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OEM Wind Breaker

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Busterboo » Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:52 am

Silverstar wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:33 pm Thanks for the clarification, if only there was an OEM version of the OE wind deflector since the OE deflector is so freaking expensive! :lol:
It is very good, though.
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Post by Silverstar » Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:12 pm

Busterboo wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:52 am
Silverstar wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:33 pm Thanks for the clarification, if only there was an OEM version of the OE wind deflector since the OE deflector is so freaking expensive! :lol:
It is very good, though.
True! That is why I bought one second hand for a fraction of the new price. Just need to find the two little deflectors that sit inside the roll hoops now.
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Post by scootr » Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:54 pm

The high price of OEM is why I went for a Lexan sheet and some Velcro straps. Lots of sellers on eBay and Amazon for the plastic sheet ones in clear or tint.
Works a charm & easy to see through.
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Post by swagmeister » Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:49 am

Seen the Lexan sheets but wouldnt like having velcro straps wrapped around my hoops, even the clear velcro straps.

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Post by Owdgit » Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:31 pm

Mine has the wind deflectors in the headrest hoops but I didn't get the larger deflector that goes inbetween, should it have come with it or is it normal to buy them separately and do I need it with having the headrest ones?
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:36 pm

Owdgit wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:31 pm Mine has the wind deflectors in the headrest hoops but I didn't get the larger deflector that goes inbetween, should it have come with it or is it normal to buy them separately and do I need it with having the headrest ones?
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The wind break was an option from new, has your car got the brackets on the hoops to locate one? If it has then a previous owner has probably asset stripped it before selling :roll:
They make a sizeable difference over just the hoop inserts :thumbsup:
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Post by Owdgit » Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:57 pm

Thanks Rob, I'll have a look at the weekend, can't get to the car at the moment, too much junk in the way.
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:03 pm

Owdgit wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:57 pm Thanks Rob, I'll have a look at the weekend, can't get to the car at the moment, too much junk in the way.
I drove mine this afternoon with the roof down & no wind break (stored in boot) proper messed my hair up :P
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Post by Busterboo » Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:38 pm

Apart from keeping my wig on, the other big advantage of the OE deflector is stopping me being blinded by headlights from behind. So, it's in the car all the time.
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Post by Owdgit » Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:12 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:03 pm
Owdgit wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:57 pm Thanks Rob, I'll have a look at the weekend, can't get to the car at the moment, too much junk in the way.
I drove mine this afternoon with the roof down & no wind break (stored in boot) proper messed my hair up :P
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Yes, it does have the brackets on the roll hoops.
Unfortunately the original owner doesn't know where the wind deflectors is though .
Looks like I'll be on the hunt for one
Thanks again Rob
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