Can I retrofit the OEM manual rear sunshade?

FrenchiedadSF · 11-02-2018, 05:18 PM

Apologies if this has been discussed in depth before, but is this even possible? And is it economically viable?

Thanks for your input!

zamboni · 11-02-2018, 05:32 PM

I had this on my F30 and it work fine, you can check out online photo.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3846/BMW-SUN-VISOR

IK6SPEED · 11-02-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchiedadSF

Apologies if this has been discussed in depth before, but is this even possible? And is it economically viable?

Thanks for your input!

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1466547

sandwi54 · 11-02-2018, 08:46 PM

Possible, definitely yes. Economically, no. You have to replace the whole door panels and window trim. Will probably cost upwards of $3000

cwazy1 · 11-02-2018, 10:37 PM

Can't you just tint your windows?

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sandwi54

Possible, definitely yes. Economically, no. You have to replace the whole door panels and window trim. Will probably cost upwards of $3000

Not even close.

The current door panel is simply modified.

There are NO Door Panels specifically for a window shade.

If there was, it would cost you well NORTH of $3000 as you clearly have not looked at the cost of replacement door panels.

IB M · 11-03-2018, 04:11 PM

But why - Sunshades go with minivans whereas high quality tint (less weight and no-rattles) goes with M car. Just my view, to each their own.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

But why - Sunshades go with minivans whereas high quality tint (less weight and no-rattles) goes with M car. Just my view, to each their own.

That’s like saying AT go with minivans, while Manuals go with M Cars.

As you chose the AT, to each their own.

FrenchiedadSF · 11-03-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1466547

That is simply awesome. I assume the same can be done for rear door shades?

danniexi · 11-03-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Not even close.

The current door panel is simply modified.

There are NO Door Panels specifically for a window shade.

If there was, it would cost you well NORTH of $3000 as you clearly have not looked at the cost of replacement door panels.

correct me if I'm wrong, but according to realoem, there are different part numbers for the rear door trim with or without the rear roller sun vizors. there are four different combinations (regular leather, "all leather", regular leather with roller sun vizor, and "all leather" with roller sun vizor). Each one costs $1250-ish or more. And that obviously doesn't include the sun vizors themselves.

assuming someone wants to install the rear manual sun vizors, wouldn't they need to purchase these new door trims? or you're saying that the current door trims can be cut? i thought about installing them as well but looking at the price of the door trims themselves, i just went with window tint + the OEM stick on vizors.

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Yes but you need to trim door panel and install. Depending on your DIY level, it may or may not be something you can do yourself.

nevermind you answered the question in the post below. yeah screw that. i'll just stick with what i have now.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchiedadSF

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1466547

That is simply awesome. I assume the same can be done for rear door shades?

Yes but you need to trim door panel and install. Depending on your DIY level, it may or may not be something you can do yourself.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by danniexi

correct me if I'm wrong, but according to realoem, there are different part numbers for the rear door trim with or without the rear roller sun vizors. there are four different combinations (regular leather, "all leather", regular leather with roller sun vizor, and "all leather" with roller sun vizor). Each one costs $1250-ish or more. And that obviously doesn't include the sun vizors themselves.

assuming someone wants to install the rear manual sun vizors, wouldn't they need to purchase these new door trims? or you're saying that the current door trims can be cut? i thought about installing them as well but looking at the price of the door trims themselves, i just went with window tint + the OEM stick on vizors.

EDIT:

nevermind you answered the question in the post below. yeah screw that. i'll just stick with what i have now.

You are correct. Appears they now list a separate part number for the shade precut, which was not always the case.

Last time I checked prices on door panels they were in the $1600-$1700 range several years ago. I’d be surprised if BMW actually had a price reduction.

THEROK · 11-03-2018, 11:05 PM

My car came fully loaded including this rear sunshade. First time having a car with this feature.

-Mine's up all the time and I'm also tinted 20% all around
-I'd option it out if available moving forward
-I would not spend the money to retrofit as it's not that important to me

doug_999 · 11-04-2018, 12:08 AM

What a waste of $500. Rattles all the time. Please take mine.

danniexi · 11-05-2018, 04:03 PM

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What a waste of $500. Rattles all the time. Please take mine.

dead ass, if you were local, id pay you to do the swap.

zillymc · 11-07-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

But why - Sunshades go with minivans whereas high quality tint (less weight and no-rattles) goes with M car. Just my view, to each their own.

Or you double down like me and have both! ;]

IB M · 11-07-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zillymc

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Originally Posted by IB M

But why - Sunshades go with minivans whereas high quality tint (less weight and no-rattles) goes with M car. Just my view, to each their own.

Or you double down like me and have both! ;]

I hear that! Honda Odyssey in family. Great set of shades on her.

FrenchiedadSF · 11-07-2018, 06:39 PM

just don't like tint but dogs don't like the sun... thanks all

Spritztour · 11-12-2018, 10:08 PM

FYI if you purchased an M3 FCP F80 with 20inch 666 wheels suspension stiff even in Comfort mode per Car Reviews, is just a matter of time until something rattles. It's physics.

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