Conv Owners" Does the windscreen work?

JimD · 04-09-2013, 06:55 AM

My wife's 128i vert is a 2013. I have not tried my windscreen in hers but I am pretty sure it would fit. She got hers included in the purchase, by the way. I was coaching her and suggested it.

Jim

RoundelM3 · 04-09-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Does part BMW #54700442024 fit the 2013 135is. Can't find a listing past 2012 135i

I looked at a 2013 128i Convertible in my dealer showroom, and I don't see any discernible difference in the rear seat area, where the windscreen mounts. I got mine via eBay (slightly used) for about half-price. Really glad I did, as it works well.

BEAR-AvHistory · 04-09-2013, 11:08 AM

Thanks very much for the help. Finally got to a dealer, BMW of Morristown NJ, through Ebay $330, shipped should be here Monday.

angler · 04-09-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Thanks very much for the help. Finally got to a dealer, BMW of Morristown NJ, through Ebay $330, shipped should be here Monday.

Just gave them a call and its fits the 2013. Just got my car have been looking for one and this is the best price I could find. Thanks for the info

davelender · 04-20-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ejm3

I noticed the BMW windscreen if $544.
Is it worth it? Does it ensure less wind in the cabin?

Can anyone give me an idea of how the windscreen attaches ? Does it use the indentations I see in the side walls of the back seat ?
Also, when you remove it to allow back seating, does it fold and/or store easily ?

Thanks for your help.

angler · 04-20-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by davelender

Can anyone give me an idea of how the windscreen attaches ? Does it use the indentations I see in the side walls of the back seat ?
Also, when you remove it to allow back seating, does it fold and/or store easily ?

Thanks for your help.

It is spring loaded and uses the indentations on the side walls It takes 10 seconds to pop it in place, if that! It folds, comes with a cover and you can put it in the trunk. it might take a minute to fold and store.

ejm3 · 04-21-2014, 07:17 AM

Yeah what he said.
Its expensive but worth it I think.
Now my hair doesn't get messed up ;-)

RoundelM3 · 04-21-2014, 08:53 AM

If you look carefully, you can find "deals" on the 1-series convertible windscreen on eBay and Amazon. Got mine "slightly used" on eBay from someone in Germany for about $200. Came with the storage bag and had no wear at all on it. Works great.

Bob Z. · 04-21-2014, 09:50 AM

Paid $210 shipped for mine, used, but barely, and best $210 piece of plastic (and mesh) I've ever bought.

135iam · 04-21-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

If you look carefully, you can find "deals" on the 1-series convertible windscreen on eBay and Amazon. Got mine "slightly used" on eBay from someone in Germany for about $200. Came with the storage bag and had no wear at all on it. Works great.

I did the same. $200 shipped off ebay.

When I bought my car used from a large BMW dealership we looked thru 4 used convertibles and they were going to give me one if they had one in the truck of any of them. Unfortunately, they didn't.

They snap down on there own if you go much over 100 mph, and like others have said they work extremely well. My wife likes the windows up and windscreen up all the time. For me, I prefer that setup on 50 degree mornings with the heat and seat heaters on. It makes for great driving and I'm not cold at all.

Senres · 04-23-2014, 04:53 PM

I bought one for my mine off ebay as well. Actually ended up coming from a dealer for ~$320 shipped.

It's great and totally worth it. I usually flip it down at low speeds if it's hot and put it up if it's a little chilly or I'm going to be driving on the freeway.

135ivert · 04-23-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 135iam

They snap down on there own if you go much over 100 mph..

I found this out at about 80mph on a particularly windy day. Scared the crap out of me. I thought it was a gunshot.

Andrewcoja · 04-23-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

My wife & I wear caps when the top is down - total cost about $20.

Tom

How much horsepahrs?

Ghent · 04-26-2014, 06:38 PM

Mine came with the windscreen and I love it. reduces turbulence and I never remove it

angler · 04-26-2014, 07:57 PM

I can drive with the top down going 80 on the highway with the wind screen and people can hear me perfectly when using my cell through bluetooth. That alone is worth the price of admission!

