Z4 Clear Windblocker Windscreen
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gho888 said:
The fastest i've been with the top down and wind deflector in was around 100 mph for maybe oh 2-3 minutes. I briefly put my hand on it and it felt solid. I've driven at 85mph with the top down and wind deflector in for long distances before too. Just be sure to clean the mounting surfaces well and don't move the parts with the adhesive around while your waiting for them to stick well (cure). If memory serves they want you to hold it firmly in place for a minute or two to allow a good seal with the tape stuff (it may not actually be tape, but it's sticky as hell). Plus the center window is slightly wider than the roll hoops which causes a curve in the window, which maintains pressure against the side pieces to help hold the glass and the rubber pieces in. According to the paperwork that curve also reduces the glare on the window in various lighting situations.
I'll have to double check my paperwork but I do think there is a cure time of a few hours (maybe a day) where they don't want you driving at high speeds with the top down. Or I might of just done that as I'm used to adhesive items (aircraft RTV etc) requiring a few hour cure time to seal properly.
Center section is removable as well as the roll hoop inserts when you want to feel the wind.gho888 said:
Am I alone in actually preferring to have the mesh one fitted all the time?! 
I find the mesh actually diffuses the lights of following cars, making them less distracting. I suppose one of the downsides about sitting low down is being dazzled more easilym and I find the mech deflector helps with that. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me having it in all the time - can't be bothered taking it off and on anyway as I drop the roof every chance I get
I find the mesh actually diffuses the lights of following cars, making them less distracting. I suppose one of the downsides about sitting low down is being dazzled more easilym and I find the mech deflector helps with that. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me having it in all the time - can't be bothered taking it off and on anyway as I drop the roof every chance I get
don’t you find it too dark when your mirrors auto dim??? :?a11y said:Am I alone in actually preferring to have the mesh one fitted all the time?!
I find the mesh actually diffuses the lights of following cars, making them less distracting. I suppose one of the downsides about sitting low down is being dazzled more easilym and I find the mech deflector helps with that. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me having it in all the time - can't be bothered taking it off and on anyway as I drop the roof every chance I get
You beat me to it.Jimbobsqpants said:don’t you find it too dark when your mirrors auto dim??? :?a11y said:Am I alone in actually preferring to have the mesh one fitted all the time?!
I find the mesh actually diffuses the lights of following cars, making them less distracting. I suppose one of the downsides about sitting low down is being dazzled more easilym and I find the mech deflector helps with that. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me having it in all the time - can't be bothered taking it off and on anyway as I drop the roof every chance I get
Can't say I've noticed it, perhaps my auto dim mirror doesn't work LOLJimbobsqpants said:don’t you find it too dark when your mirrors auto dim??? :?a11y said:Am I alone in actually preferring to have the mesh one fitted all the time?!
I find the mesh actually diffuses the lights of following cars, making them less distracting. I suppose one of the downsides about sitting low down is being dazzled more easilym and I find the mech deflector helps with that. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me having it in all the time - can't be bothered taking it off and on anyway as I drop the roof every chance I get
Jimbobsqpants said:Center section is removable as well as the roll hoop inserts when you want to feel the wind.gho888 said:
What he said. The center section is easily removable (less than 10 seconds).
I dunno about the roll hoop insterts as I haven't bothered to try to remove them. I doubt they'd be that difficult.
That's the only place i've seen it. Hmm from the installation sheet....
Surface temperatures must be at least 70 degrees F
Apply pressure to brackets for 10-15 seconds.
There actually isn't a cure time beyond 10-15 sec that I can see on the sheet, so I guess it was just me being paranoid at first.
Surface temperatures must be at least 70 degrees F
Apply pressure to brackets for 10-15 seconds.
There actually isn't a cure time beyond 10-15 sec that I can see on the sheet, so I guess it was just me being paranoid at first.