For comfort at 70mph and still being able to talk to Your passenger the best wind deflector for the R171 is the Plastic OEM one, un-fortunately they are so good that that sell for £250 to £300 ebay... :|
I've got a deflector fitted to my SLK 170 that is full width and lower than the boot/trunk line. This gives the very best in sealing and wind deflection. It has a Mercedes logo and has programmable illumination for night use. It didn't cost anything like the amount quoted. Just be patient and search the Internet. A word of warning, though. There is an inferior version that is thinner in section and is flimsy, especially at speed. The screen I have is about 7 mm thick and is very robust.
Agree that the R171 OEM version is expensive, but having moved up to the R172 - Even with My little mod that I've done, the R172 "Air Guards" are poor in comparison.... :frown:
Not to get in anyone's way but if possible, I would like to get on the waiting list for one (LOL). I just got my SLK280 this past Monday and it doesn't have one.
question about the mesh deflectors...how is the visibility though it when the top is up? I just purchased a used 2010 SLK 300 which came with a cheap clear plexiglass deflector. Works great with the top down but when the top is up there is a lot of glare and it also reflects images of vehicles coming towards me. Bottom line, I don't think it is safe so I am looking for other options.
Well, I met up with @Trev5 and @mike350 and now I have a mesh deflector and it works. The difference was immediately noticeable on the drive home.
Perhaps it doesn’t work as well as the groovy oem plastic and glass one, but well enough that I can spend my money on something critical.
Again I’m astonished at the thoughtfulness and generosity of forum members. It was really pleasant meeting them and being infected with their enthusiasm, as well as amazed by their knowledge.
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