no more air between windshield and dash
 

On my new Yamaha golf cart the seal between the windshield and dashboard is less than perfect. Air comes in. I have gone to the dealership and all they have is thin strips of velcro. I have seen much much thicker strips that go all the way from one side to the other. Does anyone know where I can get them. I have even gone on line but with no positive result. This is all one piece and is black.

thx-Ken

Really??? I think they should fix it to your satisfaction don't ya think?

could you use something like the strips used to insulate around doors and windows in a house?

ive seen people using 'swim noodles'

Sealing winshield
 

Pipe insulation works also.

Remedy
 

"Does your chewing gum loose it's flavor on the bed post overnight?" Then here is a new use for it. Recycling is always good.

Black Hose
 

Go to Ace Hardware and get a piece of black rubber hose. Split one side of the hose and remove the windshield. Slip the cut hose over the existing rubber seal then remount the windshield and all is good. It works and looks like it came from the factory.

Hope it helps.

Contact Carts & Clubs in Ocala. They have windshield seals they may fix your problem.

I was going to post a similar thread...thanks for starting this. We have an 02 and 03 club car rebuilt by golf cart connection. There are open areas that let in air below and at the bottom corners of the windshield. We tried the Pipe insulation and it works OK for the bottom part but not the corners.

I have seen some carts with "draft dodgers" ... What you used to put under your interior doors at home to keep drafts contained. Some covered in sunbrella material and filled with something like microbeads or beanbag material.

Anybody know where you can buy these or know anyone who makes them?

Cart World, near 466 & 441 has custom made ones that seal very well for $60.

We purchased a new 2011 Yamaha at the Spanish Springs dealereship in January. Had the same problem and they replaced the original seal with a wider one - fixed that problem. There is also a lot of leakage between the sides of the windshield and the metal frame. I removed the windshield ( 4 bolts) and installed 1/4" weatherstripping on the frame,. This made a substantial reduction in air flow from the front.

backer rod.they sell it at Home Depot

I'm trying to figure out why some air coming under the windshield is a problem.

This time of year it isn't a problem, in fact this whole year it hasn't been a problem. The two previous winters it was a real problem, we froze our butts off. It became a constant challenge to stop that air flow, a challenge that continues.

I understand, but if you close all your sides and back up you need some fresh air. Using a Coleman heater will really heat up the area and some leakage would be beneficial to get fresh air in. I've seen many using noodles. I would think using a noodle to close most of the air but not all of it would be ideal. Just a thought.

Sealing Windshield
 

Village Discount Golf Car has a bean bag type that seals most of the leakage.

A couple of options:

a.) As suggested in post #8, contact Carts & Clubs as they use a trim seal at the bottom of their windshields that does a great job.

b.) If you want to venture down the DIY path, check this web site out: Trim Lok - #1 Source for Plastic and Rubber Trims and Seals or perhaps go to a NAPA store to see what types of seals/gaskets they might have available or have access to.

Bill :)

What's wrong with duct tape ?

Starts peeling/lifting off when cart speed exceeds 35 mph...... :shocked:

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Bill :)

"It's a golf cart people!"

Great observation mrssal, we're talking about golf carts!
:BigApplause: Cold air on a golf course isn't a problem. You have the sides open anyway. The problem is when you're cruising along at the allowed 19.6 mph on a cold January morning, it gets mighty chilly. As Shimpy says, you need some ventilation but you want to be comfortable too. I find that even when using my Coleman heater unless I block the air around the windshield it doesn't actually get warm. With some of the breeze blocked off it gets comfortable but it would be nice to find something that looks good and is semi-permanent to control the air flow.

The garden hose idea above is a lot cheaper if you want to take the time to do it. It sounds like time well spent.

Hahaha. You can fix anything with duct tape and a hammer. :D

Spray foam. I'm not sayin' it will be pretty, but it will stop the air leaks. Depends how bad you want to stop the air.

We bought our 2012 Yamaha Gas cart from Carts and Clubs in Ocala. We have yet to find any air leakage around the windshield or enclosure. They build their carts so that this is not an issue and it was one of the main reasons we purchased from them and not from The Villages. We have been through our first winter in this cart and couldn't be more pleased with how snug we were.

can anyone tell me how to use a pool noodle on the golf cart to cut down drafts -- I don't love the air blowing in my face as I have bad allergies -- every time I try to fix the noodle between the windshield and the body -- it won't stay put -- know that "I am just a girl" -- (john's girlfriend) but would love to accomplish this

Who was the dealership where you bought your cart? What did they tell you? Is this normal on a brand new golf cart?