Wind deflector for R171 SLK

BiigJiim · 11-30-2007

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get the clear perspex wind deflector for an SLK350 I am buying? I know I can get it as a retailer fit accessory, but £279 seems alot of money for a bit of perspex and 2 mesh inserts!

Many thanks,
Jim

**alroumi** · 11-30-2007

You might want to check the forums sponser Windrestrictor, they offer wind deflectors.

BiigJiim · 11-30-2007

I had a quick look at Windrestrictor.com - I assume this is who you mean.

If I can, I would like to get the proper MB part for it, with the mesh inserts which go into the rollover bars. Also, I am in the UK, so not sure if Windrestrictor would ship here.

Cheers,
Jim

**alroumi** · 11-30-2007

They mentioned they can ship internationally, yes and that is there website.

Goodluck with choosing an ideal deflector.

**ghostdunks** · 11-30-2007

try ebay germany for a "windschott"(I think)...much cheaper than buying from the dealer, and the one I got was a genuine OEM part.

**etyu** · 12-01-2007

Ebay link from mercedeskaufhaus in Germany, 269 Euros or 192 GBP: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Originales-tra...87QQssPageName

I think I bought mine from this seller (about 18 months ago). It is OEM and comes with the bag. Shipping is extra.

BiigJiim · 01-28-2008

Thanks Etyu,

I tried the link, but cant find them selling these. I have looked for Slk Windschott on Ebay Germany and there are a few, but not much cheaper than MB dealers in the UK (they are going for about 300€ + p&p) I drove on the motorway both with and without the silly cloth one attached the other day and it makes a HUGE difference.

If anyone knows someone who is selling one, please get in touch!

Cheers,
Jim

smulus · 01-28-2008

Attachment 3895Hey Man ! Talk to your lokal Mercedes Benz dealership or shop, You can get the Number for the reflector from the german site under Zubehör and they will order it for you. That is the "new" one with 3 part. Otherwise if you are intrested i have one that i have never used. I dident have time to return it when i accidenatlly orderd 2 at the same time so it is in the garage now collecting dust (the one in the picture).
If you want it, send me a mail, design@henrikwiberg.se

ShortShift · 01-30-2008

If you watch the uk ebay site you should be able to pick up a second hand one locally.

barryh · 03-02-2008

BiigJim

Did you get one yet? I am also on the lookout for one.Let me know if you have any sucess.

**Windrestrictor** · 03-06-2008

Figured I would post a couple of new photos of our installation complete. This is our 171 version. We offer forum discounts as well as market to ebay members.

Please let us know if we can help with your needs during drop top season....

Thanks

**Dolebludger** · 03-11-2008

Personally, I've got to give Windrestrictor's clear model, priced at $229 USD, my "official best buy award." Very professional looking, and reasonably priced compared with the OEM model at over $600 USD! And much more professional looking than the $76 USD model I have now (use it on both roadsters) that straps to the roll hoops with seat belt straps and Velcro.

One thing I don't notice on Windrestrictor's models, though, is any feature to block the air flow through the roll hoops. Is there any?

**rlbawk** · 03-11-2008

Windrestrictor does not block the holes in the roll bars but I have one and love it. It looks great on the car and it comes with the led lighting that looks really cool at night. I have seen the factory screen and the Windrestrictor just has a nicer look to it. Plus the folks at Windrestrictor are very easy to deal with, very nice people.

**Dolebludger** · 03-11-2008

Yes, the OEM unit (and its "copycats") has a fairly thick black horizontal piece on the bottom of the area between the hoops, that angles up the inside of each hoop. We are fairly short people, and this black plastic blocks our view to the rear. I see no advantage in having a "cool" looking accessory if it causes you to wreck your car. Windrestrictor has no such obstruction, and I personally like the nice, clean, and unobstructed look of the "clear" model.

BiigJiim · 03-12-2008

Have to confess, I don't like the Windrestrictor one at all. No offence, but to me from the front it looks like a bolted on piece of perspex (and presumeably cannot be removed without leaving holes?)

I can't believe no one has produced one in the style of the official part, with plastic cladding around the rollbars to hold it in place.

Bill T · 03-12-2008

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Originally Posted by BiigJiim

I can't believe no one has produced one in the style of the official part, with plastic cladding around the rollbars to hold it in place.

Benz has a Patent on it, including how it attaches to the roll bar

yelnrub · 03-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiigJiim

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get the clear perspex wind deflector for an SLK350 I am buying? I know I can get it as a retailer fit accessory, but £279 seems alot of money for a bit of perspex and 2 mesh inserts!

Many thanks,
Jim

It is a lot of money but it works well, is easy to fit (no drilling required) and enhances the look of the car. Keep checking on e-bay for the official MB one - there are many good second-hand examples which can be obtained at much less than the retail price. That's where I bought and I am very pleased with it.

coolboarder · 03-12-2008

My personal opinion is that you spent quite a bit of money on your SLK, the only thing you want to put in it is either OEM or up-market. I do think the OEM windscreen is way over priced, but it has mesh cover over the rollbars, the design and fit is simple and clever, and most of all, it does not look like an aftermarket idea for Japanese import. But if you are looking for value, then aftermarket would do just fine, but if you are looking for value, why did you buy a SLK?

