Yamaha Windshields - which one?

[bcsnave]

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[villagetinker]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?

Clear, make driving at night much better, use sunglasses during the day.
Yes, fold down
Yes, vented
Unknown, no idea what this is

[Normal]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2?

Fold down is a must. It feels a lot better when it’s hot outside.

[AZ SLIM]

We have two carts. One with sliding vents and one without. I highly recommend vents of some kind. I've never had a tilting vent so don't know about those.
Fold down is a must.
I don't know anything about the impact option.
I also highly recommend that if you have outside mirrors that you mount them below the center line of the windshield. I bought a cart with them above the center line and they blocked my view to the point that it was dangerous at times. I just moved them down and feel much safer. So much easier to see, especially on curves and intersections.

[PoolBrews]

My first cart had fold down, and my 2nd one has a tilt only option. I find that I get just as much air coming through the tilt as I did the fold down.

I found the following advantages with the tilt over the fold down:

1) The tilt tends to direct the flow directly at about chest and head level.
2) I get far less bugs coming through and hitting me. I needed a screen on the fold down - don't with the tilt.
3) I can leave the tilt open during moderate rains and I don't get wet. Not sure why, but it just works.

Ideally, If I could find a windshield that offered the tilt option and the fold down together, I would go with that!

[Brwne]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?

I drove a Yamaha that had the tilt out vent and no "fold down" window and liked it. Tilt out provided plenty of air flowing in, without blasting it, and bugs (I have a screen but there are bugs small, enough, to come through), into my face. Plus, it removed the fold down hinge from my line of sight.

I haven't driven a cart that didn't have tint, so I don't know.

My cart has exterior side mirrors but I plan to replace them with the version that has turn indicator arrows in the mirror itself. Others can see them better and they remind the driver that their turn indicators are on.

[Bill14564]

In the four years we have been down here we have never used the fold-down windows. The vents provide plenty of air while reducing golf-cart hair and bugs. One thing that regularly bothers me is the fold blocking my vision, particularly on hills and turns, but YMMV.

I didn't understand the mounting of side mirrors above or below the centerline so I took a look. Mine are mounted just below the centerline but, more importantly, the mirrors are at eye level. I don't need to look up or down to find them, I just glance to the side.

[dewilson58]

I drove a Yamaha that had the tilt out vent and no "fold down" window and liked it. Tilt out provided plenty of air flowing in, without blasting it, and bugs (I have a screen but there are bugs small, enough, to come through), into my face. Plus, it removed the fold down hinge from my line of sight.


This is what we have.
We think it's the best.

We also have a fold-down......................it's okay, but not as nice.
Very true about this hinge is line-of-site if the ladies (true ladies, not identifying as)

:gc:

[Mrfriendly]

This is what we have.
We think it's the best.

We also have a fold-down......................it's okay, but not as nice.
Very true about this hinge is line-of-site if the ladies (true ladies, not identifying as)

:gc:

( I've have identified as a lady on a few of my golf tee shots )

[bcsnave]

Regarding the fold down windshield I might want to block my line of sight...thanks!

Another question on the 4 SEAT Yamaha Quietechs from the Villages...are they all PTV with the upgraded rear suspensions?

[dewilson58]

Another question on the 4 SEAT Yamaha Quietechs from the Villages...are they all PTV with the upgraded rear suspensions?

Our 4 seater was, but to answer "all" question, have to ask dealer.

[villagetinker]

I am probably wrong, but I thought that the PTV term just meant that headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and mirrors had been added to the golf cart (possibly a few other items). Yes, you do need the stiffer suspension, and be careful with weight distribution, if there are 2 heavier people in the back the steering can become sloppy. I have noticed this on our convertible 4 seater yamaha.

[dewilson58]

I have noticed this on our convertible 4 seater yamaha.

These things look dangerous to me.

If two adults are in back.....................they are hanging on for dear life.

:pray:

[Kelevision]

If you plan to be here in the summer months and want to use your golf cart then fold down is a must.

[npwalters]

I am probably wrong, but I thought that the PTV term just meant that headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and mirrors had been added to the golf cart (possibly a few other items). Yes, you do need the stiffer suspension, and be careful with weight distribution, if there are 2 heavier people in the back the steering can become sloppy. I have noticed this on our convertible 4 seater yamaha.

The PTVs have a gear ratio that allows the continued 20 mph (designed and legal) speed. No need to upgrade the gears if you buy a PTV.

[davefin]

I prefer the fold down windshield. Had my cart for ten years now and have never been hit by a bug as stated in another reply to this post. I do have smoke tinted plexiglass sun visors that I sometimes use to control the airflow when driving. Works great!

[npwalters]

I never travel with my split windshield down and have never seen the need to do so. There is plenty of air coming in above the windscreen and through the open sides.

I definitely do fold the windshield down when on the golf course. That makes for a pleasant trip.

