MSR

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what the part numbers are for the sun blinds as I'd like to retrofit them to my LCI E61, I'm not so worried about the rear window but certainly the rear sides. One 2 year old and another due in October so got to think about some sort of shading for them and I really don't want to use some cheap after market blinds.

Thanks in advance.

Mark.

WhiteyBM

I'm interested in this as well, do the door cards need removed?

Gene

I'm sure you can find the part numbers via:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

obiwan

would love to link to my previous post :-)

https://5series.net/forums/topic/851...&#entry1003363

nell

Were the window shades the only parts necessary? The oem shows a few other items, were they required? Looks like if the three rear shades are clipped on, the total should be around $400 or so before cca discount. Main question is how much do you like them?

Michiganmike

My E61 included the blinds option in the rear doors. I keep them up all the time. The blinds reduce the heat load on the car, but I can still see through them if necessary.

I do not know whether the blinds can be retrofitted easily.

nell

I have them on the rear doors too. I was trying to find out whether the method of fitting by clips was sturdy enough and if they shifted while driving.
I would love to have a real good close up of the rear hatch window install clips. Anyone?

MSR

Thanks for all the links.

I too wondered if anyone had any actual photos of the retrofitted blinds and how well they clip to the door frame. I need to make sure they're "childproof".

obiwan

the thread linked above has photos...
They fit really well, my 3 year old has never been able to take them off for the 3 years I have had them.
There is another poster in the same thread that installed them and have happy.

comes with four clips, all you need. the three on the edges of the window stay put for the door screens. the one that popped off and have never replaced (actually no need for it) is the one that is stick on.

the rear quarter panel ones just fit in the opening, no clips

have the rear (trunk) window one but have never installed it

sheaa

I also have the set of clip on blinds. They are on the pricy side but I love the option of taking them out in a matter of seconds. My state does not allow window tinting so this installation makes it nice and clean.