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lipout2000 12-13-2011 12:48 PM

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

missypie 12-13-2011 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lipout2000 (Post 428790)
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?

Trish Crocker 12-13-2011 12:55 PM

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

red tail 12-13-2011 01:45 PM

ive seen people using 'swim noodles'

PJOHNS2654 12-13-2011 01:59 PM

Sealing winshield
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by red tail (Post 428803)
ive seen people using 'swim noodles'

Pipe insulation works also.

renrod 12-13-2011 02:11 PM

Remedy
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lipout2000 (Post 428790)
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

"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.

TommyT 12-13-2011 02:47 PM

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.

jmd4667 12-13-2011 03:10 PM

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

villages07 12-13-2011 04:52 PM

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?

playgolf06 12-13-2011 06:14 PM

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

BobandMarilyn 12-13-2011 07:46 PM

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.

Gat0r 05-02-2012 01:31 PM

backer rod.they sell it at Home Depot

Shimpy 05-02-2012 04:41 PM

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

bluedog103 05-02-2012 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 487443)
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.

Shimpy 05-02-2012 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedog103 (Post 487449)
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.


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