E85 Wind deflector not deflecting..

Tiger78 · Post by **Tiger78** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:53 am

hi,

my 2003 came with a wind deflector as standard. it clips on and also has storage clips in the boot also. When driving i think its pretty useless...i cam from a MGTF which had the standard fitted and that was night and day. Am i missing something or is there an aftermarket one that deflects the wind better?

Thanks in advance
Tim

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:08 pm

Hmmm. Have you tried it without, to see what the difference is?
Maybe the MG spoiled you?
With windows up it is pretty good I think.

tug · Post by **tug** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:45 pm

Has it got the hoop deflectors? Mine was pretty much useless till i fitted those.

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:49 pm

Mines got the whole lot and does nothing as far as i can tell but I have short hair so i don't really notice it. My Mrs however......

nick_l · Post by **nick_l** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:24 pm

Mine is pretty noticeable difference between fitted and not fitted. Having the windows up I a must for it to work properly too

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:30 pm

my first z4 came without anything so i bought an aftermarket once, just clear pespex. my second one had the proper z4 thing, and i have to say by comparison, the z4 one was pants compared to the sheet of perspex.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:52 pm

I have the standard BMW one fitted and never have hair blowing issues

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:53 pm

I always drive with the windows though

tug · Post by **tug** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:45 am

Rockhopper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:53 pm I always drive with the windows though

Strange! i always drive with the steering wheel.

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:38 am

Also make sure your seat is in the lowest possible position in terms of height. That makes a huge difference.

Tiger78 · Post by **Tiger78** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:22 pm

tug wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:45 pm Has it got the hoop deflectors? Mine was pretty much useless till i fitted those.

don't suppose you have a photo of your hoop deflector

not sure if i have. i think its maybe being 6ft 2 I'm catching more and that's with the windows up and seat down. my 9YO daughter seems to get hair issues a lot also when her hair isn't tied back...

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:32 pm

tug wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:45 am
Rockhopper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:53 pm I always drive with the windows though
Strange! i always drive with the steering wheel.

you stupid boy...

Bmwforachange · Post by **Bmwforachange** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:31 pm

I bought my wife a hat instead. Nearly as expensive as a deflector too.

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