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The best windblocker for your
Miata |
Comparison of the Two Styles
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Which One is Right For You?
Executive Summary: The Wind Angel model is a bit smaller, sits 4 inches behind edge of the deck, works with most two point roll bars, and does not restrict any seat positions. The Maximus is larger, provides the most coverage, and sits on the edge of the deck.
| Maximus | Wind Angel |
| Size: The Maximus is 38.5 inches by 17 inches (98cm x 43cm) plus winglets size of | Size: 38 inches by 14.75 inches (96cm x 37.5cm) plus winglets size of |
| Effectiveness: Absolute. Blocks the most turbulence of any windblocker. | Effectiveness: Significant. Blocks the vast majority of turbulence |
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| Placement: Close to the edge of the deck. Sits in front of the snaps for the boot cover, angled back. | Placement: Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from the edge of the deck towards the rear. Angled straight up. |
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| Seat Restrictions: Minor. Can not set the seat in the very last position AND lean the seat all the way back simultaneously. | Seat Restrictions: None. This picture shows the seat placed in the last track position AND leaned all of the way back. |
| Winglets: Winglet size is larger, 12 inches by 7 inches (30.5 cm by 18 cm) | Winglets: Winglet size is regular, 8.5 inches by 5 inches (21.5 cm by 12.5 cm) |
Decision Flow Chart
Features Comparison
| Maximus | Wind Angel |
| Does not work with a few two point roll bars. | Works with most two point roll bars. |
| Limits seat movement in the very last position. The seat can be positioned into the last track into angle positions 1-4. Angle positions 5 and 6 may not be used. (This is typically of concern to people over 5 foot, 10 inches or 178 centimeters tall.) | No restrictions on seat movement. |
| Provides absolute blockage. Of concern to people with long hair over shoulder length | Provides great blockage. Wind turbulence significantly reduced. |
| Fits snuggly into the trunk | Fits easily in the trunk |
| No drilling required for installation | No drilling required for installation |
| Fits with boot cover | Fits with boot cover |
| Does not interfere with top | Does not interfere with top |
