BMW Sunshade

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 09:05 PM

Well, due to the really hot weather we have been having recently, I have bought the BMW sunshade for the windshield. Even with the deeply tinted windows, it still gets pretty damn hot when it sits for a while.

Is there anybody in here who has ordered one? What are your thoughts of it? I now have to wait the week or so until it arrives....

sungmin · 06-22-2006, 09:38 PM

i just bought the e90 sunshade from morristown - $35.00 plus shipping

i have 18% all around besides front windshield and yes it does still get hot even if my car is facing opposite of the sun for a couple hours.

how much did you pay for yours?

Sedan_Clan · 06-22-2006, 10:31 PM

I have the power rear sunshade/manual side sunshades.

They work well in terms of producing shade. Can't really stop the heat thought.

e90rocks · 06-22-2006, 11:48 PM

I was just thinking a few weeks ago when we had a stretch at 90+ that I don't see sunshades in the parking lot much anymore. Seems like everyone had one in the early 90's. OK, so most of you weren't driving then. Anyway, I was wondering where they all went. I used to just unravel an old map, but that was when I used to drive the Honda. Still, 35$ seems pricey for a sunshade, but then I used to have the free cardboard ones pharmaceutical reps would bring. Of course then the car would be a big billboard for Pfizer.

I've thought about leaving the sunroof open a bit, but then that gives me two problems...one is that I don't imagine much heat would get out unless I kept the opaque slider back, and the other is that I'm paranoid about someone maliciously pouring crap into my car. Of course if they're malicious, it's a lot easier just to key it.

Asiann · 06-23-2006, 12:22 AM

Most important factor in getting your car tinted in hot areas is to make sure you get tint that will reflect heat. Formula One It helps to some degree but nothing will be full proof!

blke90man · 06-23-2006, 12:33 AM

I got one from Target for $8.99...it works great

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2006, 12:46 AM

I also have the power shade but I wish the side ones were power operated like the 7 series. My kid pulls up on them and then lets them slam down
damn kid... wait till he turns 18 and I get to give him my car that he beat up.

xcalibr · 06-23-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blke90man

I got one from Target for $8.99...it works great

Hahaha... me too, I'm using the same one I had from my camry.

zamboni · 06-23-2006, 01:08 AM

BMW sunshade is made by Hoovercraft and it's the best one I've seen on the market.

LEDZEP · 06-23-2006, 05:47 AM

I have them in both cars. They are worth it because they are very well made and custom fit. It makes a big difference.

bavarian19 · 06-23-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I have them in both cars. They are worth it because they are very well made and custom fit. It makes a big difference.

Thats what Im hoping for...

By the way folks, Im not talking about the rear and sides... this is the BMW accessory for the windshield...

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

By the way folks, Im not talking about the rear and sides... this is the BMW accessory for the windshield...

It's all Sedan_Clan's fault...

BMW335PA · 06-23-2006, 10:12 AM

I got mine at some grocery store, was about $5. fits my windshield PERFECTLY. Even has suction cups to keep it in place, so no need to put the visors down. Was in a local Dollar store the other day, and they even had them for ONE BUCK!...
I would never spend $35....NUTS.

bimmer4me · 06-23-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Well, due to the really hot weather we have been having recently, I have bought the BMW sunshade for the windshield. Even with the deeply tinted windows, it still gets pretty damn hot when it sits for a while.

Is there anybody in here who has ordered one? What are your thoughts of it? I now have to wait the week or so until it arrives....

I brought a non-BMW e90 windshield sunshade that fits like a glove and it works great. It makes a big difference. However, no matter much tint, sunshades, etc. you equip your car with, the inside of your car is going to get hot when it sits out in the sun. The metal of you car heats up, esepcially on darker colored cars, which in turn will eventually heat up your entire car.

john802 · 06-23-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

BMW sunshade is made by Hoovercraft and it's the best one I've seen on the market.

Are you sure it's Hoovercraft & not Covercraft?

dkizerian · 06-23-2006, 11:32 AM

I got my bmw one about 2 weeks ago and the first day I used it I noticed a huge improvement. It's a pretty nice piece of equipment although I wish it didn't say BMW in huge letters, but oh well.

Sedan_Clan · 06-23-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

It's all Sedan_Clan's fault...

