SL/R231 Is there a kit for wind deflector replacement? Also driver seat feels loose

Jun 4, 2022 | 12:05 PM

jakubmomentum

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Is there a kit for wind deflector replacement? Also driver seat feels loose

Are there any kits out there where you can replace the material on the wind deflector? or is this a case of having to replace the whole unit?
Also I have attached a video of my driver seat. It feels loose in the rails and I am wondering if there are bushings that need to be replaced or that can be replaced?
Any help is much appreciated, thank you.

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Jun 4, 2022 | 02:23 PM

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I don't think there is a repair kit for the wind deflector. If there was one, I think you'd find it on eBay. The torn material is not uncommon.

WRT your seat rocking, I assume you have already checked the four bolts that attached the seat rails to the floor.

Jun 4, 2022 | 02:29 PM

jakubmomentum

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yep those are tight. I am thinking there are bushings there. But I am not quite sure. That guide the seat as it rolls within the rails.

Jun 5, 2022 | 12:17 AM

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There are in fact kits advertised on ebay overseas, see this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254568912804

BUT - this won't work for your application! R231s were fitted with either a manual wind deflector (like the R129 and R230 models) or an electrical one. AFAIK all R231s sold in the US came with the electrical wind deflector. Personally I have not seen a repair kit for this option.

If you do find one, please post it here!