Winddeflector bhind backseat

rstu · 04-03-2021, 06:46 AM

Hi there! We often travel 3 people in our 135i e88, And my Wife complains about the pretty windy backseat.

Is there anyone here with experience/idéas of a wind deflector mounted between the back headrest and the rollover bar?

Either a purchasble products, or a DIY. Thinking about a plexi mounted with straps.

Something like attached pics, but mounted at the rear passengers headrest.

Happy Wife Happy Life :-)

Converted1 · 04-10-2021, 08:44 AM

In your glove box should be a hat, sunglasses and scrunchie. If she asks you to put the windows up with the top down..........

Im only partially kidding. My kids are often in the back so I can relate. When they complain, I’ll ask if they brought their hat and sunglasses.

It’s prob not safe to have something strapped to the headrest with someone back there.

kr3678 · 04-10-2021, 09:21 AM

I recognize the first picture as a 1st generation Volvo C70 convertible. Having owned one for 7 years, I can tell you first hand that piece of plexiglass probably rendered the rear seat completely unusable for people.

Generally, if you want to use a wind-stop, you have to be willing to give up the back seat.

blue135 · 04-10-2021, 09:46 AM

Agree with KevinR. I find the deflector to be very effective (trying to find a new one now without having to pay full retail), but there is no way for a person to be in backseat while it is in place.
And I suspect if one can be rigged behind back headrests, I would worry about what would happen if rear headrests were forced to pop up in a rollover. Besides, it likely would have to be removed every time the top went up.

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rstu New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: X3 30D G01, 135i E88, 218d GT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Winddeflector bhind backseat Hi there! We often travel 3 people in our 135i e88, And my Wife complains about the pretty windy backseat. Is there anyone here with experience/idéas of a wind deflector mounted between the back headrest and the rollover bar? Either a purchasble products, or a DIY. Thinking about a plexi mounted with straps. Something like attached pics, but mounted at the rear passengers headrest. Happy Wife Happy Life :-) Attached Images
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kr3678 Private 16 Rep 93 Posts Drives: '10 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	I recognize the first picture as a 1st generation Volvo C70 convertible. Having owned one for 7 years, I can tell you first hand that piece of plexiglass probably rendered the rear seat completely unusable for people. Generally, if you want to use a wind-stop, you have to be willing to give up the back seat. __________________ '18 VW Passat GT '12 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription '05 MINI Cooper S '87 VW Cabriolet
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blue135 Captain 698 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible. SRG Z4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Agree with KevinR. I find the deflector to be very effective (trying to find a new one now without having to pay full retail), but there is no way for a person to be in backseat while it is in place. And I suspect if one can be rigged behind back headrests, I would worry about what would happen if rear headrests were forced to pop up in a rollover. Besides, it likely would have to be removed every time the top went up.
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