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Post Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:51 pm

Hi there

I have a ‘new’ 1991 e30 convertible and am looking to get hold of a wind deflector to stop my wife wanting me to put the roof back up on a sunny/windy day so as to avoid hair malfunctions. Any tips on what to buy and where from gratefully received, either from here in surrey, UK or else sent from abroad. My car doesn’t have any pre-drilled holes so I guess I would be looking for one that looks like it’s called a ‘clicksystem’ that simply fits snugly in. Not overly purist but getting an original type wind deflector I guess would be preferable whether new or classic/old. All suggestions and top tips most welcome. Many thanks
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Post Thu Mar 18, 2021 7:16 pm

BMW still do the original wind deflector but some bits N/A.I’m based in Surrey and have got an after market one that I don’t need anymore,give me a pm if your interested.
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Post Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:07 pm

Thanks - just sent you a PM. Being a newbie hope you received it ok.
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Post Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:56 pm

Gbradbury wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:07 pm
Thanks - just sent you a PM. Being a newbie hope you received it ok.
Oh and welcome to the zone as well mate :cool: :cool:

Pics of the car are a must on here.lol

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Post Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Gbradbury wrote:
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Thanks - just sent you a PM. Being a newbie hope you received it ok.
Pm sent
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Post Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:50 pm

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Post Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:57 am

A wind deflector is definitely a MUST if you own a convertible..

It was like driving in a wind tunnel before I got mine and now I cant imagine not having one in there!

I'd recommend going OE as the aftermarket ones never looked right to me!

Also you don't need any pre drilled holes or anything it spring clips into the seatbelt section and sits in the rest. I'll see if I have any pics of mine
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Post Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:34 pm

Many thanks for the insight and advice.
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Post Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:57 pm

Gbradbury wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:51 pm
Hi there

I have a ‘new’ 1991 e30 convertible and am looking to get hold of a wind deflector to stop my wife wanting me to put the roof back up on a sunny/windy day so as to avoid hair malfunctions. Any tips on what to buy and where from gratefully received, either from here in surrey, UK or else sent from abroad. My car doesn’t have any pre-drilled holes so I guess I would be looking for one that looks like it’s called a ‘clicksystem’ that simply fits snugly in. Not overly purist but getting an original type wind deflector I guess would be preferable whether new or classic/old. All suggestions and top tips most welcome. Many thanks
Ahhhhh that old conundrum, I have one and original one with the bag, when fitted I would be in the car in a pair of shorts and a tee shirt and the girlfriend would be in jeans wearing a fleece and a fucking scarf..........

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Post Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:00 pm

Here's a couple of pics of mine so you can see how the genuine one fits:
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Post Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:38 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:00 pm
Here's a couple of pics of mine so you can see how the genuine one fits:
These pictures have made me want to find a genuine one!
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Post Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:17 pm

boxclever1753 wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:38 pm
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:00 pm
Here's a couple of pics of mine so you can see how the genuine one fits:
These pictures have made me want to find a genuine one!
To me there is no alternative mate..I didn't mind paying a bit more as the aftermarket ones look so cheap in comparison.
Check my M30 build threads:
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Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
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Post Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:24 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:17 pm
boxclever1753 wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:38 pm
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:00 pm
Here's a couple of pics of mine so you can see how the genuine one fits:
These pictures have made me want to find a genuine one!
To me there is no alternative mate..I didn't mind paying a bit more as the aftermarket ones look so cheap in comparison.
Yeah - yours looks amazing. The aftermarket ones don't even come to close to the same fit and quality it seems. Another savings pot to manage :)
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Post Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:48 pm

boxclever1753 wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:24 pm
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:17 pm
boxclever1753 wrote:
Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:38 pm


These pictures have made me want to find a genuine one!
To me there is no alternative mate..I didn't mind paying a bit more as the aftermarket ones look so cheap in comparison.
Yeah - yours looks amazing. The aftermarket ones don't even come to close to the same fit and quality it seems. Another savings pot to manage :)
Thanks mate 😎

I got lucky I got mine before the price sky rocketed 😬
Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza