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Paul · May 8th, 2004, 04:14 AM

If you're interested, see here...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....5&postcount=10

dinger · May 12th, 2004, 04:12 AM

Paul,from the pictures it looks like once its in position the lower part of the deflector can be split/folded in half .

Paul · May 12th, 2004, 09:26 AM

It folds in half when in storage, didn't work out if/how you could do that while it was fitted.

DaveN · May 12th, 2004, 07:43 PM

errr hang on a sec - I'd thought the wind deflector was something you could just add at any time - you're saying that it is a factory installed thing (...the side panels are not just drilled, they're different units)? Ergo order it at spec time or pay even more silly money for retro? Bugger...

dsg9999 · Jun 8th, 2004, 06:28 PM

can someone confirm that this must be orderd EOM

dsg9999 · Jun 8th, 2004, 06:29 PM

OEM I mean

dsg9999 · Jun 8th, 2004, 06:30 PM

Paul · Jun 8th, 2004, 06:32 PM

I've been told it's something you can only order at the time you place your order, but I cant say more than that. If you want it, or even might want it, it's probably wisest to order with the car anyway as you can guarantee it will be cheaper that way.

spur · Jun 8th, 2004, 07:22 PM

Because i was trying to keep down the costs, i did not speck the w/d but when i quite easily got my nice salesman to give me £30 towards any extra it might cost as a after market, i very quickly came to the conclusion to order it NOW. imho.

paa · Jun 8th, 2004, 10:55 PM

My dealer told me that you could have it retro fitted butted I was best to get it factory fitted, so I did

cooper_s_dreamer · Jun 9th, 2004, 07:43 AM

Only thing is, it looks like it's only the flat piece that folds...

Cheers for the pics Paul.

Geoff & Gill · Jun 11th, 2004, 08:19 PM

But it looks so "added on"!. Surely some after marketer will come up with a better looking and cheaper one? On the Z3 the BMW one was like MINI one but after market you could get a clear perspex jobby that fitted between the roll bars.

Geoff

rentagas · Jun 12th, 2004, 08:22 AM

Yes of course an aftermarket deflector may come along and they may even have done wind tunnel tests so it actually works but are you really prepared to gamble. IMHO the wind deflector is one of the few essential options and is not as outrageously expensive as other options.

Geoff & Gill · Jun 20th, 2004, 10:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rentagas

Yes of course an aftermarket deflector may come along and they may even have done wind tunnel tests so it actually works but are you really prepared to gamble. IMHO the wind deflector is one of the few essential options and is not as outrageously expensive as other options.

You are so right. Why spoil a £16ish car for the sake of £160. Even if I never use it will be useful for any future owner.

You have convinced me. I've added it to my spec list!

Geoff

Rooster · Jun 21st, 2004, 04:56 PM

Good on ya "b3 gmk". I was going to get the wind deflector 2/3 month or so after collecting the car as I had allready gone OTT on the extra's. However, decided to add the wind deflector on the last minute(3 weeks ago) as I didnt facy risking an aftermarket wind deflector or have a retro fit deflector. Im sure MINI have done there homework(wind tunnels etc) and it will be an essential item.
Rentagas is right, why chance it.

dscoopers · Jun 21st, 2004, 11:50 PM

I used to have a 3 series convertible and the wind deflector in that just used to clip in similar to the pics of the mini one. All 3 series came with the side panels ready to take the wind deflector. Is this not the case with the mini? I have not ordered the wind deflector but can get it put on the order if it is going to be a problem later on.

MCS conv on order, DS/Black leather, Chilli pack, chrome mirrors, heated seats, chrome interior, HK
Arriving 10/9 - Hopefully!!

liz_huss · Jun 22nd, 2004, 06:35 PM

I've been told that now that my mini has gone the production line I can't add anything now, but I really wish I had thought of the wind deflector. Does anyone know if this is something that is included right at the end of the production as I am going to ask anyway to see if I can get it included.

dinger · Jun 22nd, 2004, 06:39 PM

Liz, I'm afraid once the car has gone into production its then to late to alter the spec.

dinger.

dscoopers · Jun 22nd, 2004, 10:45 PM

I am sure that the wind deflector will be available as an accessory at the same price. Any dealers out there who can help??

rentagas · Jun 23rd, 2004, 08:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dscoopers

I am sure that the wind deflector will be available as an accessory at the same price. Any dealers out there who can help??

