Wind Deflectors for Z3s

WorldClassAccident · #1 28th September 2016, 15:06

The drive from Southampton to Stevenage this morning was quite fresh with a chill wind blowing from behind through the centre between the seats. At the end of the journey, my left ear was thoroughly chilled*.

Has anyone used the wind deflectors that fit between the seats?

There seem to be two types, mesh or clear plastic. Info on either or home made versions welcome.

Thanks

*Yes, I know I could wear my flying helmet but it is not the most flattering of looks

Jaguartvr · #2 28th September 2016, 16:41

Pansy!

zagmad · #3 28th September 2016, 17:18

Would a flying biggles look better. Hat goggles. Keep ya ears warm and ya eyes bug free.

ericholm · #4 28th September 2016, 19:07

Hi WCA,

I had the fabric mesh type that fit over the hoops behind the seats and that worked well. I sold it though as don't have hoops to fit it on any more!

Cheers.

ned · #5 29th September 2016, 08:31

Hi WCA
i have a mesh type one on my A4 and used to have the fold down type on my MX5 both work well and do make a difference , not as good as a Biggles , ear muffs and flying goggles though !!

IanA · #6 29th September 2016, 19:55

This is the girly net on mine- never actually taken it off to see what difference it makes.

There's a nice selection of knitted Peruvian-style hats on eBay...
Like these...

My own is like #4 but without the strings.

Mikewade · #7 29th September 2016, 21:14

I had the Perspex version on mine, but again never took it off, so can't say how much better it was. It had a Z3 'logo' on it which I didn't particularly like.

WorldClassAccident · #8 30th September 2016, 08:25

I am thinking of getting some perspex cut to shape and fitting that.

The cold wind at 70mph up driving up the motorway swirls around between the seats and freezes one ear. I ended up leaning over towards the window to avoid it and got a stiff neck because of it.

I didn't notice this before, I guess I am getting old and becoming a pansy :-)

Jaguartvr · #9 30th September 2016, 09:03

IanA · #10 2nd October 2016, 17:24

Just for you, I took the Z300S for 2 laps round my 6 mile "take it for a spin" road circuit- once with and once without the girly net thing. Have to say that the difference was noticeable.
I would have done it twice more with the side windows up but decided to get back to the gardening that herself thought I was doing whilst she was out.