Rear Sunshade Alternative

[StumpyPete]

There's been a lot of talk on this board about the rear window sunshades not being available currently - has anybody seen or tried this option. I noticed it in a brochure in the dealer today and am considering it. Any opinions welcome.

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=636#

[genew]

Have a 2004 4.4 sport with the sunshades. I think they are great and would want them again. We also have a dog riding in the back seat most of the time and it sure keeps the sun off her and keeps the car cooler.

[Investor]

Rear shades now available, saw them at Ultimate Driving event on Friday.

[StumpyPete]

Originally Posted by Investor

Rear shades now available, saw them at Ultimate Driving event on Friday.

Yeah, I would've got factory fitted ones if they were available before now. I was thinking more of everyone who has got an E70 before they were generally available. Retrofitting the factory ones are supposed to be really difficult.

The ones on the link above appear to not be the roller-blind type, but simple clip-ons - anyone seen them for real?

[StumpyPete]

Guys, I went ahead and got the clip-on sunshades for Xena. Here are some pics:




These are really easy to fit, simple adhesive pad on the back of the clip in the second picture and then clip the shades on. Given that rollerblind type shades weren't available in the 07, these make a decent alternative. Cost me 60 quid from the dealer which is less than I would've paid for the rollers.

Part no is 51460416674.

[DBC]

Has anyone fit the Back window shade in the UK, just I have a Black Lab to keep cool. Or is it off to Boots for a couple of baby shades?