Sun Protection Glass on new E90?

Looney Toon · 03-17-2009, 06:00 AM

Apologies in advance. I must have spent 2 hours last night searching through the UK forum for opinions on this option, and I'm still undecided. As I'm not planning to re-tint the windscreen/front windows post purchase from my own pocket, I would appreciate opinions before ordering.

From the posted pics I've seen on here, the Sun Protection Glass option seems to suit the Coupe's and to an extent, the Tourers... but what about the saloon?

Car colour is Le Mans Blue..

I'm not too keen about 17yr old 'DJ Shak Attak innit' approaching my motor to purchase Speedy Gonzales, Charlie Watts and Ebeneezer Scrooge....

I'm also ordering the Windscreen with grey shade band, as my missus suffers a bit with strong direct sunlight(Vamp jokes welcome!).

Thanks!

foxy-367 · 03-17-2009, 06:12 AM

Hi mate,

I have the saloon with the sun protection glass photos can be found in the Newbie section and below:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=632

Not the best pics I have more if you want PM me and I'll sort them tonight for you

rogerxp · 03-17-2009, 06:25 AM

I don't think it makes much different to the E90 (unless perhaps you're going for a dark colour). Like you say it suits the E92 & E91. If you have kids maybe your decision should be based on protecting the little ones as opposed to looks.

I've not got it and haven't felt the need for it. Then again I've got a little one but have just stuck up a sun blind onto the window (bought used so couldn't select SPG).

M3-FAST · 03-17-2009, 07:26 AM

I have just spec'd an E90 M3 with Sun Protection glass and could not decide if it was the right move or not also!

I have gone for a white car and was worried the dark glass would look 'too' dark. I think the configurator on the BMW web site makes it look a lot darker than it really is in real life. I am also planning a light tint on the side windows (up to the legal limit) to help blend it in a little.

There is also the option of integrated sun blinds in the doors which I was tempted with also, but as I really wanted the tinted windows look, decided to go with the darker glass.

May be worth popping down to your local stealer and see if they have one on the forecourt for sale with the glass fitted so as to get a real life viewing - always better than pics on the 'net.

Good luck with the purchase

creepy coupe · 03-17-2009, 09:00 AM

Go for it IMO, if nothing ele it stops the CC working so hard on hot days and keep the cabin temp more stable.

Looney Toon · 03-17-2009, 09:18 AM

Thanks guys, forgot to mention the E90 will be in Le Mans Blue.. Title thread edited!

foxy-367 · 03-17-2009, 09:27 AM

If mine hadn't already come with them I probably wouldn't have specced them myself but I do think it looks quite good but not too overly chav dark and the Mondeo privacy glass is much much darker than in the BMW. I suspect it will make the car a little cooler but then the car will heat up more being a darker colour than if it was white or silver.

jjbirch · 03-17-2009, 09:29 AM

i have le mans blue with sun Protection glass i like it very well would never have one without, also i have a 2 year old kid and it helps the sunlight alot here my car with it and my dads too with sun pro glass

foxy-367 · 03-17-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jjbirch

i have le mans blue with sun Protection glass i like it very well would never have one without, also i have a 2 year old kid and it helps the sunlight alot here my car with it and my dads too with sun pro glass

Nice lights where did you get those from?

jjbirch · 03-17-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxy-367

Nice lights where did you get those from?

called blacklines
anywhere they are genuine bmw part allready with bulbs in, either from bmw uk for 150ish or ant at speed for 140ish i think

Looney Toon · 03-17-2009, 12:37 PM

JJ, Foxy.. thanks for posting the pics.. especially with blue E90's!

Very helpful indeed!

remmib · 03-17-2009, 03:14 PM

I've got a Le Mans blue e90 with the sun protection glass, I also have the blinds in the rear and side.
Just love it.

I've also tinted the windows in the front doors.

Links to all my threads with lots of pics!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/search...archid=7170885

Looney Toon · 03-18-2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

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Links to all my threads with lots of pics!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/search...archid=7170885

Link doesn't seem to work remmib.. !?!

03-17-2009, 06:00 AM	#1
Looney Toon Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW 320D SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Sun Protection Glass on new E90? Apologies in advance. I must have spent 2 hours last night searching through the UK forum for opinions on this option, and I'm still undecided. As I'm not planning to re-tint the windscreen/front windows post purchase from my own pocket, I would appreciate opinions before ordering. From the posted pics I've seen on here, the Sun Protection Glass option seems to suit the Coupe's and to an extent, the Tourers... but what about the saloon? Car colour is Le Mans Blue.. I'm not too keen about 17yr old 'DJ Shak Attak innit' approaching my motor to purchase Speedy Gonzales, Charlie Watts and Ebeneezer Scrooge.... I'm also ordering the Windscreen with grey shade band, as my missus suffers a bit with strong direct sunlight(Vamp jokes welcome!). Thanks! Last edited by Looney Toon; 03-17-2009 at 09:19 AM.. Reason: for got to mention car colour!
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foxy-367 Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	Hi mate, I have the saloon with the sun protection glass photos can be found in the Newbie section and below: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=632 Not the best pics I have more if you want PM me and I'll sort them tonight for you
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foxy-367 Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	If mine hadn't already come with them I probably wouldn't have specced them myself but I do think it looks quite good but not too overly chav dark and the Mondeo privacy glass is much much darker than in the BMW. I suspect it will make the car a little cooler but then the car will heat up more being a darker colour than if it was white or silver.
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Looney Toon Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW 320D SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	JJ, Foxy.. thanks for posting the pics.. especially with blue E90's! Very helpful indeed!
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remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I've got a Le Mans blue e90 with the sun protection glass, I also have the blinds in the rear and side. Just love it. I've also tinted the windows in the front doors. Links to all my threads with lots of pics! http://www.e90post.com/forums/search...archid=7170885 __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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