Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

[enzed4]

But it is missing these:


So you can fit this in the boot:

[flimper]

Great work!

[skelters]

But it is missing these:


So you can fit this in the boot:

But only if it has the fitted wind deflector between the roll hoops.

Doesn't look like it has the fittings on the original pics of the car.

[enzed4]

But only if it has the fitted wind deflector between the roll hoops.

Doesn't look like it has the fittings on the original pics of the car.

Very good point - didn't spot that

[skelters]

Here's the part numbers....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_2683

[Marlon]

Here's the part numbers....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_2683

My car has the OEM wind deflector but not the boot lid mounts?

[skelters]

I have both along with a spare Gimp Deflector in a bag from the 2.5 I had.

[srhutch]

Here's the part numbers....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_2683

My car has the OEM wind deflector but not the boot lid mounts?

It may have been retrofitted. I did this on my last car and the dealer didn't supply the boot brackets. I bought later for about £12 from memory.

[enzed4]

Here's the part numbers....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_2683

My car has the OEM wind deflector but not the boot lid mounts?

I bought mine from ECS tuning because I had a replacement soft top motor and insulation coming from them at the same time, so no difference in shipping. The damn things kept falling out until I was told you really have to push them in firmly to fit them correctly, and now they're spot on. Don't use them much but I just wanted the option available if I needed it.

[Marlon]

Here's the part numbers....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=03_2683

My car has the OEM wind deflector but not the boot lid mounts?

I bought mine from ECS tuning because I had a replacement soft top motor and insulation coming from them at the same time, so no difference in shipping. The damn things kept falling out until I was told you really have to push them in firmly to fit them correctly, and now they're spot on. Don't use them much but I just wanted the option available if I needed it.

Thing is I'm not sure I'd use em much either - I never take the wind deflector off. Some say the mesh restricts rear visibility in the winter but can't say I've noticed.

[ben g]

Only time I remove my deflector is when I have the hardtop on, otherwise you have no way of cleaning the inside of the rear screen. When the soft tops on, it's not an issue, so just leave it in. I prefer the illusion it gives of a darker rear window.

[obewan]

My car has the OEM wind deflector but not the boot lid mounts?

I bought mine from ECS tuning because I had a replacement soft top motor and insulation coming from them at the same time, so no difference in shipping. The damn things falling out until I was told you really have to push them in firmly to fit them correctly, and now they're spot on. Don't use them much but I just wanted the option available if I needed it.

Thing is I'm not sure I'd use em much either - I never take the wind deflector off. Some say the mesh restricts rear visibility in the winter but can't say I've noticed.

Same here, never take it off. I've also read it can affect the operation on the auto dimming rear view mirror - not noticed that either

[richbr970]

I bought mine from ECS tuning because I had a replacement soft top motor and insulation coming from them at the same time, so no difference in shipping. The damn things falling out until I was told you really have to push them in firmly to fit them correctly, and now they're spot on. Don't use them much but I just wanted the option available if I needed it.

Thing is I'm not sure I'd use em much either - I never take the wind deflector off. Some say the mesh restricts rear visibility in the winter but can't say I've noticed.

Same here, never take it off. I've also read it can affect the operation on the auto dimming rear view mirror - not noticed that either

Does it come off?

I just thought I had a dirty rear window.

[W17GLE]

You've inspired me to do a restoration job on my coupe I've had it about eight months and done 12k miles in it already. So rather than depreciate the value too drastically I'm retiring it from daily duties and I'll start giving it a makeover like you are doing. Great work it's been interesting to read and as I said earlier an inspiration.

[andyfanshawe]

You've inspired me to do a restoration job on my coupe I've had it about eight months and done 12k miles in it already. So rather than depreciate the value too drastically I'm retiring it from daily duties and I'll start giving it a makeover like you are doing. Great work it's been interesting to read and as I said earlier an inspiration.

My pleasure!! Good luck with yours! Post your progress will you?

Andy