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      01-20-2020, 05:26 AM   #1
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Any better wind deflector for G29

One of the thing that G29 inferior to the rivals is the wind deflector. Other car manufacturers have automatic retractable transparent wind deflector. However G29 only has fixed meshes-type wind deflector which block the rear mirror.
Is there any better transparent wind deflector for G29?
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See link below from a German forum. You will have to inquire regarding shipping outside of the EU.

https://shop.ur-windschott.de/bmw-z4-g29/
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Other car manufacturers have automatic retractable transparent wind deflector.
Just curious but what other car manufacturers? ....My Jaguar and SLK both had mesh screens the same as our Z4 and I don't remember the Boxter or 911 I test drove having an automatic deflector either?

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See link below from a German forum. You will have to inquire regarding shipping outside of the EU.

https://shop.ur-windschott.de/bmw-z4-g29/
Good find, is it Perspex part or glass?
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Good find, is it Perspex part or glass?
The link says "Wind deflector middle section for the BMW Z4 G29 made of 5mm toughened safety glass"

"packing and shipping within Germany 12.- €, within EU 19.- €

Other countries on request!"
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@SakhirM4 Thanks for translating !

Several folks on the German forum have purchased that glass wind breaker with positive results. Some noticed different air circulation as the original mesh let's air flow and the solid glass does not. But supposedly not a big deal. The visibility with closed top and the mesh in place is indeed not great. Hence, I remove the wind breaker during fall/winter. I was tempted to order the glass version ... just did not get around it yet.
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My old F-type had a mesh deflector, 300.00 option lol. Plus it was a PITA to remove and I always though the clips were going to break, at least the BMW one is on magnets.

I bought a clear plexiglass one for the Jag and I think it made things worse as far as wind buffeting then none at all. Plus the reflections, day and night, were pretty annoying. Best to just leave it out if driving with the top up for extended periods of time.
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The only car I've ever had with an automatically retractable wind deflector was an E-class cabrio. Nice touch but not enough to make up for everything else that was wrong with the car.

I quite like the fact the mesh cuts down eye-level glare from SUVs. And if I need to go eyeball to eyeball with the person behind, I'm happy to step out and do it mano a mano
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Has anyone actually taken delivery of a G29 without the wind deflector option?

In the UK it's part of the comfort pack and I'm not really fussed about the other bits that come with the pack. Thus it's about £750 for a wind deflector.

Reason for the question, I wonder if the rollover protectors that the deflector fits between still have the gaps to for the wind deflector?
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Has anyone actually taken delivery of a G29 without the wind deflector option?

In the UK it's part of the comfort pack and I'm not really fussed about the other bits that come with the pack. Thus it's about £750 for a wind deflector.

Reason for the question, I wonder if the rollover protectors that the deflector fits between still have the gaps to for the wind deflector?
I vaguely recall reading from another poster who didn’t get the wind deflector and had a heck of a time ordering / installing it later. Apparently, the rollover hoops are different, BMW doesn’t seem to sell some needed bits, etc.
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I vaguely recall reading from another poster who didn’t get the wind deflector and had a heck of a time ordering / installing it later. Apparently, the rollover hoops are different, BMW doesn’t seem to sell some needed bits, etc.
Thank you, just what I was suspecting.
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I vaguely recall reading from another poster who didn’t get the wind deflector and had a heck of a time ordering / installing it later. Apparently, the rollover hoops are different, BMW doesn’t seem to sell some needed bits, etc.
I remember reading that too.


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Thank you, just what I was suspecting.
Found the post - BMW does sell the necessary parts for retrofit, but it seems to be easier and less expensive to just order with car:

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...Wind+deflector
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I think that a wind deflector is essential for this car and that BMW should have included it as standard in the UK, like in the USA.
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Just curious but what other car manufacturers? ....My Jaguar and SLK both had mesh screens the same as our Z4 and I don't remember the Boxter or 911 I test drove having an automatic deflector either?

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As far as I know Lexus LC, Audi TT & Honda S660 have transparent automatic wind defector. Porsche boxster, Mustang & my old E89 Z4 can have transparent wind deflector (not genuine parts).
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See link below from a German forum. You will have to inquire regarding shipping outside of the EU.

https://shop.ur-windschott.de/bmw-z4-g29/
Thanks so much! That's great. Hope they can ship it to Hong Kong.
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Other car manufacturers have automatic retractable transparent wind deflector.
Just curious but what other car manufacturers? ....My Jaguar and SLK both had mesh screens the same as our Z4 and I don't remember the Boxter or 911 I test drove having an automatic deflector either?

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Corvette C8 has an automatic clear wind blocker.
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The only car I've ever had with an automatically retractable wind deflector was an E-class cabrio. Nice touch but not enough to make up for everything else that was wrong with the car.

I quite like the fact the mesh cuts down eye-level glare from SUVs. And if I need to go eyeball to eyeball with the person behind, I'm happy to step out and do it mano a mano
The automatic dimmer of the rear view mirror actually blocked the SUV headlights good enough. But for eyeballing with the one behind you......depends on the driver behind you.....I don't mind looking into the eyes of the beautiful lady
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I think that a wind deflector is essential for this car and that BMW should have included it as standard in the UK, like in the USA.
True, fortunately in Hong Kong, the wind deflector is standard.
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As far as I know Lexus LC, Audi TT & Honda S660 have transparent automatic wind defector.
Thanks, that explains it; I've never been interested in any of those cars so I haven't driven them. ...actually I never heard of a Honda S660 (it seems they've never been sold in North America) but it sounds interesting. Hmmm; more reading - 63 hp, 85 mph top speed and a glacial 18 second quarter mile....I guess I know why they aren't sold here. LOL

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Found the post - BMW does sell the necessary parts for retrofit, but it seems to be easier and less expensive to just order with car:

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...Wind+deflector
This installs exactly like the OEM mesh screen for the E89 I had. That version was great because it folded in half and came with a storage bag. For me, bust of all worlds because you don't need to keep the glass clear and wind passes through. I didn't have much issue seeing through it and it cuts glare when the sun is behind you.

Just my 2 cents.
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Thanks, that explains it; I've never been interested in any of those cars so I haven't driven them. ...actually I never heard of a Honda S660 (it seems they've never been sold in North America) but it sounds interesting. Hmmm; more reading - 63 hp, 85 mph top speed and a glacial 18 second quarter mile....I guess I know why they aren't sold here. LOL

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Sorry that I am slightly wrong, BMW did made a convertible with electric glass wind deflector: it's call i8



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