Because
it is too short, the stock S2000 aero screen does little to reduce wind
turbulence in the cabin when the convertible top is down. Rick's Signature
aero screen replacement, which rises to the height of the roll bar hoops
in a graceful curve, solves this problem. It substantially reduces wind
buffeting in the cabin over the stock screen or no screen at all.
In addition,
the new aero screen improves the appearance of the car quite dramatically.
Rick's Signature aero screen is a laser-cut acrylic piece that replaces
the clear plastic piece in the stock aero screen mechanism. Since it
uses the stock mechanism, which is hinged to fold back, the Rick's aero
screen can also be folded back, but with the caveats explained below.
In order to mount the new aero screen you must have the stock aero screen.
In order to install the new plastic piece, the stock aero screen has
to be removed from the car, then taken apart so that the stock plastic
piece can be removed and replaced with the new plastic piece. This is
a fairly easy task, but requires care. To help, detailed instructions
with color photos are provided to guide you through the necessary steps.
Rick's
Signature aero screen, just like the stock one, is made of acrylic plastic
that is shatter-proof and resistant to fading and crystallization in
sunlight. To provide access to the so-called hidden compartment and/or
for night driving, the aero screen can be folded back and out of the
way with the top up. However, when the aero screen is folded back, the
convertible top cannot be opened or closed without the risk of damage
to the top or the plastic window. In other words, the aero screen must
be in the full vertical position before the convertible top can be raised
or lowered.
The
aero screen is available in three sizes, full, 7/8s, and
stock. Both the full and 7/8s versions provide much improved
wind protection in comparison to the stock size. The full
size curves to the same height as the top of the roll bars;
the 7/8s size is about 3/4 inches lower. When the full size
is folded back with the convertible roof up, you must place
your fingers over the top edge of the screen to prevent
it from rubbing the rear window. The 7/8s version can be
folded back without this restriction. The full version offers
slightly greater wind protection than the 7/8s. The stock
version matches the screen delivered with the car.
Please
note: Your must have the Honda's stock windscreen
mechanism to install our replacement screen. The windscreen
was an option on 2000 model year S2000s, so if you own an
MY 2000 car, you may not have the stock mechanism. Without
it, you can not install our replacement windscreen. Stock
mechanisms can be purchased separately for about $200 from
www.hardtopguy.com