BMW Z4 Wind Deflector

[SirSimon]

Hi all,

As per above, has anyone driven a Z4 with one, then without one and noticed much of a difference? I fancy getting one. However, BMW have sad £400+ been looking on Ebay and have found some. Easy to fit? Or am I wasting my time on getting one.

Cheers,

Simon.

[Tref]

I recently bought a Z4 without a deflector and have subsequently fitted one. Fitting is realtively straightforward, just make sure you get all the parts needed - £220 or so for me from Sytner. They also said "about £400" until I said I would fi it myself. The only thing is to really take your time and get all the bits the right way round and in the right order. There are fitting guides on the Internet, or I can offer suggestions when you get around to it.

I am 6ft 5 so the deflector only makes a slight difference to me. Howver, it makes a bit difference 'lower down' in the cabin for the Mrs (think hair getting messed up = you in trouble).

[cliche]

I've been looking fairly extensively into this lately.

There's two types of wind deflector - the fabric "mesh" one which clips over your roll hoop covers and stows in a bag in the boot, and the rigid "honeycomb" one which installs on rails attached to your roll hoop covers.

Functionally I gather they're the same, so it's really about looks when it comes to choosing.

Fabric one costs about £100 (I bought mine for £105 from cotswold BMW on ebay in the end); honeycomb one costs about £140 BUT you also need to replace your roll hoop covers which apparently cost £20 per piece (x4 = £80) for the grey ones, £40 (x4=£160) for the chrome line ones, and £50 (x4=£200 total) for black ones (for the Z4M). The black ones aren't officially listed as an option with the retrofit kit but after exhaustive search I've had confirmation that the part numbers I listed in an earlier post are correct so they can be ordered if needed. After that it's about 1-2hrs for fitting (at BMW or garage rates, or do it yourself and someone's posted a helpful guide with pictures).

I went with the fabric one after being told that one of the main reasons Z4 owners don't like it is that it hides the silver roll hoop covers whereas I wanted to keep my black ones anyway, and couldn't justify £350 + fitting time when I don't drive on the motorway top-down often at all.

[SirSimon]

I recently bought a Z4 without a deflector and have subsequently fitted one. Fitting is realtively straightforward, just make sure you get all the parts needed - £220 or so for me from Sytner. They also said "about £400" until I said I would fi it myself. The only thing is to really take your time and get all the bits the right way round and in the right order. There are fitting guides on the Internet, or I can offer suggestions when you get around to it.

I am 6ft 5 so the deflector only makes a slight difference to me. Howver, it makes a bit difference 'lower down' in the cabin for the Mrs (think hair getting messed up = you in trouble).

Thank you. Where did you get yours from?

I have found this on ebay, looks like you just plug it on the back..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-Z4-Wi ... 3|294%3A50

[Rudd]

ebay item number 190313513694

someone on here is selling it and loads of bits, forgot who it is

i have the same one and it makes a real difference, especially with womens long hair

[SirSimon]

ebay item number 190313513694

someone on here is selling it and loads of bits, forgot who it is

i have the same one and it makes a real difference, especially with womens long hair

Yup I have that saved. Wondering if it's easy to fit / more parts needed.

[Tref]

That ebay one is the cheaper version which slips over the hoops. I don't think there is any fitting involved - just slip it over the hoops.

Personally I wanted a more 'stock' looking setup (OK, I know both are OEM). I bought my parts from Sytner BMW in High Wycombe - they had everything in stock the next day for me. You WILL need the 4x hoop covers if you go the same route as I did though.

[Tref]

... I don't drive on the motorway top-down often at all.

You should be ashamed with yourself!

[Rudd]

sorry, i have no idea, ask the seller. he will probably know because he took it off lol. i know you can get brackets for on the boot lid for storage.

its a good bargain at that price and much better than aftermarket ones that fasten over the hoops as it leaves them exposed.

[cliche]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-Z4-Wi ... 3|294%3A50

That's the one I bought (from the same guys too) - as has been mentioned it's the fabric one; if you want the honeycomb one Motormec were very helpful .

[easty027]

do a search, i posted the parts numbers & prices ther other day onto another post. That should give you the info you need.

[rollerskate96]

I have owned my 2.5 roadster since May and I cannot see any reason for a wind deflector, I find it more than OK inside the cockpit, I though the idea was to get the wind your hair and plenty of fresh air.
By a woolly hat and scarf of course with a BMW badge on them.
Just my opinion people, oh yes im 56 & 5ft 6ins, so old but not soft, only joking.
cheers everyone

[theLOLkid]

I have one on mine.

A friend at work didn't buy his Z4 with one and is now planning to retrofit one to avoid all the airflow in the cabin.

From what I've heard, I wouldn't buy a Z4 without it.

[Woody]

[buzyg]

When I first bought my Z I didn't have the wind deflector fitted for about a month. Then I thought I'd give it a try, save it taking up space in the boot. Well, 20 months on, it's still fitted and no plans to remove it exept for cleaning around that area.

The only time it's a bit of a hindrence is reversing at night, it's mesh, so dark to look through in poor light. Plus you can take it off in about 10s, if needs be, but there realy is seldom any cause too.