JayM · 04-29-2014, 09:22 PM

I am 6'1" and spent the first few years without one and even with the windows up the wind would blow fairly hard around my head (nice except when driving to work and showing up looking I was in a tornado). So I went the eBay route and got a new one from a dealer for around $370 and have to say it works very well - no issues driving to work with the top down, windows and windblocker up. One thing though is I did not really notice when buying it but the one I got had a design on the back - looks basically like white painted lines. Not a deal breaker but just mentioning it in case that is for someone.

FJc335 · 06-19-2015, 06:54 AM

What happens when you have passengers in the back. Will the turbulence be as bad? I assume you can't use the windscreen with rear passengers, right?

ejm3 · 06-19-2015, 08:00 AM

Correct, you cannot use the windscreen with passengers in the back seat.
I've never been back there in my car but I would imagine the turbulence would be pretty bad back there!
Best solution: Put tall people back there so they block the wind for you up front ;-)

Pissoff · 06-19-2015, 08:20 AM

One of the other things I love about the wind screen. you can put stuff on the rear seat, and not have it blow away.

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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	My wife's 128i vert is a 2013. I have not tried my windscreen in hers but I am pretty sure it would fit. She got hers included in the purchase, by the way. I was coaching her and suggested it. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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04-21-2014, 07:17 AM	#29
ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Yeah what he said. Its expensive but worth it I think. Now my hair doesn't get messed up ;-) __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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RoundelM3 Major General 1835 Rep 6,990 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	If you look carefully, you can find "deals" on the 1-series convertible windscreen on eBay and Amazon. Got mine "slightly used" on eBay from someone in Germany for about $200. Came with the storage bag and had no wear at all on it. Works great. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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04-21-2014, 09:50 AM	#31
Bob Z. First Lieutenant 10 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Vert Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palm Coast FL 32137 iTrader: (1)	Paid $210 shipped for mine, used, but barely, and best $210 piece of plastic (and mesh) I've ever bought.
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04-23-2014, 04:53 PM	#33
Senres Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '12 135i convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I bought one for my mine off ebay as well. Actually ended up coming from a dealer for ~$320 shipped. It's great and totally worth it. I usually flip it down at low speeds if it's hot and put it up if it's a little chilly or I'm going to be driving on the freeway. __________________ 2012 E88 135i (Alpine White/Savannah Beige) 2007 E90 328i (Jet Black/Black)
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04-26-2014, 06:38 PM	#36
Ghent Topless Speed 19 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine came with the windscreen and I love it. reduces turbulence and I never remove it
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angler love to fish! 46 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 13: SG 135i M-Sport Cabrio 6mt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: riding in the ultimate tanning machine iTrader: (1)	I can drive with the top down going 80 on the highway with the wind screen and people can hear me perfectly when using my cell through bluetooth. That alone is worth the price of admission!
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04-29-2014, 09:22 PM	#38
JayM Enlisted Member 9 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I am 6'1" and spent the first few years without one and even with the windows up the wind would blow fairly hard around my head (nice except when driving to work and showing up looking I was in a tornado). So I went the eBay route and got a new one from a dealer for around $370 and have to say it works very well - no issues driving to work with the top down, windows and windblocker up. One thing though is I did not really notice when buying it but the one I got had a design on the back - looks basically like white painted lines. Not a deal breaker but just mentioning it in case that is for someone.
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FJc335 First Lieutenant 25 Rep 341 Posts Drives: platinum bronze e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Smallville- NJ iTrader: (0)	What happens when you have passengers in the back. Will the turbulence be as bad? I assume you can't use the windscreen with rear passengers, right? __________________ Broken promises don't upset me. I just think, why did they believe me?
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06-19-2015, 08:00 AM	#40
ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Correct, you cannot use the windscreen with passengers in the back seat. I've never been back there in my car but I would imagine the turbulence would be pretty bad back there! Best solution: Put tall people back there so they block the wind for you up front ;-) __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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06-19-2015, 08:20 AM	#41
Pissoff Banned 55 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 08, 128i e88 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fuck you iTrader: (1)	One of the other things I love about the wind screen. you can put stuff on the rear seat, and not have it blow away.
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