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      02-28-2010, 10:22 PM   #45
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Yeah, I tried the kit from the dealer and it worked great for about a year before breaking. I ended up buying a lexan from Windblox (any other users here?), and they are much much much easier to install. The lexan works better than the mesh does in my humble opinion, too. Definitely a solution I would recommend, especially for the lazy among us.
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      03-01-2010, 01:20 PM   #46
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Great write-up:

However, I'm more interested in installing the Hartage windscreen. But I'm sure your pictures will help.

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      03-01-2010, 06:09 PM   #47
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Re: Hartge Windscreen

From what I have been able to find out, the Hartge windscreen requires the OEM screen mounting brackets. That makes it quite expensive (but it looks good )

Can anyone confirm?

Cost BMW windscreen (with mount) - $551.59
Hartge Windscreen - (EUR 327.73) = $444.34 (minus VAT!!)

Total cost: $995.93

Sorry, not worth it for me.. Besides I like it when my wifes hair gets all messed up!!
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      03-01-2010, 07:47 PM   #48
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You can buy the BMW windscreen from BMW of Lincoln for under $350 if you don't buy new front roll bar covers.
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      03-02-2010, 07:18 AM   #49
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Purchased from my BMW dealer, $349.16 for screen kit and $41.49 each for replacement rear silver roll bar covers. Dealer shipped to the house at no cost.
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      03-03-2010, 11:56 AM   #50
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From what I have been able to find out, the Hartge windscreen requires the OEM screen mounting brackets. That makes it quite expensive (but it looks good )

Can anyone confirm?

Cost BMW windscreen (with mount) - $551.59
Hartge Windscreen - (EUR 327.73) = $444.34 (minus VAT!!)

Total cost: $995.93

Sorry, not worth it for me.. Besides I like it when my wifes hair gets all messed up!!
Couldn't you just buy the OEM mounts with out the windscreen mesh?
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      03-03-2010, 02:34 PM   #51
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Couldn't you just buy the OEM mounts with out the windscreen mesh?
I think so, I have contacted dealer to just order mounts - I know the price is absurd but I really like the Hartge glass
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      03-03-2010, 11:14 PM   #52
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OEM BMW wind defector kit, comes with 2 small meshes at the roll bar too.
in this Hartge kit, there is only one piece
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How can we get the Hartge glass wind defector in the US?
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      03-04-2010, 04:30 PM   #54
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How can we get the Hartge glass wind defector in the US?
Pay big bucks!
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      03-04-2010, 06:09 PM   #55
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Checkout this windscreen similar to Hartge. $244 @ http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page69.html
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      03-04-2010, 06:18 PM   #56
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Checkout this windscreen similar to Hartge. $244 @ http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page69.html
Looks pretty much the same as Hartge's version. A lot cheaper too!


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      03-05-2010, 12:23 AM   #57
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Looks pretty much the same as Hartge's version. A lot cheaper too!
And it comes without that annoyingly huge Hartge logo etched to it permanently (or is it a sticker).
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      03-05-2010, 01:12 AM   #58
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Comparision between Hartge and Roadster solutions


Hartge need OEM screen mounting brackets
Hartge logo is sand blasted to the glass
Made from safety glass , only one piece at the center
Total cost: $995.93


Roadstersolutions: use 3M adhesive tape
Made from acrylic , comes with 3 pieces one center, 2 left+ right rollbar
Price $244.95 + S/H
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      03-05-2010, 03:10 AM   #59
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use 3M adhesive tape
Classy I can almost visualize how it comes off at full speed and decapitates some unlucky pedestrian.
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      03-05-2010, 05:40 AM   #60
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What he said. 3M adhesive is not a good attachment option. Let the car sit in the sun a few times and then see how long the adhesive holds while doing 60 mph +.

Attractive price but I'd want something a little more secure in it's mounting.
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      03-05-2010, 06:44 AM   #61
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Maybe these:


Attachments appear save, three parts included (for the rollbars as well), items seem to be German TÜV approved (=approved for driving with top speed without endangering pedestrians).

http://www.ur-windschott.de/pageID_9307028.html

Seller wants € 239, selling to the EU and other countries "upon request" - much better bargain than the Hartge crap.
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      03-05-2010, 07:00 AM   #62
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I put one in my car. But they dont help reduce the wind factor by much at all. waste of money i say
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      03-05-2010, 11:54 AM   #63
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we had the roadster solutions product on our 2003 Z4 for 7 years without a single "detachment" or adhesive issue - it is a good product with no problems and I am sure the new set up will be the same
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      03-05-2010, 12:35 PM   #64
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we had the roadster solutions product on our 2003 Z4 for 7 years without a single "detachment" or adhesive issue - it is a good product with no problems and I am sure the new set up will be the same
Did it help reduce turbulence within the cockpit?
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      03-05-2010, 01:35 PM   #65
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Hey Guys,

Try these, you're killing me with screwdrivers and putty knives!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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yes, but it goes from a hurricane to a small tornado - if this is to keep your wife's hair in order, NO product will work but it does reduce the turbulence a bit
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