Wind deflector worthwhile?

jmcgraw013 · 01-25-2009, 07:27 PM

Hello! This is my first time posting. I'm about to lease my first BMW - so I'm new all around

I've been reading 1Addicts for the past couple of weeks nearly 2 to 3 hours a day soaking it all in!

I'm picking up my new '08 135 'vert this week and while the car is pretty well loaded, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get some more accessories.

What do think about the wind deflector? I've searched the forum and haven't seen any reviews on the wind deflector for the convertible - does it really work? Is it easily removed once installed? I occassionally take my kids places and would need to get them in and out of the back seat without much trouble - is it the type that pops in and can fold up to place in the trunk?

Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions-

Jason

Rawhide · 01-25-2009, 09:08 PM

It just pops in - no tools needed.

I bought my 'vert in November and can count on one hand the number of days I could take the top down (

) but so for I don't see the need for it personally. But then I don't mind the wind.

Also, the price for the deflector is outrageous imho.

warmtoes · 01-25-2009, 10:18 PM

I got my vert in late June and was able to drive it all summer with the top down. I purchased a wind deflector from Dan at United and it arrived before my car did so I've been able to use it since day one.

If you want to drive the car during the early spring or late fall you will probably want a wind deflector as the cold air buffeting you from behind is brutal. I found I drove it until October with the top down because of the wind deflector.

moff · 01-26-2009, 06:54 AM

We had one on our old E46 330Ci and it was excellent.

The difference with it up or down is huge.

Car looks much cooler cruising around with it down and the windows down, but at higher speeds e.g. 50-60mph+ it is excellent with the windows up.

jmcgraw013 · 01-26-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the helpful feedback! I think I'll go ahead and get one - let's hope Spring is coming sooner than later.

Best,
Jason

warmtoes · 01-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Make sure you shop around. The dealer pricing, depending on the dealer, can be out of whack. Go to the Dan @ United website and see what it costs their first.

ChrisK · 01-26-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcgraw013

Hello! This is my first time posting. I'm about to lease my first BMW - so I'm new all around

I've been reading 1Addicts for the past couple of weeks nearly 2 to 3 hours a day soaking it all in!

I'm picking up my new '08 135 'vert this week and while the car is pretty well loaded, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get some more accessories.

What do think about the wind deflector? I've searched the forum and haven't seen any reviews on the wind deflector for the convertible - does it really work? Is it easily removed once installed? I occassionally take my kids places and would need to get them in and out of the back seat without much trouble - is it the type that pops in and can fold up to place in the trunk?

Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions-

Jason

Welcome to 1addicts!!

nordique14 · 01-26-2009, 12:32 PM

welcome and congrats on the 135i vert. good choice.

Here is a good thread on the wind deflector. Also lists some good places to buy one for a good price.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211286

jmcgraw013 · 01-27-2009, 06:01 AM

Thanks for the help! Sounds like the deflector would be good to have on a longer highway trip to be sure.

smithtravel · 01-27-2009, 07:39 AM

Nothing wrong with getting one, but I really don't see the need. We did an ED on a 335 convertible last summer. Had the car in Europe for 5 weeks and never felt like we needed the wind deflector. Cruising at speeds up to 80 mph everything was fine, even for my wife. Above that, up to about 100 mph we felt we needed the windows up. At 100 + it was more comfortable to put the top up. So, for us, if we regularly cruised above 80 mph I guess I might consider a wind screen. But, in the States that is not an issue.

Bruck · 01-27-2009, 09:38 AM

We have one of these on our E36 vert. IT is a must have option, as even in 95 it was designed so well that you couldn't imagine life without it. I'm sure they're even nicer now.

BimmerLearner · 01-29-2009, 11:56 AM

Keep an eye on ebay; i picked a used one up for 180 plus shipping.

warmtoes · 01-29-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smithtravel

Nothing wrong with getting one, but I really don't see the need. We did an ED on a 335 convertible last summer. Had the car in Europe for 5 weeks and never felt like we needed the wind deflector. Cruising at speeds up to 80 mph everything was fine, even for my wife. Above that, up to about 100 mph we felt we needed the windows up. At 100 + it was more comfortable to put the top up. So, for us, if we regularly cruised above 80 mph I guess I might consider a wind screen. But, in the States that is not an issue.

See my post above. The need is when it gets cold out and you still want to drive with the top down.

Jammer005 · 08-05-2009, 05:36 PM

I was told by Dan @ United that the pricing has gone up.
Now ~$500 USD (FYI, >$640 CDN!). I searched e-bay and found some pricing around $350. I found the seller and called the dealership he worked at to make sure he was legit. Steve @ Cain BMW who lists on e-bay sold me 'the last one' at the old pricing and he did confirm that they had gone up to $485 inc. shipping.
After a quick highway trip ~100 mph before and after purchase, I noticed a significant difference with wind noise and wind buffeting in the cabin. It's easy to test out because you can fold it down whilst you are driving. I'm looking forward to testing it out in the colder weather.
I did notice at higher speeds that it shakes a bit since it only has one pivotal point that keeps it secure. So, I would notice something catching my attention in my rear view mirror only to realize it was the wind screen moving a bit.

