Windshield Sunscreen?

smckenna · 04-12-2016, 01:22 PM

I just had to return a pair of sun shades that I purchased, because when I unfolded them I realized they were way too huge to fit in my small M4 windshield. Can anyone recommend some very small sun shades that they have used on their M3/M4? Also, they can't be a single folding sun-shade because I have a car cam mounted to the lower-center part of my windshield. Finally, I usually shy away from branded items, so I wouldn't want it to say "BMW" in huge letters or anything.
Cheers!

Delmoney335 · 04-12-2016, 04:09 PM

Got one from autoheatshield.com , $40 bucks. Works fine and rolls up easily.

moomeacow · 04-12-2016, 09:31 PM

why don't you just tint your front thats what I did I hate putting the sunscreen and removing it everytime and I live in fl. I got the really good heat rejection ones though huper optiks ceramic. whole car tinted.

smckenna · 04-13-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by moomeacow

why don't you just tint your front thats what I did I hate putting the sunscreen and removing it everytime and I live in fl. I got the really good heat rejection ones though huper optiks ceramic. whole car tinted.

Isn't that illegal in Florida? I think this would be the best solution of all, but I don't want to be given an expensive ticket from the police.

mdemon · 04-13-2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by smckenna

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Originally Posted by moomeacow

why don't you just tint your front thats what I did I hate putting the sunscreen and removing it everytime and I live in fl. I got the really good heat rejection ones though huper optiks ceramic. whole car tinted.

Isn't that illegal in Florida? I think this would be the best solution of all, but I don't want to be given an expensive ticket from the police.

It is and people do it but think about the last time you speeded and broke the law?

What possibly wrong can you do with front tints?

I have front tints and I love it rather than carrying baggage of sunshade

moomeacow · 04-13-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mdemon

It is and people do it but think about the last time you speeded and broke the law?

What possibly wrong can you do with front tints?

I have front tints and I love it rather than carrying baggage of sunshade

it is illegal but I doubt the cop would even notice I have 70 percent in the front and 30 all around. 70 percent looks clear to me it amazing how much glare it reduces too when I bought the car new without sunglasses on the glare was so bad it hurt my eyes. I used to carry a sunshade but screw that putting up and down gets annoying after a while and the best protection for your dash is tinted windows with high heat rejection

mdemon · 04-13-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mdemon

It is and people do it but think about the last time you speeded and broke the law?

What possibly wrong can you do with front tints?

I have front tints and I love it rather than carrying baggage of sunshade

it is illegal but I doubt the cop would even notice I have 70 percent in the front and 30 all around. 70 percent looks clear to me it amazing how much glare it reduces too when I bought the car new without sunglasses on the glare was so bad it hurt my eyes. I used to carry a sunshade but screw that putting up and down gets annoying after a while and the best protection for your dash is tinted windows with high heat rejection

You're right and believe me most of them don't even have equipment to check it except the slide meter on side windows. They have to send you to dmv for testing. If the job is done right, you can always claim factory like I do lol

nicknaz · 04-13-2016, 03:44 PM

I use the bmw oem one but flip it so the bmw letters are facing inside. It works well, in conjunction with the rear window and rear door windows sunshades built into the car

DaBean · 04-13-2016, 03:44 PM

+1 on total front tint. I got the lightest for the windshield, but it really does help in the summer. Figuring with Leather, it would minimize wear long-term...

Worm25 · 04-14-2016, 01:08 PM

Get clear UV protection for the front to keep the harmful stuff out, also really cuts down on heat. As for the shade BMW offers one, I really like the quality and it fits perfectly, my dealer includes them with every sale.

SD ///M4 · 04-15-2016, 07:25 PM

How well does windshield tint work with HUD?

mdemon · 04-15-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

How well does windshield tint work with HUD?

It does affects it for some extent but it's livable

CookMaster · 04-16-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

How well does windshield tint work with HUD?

I have 70% Chrytaline tint on the windshield and the hud is unchanged from the install.

IM2C · 04-16-2016, 08:51 PM

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I have 70% Chrytaline tint on the windshield and the hud is unchanged from the install.

Are you going to be ok in Arizona with just the tint? I'm in FL and am contemplating tinting the windshield.

nineofspades · 07-24-2016, 07:50 AM

Have all the windows tinted, but does anyone have a rec. for a front sunshade? I want to protect the leather dash!

Apollo_1092 · 07-24-2016, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nineofspades

Have all the windows tinted, but does anyone have a rec. for a front sunshade? I want to protect the leather dash!

I just use the one that BMW has. It looks good and works very very well. You can also get a clear tint on the front which will help a lot while you're driving and don't have the sunshade in.

Vigilant · 07-24-2016, 11:04 AM

Sunshades work well from other vendors as well, specific for your F8x minus the BMW tax.

gblansten · 07-24-2016, 11:11 AM

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Sunshades work well from other vendors as well, specific for your F8x minus the BMW tax.

That sunshade looks pretty jacked up.

. But your point about other options is noted and reasonable.

gblansten · 07-24-2016, 11:15 AM

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1038869

Vigilant · 07-24-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilant

Sunshades work well from other vendors as well, specific for your F8x minus the BMW tax.

That sunshade looks pretty jacked up.

. But your point about other options is noted and reasonable.

Ha...it does look wrinkled...what do yo expect from the Florida sun in a two year old F80 with repeated use?

Forum never disappoints.

gblansten · 07-24-2016, 11:20 AM

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Ha...it does look wrinkled...what do yo expect from the Florida sun in a two year old F80 with repeated use?

Forum never disappoints.

Looks like one of those foil survival blankets.

Kankles · 07-24-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilant

Sunshades work well from other vendors as well, specific for your F8x minus the BMW tax.

Looks like it's keepin' the sun out pretty damn good to me.

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