sunroof shield or not?
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I have always had a sunroof shield on my other cars, and I find the lack of one very distracting on the 5. There's too much wind noise and it's just not enjoyable to ride with the sunroof open. However, the lines of the car are so beautiful that I hate the idea of putting a shield on the roof. Is there any middle ground or other option? Just out of curiosity, how many of you have put sunroof shields on?
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From: Cairo, Egypt
My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
Mods: iPOD (OEM), BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat, ///M Aerodyamics kit (OEM), 18" rims style 184 (OEM), 245/45 R18 93Y Contisport, ///M boot-lid spoiler (OEM), OEM Headlight washer system
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2009 e90 320i LCI - Carbon Black, Beige leather interior, Dark Poplar Wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6233 bluetooth + cradle, extended lights package, rear power sunshade, NEW I-DRIVE with HDD + 2USB Slots +AUX Jack, steptronic, DSC, Smokers package, business radio
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IMHO, I think that shield would give the e60 an 80s look 
, i wouldnt do it if i were u 
, i wouldnt do it if i were u
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From: Halifax, NS
At first I was like...nooooo...that look is not for the E60. Buttttt...I wonder...would it improve the sound quality of the bluetooth microphone on the highway?!?! Hmmm...if you put it on...make a call...then post...I'm curious! But don't feel like you have to put it on just for me...or to satisfy my curiousity...
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From: Cairo, Egypt
My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
Mods: iPOD (OEM), BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat, ///M Aerodyamics kit (OEM), 18" rims style 184 (OEM), 245/45 R18 93Y Contisport, ///M boot-lid spoiler (OEM), OEM Headlight washer system
Future Mods: Solaris Invisibulbs - Amber Flash all-round; LED interior kit; LED License Plate;
The Mrs.:
2009 e90 320i LCI - Carbon Black, Beige leather interior, Dark Poplar Wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6233 bluetooth + cradle, extended lights package, rear power sunshade, NEW I-DRIVE with HDD + 2USB Slots +AUX Jack, steptronic, DSC, Smokers package, business radio
Mods:BMW OEM floor mats, BMW OEM trunk mat
The cars were manufactured in Egypt! :)
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='685093' date='Oct 4 2008, 03:32 PM
IMHO, 
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I know the look is soooo 80's but if you like to ride with the roof panel open AND want to talk on the phone or listen to tunes the wind buffeting noise is distracting ... almost annoying. So, if you're a fresh-weather open-moonroof kindadriver go for the sunroof shield and leave everyone else's opinion parked in the shade 
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Originally Posted by bimmerlust' post='685070' date='Oct 4 2008, 04:56 AM
I have always had a sunroof shield on my other cars, and I find the lack of one very distracting on the 5. There's too much wind noise and it's just not enjoyable to ride with the sunroof open. However, the lines of the car are so beautiful that I hate the idea of putting a shield on the roof. Is there any middle ground or other option? Just out of curiosity, how many of you have put sunroof shields on?
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Originally Posted by bimmerlust' post='685259' date='Oct 4 2008, 03:24 PM
I'm really with you all...as Dana Carvey doing George HW Bush would say..."Not gonna do it, nope, not gonna do it." 
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
I think it would serve a good purpose and the looks is not that bad either.
