Tint + Rear sunshade = overkill??

rebirth24 · 04-16-2007, 09:42 AM

I'm finalizing some options prior to pulling the trigger and I was thinking about the choice of the power rear sunshade. Do you think this is something I should skip if I plan on tinting it out regardless? Anyone see any additional benefits of having it?

Dr_Dirt · 04-16-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rebirth24

I'm finalizing some options prior to pulling the trigger and I was thinking about the choice of the power rear sunshade. Do you think this is something I should skip if I plan on tinting it out regardless? Anyone see any additional benefits of having it?

I was going to get the sunshade option but decided against it after the dealer said the Window tint can be applied to the front side windows where the shades do not.

TonyLukes3 · 04-16-2007, 10:17 AM

I guess it depends on how dark of a tint you're going to put on. I had tint on my 528 which also had the rear sunshade, and I found it an excellent option to have. Even with tint, the sun (at least down here in SWFL) is VERY intense and still heats up the car quite a bit. It's also a welcome option when you have large SUV's or trucks behind you at night - hit the button and their blinding lights become diffused.

dbtheo · 04-16-2007, 11:14 AM

I have 2 young children, having the shades plus tint is great for for them on very bright days.

Dr_Dirt · 04-16-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyLukes3

I guess it depends on how dark of a tint you're going to put on. I had tint on my 528 which also had the rear sunshade, and I found it an excellent option to have. Even with tint, the sun (at least down here in SWFL) is VERY intense and still heats up the car quite a bit. It's also a welcome option when you have large SUV's or trucks behind you at night - hit the button and their blinding lights become diffused.

I agree, getting both tint and shades so you have the option especially when the car or cop behind you has their lights on you.

E90Fleet · 04-16-2007, 11:24 AM

I got tint + shades, it looks great

It allows you to customize the light entering the rear windows as you like

RRGOO7 · 04-16-2007, 11:29 AM

i have the shade and tint and i love it....i always put the shade up when i park somewhere....for 300 bucks you cant beat it

Carlito12 · 04-16-2007, 11:52 AM

i have both the rear sun shade and tint on my car.

my tint is Formula 1 Pinnacle (ceramic) 35 (%), which is pretty light.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52268

Here in SouthernCali, the sun gets pretty intense, so I use the Rear Shade mostly when I have the car parked in the sun to keep the interior (black leather) a liitle cooler.

The other times are when I need some extra privacy... cough cough.

I havent used it at night when driving because its already pretty dark with the auto dimming rear mirror and the tint.

rebirth24 · 04-16-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys... looks like my decision has been made on that front. I am also in So Cal. Where are you at? I am actually debating between TiAG and SG on the outside, but I'm looking at the same interior. Going to put an order in soon.

The Cleaner · 04-16-2007, 12:09 PM

I am getting tinted today and I have a shade

MacAttack · 04-16-2007, 01:06 PM

Me three. I have light tint all around and wanted the option of pulling up the rear shade when I parked in the sun or when the rear lights on a car at night is too bright...etc. Glad I have it.

boomer3 · 04-16-2007, 01:35 PM

looking for a rear manual shade for a 328 sedan (scheduled to arrive in June) ...any reccomendations? are those available as BMW OEM or only aftermarket?

Thanks

LEDZEP · 04-16-2007, 01:36 PM

Unless you're planning on super dark tint, I'd still consider it.

Ryan 330i · 04-16-2007, 02:40 PM

i love my shade.

E394KEN · 04-16-2007, 09:05 PM

Neat option, and unlike Porsche doesnt cost you an extra 750 - 1250 for an added goodie to the car. 300.00 Is pretty cheap...

Carnage · 04-16-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Unless you're planning on super dark tint, I'd still consider it.

I'd agree. Personally, I'd just black out (5% tint) the back window and forget about it.

bartman32 · 04-16-2007, 09:51 PM

I have a shade and will be getting tint too. Better for the babies...

