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Old May 20, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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Just saw this on eBay from the US. Pretty cool, I like it but close to $600 bucks to get it here, a bit steep.


 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 12:32 AM
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Lighted engraved convertible wind deflector windscreen blocker breaker

Might be cheaper from source?
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 01:36 AM
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Thanks for that, ooh look lighted as well

Bout the same price though if you factor in shipping and exchange rate.
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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I had Windrestrictor on my SLK55. Clear no light or engraving is like $350 for Jag. Was $240 on my Merc. He did a forum discount on the SLK site, maybe we can get them to join us and do the same. It is very nice. Still have the SLK one as I could not sell it on the forum.
 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 04:23 PM
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I would be interested in a group buy - heck I will probably get it without a group buy....
 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Just bought it on rush, will post what it looks like on my car when it arrives.
 
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Old May 23, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Just bought it on rush, will post what it looks like on my car when it arrives.
Look forward to seeing some photos and your review.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 02:19 AM
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Default DIY Clear Wind Deflector

I made my own.

I finished off the top with some side-molding you put on door edges to keep the doors from getting dinged.

Total material cost was less than $30.
 

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Old May 24, 2016 | 03:37 AM
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Go to Windrestrictor own web site to see all options. I'll contact them about a forum discount, not based on group buy.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 07:28 AM
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windrestrictor_usa hit me up on instagram, so they are looking for business. I am sure we can entice them to join and offer a forum introductory rate.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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use "presale" for this week for 15% off.

ordered mine for $386 shipped ...
 

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Old May 25, 2016 | 04:36 AM
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Just used "presale" and got 15% off. Ordered the basic clear as I had on my SLK55. Jag install much easier as Merc needed to be screwed in to a new bracket.
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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Thanks guys! I just ordered a clear one.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 12:06 AM
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Just got word mine shipped. We'll see...
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by enderle
Just got word mine shipped. We'll see...
Same here - mine was shipped yesterday. I went with a clear one.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Mine2! I had this on SLK great product if pricey. Clear!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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Which one looks better? Clear or etched/illuminated?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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On the SLK forum etched and lit was by far the most popular, my basic was the exception.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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I would personally be a little embarrassed driving around with a etched / lit version, to my mind its not very classy and reminds me of being a teenager when neons under the car were all the rage.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ek993
I would personally be a little embarrassed driving around with a etched / lit version, to my mind its not very classy and reminds me of being a teenager when neons under the car were all the rage.
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