Shade for new e-coupe panoramic sunroof
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Shade for new e-coupe panoramic sunroof
I have bought the e coup in Thailand and fyi this country is super hot.
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!
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I have bought the e coup in Thailand and fyi this country is super hot.
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!
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I don't know if I would use a solid liner on the inside, the holes allow some of the heat to pass through so you don't get too much of a build up, between the glass and the liner
I have tinted the inside of the solar glass and the film virtually melted off when I was in vegas for 2 weeks
You might want to consider tinting the outside of the solar roof. The latest mod is to lay a film of carbon fibre sheeting on the roof to give it the appearance of a carbon fibre roof, however you cannot see through this material.
You can also apply the same exterior material which is perforated similar to the sun shade and it comes in various colours.
It lasts a long time and will reject the heat and is even guaranteed for 5 years.
All these materials are usually guaranteed for 5 years and are available from any quality tinter that tints your window.
I have seen the carbon fibre done on the roof of a 7 series BMWs, and it really looks good, nothing cheap in appearance when professionally installed.
I have tinted the inside of the solar glass and the film virtually melted off when I was in vegas for 2 weeks
You might want to consider tinting the outside of the solar roof. The latest mod is to lay a film of carbon fibre sheeting on the roof to give it the appearance of a carbon fibre roof, however you cannot see through this material.
You can also apply the same exterior material which is perforated similar to the sun shade and it comes in various colours.
It lasts a long time and will reject the heat and is even guaranteed for 5 years.
All these materials are usually guaranteed for 5 years and are available from any quality tinter that tints your window.
I have seen the carbon fibre done on the roof of a 7 series BMWs, and it really looks good, nothing cheap in appearance when professionally installed.
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I had my window tint shop tint the inside of the panorama roof with the dark tint that is used in Limos, made a big difference.
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tint the sunroof
Today, I left my car the whole day under the sun... When I tried to open the sunshade... it made some noise.
Have you ever had the same problem before you tinted the sunroof ? and after ?
Thank you
Have you ever had the same problem before you tinted the sunroof ? and after ?
Thank you
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There were some reports of the sunshade squeaking, hanging up, binding or coming off the rollers a few months into the model's introduction.
It seems to me from researching the model for over a year that a trip to the dealer solved the issue, at least for a time.
I have not seen this complaint in the 2011's, but not too many people post about them.
Noise is not good. I would have it serviced to try to avoid the above problems.
Please let us know the outcome.
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Tomorrow Im going to put LLumar tints on the panoramic sunroof....
I read on some forums that tinting the sunroof can brake the glass...
What do you advice me ?
I read on some forums that tinting the sunroof can brake the glass...
What do you advice me ?
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I haven't seen all that many complaints on these boards about C207 reliability issues, so just curious.
Despite CR's rating, I ordered an E350C anyway, armed with the 4 year warranty and knowing I've got a dealer with the best, most helpful
service department ever.
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overall reliability would be ... um... average? the problems i have had were annoying but not major issues. as follows... over 33,000 miles.
sunshade screen broke - covered by warranty
driver airbag electrical problem - came up 3 times, all covered by warranty.
two sets of new rear tires
scheduled services - 3 for total of ~$900
alignment ($120), wipers ($70)
sunshade screen broke - covered by warranty
driver airbag electrical problem - came up 3 times, all covered by warranty.
two sets of new rear tires
scheduled services - 3 for total of ~$900
alignment ($120), wipers ($70)
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overall reliability would be ... um... average? the problems i have had were annoying but not major issues. as follows... over 33,000 miles.
sunshade screen broke - covered by warranty
driver airbag electrical problem - came up 3 times, all covered by warranty.
two sets of new rear tires
scheduled services - 3 for total of ~$900
alignment ($120), wipers ($70)
sunshade screen broke - covered by warranty
driver airbag electrical problem - came up 3 times, all covered by warranty.
two sets of new rear tires
scheduled services - 3 for total of ~$900
alignment ($120), wipers ($70)
Continued enjoyment.
