Which type of wind break?
Which type of wind break?
I'm optimistically hoping that summer is just around the corner and I'd like to buy a wind break.
I'd appreciate any advice as to whether the perspex or the net version is the one to have.
Regards
Peter
I'd appreciate any advice as to whether the perspex or the net version is the one to have.
Regards
Peter
- Badman gee
- Joined: Sun 14 Nov, 2010 10:45
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Re: Which type of wind break?
For my money that OEM mesh type deflector is the most effective in doing what it says on the tin.
Aesthetically some prefer the perspex.
I've tried three variants but came back to the mesh in the end.
If you want one, mine is for sale now that the Z3 has gone.
Terry
Aesthetically some prefer the perspex.
I've tried three variants but came back to the mesh in the end.
If you want one, mine is for sale now that the Z3 has gone.
Terry
Re: Which type of wind break?
As Titan says the mesh one is more effective but the perspex one is also pretty good.
I have both and use the mesh one for Spring and Autumn and the perspex one for the summer months.
I have both and use the mesh one for Spring and Autumn and the perspex one for the summer months.
Re: Which type of wind break?
I have a net version - looks great on the Zed
Re: Which type of wind break?
I have the perspex type, with the windows down it is very effective, with the windows up it does create a vortex and any pieces of paper in the storage tray will soon be gone.
I have had the mesh type, I think rear vision is a little impaired.
I have had the mesh type, I think rear vision is a little impaired.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
- magicmitch
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Re: Which type of wind break?
I have the mesh type and it very effective.... if you're going to break wind, do it through a mesh
- Southernboy
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Re: Which type of wind break?
Mesh...it's just sooooo much cooler than plastic...
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Re: Which type of wind break?
I followed G8jka's route and made a perspex one, a fun way to spend a few hours and it doesn't look too bad considering it cost me just over £20 all in!
It also works fairly well and is certainly a big improvement on running without one.
It also works fairly well and is certainly a big improvement on running without one.
Re: Which type of wind break?
Hello all... it is my first post here. I bought my Z3 a couple of weeks ago and have to say I love it! It didn't have a wind breaker though which I am keen to purchase, probably prefer the mesh/net to be honest.
However, the middle console has a storage unit that opens upwards, slightly behind and between the seats, actually it open between the chrome roll bars so I was a little unsure as to where my wind breaker would fit?
Any ideas - is there a version that works with this?
Thanks in advance
Adrian
However, the middle console has a storage unit that opens upwards, slightly behind and between the seats, actually it open between the chrome roll bars so I was a little unsure as to where my wind breaker would fit?
Any ideas - is there a version that works with this?
Thanks in advance
Adrian
Re: Which type of wind break?
Yes
The mesh version sits behind the hoops and allows access to the top cubby box.
Perspex ones tend to block it
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The mesh version sits behind the hoops and allows access to the top cubby box.
Perspex ones tend to block it
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Re: Which type of wind break?
I've got my perspex one mounted on the back of the roll hoops so still have access to my storage cubby!