Alternative for oem rear and side window sunshades?

chmura · 10-02-2012, 11:34 AM

I made the mistake of ordering my e90 sedan without the sunshade option for the rear and side windows.

Is there any alternative that I can buy and stick on the side and rear windows?

I have a 4 month old and I haven't used the M3 at all with my son and I want to start but I don't want the sun to hit him.

Does anyone have any feedback of these?

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=43

lorinzo · 10-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Solution = window tint.

chmura · 10-02-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lorinzo

Solution = window tint.

True, I do not really want to tint at this moment.

lorinzo · 10-02-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chmura

True, I do not really want to tint at this moment.

Just curious.... why?

chmura · 10-02-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lorinzo

Just curious.... why?

For some odd reason I like how the M3 sedan looks untinted. All my previous vehicles I got them tinted so maybe its temporary look that I like now.

I'll check and see how much the bmw rear sunshades are vs tinting.

Might be cheaper to tint.

mdosu · 10-02-2012, 12:59 PM

looks like only this will fit the E90 M3.
http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...&ProductId=895

clean fit, but if you don't mind manually setting it up everytime, they're not the "curtain style" are they? You need to do the suction cups...

I know hindsight is 20-20, but I didn't think I would need shades either, but I have them on my E90 and are quite useful, especially the motorized rear shades. OEM also allows side windows to open with the shades up.

WillC310 · 10-02-2012, 01:14 PM

I got really light tint (70%) that looks makes it look like the car isn't tinted. 50% heat reduction to boot. I topped it off with 90% on the front windshield.

mdosu · 10-02-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

I got really light tint (70%) that looks makes it look like the car isn't tinted. 50% heat reduction to boot. I topped it off with 90% on the front windshield.

100% satisfaction?

electronspeeder · 10-02-2012, 02:55 PM

I think the rear window shade isn't a difficult or expensive retrofit. I've seen directions floating around somewhere printed from BMW. You could get the dealer to install those for you.

Don't know about the sides though.

I ended up tinting it for my 6 mo old. Looks and works great! Makes a huge difference on the eyes and the heat.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Tint looks sexy on our ///M

GIdriver · 10-02-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

100% satisfaction?

bga23 · 10-02-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M3RD

Tint looks sexy on our ///M

+1

And I think you can get tints that aren't very dark but reduce UV rays and will protect you little guy.

WillC310 · 10-02-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

100% satisfaction?

Yes, I'm not sure why the

though. I certainly could have gone darker if I wanted but that was not my intention.

nbennettksu · 10-03-2012, 06:58 AM

I just had the whole car (incl windshield) tinted in "Air Blue" from Llumar. Its a clear tint with a very light hue of blue. Supposedly it has better heat reduction than the dark tint.

Best part, looks like no tint; but its expensive.

Schwarz Zwolf · 10-03-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

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Originally Posted by mdosu

100% satisfaction?

Yes, I'm not sure why the

though. I certainly could have gone darker if I wanted but that was not my intention.

I believe he is joking about your extensive use of percentages.

adc · 10-03-2012, 07:56 PM

I've had those OEM mesh sun visors for the side rear windows on my X3 and was very satisfied with them. Takes all of 10sec per side to put on or remove, are very effective, and unlike tint, they work with the windows down too.

Didn't feel the need to get them for the E90, but I would not hesitate to buy them if I did.

electronspeeder · 10-03-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

I just had the whole car (incl windshield) tinted in "Air Blue" from Llumar. Its a clear tint with a very light hue of blue. Supposedly it has better heat reduction than the dark tint.

Best part, looks like no tint; but its expensive.

What's your thought on the air blue? I was thinking if getting my front windshield done with it. Have you noticed a difference?

nbennettksu · 10-03-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by electronspeeder

What's your thought on the air blue? I was thinking if getting my front windshield done with it. Have you noticed a difference?

Well, at first, the guy ran out so he did everything but the windshield; I could tell a difference but I was kind of disappointed. It was like that for about a week before I got the front windshield done; when finally completed, the difference was def very noticable.

Its pricey, but I love the look on the M3 with no tint. Very worth it IMO.

If the rest of your car is done in dark tint, I would say go for it. You absolutely CANNOT tell there is any film on there.

robackja · 10-03-2012, 09:28 PM

I have the rear power shade, but with coupe, the smaller rear windows the only option is the manual shades. I didn't want to tint, because I couldn't find a tint place that I trusted in my area. That is besides the point here though.

I got the BMW shades for the coupe rear windows. I love them. I really never remove them, they definitely cut down the light, without being super dark. I am happy with them. I also only ever powered down the power rear shade to show ppl it. Otherwise, I drive with it up all the time. Cuts down light in the day, and cuts down annoying headlights, especially redneck trucks with aftermarket headlights that aren't even installed and aligned evenly.

