Rear Window Sunshades
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Rear Window Sunshades
My SA just sent me this pic of the sunshades...weird...I had them removed from my order. He also confirmed that the multi-contour seats will not be available until August production...meaning September delivery at the earliest...also removed...I'm so sick of waiting on this!
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My SA just sent me this pic of the sunshades...weird...I had them removed from my order. He also confirmed that the multi-contour seats will not be available until August production...meaning September delivery at the earliest...also removed...I'm so sick of waiting on this!
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2013 ML BLUETEC JULY 31
My SA just sent me this pic of the sunshades...weird...I had them removed from my order. He also confirmed that the multi-contour seats will not be available until August production...meaning September delivery at the earliest...also removed...I'm so sick of waiting on this!
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Looks like it's mounted to the front of the window frame rather than in the door panel. I wonder if this move was mostly for cost (no need to have two door unique door panels with and without the shade) or for practicality (works better this way). Either way, glad they're finally offering it on the SUVs, something BMW X5s have had since 2000.
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2013 ML BLUETEC JULY 31
My SA just sent me this pic of the sunshades...weird...I had them removed from my order. He also confirmed that the multi-contour seats will not be available until August production...meaning September delivery at the earliest...also removed...I'm so sick of waiting on this!
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Take a look at most other cars with manually operated shades and the fact that it's split window makes zero difference.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
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2013 ML BLUETEC JULY 31
Take a look at most other cars with manually operated shades and the fact that it's split window makes zero difference.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
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2013 ML BLUETEC JULY 31
Take a look at most other cars with manually operated shades and the fact that it's split window makes zero difference.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...m/DSC_0512.jpg
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I guess I misinterpreted your post? Your original post was suggesting the reason that it's horizontal was due to a split window. I was simply showing how most shades have been implemented in the past and it's a mono-piece vertical, regardless of being split window or not.
The reason I said most is because the only exception I can think to it for a manual shade is the E38 BMW 7 where there's one piece that goes up and another piece that goes back: http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/at...2-17091259.jpg
I never mentioned aesthetics or hinting if one is more attractive than the other. In fact I think they look pretty cool. With the horizontal one, there's also going to be hooks.... My opinion is that this GL implementation looks more aftermarket because it's not integrated into the interior. The older ones are in the door panel so it clearly looks like a factory shade.
The reason I said most is because the only exception I can think to it for a manual shade is the E38 BMW 7 where there's one piece that goes up and another piece that goes back: http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/at...2-17091259.jpg
I never mentioned aesthetics or hinting if one is more attractive than the other. In fact I think they look pretty cool. With the horizontal one, there's also going to be hooks.... My opinion is that this GL implementation looks more aftermarket because it's not integrated into the interior. The older ones are in the door panel so it clearly looks like a factory shade.
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There is an online manual (in English) for the ML on the MB German website. It includes the MY13 upgrades, including rear sun blind (sunshade). Link for the online manual below. The Sun blind (according to the owner's manual) extends horizontally from the B-Pillar but DOES NOT cover the rear quarter light. As to the multi contour seats, they are available for August production - mine was originally for July and had to accept an August slot (European version, RHD)
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual.../en/index.html
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual.../en/index.html
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There is an online manual (in English) for the ML on the MB German website. It includes the MY13 upgrades, including rear sun blind (sunshade). Link for the online manual below.
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual.../en/index.html
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual.../en/index.html