I hope you are correct but all the evidence so far would suggest that you are wrong!

May 8th, 2004, 04:14 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Wind deflector details... If you're interested, see here... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....5&postcount=10

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May 12th, 2004, 04:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Paul,from the pictures it looks like once its in position the lower part of the deflector can be split/folded in half .

May 12th, 2004, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	It folds in half when in storage, didn't work out if/how you could do that while it was fitted.

May 12th, 2004, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaveN MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 131 Offline	errr hang on a sec - I'd thought the wind deflector was something you could just add at any time - you're saying that it is a factory installed thing (...the side panels are not just drilled, they're different units)? Ergo order it at spec time or pay even more silly money for retro? Bugger...

Jun 8th, 2004, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
dsg9999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 15 Offline	can someone confirm that this must be orderd EOM

Jun 8th, 2004, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
dsg9999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 15 Offline	OEM I mean

Jun 8th, 2004, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
dsg9999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 15 Offline

Jun 8th, 2004, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	I've been told it's something you can only order at the time you place your order, but I cant say more than that. If you want it, or even might want it, it's probably wisest to order with the car anyway as you can guarantee it will be cheaper that way.

Jun 8th, 2004, 10:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
paa That's a Gamble Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North west Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 105 Offline	My dealer told me that you could have it retro fitted butted I was best to get it factory fitted, so I did

Jun 9th, 2004, 07:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
cooper_s_dreamer Naughty Cutty Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seaford, E. Sussex Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 131 Offline	Only thing is, it looks like it's only the flat piece that folds... Cheers for the pics Paul.

Jun 11th, 2004, 08:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Geoff & Gill Convertible -here at last Join Date: May 2004 Location: Whitchurch,Hampshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 100 Offline	But it looks so "added on"!. Surely some after marketer will come up with a better looking and cheaper one? On the Z3 the BMW one was like MINI one but after market you could get a clear perspex jobby that fitted between the roll bars. Geoff

Jun 12th, 2004, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Yes of course an aftermarket deflector may come along and they may even have done wind tunnel tests so it actually works but are you really prepared to gamble. IMHO the wind deflector is one of the few essential options and is not as outrageously expensive as other options.

Jun 20th, 2004, 10:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Geoff & Gill Convertible -here at last Join Date: May 2004 Location: Whitchurch,Hampshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rentagas Yes of course an aftermarket deflector may come along and they may even have done wind tunnel tests so it actually works but are you really prepared to gamble. IMHO the wind deflector is one of the few essential options and is not as outrageously expensive as other options. You are so right. Why spoil a £16ish car for the sake of £160. Even if I never use it will be useful for any future owner. You have convinced me. I've added it to my spec list! Geoff

Jun 21st, 2004, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rooster Powered by VPower Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Good on ya "b3 gmk". I was going to get the wind deflector 2/3 month or so after collecting the car as I had allready gone OTT on the extra's. However, decided to add the wind deflector on the last minute(3 weeks ago) as I didnt facy risking an aftermarket wind deflector or have a retro fit deflector. Im sure MINI have done there homework(wind tunnels etc) and it will be an essential item. Rentagas is right, why chance it.

Jun 21st, 2004, 11:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
dscoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I used to have a 3 series convertible and the wind deflector in that just used to clip in similar to the pics of the mini one. All 3 series came with the side panels ready to take the wind deflector. Is this not the case with the mini? I have not ordered the wind deflector but can get it put on the order if it is going to be a problem later on. MCS conv on order, DS/Black leather, Chilli pack, chrome mirrors, heated seats, chrome interior, HK Arriving 10/9 - Hopefully!!

Jun 22nd, 2004, 06:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
liz_huss MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 55 Offline	I've been told that now that my mini has gone the production line I can't add anything now, but I really wish I had thought of the wind deflector. Does anyone know if this is something that is included right at the end of the production as I am going to ask anyway to see if I can get it included.

Jun 22nd, 2004, 06:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Liz, I'm afraid once the car has gone into production its then to late to alter the spec. dinger.

Jun 22nd, 2004, 10:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
dscoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I am sure that the wind deflector will be available as an accessory at the same price. Any dealers out there who can help??

Jun 23rd, 2004, 08:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dscoopers I am sure that the wind deflector will be available as an accessory at the same price. Any dealers out there who can help?? I hope you are correct but all the evidence so far would suggest that you are wrong!

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