Power Rear Sunshade... in action video

dimabimmer · 09-05-2010, 08:56 PM

This thread is for those considering Rear Window Power Sunshade as an option, but not sure if it's worth it...

When I was ordering my previous 335i back in '06, even back then I wanted to have this rear window option, but my SA convinced me not to get it,- I didn't get it and regretted such decision ever since.

This time around, I made sure to get Rear Window Power Sunshade for my 2011 SG M3 ZCP!

When I was placing order for my 2011 M3, I realized I could not find any sufficient info on Rear Window Sunshade, no info, and maybe one photo here on this forum... but as I was bulilding my M3, I needed more visual description of Sunshade... none was available.

Now, since I have my own Rear Window Sunshade, I decided to put together

a nice collection of photos and videos and give back to bimmerpost community

Rear Window Power Sunshade is a very cool option for some $300+ it keeps the heat of sun out and keeps cabin cool, looks cool too and adds some privacy to interior...

I keep my sunshade up all the time since it adds to privacy, the only time I rolled sunshade up and down is to take these photos and videos, otherwise it stays up all the time.

If you planning to have CF Roof, the sunshade will only compliment CF and add to continutation of CF down the rear window...

Watch these links

and here are photos

Dice13 · 09-05-2010, 10:04 PM

Cool man,I like the sun shade. I want one in my vert but they don't have one :-).

Drew Stahlgrau · 09-05-2010, 10:06 PM

Cool pics and vids. I never actually saw the sunshade in action. Thanks for posting!

TailHappyM3 · 09-05-2010, 10:22 PM

I much prefer the rear sunshade vs tint. In fact, I just removed the tint because of the dot matrix looking terrible.

Jameson@Alpine · 09-06-2010, 01:31 AM

its cool, if i didnt get it, i wouldnt mind though.

datbimmerdoe · 09-06-2010, 03:58 AM

thanks for sharing.

henryyxyu · 09-06-2010, 01:13 PM

Thats pretty cool! Makes me wonder if theres a retrofit available at the dealerships...

shamoo · 09-06-2010, 02:40 PM

So wait, I thought the E92 (coupe) couldn't have this. If so, I want it. Where can I get it?

M3sicko · 09-06-2010, 02:46 PM

i ordered the power sunshade with the order, i doubt the dealer can do the retrofit, but can always ask.

bavarian19 · 09-06-2010, 03:57 PM

cool video!

audioMeth · 09-06-2010, 04:41 PM

the new cloth interior looks so much better. nice choice.

dimabimmer · 09-06-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3sicko

i ordered the power sunshade with the order, i doubt the dealer can do the retrofit, but can always ask.

Retrofit for "POWER sunshade" is simply too expensive, close to $2k at dealer,- not worth it.

You can get an OEM "PUP IN shade" for rear and side rear, those are not expensive, $170 for a pair of rear sides and somewhere in that range for rear,- pretty cool too

dimabimmer · 09-06-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuespeedgti

the new cloth interior looks so much better. nice choice.

I have to agree with you

... the new "EXTENDED" speed cloth is so much better! I have the whole new speed cloth thread in the works! Speed Cloth is so awesome, it deserves an all new fresh thread!

mdosu · 09-06-2010, 10:11 PM

when i first picked up my car, I was like big woop, I dont' care.

But recently I've been on a few road trips and going through my first summer with the car, I think it's really important in keeping the cabin cool. I was driving 8 hours today 4 of those hours under direct sunlight, andI needed to keep the back seats cool as I had a cooler and other food items. It greatly aided the cooling effort.

Also parking the car directly under a hot afternoon sun, I used it and noticed significant temperature differences with it up. Combine that with a cracked window or cracked sunroof and there can be a good 15 degree temperature difference.

TK-421 · 09-06-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuespeedgti

the new cloth interior looks so much better. nice choice.

+1

biglare · 09-07-2010, 01:35 AM

Nice pics and vids!

I've had the rear sunshade option on my E46 M3 and my current E90 M3. I had my dealer special order it on my E46 M3 as is was a Euro option at that time? It is a must for the AZ sun, but I still use it now that I'm in San Diego. It's money well spent at the time of ordering. Sorry I never posted pics or vids to help you out!

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dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	Power Rear Sunshade... in action video This thread is for those considering Rear Window Power Sunshade as an option, but not sure if it's worth it... When I was ordering my previous 335i back in '06, even back then I wanted to have this rear window option, but my SA convinced me not to get it,- I didn't get it and regretted such decision ever since. This time around, I made sure to get Rear Window Power Sunshade for my 2011 SG M3 ZCP! When I was placing order for my 2011 M3, I realized I could not find any sufficient info on Rear Window Sunshade, no info, and maybe one photo here on this forum... but as I was bulilding my M3, I needed more visual description of Sunshade... none was available. Now, since I have my own Rear Window Sunshade, I decided to put together a nice collection of photos and videos and give back to bimmerpost community Rear Window Power Sunshade is a very cool option for some $300+ it keeps the heat of sun out and keeps cabin cool, looks cool too and adds some privacy to interior... I keep my sunshade up all the time since it adds to privacy, the only time I rolled sunshade up and down is to take these photos and videos, otherwise it stays up all the time. If you planning to have CF Roof, the sunshade will only compliment CF and add to continutation of CF down the rear window... Watch these links and here are photos Attached Images __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151
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Dice13 Captain 170 Rep 670 Posts Drives: 2011.5 AW E93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Cool man,I like the sun shade. I want one in my vert but they don't have one :-).
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Drew Stahlgrau BMW Motorsport Gmbh 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2020 330iM,2002 M3, 2001 330iT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Cool post! Cool pics and vids. I never actually saw the sunshade in action. Thanks for posting! __________________ 2020 330i M Sport (Mineral Grey); 2002 M3 6MT (Jet Black); 2001 330i Touring 5MT (Jet Black).
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TailHappyM3 Lieutenant 43 Rep 534 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I much prefer the rear sunshade vs tint. In fact, I just removed the tint because of the dot matrix looking terrible.
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M3sicko Major 108 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (82)	i ordered the power sunshade with the order, i doubt the dealer can do the retrofit, but can always ask. Last edited by M3sicko; 09-06-2010 at 04:01 PM..
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	when i first picked up my car, I was like big woop, I dont' care. But recently I've been on a few road trips and going through my first summer with the car, I think it's really important in keeping the cabin cool. I was driving 8 hours today 4 of those hours under direct sunlight, andI needed to keep the back seats cool as I had a cooler and other food items. It greatly aided the cooling effort. Also parking the car directly under a hot afternoon sun, I used it and noticed significant temperature differences with it up. Combine that with a cracked window or cracked sunroof and there can be a good 15 degree temperature difference.
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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	Nice pics and vids! I've had the rear sunshade option on my E46 M3 and my current E90 M3. I had my dealer special order it on my E46 M3 as is was a Euro option at that time? It is a must for the AZ sun, but I still use it now that I'm in San Diego. It's money well spent at the time of ordering. Sorry I never posted pics or vids to help you out! __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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