Rear and Side Sun Shades??
03-23-2006, 05:04 AM
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When I purchased by 530i, I thought I wouldn't need rear sun shades so I didn't add this option. Now our first baby is on the way next week and now I regret why I didn't get it.
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
03-23-2006, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis11' post='258832' date='Mar 23 2006, 09:04 AM
When I purchased by 530i, I thought I wouldn't need rear sun shades so I didn't add this option. Now our first baby is on the way next week and now I regret why I didn't get it.
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
I seem to remember other posts/threads explaining that there isn't an easy retrofit for the side sunshades. Isn't there a manual sunshade standard in the car for the rear?
Also, make sure you've dealt with the rear airbags if you have them as an option. They're generally not a good thing when car seats are installed in the back.
03-23-2006, 05:49 AM
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03-31-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by chrishei' post='259210' date='Mar 24 2006, 06:47 AM
how do you deal with the rear airbags? didnt know it was possible
I'm not sure of the measurements now, but I checked at the time and both my rear child car seats are far enough away from the airbags, so I didn't bother deactivating mine. I think it is more of a safety thing, it is possible that the childs head could end up resting on the door sill, which would obviously be very dangerous if the airbag fired. (When your child is older buy a car-seat with side head supports to prevent their head lolling to one side when asleep).
It is reported in tests that the safest place for a child to be is in the centre rear seat-belt, in this case the airbags are not an issue.
I think I'll have to buy a manual rear blind for my car soon too. They cost about ?70 from BMW parts and can be fitted yourself.
The side windows are a bit trickier, but our youngest has a sunshade on his car seat anyway. The trouble is with the stick on (babyrus) ones is that you can forget they are there and lower the window with it stuck on! As I found out to my cost when my wife did this in our previous car and I spent the day trying to get suckers off a window stuck down inside the door!
It's possible to buy fitted window 'socks' which fit over the door tops (inside and out), our neighbour has a set and they look OK. Or you can go for a gentle tinting on the rear sides (at risk of looking like a drug dealer!
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03-31-2006, 10:51 AM
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I've got the side and rear shades and two kids under 3, I don't find them that effective, the sun still shines through the side ones to a certain extent and the rear is really not required as the kids are now are facing the opposite direction....however at night putting all the blinds up makes the back really cosy and they are out like a light ! 
03-31-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lotusdmc' post='263102' date='Mar 31 2006, 01:51 PM
I've got the side and rear shades and two kids under 3, I don't find them that effective, the sun still shines through the side ones to a certain extent and the rear is really not required as the kids are now are facing the opposite direction....however at night putting all the blinds up makes the back really cosy and they are out like a light !
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Originally Posted by nomis11' post='258832' date='Mar 23 2006, 04:04 PM
When I purchased by 530i, I thought I wouldn't need rear sun shades so I didn't add this option. Now our first baby is on the way next week and now I regret why I didn't get it.
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
I don't want to tint windows so does anyone know if BMW or other accessories company sell these rear and side sun shades? I need something that looks better than those ugly "Babies R Us" retractable sun shades on windows.
Thanks!
since I got my car w e-shades all, I never made them down... 