Solid perspex wind deflector or OEM mesh

[MADMAX]

I have inherited both a solid perspex and OEM mesh wind deflector with my 2.8 although the OEM has a clip thingy bit missing, see photos

. So before I start getting excited about repairing the broken mesh deflector, are they any good? Which is best functionality, solid perspex or mesh? Any thoughts, experience.

Ade.

 

[mwpe]

The perspex one looks better but the mesh one is more effective.

 

[John_B]

I haven't used a perspex one so can't compare, but I love my mesh one. Words cannot describe how effective they are.

I'd worry about the perspex ones for how easy to fit/remove/bypass they are - e.g. do you have to fully remove it to access behind the seats? That would be a pain if you just wanted to toss a coat or some shopping back there. With the mesh one it's just a zip and a velcro tab

 

[Jam03]

Another vote for the mesh here. I wouldn’t worry too much about the broken bit. I had mine on for ages without in being fixed down.

 

[MADMAX]

I haven't used a perspex one so can't compare, but I love my mesh one. Words cannot describe how effective they are.

I'd worry about the perspex ones for how easy to fit/remove/bypass they are - e.g. do you have to fully remove it to access behind the seats? That would be a pain if you just wanted to toss a coat or some shopping back there. With the mesh one it's just a zip and a velcro tab

Yes, a pain to access behind the seats - you can't get good access unless the screen is removed or the roof is down. And when the roof is down, behind the seats is full of roof.....

 

[David62]

Mesh is very effective and easy to drop when necessary.

 

[Nodzed]

Used both, mesh works a lot better.

 

[GDavis]

Agreed ....mesh is more effective and easier to live with

 

[Z Victor 1]

Standard mesh for the Z3 s and E85 I had worked better plus I found that no matter how much I tightened the straps on other types, they rattled.

 

[MADMAX]

Okay, because the OEM wind deflector is as effective as everyone says, I've picked one up and will give it a whirl. Must admit, it looks much better

 

[Althulas]

Also reduces some of the glare from headlights.