Swatman888 · 04-16-2007, 10:29 PM

I have 20s on my white E90 and it looks amazing. i would recommend darker tints on lighter colored cars and lighter color tints on darker cars. thats just my opinion

koreez88 · 04-16-2007, 11:48 PM

I also have 20s all around and sun shades on back 5 windows on Tiag, looks great. Go for it.

remmib · 04-17-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I got tint + shades, it looks great

It allows you to customize the light entering the rear windows as you like

+1. I have the OEM dark glass and shades, and I like it alot

So get both.

bartman32 · 04-17-2007, 10:52 AM

Where are you guys getting shades for the sides? The OEM ones seem REALLY expensive from the dealer.

ALPINE6SPD · 04-17-2007, 11:33 AM

I have the sunshades on my 330i sedan and I can not believe how much I use them. I am so happy I got them. I got them because I have a 1 year old but I use it all the time when driving the car alone.

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TonyLukes3 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 346 Posts Drives: '02 Z3 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I guess it depends on how dark of a tint you're going to put on. I had tint on my 528 which also had the rear sunshade, and I found it an excellent option to have. Even with tint, the sun (at least down here in SWFL) is VERY intense and still heats up the car quite a bit. It's also a welcome option when you have large SUV's or trucks behind you at night - hit the button and their blinding lights become diffused. __________________ ~ Sal ~ Arrivederci e92...
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dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	I have 2 young children, having the shades plus tint is great for for them on very bright days.
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RRGOO7 Colonel 360 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	i have the shade and tint and i love it....i always put the shade up when i park somewhere....for 300 bucks you cant beat it
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Carlito12 Lieutenant 25 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i have both the rear sun shade and tint on my car. my tint is Formula 1 Pinnacle (ceramic) 35 (%), which is pretty light. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52268 Here in SouthernCali, the sun gets pretty intense, so I use the Rear Shade mostly when I have the car parked in the sun to keep the interior (black leather) a liitle cooler. The other times are when I need some extra privacy... cough cough. I havent used it at night when driving because its already pretty dark with the auto dimming rear mirror and the tint. __________________ JB3 KW V2 i-Forged Senekas & ETC
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rebirth24 Lieutenant 51 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Thanks for all the feedback guys... looks like my decision has been made on that front. I am also in So Cal. Where are you at? I am actually debating between TiAG and SG on the outside, but I'm looking at the same interior. Going to put an order in soon.
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The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	I am getting tinted today and I have a shade __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Me three. I have light tint all around and wanted the option of pulling up the rear shade when I parked in the sun or when the rear lights on a car at night is too bright...etc. Glad I have it. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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boomer3 Private 5 Rep 86 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	looking for a rear manual shade for a 328 sedan (scheduled to arrive in June) ...any reccomendations? are those available as BMW OEM or only aftermarket? Thanks
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Ryan 330i Major 56 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: '09 E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco \| LA \| Oregon iTrader: (0)	i love my shade. __________________ 2009 E93 335i \| Jet \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| Step \| Paddles \| i-Drive \| CA \| Sirius \| HD \| Logic7 \| 06FL \| 06NF \| PDC \| OEM Alarm \| LUX Retired: 2007 E92 335i Retired: 2006 E90 330i
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E394KEN M3//4KEN 10 Rep 409 Posts Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i (Woosh!) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (0)	Neat option, and unlike Porsche doesnt cost you an extra 750 - 1250 for an added goodie to the car. 300.00 Is pretty cheap...
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bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	I have a shade and will be getting tint too. Better for the babies...
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Swatman888 Private First Class 9 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manhasset iTrader: (1)	I have 20s on my white E90 and it looks amazing. i would recommend darker tints on lighter colored cars and lighter color tints on darker cars. thats just my opinion
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	I also have 20s all around and sun shades on back 5 windows on Tiag, looks great. Go for it.
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I have the sunshades on my 330i sedan and I can not believe how much I use them. I am so happy I got them. I got them because I have a 1 year old but I use it all the time when driving the car alone. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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