If I was able to get great tint and ensure an awesome job, I'd pay $500+ for a flawless tint, but everyone with tint I saw on local BMW drives, none were really perfect.

MMME30W · 10-03-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robackja

I have the rear power shade, but with coupe, the smaller rear windows the only option is the manual shades. I didn't want to tint, because I couldn't find a tint place that I trusted in my area. That is besides the point here though.

I got the BMW shades for the coupe rear windows. I love them. I really never remove them, they definitely cut down the light, without being super dark. I am happy with them. I also only ever powered down the power rear shade to show ppl it. Otherwise, I drive with it up all the time. Cuts down light in the day, and cuts down annoying headlights, especially redneck trucks with aftermarket headlights that aren't even installed and aligned evenly.

If I was able to get great tint and ensure an awesome job, I'd pay $500+ for a flawless tint, but everyone with tint I saw on local BMW drives, none were really perfect.

Could you post a link to the rear sunshades for the coupe? TIA.

M3 Esq. · 10-03-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MB35i

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC310

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

100% satisfaction?

Yes, I'm not sure why the

though. I certainly could have gone darker if I wanted but that was not my intention.

I believe he is joking about your extensive use of percentages.

60% of the time it works every time!

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electronspeeder · 10-04-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

60% of the time it works every time!

:

74% of statistics are made up on the spot!

10-02-2012, 11:34 AM	#1
chmura First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 351 iTrader: (1)	Alternative for oem rear and side window sunshades? I made the mistake of ordering my e90 sedan without the sunshade option for the rear and side windows. Is there any alternative that I can buy and stick on the side and rear windows? I have a 4 month old and I haven't used the M3 at all with my son and I want to start but I don't want the sun to hit him. Does anyone have any feedback of these? http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=43 __________________ Picked up via ED 9/27/2011 Redelivered 11/23/2011 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| 6 MT \| Premium Package 3 \| Competition Package \| Fold Down Seats \| Satellite Radio \| iPod/USB \| Anti-Theft Alarm Last edited by chmura; 10-02-2012 at 11:39 AM.
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10-02-2012, 11:49 AM	#2
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mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,950 iTrader: (4)	looks like only this will fit the E90 M3. http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...&ProductId=895 clean fit, but if you don't mind manually setting it up everytime, they're not the "curtain style" are they? You need to do the suction cups... I know hindsight is 20-20, but I didn't think I would need shades either, but I have them on my E90 and are quite useful, especially the motorized rear shades. OEM also allows side windows to open with the shades up. __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk Last edited by mdosu; 10-02-2012 at 01:07 PM.

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adc Brigadier General Drives: 2009 E90 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC Posts: 3,948 iTrader: (6)	I've had those OEM mesh sun visors for the side rear windows on my X3 and was very satisfied with them. Takes all of 10sec per side to put on or remove, are very effective, and unlike tint, they work with the windows down too. Didn't feel the need to get them for the E90, but I would not hesitate to buy them if I did. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 ED 2012 MINI Countryman S 2000 Boxster

10-02-2012, 01:14 PM	#7
WillC310 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E90 Alpine White/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374 iTrader: (0)	I got really light tint (70%) that looks makes it look like the car isn't tinted. 50% heat reduction to boot. I topped it off with 90% on the front windshield.

10-02-2012, 02:55 PM	#9
electronspeeder Private Drives: 2009 E90 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 52 iTrader: (1)	I think the rear window shade isn't a difficult or expensive retrofit. I've seen directions floating around somewhere printed from BMW. You could get the dealer to install those for you. Don't know about the sides though. I ended up tinting it for my 6 mo old. Looks and works great! Makes a huge difference on the eyes and the heat.

10-03-2012, 09:28 PM	#19
robackja First Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 SG/FR&BK e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	I have the rear power shade, but with coupe, the smaller rear windows the only option is the manual shades. I didn't want to tint, because I couldn't find a tint place that I trusted in my area. That is besides the point here though. I got the BMW shades for the coupe rear windows. I love them. I really never remove them, they definitely cut down the light, without being super dark. I am happy with them. I also only ever powered down the power rear shade to show ppl it. Otherwise, I drive with it up all the time. Cuts down light in the day, and cuts down annoying headlights, especially redneck trucks with aftermarket headlights that aren't even installed and aligned evenly. If I was able to get great tint and ensure an awesome job, I'd pay $500+ for a flawless tint, but everyone with tint I saw on local BMW drives, none were really perfect. __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 Space Gray; Fox Red & Blk; 6MT; ZCP; ZCV; ZP2; ///M Performance Exhaust (sold) 2012 VW Jetta TDI Silver (sold; no longer commuting) 2002 Subaru WRX (sold) The World in 35mm

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