[curro101]

This might be of interest to those of you who have a WindRestrictor or similar type accessory , but miss the headrest parts the OEM Wind Deflector offers .

I used a 6mm diameter perforated steel sheet :

Using a piece of cardboard I made up a template , adjusting it for a perfect fit ( as I have the OEM screen I was able to use my insert for a pattern ) :

Using the template I marked up the metal sheet and cut out the general shape with an angle grinder with a cutting disc , which I then finished off with a bench grinder :

After sanding the metal to remove light scratches and prepare for painting :

I sprayed the inserts with matt black spray :

I used a 8mm soft rubber tube which I sliced along one side to cover the edges to avoid damaging the headrests :

After cutting the tubing to the right length I super glued the ends to make a closed rubber surround :

The finished item looked like this :

If you prefer , instead of spraying black you could also spray the inserts with clear laquer for a result something like this :

Well that's all folks !!

 

[jbanks15]

Good job! Now, just like John's 3rd brake light, you have another business!

 

[tonimccloud]

Incredible work! And these headrests are for me! I'm in debt with you

 

[curro101]

Well let us know how they look when you get them , jeje !!

 

[Stinger]

Very, very nice! Now, that really looks OEM! Good job Curro101 :Beer:

 

[mattyjn]

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Nice build- Question; is it held in place just by compression of the rubber tubing?

 

[curro101]

Basically yes , as the roll bars aren't actually solid , but do give slightly , the inserts are gripped tightly which is obviously helped by the rubber tubing , which is also to prevent damaging the roll bars themselves .
Tonimccloud will be able to tell us if they're tight enough as I made them for him !

 

[curro101]

Bump for time differences ....

 

[Gmonslk]

Very nice.....one question comes to mind...any sound generated at cruising speeds due to part configuration?? I think your mod looks quite classy!

 

[curro101]

We'll have to wait for Tonimccloud to try them out for that , but some sellers , like Piecha I think it is , sell wind restrictors with similar inserts , but no one sold them seperately !

 

[tonimccloud]

Here are the results

 

[Ingenuity]

I love it.... Nice DIY. Great Job
Now I want some...

Cheers
Ingen

 

[curro101]

I'll swap you a set for your wheels , jeje ??

Seriously if you can't make / get a set , drop me a PM and we can sort something out !

 

[q0192837465]

Will u be selling them? I'll be interested if u do.

 

[curro101]

Anyone interested just send me a PM and we can sort something out !

 

[tonimccloud]

First impressions driving with roof down are very good! There's a huge difference between driving with inserts and without inserts, many thanks Curro

 

[Spudmuffin]

Just received my order from Curro! Thanks once again, they look great! Just need to sort that middle part out now

 

[curro101]

Looks great , glad you like them !!

 

[jbanks15]

Great job, but something tells me that without the oem holders and plexi which attach to the inserts, they might 'fly' out. thoughts?

 

[Balearic Pete]

Great job, but something tells me that without the oem holders and plexi which attach to the inserts, they might 'fly' out. thoughts?

Exactly what i was thinking .

brilliant innovation and idea , look good but just answer the long life and what stops them popping out ? just when your about to wheelspin around that old crisp packet laying on the ground ?