Roadster Solutions wind deflector owners-

[andysat]

Hi all can any owner of the above place hand on heart and say they dont scratch the hoops?-i know its been mentioned on here that the plastic velcro type straps dont,but to be honest i cant see it myself,as the movement of the car etc must surely move the straps slightly?-its just that in the near future im after a deflector of some sort to please my better half,i deffo dont want to drill the hoops (i dont trust myself)-and the gimp type spoils the look of the car from the rear imo. -thanks in advance.

 

[wiseguy]

Deflectors with velcro straps look awful. I can't see putting a part that looks like $3 on a car that looks like a million. Why not choose one of these?

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CategoryType=Accessories&ProductId=587

http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?imgfile=assets/imglib500/z4windjammer.jpg

 

[Tenkujin]

The Roadster Solutions windblocker does not use velcro straps, I have had mine for a couple of years and found the company great to deal with but you will pay import duty.
I looked at all options before purchasing and came to the conclusion that the R S was the best buy. I did not like the velcro strap blockers that were on the market.

 

[Hunter]

Just out of interest..how much is an oem one in GBP?

 

[Boogle]

Just out of interest..how much is an oem one in GBP?

£114 from BMW: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Retrofit-Mount-Fitting-Kit-Wind-Deflector-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-/170792146457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c4015619

Update: That's just the mounting kit (whoops!). Prolly another £100 for the screens maybe?

Another update, £250 for the full kit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Wind-Deflector-Retrofit-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-54347117745-/190626688613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c623c6e65

 

[SGR1913]

Roadster solutions wind deflector doesn't use straps, but rails attached to the roll bars. Here's a quick piccie from there website...

 

[Hunter]

I think the oem one looks much better

 

[Hunter]

Just out of interest..how much is an oem one in GBP?

£114 from BMW: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Retrofit-Mount-Fitting-Kit-Wind-Deflector-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-/170792146457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c4015619

Update: That's just the mounting kit (whoops!). Prolly another £100 for the screens maybe?

Another update, £250 for the full kit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Wind-Deflector-Retrofit-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-54347117745-/190626688613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c623c6e65

Just looked at this on Ebay...im not sure thats oem...the original is much darker......

 

[Bing]

Just out of interest..how much is an oem one in GBP?

£114 from BMW: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Retrofit-Mount-Fitting-Kit-Wind-Deflector-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-/170792146457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c4015619

Update: That's just the mounting kit (whoops!). Prolly another £100 for the screens maybe?

Another update, £250 for the full kit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Wind-Deflector-Retrofit-Shield-E85-Z4-Roadster-54347117745-/190626688613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c623c6e65

Just looked at this on Ebay...im not sure thats oem...the original is much darker......

But it's being sold by BMW Direct :?

Perhaps they made it 'see-through' deliberately In the misguided belief it looks better ?

 

[tabbie]

I have never tried using the zed without the wind deflector fitted. Does it make a huge difference?

 

[Bing]

I have never tried using the zed without the wind deflector fitted. Does it make a huge difference?

At low speed when the weather is good, no. When it is cold or at high speed, definitely

 

[tabbie]

I have never tried using the zed without the wind deflector fitted. Does it make a huge difference?

At low speed when the weather is good, no. When it is cold or at high speed, definitely

Thanks shall leave it where it is then. Can be a pain when roof is up tho,obstructs vision just a tad. :roll:

 

[Bing]

I have never tried using the zed without the wind deflector fitted. Does it make a huge difference?

At low speed when the weather is good, no. When it is cold or at high speed, definitely

Thanks shall leave it where it is then. Can be a pain when roof is up tho,obstructs vision just a tad. :roll:

Especially in the dark - I have fancied a clear plastic one for a while, but too many £££ ... Plenty of other things to do to the Z before spending my money frivolously