[sdeikenberry]

The fold down version hinge may hit a persons line of sight depending on how tall or short they are. The sliding version is mostly worthless. The tilt out version, with the tilt out at the bottom of the window allows for plenty of ventilation and since the rest of the window has no breaks it provides full vision line of sight. All of them allow rain to enter when driving during rain. The tilt out is the best at keeping rain out when driving but it will still let some in. During the summer all carts are hot...I have two fans in my cart for summer use. One is wired to the elec system, and the other is a clamp on usb chargable model. These work very well when golfing to keep all occupants comfortable and air moving.

[Rzepecki]

Clear, fold down, sliding vents. Get sun visors installed to block sun.

[rsmurano]

we've had 3 different versions of golf cart windshields. Currently we have the fold down, clear, with vents (with the screen). I would not buy this again. Fold down with the screen is a must, we don't get any bugs coming thru the screen. Our last golf cart, I bought a tinted windshield and I will be getting another soon, night driving with a tinted windshield is no big deal, really don't know the difference. As for the vents, I'll skip those on the new windshield. They are nice, let in extra air, but the channels that hold the sliders are dirty and you can't clean them. Dirt gets in between the channels and the windshield, plus if you don't clean these channels, the vents get hard to slide. My new window will be a tinted fold down with no vents.

[FredW]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?

We have two carts, one had the tinted windshield with the tilt out vent. It did not fold . She loved it , but I prefered the fold down with the wind in my face. So what did I do? I ordered a fold down for her cart in case we ride together. She Never folds the winshield down, but I'm happier. Except now I have a tilt out vent tinted windshield that is sitting in a box in my garage. If you want it $50. I can even help you install it.

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

I had tinted plexiglass visors put in my cart. Used just like in a car. Well worth the $75 but if handy you could do yourself

[jimmy o]

We have tilt out and love it. No hinge line blocking our view, and never have to get out to open/close window. We golf all the time and cart is just as cool er hot as fold out carts. Also range finder works right thru window. Ours it tinted as every other one I’ve driven in so far seems to be. Not really much of a tint. We would replace our window with exact same. I also added a manual windshield wiper to ours, works great.

[PoolBrews]

I prefer the fold down windshield. Had my cart for ten years now and have never been hit by a bug as stated in another reply to this post. I do have smoke tinted plexiglass sun visors that I sometimes use to control the airflow when driving. Works great!

I don't understand how you have never had a bug hit you, unless you're not here during love bug season. During that time, zero chance that a number of bugs don't come through the front.

[RON S]

Fold Down for sure and there is a guy that sells Screens for them and there are perfect not too windy but enough to cool you off and no bugs in the mouth.

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?[/QUOTE]

[jimkerr]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?

Tinted for sure. We went with tinted, fold down and the sliding vents. There will be times you’ll want the windshield up and the vents open.

[jimkerr]

I don't understand how you have never had a bug hit you, unless you're not here during love bug season. During that time, zero chance that a number of bugs don't come through the front.

I’ve never had a bug in my face and always have my windshield folded down.

[Kelevision]

Fold Down for sure and there is a guy that sells Screens for them and there are perfect not too windy but enough to cool you off and no bugs in the mouth.

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?[/QUOTE]

Ohhh, Where is the guy who sells screens? Thank you though I’ve never gotten a bug in the face, I’m sure the time will come.

[Kelevision]

I’ve never had a bug in my face and always have my windshield folded down.

Same here but I wouldn’t mind a screen

[flsteve]

...All of them allow rain to enter when driving during rain.

Very true! I purchased my own windshield and installed it on my Drive2. When it rained, it was annoying having water all over the inside console and items we had sitting there (like a phone).

I purchased a roll of 2" clear marine duty (heat and water proof) tape from Ace Hardware and put a strip on the outside of the window to cover the opening. Works PERFECTLY to stop the water intrusion and it can still fold down just as it was designed. I also put my own weatherstripping in along the bottom to keep the water (and cold air in winter) from entering. I have a lot of weatherstrip left over, btw.

Hope that helps.

[Michiganders]

We have two carts, one had the tinted windshield with the tilt out vent. It did not fold . She loved it , but I prefered the fold down with the wind in my face. So what did I do? I ordered a fold down for her cart in case we ride together. She Never folds the winshield down, but I'm happier. Except now I have a tilt out vent tinted windshield that is sitting in a box in my garage. If you want it $50. I can even help you install it.

Do you still have this windshield available and would it fit on a 2016 Yamaha golf cart?

[Miboater]

I just changed out my solid flip up vented windshield with a fold down vented windshield. I bought it on Amazon and it only came in tinted but I can't tell much of a difference between the clear version.

The reason I did this is for golfing in the summer as it is much more comfortable with having the windshield down and getting a nice breeze. Also my rangefinder had issues shooting through the windshield.

[MrFlorida]

Clear, vented and fold down.

[Dilligas]

Looking for your thoughts on a Windshield for a 2022 Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech

1. Tinted or Clear?
2. Fold down?
3. Sliding vents or tilt out vent?
4. Impact modified?
5. Solid, tinted, impact modified, sliding vents?
Definitely Fold Down and definitely sliding vents for when it is not folded down
It can be bought online much cheaper than at TV golf stores and is very easy to install.