Z4 E85 Windblocker Question (can I leave on w/roof up?)

jjr · 04-03-2015, 05:51 AM

I have the BMW wind blocker that attaches with straps and clips ,I guess the original version.

My question is can that be let on when the convertible top us up?

TIA

Nate4641 · 04-03-2015, 06:31 AM

I have an after market one that staps to the hoops and i leave it on with the top up all the time. Hope that helps

jjr · 04-03-2015, 07:47 AM

I was wondering is the part that covers the crash bars would rub against the inner roof liner, it seems very close.

ShakyDog · 04-03-2015, 08:00 AM

My Roadster Solutions version rubs the inside of the top on raising and lowering. I am just watching it to make sure nothing bad starts to happen.

Steve

fiberguy · 04-03-2015, 09:01 AM

I've used the BMW mesh windblocker on a ZM with the leather covered roll hoops and had no roof clearance issues. Properly seated, the windblocker adds only about 1/4" to the top of the hoops. It's a close fit and may rub slightly when opening and closing the top, but I've never seen any wear.

MYovichZ4 · 04-17-2015, 04:19 PM

Like Nate4641 mine straps to the rollbars. It's a WindBlox and no problems leaving it on with the top up.

jdoublehcubed · 04-17-2015, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjr

I have the BMW wind blocker that attaches with straps and clips ,I guess the original version.

My question is can that be let on when the convertible top us up?

TIA

Mine has been on for 2 years solid with no sign of a problem. So I would say yes.

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Nate4641 Major 151 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	I have an after market one that staps to the hoops and i leave it on with the top up all the time. Hope that helps __________________ My build/adventure thread
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jjr Private 9 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I was wondering is the part that covers the crash bars would rub against the inner roof liner, it seems very close.
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ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	My Roadster Solutions version rubs the inside of the top on raising and lowering. I am just watching it to make sure nothing bad starts to happen. Steve
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fiberguy New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Imola Roadster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I've used the BMW mesh windblocker on a ZM with the leather covered roll hoops and had no roof clearance issues. Properly seated, the windblocker adds only about 1/4" to the top of the hoops. It's a close fit and may rub slightly when opening and closing the top, but I've never seen any wear.
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MYovichZ4 Private First Class 123 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Western Burbs of Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i [0.00] 2011 Cadillac CTS C ... [0.00]	Like Nate4641 mine straps to the rollbars. It's a WindBlox and no problems leaving it on with the top up. __________________ 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster / Silver Grey BMW CCA 492691
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