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Old Aug 9th, 2004, 09:26 PM   #1
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Ok here comes the laughter - wind deflrctor folding it down to put in boot !!

i know this is easy as have done it quite a few times however today can i do it .......can i bo##ocks , i do recall someone else mentioning this are their any instructions for this????
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Old Aug 9th, 2004, 09:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It is difficult and the instructions are poor. The key step is to hyper-retract one of the pins which disengages the hinge but it is difficult and frustrating.
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Old Aug 10th, 2004, 07:30 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Look at the end of the little sliders.
The only one that comp[letely disengages is the one without the screw head.
Slide it all the way back and it all falls apart neatly.

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Old Aug 10th, 2004, 12:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I have only used the wind deflector once, that was when i got the car. I took it out of the car a week later cos i had passengers. Do you think i could fold it, more chance of pulling Charlize Thuron. It is still standing in the hallway, tall and proud, 2or3 weeks later. I must admit i have not tried since. I agree, the instructions are poor. (my excuse.)

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Old Aug 10th, 2004, 04:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I spent 20 mins with everyone one from sales, parts, reception, etc when I collected my Coopre S Conv. The trick is that when fold it down

1st push back into the unit the non screw head part that fits into the side panel of the car.
2nd put this end on your foot, push down the other end which fits into the back panel, (this is the important bit) while holding it down pull it away from the wind deflector, this releases the hinge to allow it to fold !!

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Old Aug 10th, 2004, 04:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by rentagas
It is difficult and the instructions are poor. The key step is to hyper-retract one of the pins which disengages the hinge but it is difficult and frustrating.

I agree.
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Old Aug 12th, 2004, 02:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Oh come on, it's not that hard!

I though that we were a brighter than average bunch, us mini drivers!

It's not that tricky, just a technique needs learning.

It's tricky to explain, but simple to operate!

keep at it!

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