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R52 gotta love that wind deflector!!!

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Old May 16, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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gotta love that wind deflector!!!

I just put mine in and LOVE it!!! what a huge difference it makes!!!
I highly recommend it for all the cabrio owners
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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OEM or Brownflyer's aftermarket?
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by moji2006
I highly recommend it for all the cabrio owners
But some of us Cabrio owners do want the wind blowing all around us
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I bought one of Ev's (Brownflyer) before my car was delivered. Installed it on the lot and it hasnt' been off since. This weekend it's supposed to get over 80 degrees. I may have to try driving without it.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Yeah, we have Ev's also. It's great in the milder weather but once the temps get into the 90s, it comes off. It's so good, it blocks TOO much air and when it's that hot, lots of wind is good !
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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I bought one of Ev's (Brownflyer) before my car was delivered. Installed it on the lot and it hasnt' been off since. This weekend it's supposed to get over 80 degrees. I may have to try driving without it.

Uh Oh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered by Brownflyer today. I see by some comments that it cuts off too much of the breeze on hot days. Over 80?? I live in Fort Lauderdale when it's 80 degrees at NIGHT! Oh well....there is always the couple of days that we call Winter.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MrClean
I bought one of Ev's (Brownflyer) before my car was delivered. Installed it on the lot and it hasnt' been off since. This weekend it's supposed to get over 80 degrees. I may have to try driving without it.

Uh Oh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered by Brownflyer today. I see by some comments that it cuts off too much of the breeze on hot days. Over 80?? I live in Fort Lauderdale when it's 80 degrees at NIGHT! Oh well....there is always the couple of days that we call Winter.
Welcome to NAM Mr.Clean. I suspect you'll use the windscreen more than you think. At least from December to January.

Since your from Ft. Lauderdale, you may want to take a ride to Pompano Beach home of the world famous Minspeed.

To quote someone, hit the "Quote" button on the bottom right of their post and will magically take you and the quote down to the post screen.
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Quesera
OEM or Brownflyer's aftermarket?
who is brownflyer? ia m new
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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^ check out the sticky in this forum:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99742
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MrClean
Uh Oh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered by Brownflyer today. I see by some comments that it cuts off too much of the breeze on hot days. Over 80?? I live in Fort Lauderdale when it's 80 degrees at NIGHT! Oh well....there is always the couple of days that we call Winter.
Hi Ken,
I sent you an email. As for cutting off too much breeze, It really buffers the wind turbulence. Just roll your windows down and you'll still get plenty of breeze w/o much of the turbulence.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Brownflyer speaks the truth! 103 in Palm Springs recently...dropped the windows and kept on smiling! Brownflyer's blocker may never come off my convertible!
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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with the JCW seats you don't need one!!

I love the wind blowing thru my hair btw ;-)

Cheers

Coen
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Coen_de_K
with the JCW seats you don't need one!!
Sure -- rub in the fact that we can't get those seats in the States
(yes, I am very jealous of yours)
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by eager2own
Sure -- rub in the fact that we can't get those seats in the States
(yes, I am very jealous of yours)
If I'm not mistaken you can get these seats delivered to the US.



Now the cost is another issue of its own $2048.65 for the front seats and $1351.35 for the rear seats.

Here is the website that I found them on http://www.eurocarmotorsport.com/mini_usd.htm
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by cabriopilot
If I'm not mistaken you can get these seats delivered to the US.

Here is the website that I found them on http://www.eurocarmotorsport.com/mini_usd.htm
The seats will be circumnavigating the world. That vendor is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cabriopilot
If I'm not mistaken you can get these seats delivered to the US.



Now the cost is another issue of its own $2048.65 for the front seats and $1351.35 for the rear seats.

Here is the website that I found them on http://www.eurocarmotorsport.com/mini_usd.htm
The price of those seats say EACH! YIKES
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by focker
The price of those seats say EACH! YIKES
Your right! The front seats are labeled as each while the back seats are for the set.
That would make the total package price around $5448.65 USD

Their prices don't really make too much sense, some of the items are priced about the same as here in the US while others seem to be 2 to 3 times what it would cost here.
I wonder if it's a case of lost in translation?

Those front seats sure look really sharp...
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by focker
The price of those seats say EACH! YIKES
OK I found a better deal on Ebay that makes the JCW seats more affordable.
I'm not sure if they will deliver them from the UK to the US but I'm sure if you really wanted them you could find someone to ship them here for you.
You could always contact Fedex and arrange for pickup??


 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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That's almost USD $3000!!! YIKES!

Originally Posted by cabriopilot
OK I found a better deal on Ebay that makes the JCW seats more affordable.
I'm not sure if they will deliver them from the UK to the US but I'm sure if you really wanted them you could find someone to ship them here for you.
You could always contact Fedex and arrange for pickup??


 
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