our 2014 Yamaha EFI. I specifically want a clear (not tinted) folding windshield with the sliding vents on the bottom panel. I can easily find the vented folding windshield in the tinted version, but for the life of me I can’t find a clear one. If anyone has one, I’d appreciate learning where you were able to purchase it.

Nivel sells clear windshields for ydr2 carts

tophcfa 09-05-2024 07:23 PM

Thanks to everyone who suggested places that sell windshields. Unfortunately, nobody has a version that is folding, clear, and vented. I gave up searching and ordered a regular clear folding windshield with no venting. I did spring for a bit extra expense to get a thicker (1/4 vs 3/16 inch thick) impact resistant style.


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