Hoops and windstops

When finances allow I will be thinking about buying some hoops and a windstop. I have been looking at the Mike Satur Boxer Mk1s (chrome of course) with the mesh inserts and the short glass windbreak.
Has anyone any thoughts re - pros and cons of these. Does the combination of mesh and glass work well or would I be better off with all mesh or all glass for the windstop. The reason I'm drawn to these is mainly because of looks, but I don't want to end up with something that might be a pain to live with.
As always, thanks in advance for any comment.
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I've only ever had the Full glass Mike Satur Boxer Mk3

One of the best buys I ever made,

which ever one you go for Mikes are the strongest, while no one will ever give you a warrenty on the safety side Mikes replace the Tin mounting with a full steel box section and are tough as nails

I have the mk1 boxter hoops that you mention. Prior to that we had the OEM mesh windstop.



The mesh windstop was probably better at it's job, but the boxters look sweet!

Some mk1 boxter hoops here for £250. hoops

Not chrome though. Black with green leather covers.

Thanks for the photo of your hoops David. Gives a better idea than the photo on Mike Satur's website. I think I'm sold

David - is that an MGB badge on your airbag blank? :blink:

Reason I ask is that my son and I saw one at the MG parts show and thought it would look good EXACTLY where you have put yours. :lol:

Take it it's just drill 2 holes and fit but waht attatches to the pins at the back?

Also thinking of the larger chrome/black octagon for the top of the dash - where that 'orrible molded bit is.

Laz1957 wrote: David - is that an MGB badge on your airbag blank? :blink:

Reason I ask is that my son and I saw one at the MG parts show and thought it would look good EXACTLY where you have put yours. :lol:

Take it it's just drill 2 holes and fit but waht attatches to the pins at the back?

Also thinking of the larger chrome/black octagon for the top of the dash - where that 'orrible molded bit is.

I'm not sure which badge it is, but it does look good there! I drilled two holes of a diameter so that the two prongs were a tight fit. Job's a good 'un.



Only problem with chroming up the octagon on the top of the dash is that it'll reflect in the windscreen.:shrug:

Ah - I didn't think of that

I think I will go for the airbag blank one - that looks really nice

as long as you don't object to the plagurism

BTW I just found out that it is a MG Midget dash badge.

Laz1957 wrote: Ah - I didn't think of that

I think I will go for the airbag blank one - that looks really nice

as long as you don't object to the plagurism

BTW I just found out that it is a MG Midget dash badge.

Feel free, mate.:lol:

I bought these rings & letters some time ago on ebay they are made of alloy & are dull so you can polish to your liking,mine are perhaps a little bright ,which does not bother me ,to me they look great.They need shaping to the dash,and I stuck mine down.
I enclose a photo which I have just taken in the garage ,as I have difficulty getting in to the car I have taken them through the windscreen ,which accounts for poor quality ,and reflections from ceiling lights six in all.hope this is of some use to you,should you wish I could post more pics when I next get the car out.Cheers RON.

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I bought these rings & letters some time ago on ebay they are made of alloy & are dull so you can polish to your liking,mine are perhaps a little bright ,which does not bother me ,to me they look great.They need shaping to the dash,and I stuck mine down.
I enclose a photo which I have just taken in the garage ,as I have difficulty getting in to the car I have taken them through the windscreen ,which accounts for poor quality ,and reflections from ceiling lights six in all.hope this is of some use to you,should you wish I could post more pics when I next get the car out.Cheers RON.

I bought these rings & letters some time ago on ebay they are made of alloy & are dull so you can polish to your liking,mine are perhaps a little bright ,which does not bother me ,to me they look great.They need shaping to the dash,and I stuck mine down.
I enclose a photo which I have just taken in the garage ,as I have difficulty getting in to the car I have taken them through the windscreen ,which accounts for poor quality ,and reflections from ceiling lights six in all.hope this is of some use to you,should you wish I could post more pics when I next get the car out.Cheers RON.