Wind deflector for a Z3 without roll hoops?

[Oldham1994]

As title suggests, my 97 z3 didn't come with roll hoops or a wind deflector.. I had the top down the other night and I forgot how windy it gets in the cabin when going 50+ mph! I searched but couldn't find a definitive answer but is it possible to fit a wind deflector without roll hoops? Is there some kind of proprietary fitting kit available?

Thanks

 

[hard top]

It will ether be a Type 1 or Type 2.
Type 1 fits in the turret mounts, Type 2 fits on the 'parcel shelf' for want of a better word.

 

[andyglym]

This is mine prior to its hoops upgrade. Under the "parcel shelf" there are two hollow metal tubes screwed in that take the pins of the deflector.

 

[hard top]

Under the "parcel shelf" there are two hollow metal tubes screwed in that take the pins of the deflector.

Just to make things even more confusing AMcD, there are two Type 2's with a different mounting distances between the pins.

This is a Type 1 on my car........

 

[andyglym]

Just to make things even more confusing AMcD, there are two Type 2's with a different mounting distances between the pins.

This is a Type 1 on my car........

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[colb]

If you have the one with 27inch centred posts they are as rare as you know what, I had to used the 29inch centred type and make up some alloy sockets to slot the pins in behind the storage box, pictures on this post
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=40423#p375562

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Or buy a set of roll hoops and trims and fittings etc from me and you'll have the best of both worlds. I even have s wind deflector too.

 

[oldcarman]

Or buy the deflector @BMBabe has, not sure which type, sorry!! Maybe Stacey could give the measurements?? Thanks, JIM

 

[Grumps]

Just to make things even more confusing AMcD, there are two Type 2's with a different mounting distances between the pins.

This is a Type 1 on my car........

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What on earth was that on the boot lol!

 

[Grumps]

I have the type 2 on mine. It's an OEM one which came with the car

 

[hard top]

What on earth was that on the boot lol!

Something that was on the right way round......

 

[Paul Rice]

I have a type 1 going cheap but no fittings, its how it came to me. I fixed into hoop turret holes with slotted bars. No longer needed as have roll hoops and perspex now fitted

 

[Oldham1994]

Thanks everyone, I'll do some investigating then!