...as charged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BMWWhiz · 06-23-2006, 11:48 AM

Guys, another method to cool the car before you get in, besides the sun shades is to push the unlock button on the keyfob, once to unlock your door another time to unlock the rest and then hold the unlock button on the keyfob down. keep holding and all the windows will go down and the sunroof will open. If you left your finger off the button everything will stop.
This helps get all the hot air out of the car quick. It won't cool the seats if they are in the sun but it will make it more comfortable. Try it.

fnu02 · 06-23-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I have the power rear sunshade/manual side sunshades.

They work well in terms of producing shade. Can't really stop the heat thought.

wouldn't it be nice if bmw made a ventilation system that sucks all the hot air

out of the car through the vents with the touch a button on the key fobe???

I wonder why no company hasn't done this yet....

BMWWhiz · 06-23-2006, 11:58 AM

They apparently have this function as a menu on the I-drive. I read it on one of the forums, might have even been this one. that you can set it to do exactly that.

fnu02 · 06-23-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWWhiz

They apparently have this function as a menu on the I-drive. I read it on one of the forums, might have even been this one. that you can set it to do exactly that.

so you can set it to do that, so in the future when you're approaching your

car, the car will automatically ventilate the hot air????

dejav0o · 06-23-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWWhiz

They apparently have this function as a menu on the I-drive. I read it on one of the forums, might have even been this one. that you can set it to do exactly that.

That would be pretty damn cool if it was true... but I have yet to see this function, other than the timed cooling/heating function you could set beforehand.

Anyways, I have the sunshade, and it works great.... definitely noticed the car is cooler than before.

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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	BMW Sunshade Well, due to the really hot weather we have been having recently, I have bought the BMW sunshade for the windshield. Even with the deeply tinted windows, it still gets pretty damn hot when it sits for a while. Is there anybody in here who has ordered one? What are your thoughts of it? I now have to wait the week or so until it arrives....
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sungmin playing the field 3 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Lunch is for Wimps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sactown iTrader: (2)	i just bought the e90 sunshade from morristown - $35.00 plus shipping i have 18% all around besides front windshield and yes it does still get hot even if my car is facing opposite of the sun for a couple hours. how much did you pay for yours?
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25114 Rep 22,288 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I have the power rear sunshade/manual side sunshades. They work well in terms of producing shade. Can't really stop the heat thought.
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e90rocks Myrmidon 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: Entwicklung 90 - 325 Xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325 xi [0.00]	Sunshade I was just thinking a few weeks ago when we had a stretch at 90+ that I don't see sunshades in the parking lot much anymore. Seems like everyone had one in the early 90's. OK, so most of you weren't driving then. Anyway, I was wondering where they all went. I used to just unravel an old map, but that was when I used to drive the Honda. Still, 35$ seems pricey for a sunshade, but then I used to have the free cardboard ones pharmaceutical reps would bring. Of course then the car would be a big billboard for Pfizer. I've thought about leaving the sunroof open a bit, but then that gives me two problems...one is that I don't imagine much heat would get out unless I kept the opaque slider back, and the other is that I'm paranoid about someone maliciously pouring crap into my car. Of course if they're malicious, it's a lot easier just to key it.
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BMW335PA Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 240 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Haverford, PA. iTrader: (0)	I got mine at some grocery store, was about $5. fits my windshield PERFECTLY. Even has suction cups to keep it in place, so no need to put the visors down. Was in a local Dollar store the other day, and they even had them for ONE BUCK!... I would never spend $35....NUTS. __________________ 2008 335i: Platinum Bronze/Terra/Burl, Prem, Sport, Cold, I-Drive/Nav., Comfort Access, Logic 7, I-Pod/USB, Paddle Shifters, Alarm 2006 325i: JetBlack/Terra/Burl, Prem, Sport, Cold, Xenon, I-Drive/Nav., Alarm. - DECEASED (totaled by 19yo driver)
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dkizerian Digital Ruler 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 325i AW/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Riverton Utah iTrader: (0)	I got my bmw one about 2 weeks ago and the first day I used it I noticed a huge improvement. It's a pretty nice piece of equipment although I wish it didn't say BMW in huge letters, but oh well.
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BMWWhiz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 430i Gran coup Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Guys, another method to cool the car before you get in, besides the sun shades is to push the unlock button on the keyfob, once to unlock your door another time to unlock the rest and then hold the unlock button on the keyfob down. keep holding and all the windows will go down and the sunroof will open. If you left your finger off the button everything will stop. This helps get all the hot air out of the car quick. It won't cool the seats if they are in the sun but it will make it more comfortable. Try it.
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BMWWhiz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 430i Gran coup Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario iTrader: (0)	They apparently have this function as a menu on the I-drive. I read it on one of the forums, might have even been this one. that you can set it to do exactly that.
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