**Dolebludger** · 03-12-2008

Please note my posts above about the Windrestrictor vs. the OEM unit. Again, my wife is short (5'2") and cannot see well to the back of the car with the OEM unit, due to it having a black plastic area near the bottom and up the sides. I'm 5'9" tall, and the OEM unit actually gives me a bit of trouble. My concern about the OEM unit is safety, not price.

I did not, however, notice that holes had to be drilled to install the Windrestrictor, and this would be a negative for me. Windrestrictor, do holes have to be drilled?

coolboarder · 03-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolebludger

I did not, however, notice that holes had to be drilled to install the Windrestrictor, and this would be a negative for me. Windrestrictor, do holes have to be drilled?

I remember seeing the installation instructions on the Windrestrictor, I think they use an existing mounting thread on the car, you just have to remove something first, you should not have to drill anything.

As for the rear view clearance, I am shorter than you and have the seat adjusted to may be 50% of the max height, not only clearance is fine, I can see quite a bit of the read deck of the car. Have you tried adjusting the seat height with the OEM windscreen and see if it works any better?

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BiigJiim SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FARNHAM Vehicle: SLK350 2005 Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wind deflector for R171 SLK Hi, Does anyone know where I can get the clear perspex wind deflector for an SLK350 I am buying? I know I can get it as a retailer fit accessory, but £279 seems alot of money for a bit of perspex and 2 mesh inserts! Many thanks, Jim

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BiigJiim SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FARNHAM Vehicle: SLK350 2005 Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks alroumi I had a quick look at Windrestrictor.com - I assume this is who you mean. If I can, I would like to get the proper MB part for it, with the mesh inserts which go into the rollover bars. Also, I am in the UK, so not sure if Windrestrictor would ship here. Cheers, Jim

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ghostdunks Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: SLK280 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	try ebay germany for a "windschott"(I think)...much cheaper than buying from the dealer, and the one I got was a genuine OEM part.

01-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
BiigJiim SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FARNHAM Vehicle: SLK350 2005 Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Etyu, I tried the link, but cant find them selling these. I have looked for Slk Windschott on Ebay Germany and there are a few, but not much cheaper than MB dealers in the UK (they are going for about 300€ + p&p) I drove on the motorway both with and without the silly cloth one attached the other day and it makes a HUGE difference. If anyone knows someone who is selling one, please get in touch! Cheers, Jim

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ShortShift SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you watch the uk ebay site you should be able to pick up a second hand one locally.

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barryh SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Glasgow,Scotland Vehicle: E 280 CDI Estate & Slk 350 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BiigJim Did you get one yet? I am also on the lookout for one.Let me know if you have any sucess.

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 343 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Personally, I've got to give Windrestrictor's clear model, priced at $229 USD, my "official best buy award." Very professional looking, and reasonably priced compared with the OEM model at over $600 USD! And much more professional looking than the $76 USD model I have now (use it on both roadsters) that straps to the roll hoops with seat belt straps and Velcro. One thing I don't notice on Windrestrictor's models, though, is any feature to block the air flow through the roll hoops. Is there any?

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 243 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Windrestrictor does not block the holes in the roll bars but I have one and love it. It looks great on the car and it comes with the led lighting that looks really cool at night. I have seen the factory screen and the Windrestrictor just has a nicer look to it. Plus the folks at Windrestrictor are very easy to deal with, very nice people.

03-11-2008	#14 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 343 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Yes, the OEM unit (and its "copycats") has a fairly thick black horizontal piece on the bottom of the area between the hoops, that angles up the inside of each hoop. We are fairly short people, and this black plastic blocks our view to the rear. I see no advantage in having a "cool" looking accessory if it causes you to wreck your car. Windrestrictor has no such obstruction, and I personally like the nice, clean, and unobstructed look of the "clear" model.

03-12-2008	#15 (permalink)
BiigJiim SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FARNHAM Vehicle: SLK350 2005 Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have to confess, I don't like the Windrestrictor one at all. No offence, but to me from the front it looks like a bolted on piece of perspex (and presumeably cannot be removed without leaving holes?) I can't believe no one has produced one in the style of the official part, with plastic cladding around the rollbars to hold it in place.

03-12-2008	#18 (permalink)
coolboarder SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My personal opinion is that you spent quite a bit of money on your SLK, the only thing you want to put in it is either OEM or up-market. I do think the OEM windscreen is way over priced, but it has mesh cover over the rollbars, the design and fit is simple and clever, and most of all, it does not look like an aftermarket idea for Japanese import. But if you are looking for value, then aftermarket would do just fine, but if you are looking for value, why did you buy a SLK?

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 343 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Please note my posts above about the Windrestrictor vs. the OEM unit. Again, my wife is short (5'2") and cannot see well to the back of the car with the OEM unit, due to it having a black plastic area near the bottom and up the sides. I'm 5'9" tall, and the OEM unit actually gives me a bit of trouble. My concern about the OEM unit is safety, not price. I did not, however, notice that holes had to be drilled to install the Windrestrictor, and this would be a negative for me. Windrestrictor, do holes have to be drilled?

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