Type 1 deflector brackets

[AussieZ3]

Hi Kev, The new brackets look smart. You have done a good job in designing a bracket for the Type 1 deflector. If you no longer need the original lock cylinders with keys, I would be happy to buy them from you. Kith

 

[Kev Bennett]

Hi Aussie
I have 2 lock cylinders but only 1 key,pm me if still interested,
Kev

 

[oldcarman]

Hi

Hi Kev, The new brackets look smart. You have done a good job in designing a bracket for the Type 1 deflector. If you no longer need the original lock cylinders with keys, I would be happy to buy them from you. Kith

Hi Aussie, sorry I didn't get back to you, been busy. My deflector had no locks, but looks like Kev can help you out. JIM

 

[vintage42]

Here's a modern replica...
http://www.cabriosupply.de/windschotts/bmw-z3-roadster-windschott-1996-2003
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-mesh-...its=Car+Make:BMW|Model:Z3&hash=item3a9182b34f

 

[AussieZ3]

Hi Kev, I have placed a message to you as a Profile Post. I have not figured out how to send a PM yet. Please respond.

Hi Jim, Many thanks for your offer. I guessed that your car would have a later type deflector with no locks. - Kith

 

[AussieZ3]

The deflector by cabriosupply appears to be the modern replacement for the original Type 1. Not clear if it can be folded when not in use and with the hood up.

 

[hard top]

I have never folded my wind deflector down with the hood up and leave it in place when the hard top is on as I find it cuts out head light glare. (Type one)

 

[Kev Bennett]

Exactly Hard Top
Finally overcame my fixing probs so going to leave it there all the time does not affect soft top operation so why remove,as you say cuts out headlight glare

 

[vintage42]

The deflector by cabriosupply appears to be the modern replacement for the original Type 1. Not clear if it can be folded when not in use and with the hood up.

The photos of the mounts indicate that the deflector does not fold. But the mounts have big knob screws for quick removal of the deflector, and the photos indicate that it will store in the trunk. I emailed cabriosupply to ask if they could make a deflector with a tan frame and binding to match the tan Z3 interior and top (hood). Their "cream" color is way too light.

 

[AussieZ3]

Thanks to Kev, I have finally been successful in installing the original type 1 wind deflector on my car:



After Kev modified his wind deflector brackets, he kindly sent me the top brackets with lock cylinders. Unfortunately his lock cylinders did not fit the bottom brackets on my car. I found that the original lock cylinders on my car are slightly longer and has locking lug of different shape:



I then installed my lock cylinders on to Kev's top brackets and got a locksmith to cut keys for my lock cylinders. Thanks again.

 

[amancuso]

I'm very confused with how these mount. Do you have to remove the round plastic cap at the top of the seatbelt tower?

 

[AussieZ3]

The round plastic cap is fixed to the seatbelt tower and the deflector has two lock cylinders with keys. The wind deflector is mounted by placing the lock cylinders on to the fixed brackets and turning the keys to lock. The parts list at the following link should clarify how they all fit.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=54_0304&hg=54&fg=95

 

[amancuso]

Type 1 wind deflector

• amancuso
• Mar 5, 2015

OK it looks like the part I drew the arrow to fits into the hole where the plastic cap goes, then the lock cylinder/deflector assembly slots into that. Am I right?

 

[AussieZ3]

The following photograph shows how the lock cylinders fit into the fixed brackets:

 

[handsomejackuk]

who was the original supplier of this windstopper ?

 

[hard top]

who was the original supplier of this windstopper ?

Mine was OEM BMW.

 

[Paul Rice]

who was the original supplier of this windstopper ?

interesting feature

 

[handsomejackuk]

i think the one i have is an early just roadster version supplied by cabrio supply, i phoned just roadster uk this morning...

https://www.cabriosupply.co.uk/wind-deflectors/bmw-z3-roadster-wind-deflector-black-1996-2003

 

[handsomejackuk]

ooops sorry my bad i think it is a genuine bmw item...

 

[handsomejackuk]

sorted mine out today pretty pleased with it just need some better nuts or some covers for the nuts...

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