Too bad that the pricing has gone up.

Oh, I would have returned mine as defective if I hadn't have read this post:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=211286&page=4
(Shout-out to Carnut!)

01-25-2009, 07:27 PM	#1
jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Wind deflector worthwhile? Hello! This is my first time posting. I'm about to lease my first BMW - so I'm new all around I've been reading 1Addicts for the past couple of weeks nearly 2 to 3 hours a day soaking it all in! I'm picking up my new '08 135 'vert this week and while the car is pretty well loaded, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get some more accessories. What do think about the wind deflector? I've searched the forum and haven't seen any reviews on the wind deflector for the convertible - does it really work? Is it easily removed once installed? I occassionally take my kids places and would need to get them in and out of the back seat without much trouble - is it the type that pops in and can fold up to place in the trunk? Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions- Jason __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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01-25-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
Rawhide Captain 363 Rep 792 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	It just pops in - no tools needed. I bought my 'vert in November and can count on one hand the number of days I could take the top down () but so for I don't see the need for it personally. But then I don't mind the wind. Also, the price for the deflector is outrageous imho.
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01-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#3
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I got my vert in late June and was able to drive it all summer with the top down. I purchased a wind deflector from Dan at United and it arrived before my car did so I've been able to use it since day one. If you want to drive the car during the early spring or late fall you will probably want a wind deflector as the cold air buffeting you from behind is brutal. I found I drove it until October with the top down because of the wind deflector. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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01-26-2009, 06:54 AM	#4
moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	We had one on our old E46 330Ci and it was excellent. The difference with it up or down is huge. Car looks much cooler cruising around with it down and the windows down, but at higher speeds e.g. 50-60mph+ it is excellent with the windows up. __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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01-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	RE: wind deflector Thanks for the helpful feedback! I think I'll go ahead and get one - let's hope Spring is coming sooner than later. Best, Jason __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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01-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Make sure you shop around. The dealer pricing, depending on the dealer, can be out of whack. Go to the Dan @ United website and see what it costs their first. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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01-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#8
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	welcome and congrats on the 135i vert. good choice. Here is a good thread on the wind deflector. Also lists some good places to buy one for a good price. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211286
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01-27-2009, 06:01 AM	#9
jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the help! Sounds like the deflector would be good to have on a longer highway trip to be sure. __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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01-27-2009, 07:39 AM	#10
smithtravel Private 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nothing wrong with getting one, but I really don't see the need. We did an ED on a 335 convertible last summer. Had the car in Europe for 5 weeks and never felt like we needed the wind deflector. Cruising at speeds up to 80 mph everything was fine, even for my wife. Above that, up to about 100 mph we felt we needed the windows up. At 100 + it was more comfortable to put the top up. So, for us, if we regularly cruised above 80 mph I guess I might consider a wind screen. But, in the States that is not an issue. __________________ First ED: 335 convertible on June 25, 2008. Second ED: 135 convertible on December 23, 2008. Jet Black, Terracotta Leather, Light Burl Walnut, Step., Premium, Premium Audio, Nav., Heated Seats
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01-27-2009, 09:38 AM	#11
Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	We have one of these on our E36 vert. IT is a must have option, as even in 95 it was designed so well that you couldn't imagine life without it. I'm sure they're even nicer now. __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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01-29-2009, 11:56 AM	#12
BimmerLearner My car is less than a week old and on its 3rd tank 12 Rep 379 Posts Drives: Tiag 135 Vert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Keep an eye on ebay; i picked a used one up for 180 plus shipping.
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08-05-2009, 05:36 PM	#14
Jammer005 Private 2 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cab Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I was told by Dan @ United that the pricing has gone up. Now ~$500 USD (FYI, >$640 CDN!). I searched e-bay and found some pricing around $350. I found the seller and called the dealership he worked at to make sure he was legit. Steve @ Cain BMW who lists on e-bay sold me 'the last one' at the old pricing and he did confirm that they had gone up to $485 inc. shipping. After a quick highway trip ~100 mph before and after purchase, I noticed a significant difference with wind noise and wind buffeting in the cabin. It's easy to test out because you can fold it down whilst you are driving. I'm looking forward to testing it out in the colder weather. I did notice at higher speeds that it shakes a bit since it only has one pivotal point that keeps it secure. So, I would notice something catching my attention in my rear view mirror only to realize it was the wind screen moving a bit. Too bad that the pricing has gone up. Oh, I would have returned mine as defective if I hadn't have read this post: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=211286&page=4 (Shout-out to Carnut!)
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