swang Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Hi, one of the wind deflector clips on the roll bar has snapped, I see there are replacement on eBay, but are they the same for both mesh wind deflector and the glass/plastic one? I've got the mesh deflector, don't really want to replace it just yet (is it even worth replacing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Get them from your local dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, edc said: Get them from your local dealer. I did a search on their website but didn't find the mount, only the full deflector set which is quite expensive, have emailed them and will see how they reply. But I guess they are the same for both mesh and glass ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 You can buy the clips from the OPCs for pennies. I used to buy them in bulk and sell on eBay. People would pay £20+ for a pair when they were something like 79pence from the dealer. madness… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 looking at the 986 catelogue, the closest one I can see is "Set of fastening parts for Wind deflector", is this the one I should order? part number 986 561 323 00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 21 hours ago, swang said: I did a search on their website but didn't find the mount, only the full deflector set which is quite expensive, have emailed them and will see how they reply. But I guess they are the same for both mesh and glass ones? The mesh deflectors clip into the roll hops on their own with no fixings, but these tabs are known to break so do not remove then unless you absolutely have to. The clear deflector between the roll hoops requires two fixings that are riveted to the hoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, ½cwt said: The mesh deflectors clip into the roll hops on their own with no fixings, but these tabs are known to break so do not remove then unless you absolutely have to. The clear deflector between the roll hoops requires two fixings that are riveted to the hoops. For the centre wind deflector isn't there a lower central clip or mount? I can't remember but perhaps it's moulded to the deflector frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 6 hours ago, edc said: For the centre wind deflector isn't there a lower central clip or mount? I can't remember but perhaps it's moulded to the deflector frame. It is moulded in and mates with a recess on the deflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, ½cwt said: The mesh deflectors clip into the roll hops on their own with no fixings, but these tabs are known to break so do not remove then unless you absolutely have to. The clear deflector between the roll hoops requires two fixings that are riveted to the hoops. what I mean is the part on the roll hoop has snapped, the deflector itself is fine. I think I need to rivet those on to the roll hoop for mesh deflector too? It's number 9 here: Edited November 8, 2021 by swang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 12:57 PM, Simon said: You can buy the clips from the OPCs for pennies. I used to buy them in bulk and sell on eBay. People would pay £20+ for a pair when they were something like 79pence from the dealer. madness… Thank you for this, I emailed them and it's indeed 79p, and free posting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, swang said: It's number 9 here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Is there any noticeable benefit (or drawback) for changing to a clear one? I kind of like the look of the mesh but it does reduce the rear view so don't think I'll want to keep it on with roof up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 To change these clips Item 9, you need to remove the outer moulding from the roll hoop. I am confused about one thing, you refer to mesh and clear, as far as I am aware there is only a clear centre panel and there are only mesh outer panels. The parts catalogue for Item 3 in the drawing 812-01 you have shown bears this out. Items 1 & 2 that ahve integrated clips to locate in the hoops are the one piece items that the clips can break on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 9 hours ago, ½cwt said: To change these clips Item 9, you need to remove the outer moulding from the roll hoop. I am confused about one thing, you refer to mesh and clear, as far as I am aware there is only a clear centre panel and there are only mesh outer panels. The parts catalogue for Item 3 in the drawing 812-01 you have shown bears this out. Items 1 & 2 that ahve integrated clips to locate in the hoops are the one piece items that the clips can break on. I do have a mesh centre deflector, it’s made of soft material, like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airax-Porsche-Boxster-Type-986-Bj-1996-2004-Windschott-/133907737061?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25MQBRCZOS6Hg536lMu2GOxoOKbtpRmXGtga6DDoSgVO4ncx-1qcWBfBoCcvgQAvD_BwE I guess most people have the clear one? I checked the papers from the original owner and the car does have wind deflector as an option. Now thinking about it, I haven’t seen another 986 with this deflector.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Your eBay one is aftermarket if you didn't already know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, edc said: Your eBay one is aftermarket if you didn't already know that. The one I linked is aftermarket indeed, but is there a genuine Porsche one? The mesh deflector comes with the car when I bought it, are you saying there was no mesh deflector offered as an option from Porsche? Here's what mine looks like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, swang said: The one I linked is aftermarket indeed, but is there a genuine Porsche one? The mesh deflector comes with the car when I bought it, are you saying there was no mesh deflector offered as an option from Porsche? Here's what mine looks like: Correct, for a 986 there isn't a Porsche original equipment centre mesh wind deflector, that's a third party item. Edited November 9, 2021 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 The original item is a clear polycarbonate one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 oh...I didn't know that, the dealer didn't mention it to me either. I asked OPC, the deflector costs £191.46, and is on back order with no future release date.🙁 anyone bought this from eBay before? like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383805931369?hash=item595c9dbf69:g:dsgAAOSw~Jhfq53X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 You may pick one up from the various salvage/breakers on line but beware they do get scratched so you want a good one if you go down that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 ya the eBay ones all look a bit scratchy, has anyone bought parts from Rose Passion: https://www.rosepassion.com/en/9865613210201c-p96123-centre-part-black-black-01c-9865613210001c-9865613210101c-P96123?devise=GBP&pays=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25McFPfJ9FonU2tCGmdSzW2T6jIRCxqzimRwd9_CeCmnALez1AJ45UlhoCvTkQAvD_BwE?print, they said their part is original and new, cost slightly less than the OPC one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 I’ve bought from rosepassion and they were easy to order from, but factor in import duty in your price comparison as that now applies from the EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, swang said: ya the eBay ones all look a bit scratchy, has anyone bought parts from Rose Passion: https://www.rosepassion.com/en/9865613210201c-p96123-centre-part-black-black-01c-9865613210001c-9865613210101c-P96123?devise=GBP&pays=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiA1aiMBhAUEiwACw25McFPfJ9FonU2tCGmdSzW2T6jIRCxqzimRwd9_CeCmnALez1AJ45UlhoCvTkQAvD_BwE?print, they said their part is original and new, cost slightly less than the OPC one. At that price. I'd get one from an OPC and ask for the 10% Porsche Club discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swang Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 🤯 guess I’ll just wait until OPC has some in stock… Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 9:03 PM, swang said: Thank you for this, I emailed them and it's indeed 79p, and free posting.... Get a few extra and get them on eBay 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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