Rear Sunshade?

335I talian Stallion NJ · 06-06-2006, 09:10 PM

Hey everyone, I plan on ordering my e92 soon and was wondering if any of you e90ers have the retractable sunshade option installed? If so do you feel it was a worthwhile addition? Thanks!!!

JSpira · 06-06-2006, 09:15 PM

Great option - keeps heat out and reduces glare from cars behind you.

Also fun to roll up and down with press of a button.

HRC · 06-06-2006, 09:22 PM

my shades!

Danny

ALPINE6SPD · 06-06-2006, 10:52 PM

I have them because I have an 11 week old baby. Im very surprised how much I use them when he is not in the car. They are great and you wont regret getting them espically if you get a black interior.

foofighter · 06-06-2006, 11:30 PM

Had them in my GS300 and ordered them on the 330

BK · 06-06-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I have them because I have an 11 week old baby. Im very surprised how much I use them when he is not in the car. They are great and you wont regret getting them espically if you get a black interior.

A little OT, but how well does the baby seat fit in the 330i? Any trouble with it? If I buy one and find out it can't fit a baby seat, my wife will kill me.

E90Brian · 06-07-2006, 12:19 AM

Definitely worth the (relatively) small investment, especially in the South or West. I'd still opt for it in NJ for reason others point out above.

foofighter · 06-07-2006, 12:26 AM

BK, we test fitted out Peg Preggo rear facing seat in the back seat and there was plenty of room

Asiann · 06-07-2006, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

A little OT, but how well does the baby seat fit in the 330i? Any trouble with it? If I buy one and find out it can't fit a baby seat, my wife will kill me.

The Eddie Bauer works great. Just get a seat mat protector to cover you seat with the car seat on top to keep it clean.

330m · 06-07-2006, 06:49 AM

It's a great option, really comfortable for rear passengers.

And fun to put up and down!

I didn't get the manual-only side shades, but might get them dealer fitted if thats possible.

NJjustin · 06-07-2006, 09:03 AM

I prefer to get tints, much cleaner looking. But if you dont care about that , its the next best thing.

e902cool · 06-07-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

Hey everyone, I plan on ordering my e92 soon and was wondering if any of you e90ers have the retractable sunshade option installed? If so do you feel it was a worthwhile addition? Thanks!!!

is probably the coolest option my E90 has so far that most people dont

it helps big time in summer heat, esp. here in Texas, plus if you have kids and babies at the back, it will help BIG time... no need to retint the car...:rocks:

also it comes with all the integrated manual shades on the rear windows and the lil triangular windows right behind them.

For price, is kinda pricey for like almost $500 I think... but i think is well worth it if you are looking for shades to be put on like most other family cars out there, it keeps a stealth look and hide them nicely.

Mr. BMW · 06-07-2006, 09:50 AM

I love the shades. I also plan on getting tints in the next couple of weeks.

JSpira · 06-07-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 330m

I didn't get the manual-only side shades, but might get them dealer fitted if thats possible.

It's possible but expensive and complex - different interior door panels involved.

grifficp · 06-07-2006, 10:08 AM

Love the sunshade! I live in CO, with the altitude the sun is unbelievably hot during the summer. The sunshade and the parked car operation for the climate control make my car much cooler when I leave the office at the end of the day.

Def. get the sunshade!

cntlaw · 06-07-2006, 10:14 AM

100% must have, especially you have young children siting at the back seats

teodulog · 06-07-2006, 10:38 AM

grifficp, what is the "parked car operation for the climate control"? Is this a setting for when the car is parked and turned off?

330m · 06-07-2006, 10:52 AM

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grifficp, what is the "parked car operation for the climate control"? Is this a setting for when the car is parked and turned off?

You can set the fans to blow outside air through the vehicle for 30 minutes on a timer while you are away from the car. (via I-drive)

It is only outside air, as the aircon needs the engine to be running to power the compressor.

It still helps to cool the car quite a bit though.

grifficp · 06-07-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 330m

You can set the fans to blow outside air through the vehicle for 30 minutes on a timer while you are away from the car. (via I-drive)

It is only outside air, as the aircon needs the engine to be running to power the compressor.

It still helps to cool the car quite a bit though.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

DesiInCT · 06-07-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I have them because I have an 11 week old baby. Im very surprised how much I use them when he is not in the car. They are great and you wont regret getting them espically if you get a black interior.

Oh ok .. now I get it .. thats why you have baby food

in your avatar!

Pretender · 06-07-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

Hey everyone, I plan on ordering my e92 soon and was wondering if any of you e90ers have the retractable sunshade option installed? If so do you feel it was a worthwhile addition? Thanks!!!

I will order it on my next car for 2 purposes:
1. to avoid tint
2. to swear at the tailgator.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-07-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

A little OT, but how well does the baby seat fit in the 330i? Any trouble with it? If I buy one and find out it can't fit a baby seat, my wife will kill me.

I have the Combi and it fits in with plenty of room. I have also tried the Britax (which is my next car seat) and that fits as well. So go buy your car now.

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330m First Lieutenant 6 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	It's a great option, really comfortable for rear passengers. And fun to put up and down! I didn't get the manual-only side shades, but might get them dealer fitted if thats possible. __________________ *330i M-sport* SG + black leather :rocks:
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grifficp New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 330 xi Monoco Blue, Terra Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Love the sunshade! I live in CO, with the altitude the sun is unbelievably hot during the summer. The sunshade and the parked car operation for the climate control make my car much cooler when I leave the office at the end of the day. Def. get the sunshade!
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