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Cilonen Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay Check out http://tinyurl.com/le2u7 Due for release start of June (or start of May depending on whether the date system is Euro / US). Doesn't look as neat as the MB unit, not keen on the straps, but the price is GOOOOD They've seemingly been doing them for the R170 for a while, and have decent feedback, but I've got the impression that it just won't be as stable as the MB unit. | ||
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Duo-Art Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay It's just my guess but I bet this windblocker will move forward and backward with wind gusts and scuff up the roll bars and the shelf. I've seen several non Mercedes windblockers and they were all worthless in my opinion. The genuine M/B one is held quite firm by its frame and there are inserts in the hoop of the roll bars to block the wind there too. Something that lesser blockers don't have. Edited by Duo-Art 5/2/2006 4:31 PM | ||
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bclark Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay The MB windscreen has a vent system that really works, although counters the action of the airscarf somewhat. I, too, have found the MB windscreen to remain firmly in place with no rattling, no whistling, no shimmering. | ||
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Silver_Lana Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay It will be nowhere as good as the OEM. I had one of those for my SLK320 (R170) and it was just a step down compared to its WSA peers in quality. | ||
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SergioinMiami Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay it looks very cheap and will move back and forth. i would like to see it hold up at 120 mph. bet the velcro breaks | ||
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jbanks15 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay my oem held at 135mph. thanks again sergio! | ||
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Ynot Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay I've seen one of those in person in Germany and it doesn't look right, looks very cheap and inaffective. | ||
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tda003 Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Alternative plexiglass wind deflector - eBay Haven't tried the e-bay version. Have the oem one. Have had my car at speeds well above the fastest posted here and it works great! That said, I suspect if you put some type of buffering material around the contact points and drove REASONABLE speeds, the e-bay type would work ok. Also, you wouldn't be as concerned drilling it for a gun rack or fishing rod holders. | ||
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