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Thought I`d ask before I do anything...I`ve been thinking of fitting a wind deflector to my mk4 cab, not because it looks good, but for its claimed functionality. For 26 years I`ve been driving around without one,and that`s ok at low speed,but over 35mph it gets tiresome to be honest. So, do they actually work even at high speed? Lets say I`m going 80-100mph (turbo cab) will the deflector do its job,or will rip away and fly off?

Surely some of you must have experience with this wind deflector from Germany, please give me some feedback!

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Guest Rustler

Hi Athens....

 

I note you didn't get any feed back on your "WINDSCHOTT" question....Must be quite a few out there with some info...but....there -u-go..??

 

I'm looking at buying one , I understand that the main company in Germany produces two models ,and I think that the club are agents for them.

 

If by chance you've now bought one ,I'd be very interested to know how effective they are..

 

Thanks Mate...................Rustler......."The Oldest Cabbier"....

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I brought a new bodi one for my MK6 cab last month.

Works very well with the roof down and all windows up. Well worth it. Just make sure it is connected properly. The rear of the deflector is further secured by the roof cover, so it should never just fly off the car.

 

Also noticed that if you leave it in the car with the roof up overnight, you get that distinctive new car smell. Bonus!

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Guest athens13

Thanks for the replies people! Looks like I`m getting one then... as soon as I save up some cash. Really want to try this thing out! New car smell sounds good, new floor mats almost did the job for me! Will post about my experience eventually. Summer is just around the corner!

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120mph that`s a real test! How about the windwhirls, did you guys have the windows up or down? I went close to 100mph once, no deflector and windows down, and it felt like WWI fighter plane.

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Guest Mejojo

Wind deflectors are a great addition. Really stops the swirling in the cab. You loose the back seats effectively but awesome for motorways with the windows up n no hair flapping in ya face. N with dreadlocks, it hurts when you get whipped on the face with ya hair. Don't sound like you have that problem tho. But anyways. They work really well.

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Guest Rustler

Thanks "Anthens" for asking the question, and everyone else for your input, ....but...

 

Does this info apply to both the cheapy and the De Lux deflectors?

 

We're thinking about buying "A CHEAPY" due to the fact that our dog ,a Spaniel,acts as our..."Rear Gunner" and occupies the back seat totally,(as per our Avtar)

 

Consequently we can't entertain the De Lux version which covers the back seat and connects to the roof cover.....Dont think he'd like being "Under Cover"..!!

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Guest athens13

Thanks for the input Mejojo, if that`s the case maybe I`ll skip on the haircut!. Rustler, I guess you cover the gunner,or make him co-pilot...my dog always made a move to come to the front. Suppose the delux version can be modified for trips with the dog maybe? I`m wondering about that.

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Guest Rustler

Hey Athens...

 

Let us know when you've tried your "Windschott"... will be very interested,especially if you've been able to modify it......

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  • 5 months later...

We finally purchased a "WINDSCHOLT" basic model a few weeks ago, Really makes a world of difference.... Should have bought one ages ago

 

as we nearly alway have the hood down in our part on S/W France...

 

..................Rustler.............. The Oldest Cabbier ............ :smile:

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