clear glass wind deflector

[mav5125]

Hey Guys,

Am thinking about getting a clear glass/plastic wind deflector. I say glass or plastic cause i'm not sure which ones are the best or which brand is the best. Safety issue with glass?

Obviously i don't want a plastic one which will loss it's clarity over time. Most probably will have to order one from the US or Europe or something.

I don't like the standard BMW mesh one.

If you can give me some feedback if you have one?
post a url/site from where i can order one?

thanks.
mav.

[09cbb]

Originally Posted by mav5125

Hey Guys,

Am thinking about getting a clear glass/plastic wind deflector. I say glass or plastic cause i'm not sure which ones are the best or which brand is the best. Safety issue with glass?

Obviously i don't want a plastic one which will loss it's clarity over time. Most probably will have to order one from the US or Europe or something.

I don't like the standard BMW mesh one.

If you can give me some feedback if you have one?
post a url/site from where i can order one?

thanks.
mav.

www.roadstersolutions.com

[BugsBunny]

Not cheap but from renowned manufacturer (Hartge)
http://www.westcoastmotorsport.com/g...9_roadster.htm

scroll down to mid page for picture and to bottom for pricing

[Wraith.]

This has been great: http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page69.html

[Z4@Phuket]

I don't trust 3M adhesive as stated in Roadster solution
"The brackets attach with a 3M automotive adhesive, just peal and stick."
The wind shield made from plastic which is scratchable

The other choice is from www.ur-windschott.de which use safety glass and screw mounting, which is more secure and durable
Also it is very similar to Hartge wind deflector (may be OEM for Hartge)

[Jayda]

Originally Posted by Wraith.

This has been great: http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page69.html

This is currently on my list from Santa! There have been enough posts here that I am not concerned about the adhesive.

[Wraith.]

I had the top down at 90mph on the autostrade and it didn't budge an inch. No need to worry about the adhesive.

[Z4@Phuket]

Originally Posted by Wraith.

I had the top down at 90mph on the autostrade and it didn't budge an inch. No need to worry about the adhesive.

Please remember all adhesive will deteriorate with time and heat
You may have a flying wind deflector on the next Xmas
Another choice from Just Roadster
They use clear plastic straps to secure


Happy Holidays

[glogsdon1]

I have the Roadstersolutions deflector. The double-sided tape does a great job, even at 100 MPH.

[rtzx5]

I didn't think I would like the factory one as much as I do. It really is the best solution IMO.

[mstevens]

I want a sheet of glass near my neck!

I don't have a deflector in my current car, but have a BMW one in my old Z4. It's fantastic. I plan to install a BMW one in my new Z4 once temperatures are likely to remain above freezing for an extended period.

[jparnes1]

Originally Posted by mstevens

I want a sheet of glass near my neck!

I don't have a deflector in my current car, but have a BMW one in my old Z4. It's fantastic. I plan to install a BMW one in my new Z4 once temperatures are likely to remain above freezing for an extended period.

Good point. Is that glass tempered? Blood would not look good on an extended white leather interior!

[Z4@Phuket]

I don't like the mesh of OEM wind deflector, so I did some mod on this and replace with tempered glass. all problems above solved

[jparnes1]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

I don't like the mesh of OEM wind deflector, so I did some mod on this and replace with tempered glass. all problems above solved

Nice! How did you do that?

[ChuckB]

Originally Posted by rtzz4

I didn't think I would like the factory one as much as I do. It really is the best solution IMO.

+1

[Z4@Phuket]

Originally Posted by jparnes1

Nice! How did you do that?

This is a hand made job
first: disassemble the thing by pushing hard on 4 metal pins on each side, push until the pins drop inside.
2. The frame will be separated into 4 parts, remove the mesh but save the metal wire inside.
3. Cutout the pattern of the hole for glass sizing and add 2mm border
4. Send the glass for heat treated (tempered)
5. Shave off the plastic on the thicker frame to make room for 6mm glass, which I use small electric hand drill with sand paper head.
6. Find some rubber strip (from home windows) to fix the glass and also to cover some irregular edge from hand shaving
7. put back everything, if you do it properly, no glue or silicone sealant is needed
Good luck

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

I don't like the mesh of OEM wind deflector, so I did some mod on this and replace with tempered glass. all problems above solved

This is looking very look job well done! But a retractable glass like 6 series or MBZs shall be swell. May be damn or BMW can ask for a few 100$ as an option like mini does an ala cart solution.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

I don't like the mesh of OEM wind deflector, so I did some mod on this and replace with tempered glass. all problems above solved

Well done I must say ...

you should offer a mod to members and go into business ... bet the mod cost (time and material) would run about 1/3 of the offered market price for one available on the net.

[jparnes1]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

This is a hand made job
first: disassemble the thing by pushing hard on 4 metal pins on each side, push until the pins drop inside.
2. The frame will be separated into 4 parts, remove the mesh but save the metal wire inside.
3. Cutout the pattern of the hole for glass sizing and add 2mm border
4. Send the glass for heat treated (tempered)
5. Shave off the plastic on the thicker frame to make room for 6mm glass, which I use small electric hand drill with sand paper head.
6. Find some rubber strip (from home windows) to fix the glass and also to cover some irregular edge from hand shaving
7. put back everything, if you do it properly, no glue or silicone sealant is needed
Good luck

That's awesome. I'm going to do this when the weather warms up. It looks like you replaced the mesh with some solid material in the roll bars too? What's that?

[09cbb]

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Well done I must say ...

you should offer a mod to members and go into business ... bet the mod cost (time and material) would run about 1/3 of the offered market price for one available on the net.

But you'll need the original BMW mesh windscreen first, and that runs you $500, plus another $100 for the mod. The one from roadster solutions runs you less than half. I am thinking about making one myself as well, but use some acrylic and aluminum brackets.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by 09cbb

But you'll need the original BMW mesh windscreen first, and that runs you $500, plus another $100 for the mod. The one from roadster solutions runs you less than half. I am thinking about making one myself as well, but use some acrylic and aluminum brackets.

Oh I meant for folks that do have a mesh screen ... they can ship it to and have it modified it's ... Business opportunity I'm thinking (when I drove my Z it came with a mesh screen, if I still had the Z I would have it modified) Then your point is well taken about the lower cost from roadster solutions.

As for the brackets they are the same for a modified screen.

BTW did you add your Holiday Wish for the BIMMERPOST Folks? ... you can do it here ===> CLICK to add your handle to the tree

[RichysBlk35i]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

I don't like the mesh of OEM wind deflector, so I did some mod on this and replace with tempered glass. all problems above solved

That looks great! I want one! Great work and a great look. I can picture that on my Jet Back 35i