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is there such a thing as too much?
i put on a set of z rated pirellis ... that was a mistake. they were gone in 6,000 miles. there is so much power that they would spin constantly. the a/s are better and last ~20,000 miles.
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I'm glad MB is no longer shipping the Appearance Package with those P Zero Neros. My original test drive with that sport suspension/tire combination was less than pleasant, to say the least, from the standpoint of comfort.
Not that I expect the Michelin Primacy MXM's to be a large improvement in compliancy, but every little bit helps.
P.S.: I just noticed I mentioned to you in an earlier and different thread that I would never buy the Appearance Package because of the concrete-like ride quality from the larger rims and tires. Well, I wound up buying it anyway. These cars just don't look right with anything smaller than 18" or larger.
So, once again, MB wins and style triumphs over common sense and comfortable kidneys.
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Interesting.. I actually like the p zero Nero pirelli a/s... I have had some great tires but these are fine by me. I hate continentals. Michelins are terrific tires.
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And I agree. I have never had a bad Michelin tire.
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Please tell me if there is any risk tinting my sunroof, for those who tinted theirs, have you had any issues ?
Many thanks
Many thanks
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Hello all,
I tinted the sunroof of my E550 coupe with LLUMAR 95% ( the darkest film)... I regret that I can no longer see at night , it's way too dark and during the day it's useful against the sun, but anyway I talked to the body shop, they are willing to change it for Free.
I would like to know if I should put 20% or the clear one (6%).
I'm affraid that the 20% may be dark since the pano sunroof is tinted 80% from factory.
Thank you for telling me what you guys did for your cars, and how is the visibility..
Thank you again
I tinted the sunroof of my E550 coupe with LLUMAR 95% ( the darkest film)... I regret that I can no longer see at night , it's way too dark and during the day it's useful against the sun, but anyway I talked to the body shop, they are willing to change it for Free.
I would like to know if I should put 20% or the clear one (6%).
I'm affraid that the 20% may be dark since the pano sunroof is tinted 80% from factory.
Thank you for telling me what you guys did for your cars, and how is the visibility..
Thank you again
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Hello all,
I tinted the sunroof of my E550 coupe with LLUMAR 95% ( the darkest film)... I regret that I can no longer see at night , it's way too dark and during the day it's useful against the sun, but anyway I talked to the body shop, they are willing to change it for Free.
I would like to know if I should put 20% or the clear one (6%).
I'm affraid that the 20% may be dark since the pano sunroof is tinted 80% from factory.
Thank you for telling me what you guys did for your cars, and how is the visibility..
Thank you again
I tinted the sunroof of my E550 coupe with LLUMAR 95% ( the darkest film)... I regret that I can no longer see at night , it's way too dark and during the day it's useful against the sun, but anyway I talked to the body shop, they are willing to change it for Free.
I would like to know if I should put 20% or the clear one (6%).
I'm affraid that the 20% may be dark since the pano sunroof is tinted 80% from factory.
Thank you for telling me what you guys did for your cars, and how is the visibility..
Thank you again
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we use the opposite percentages here - amount of light allowed in, so you have 5% on the top, which is really dark... i put 30% (or in your terms 70%) and it works great. you don't want too much sun in during the day, so if i were you i would do something darker what you're suggesting.
Im going to take off the 5% and replace it with 80%, in order to see the stars at night. What do you think ?
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i think it's personal preference, although i can't see the stars at night here because of the city lights and the smog. why don't you just open it when you want to see the stars? i normally keep my screen closed at night. if it's a nice day without too much direct sunlight, it's nice to open the screen. since i only have 30% light allowed through it it's not too dark.
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I have bought the e coup in Thailand and fyi this country is super hot.
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!
The panoramic roof have a shade with holes!!! I was wondering if there is any company that sell shade replacement without holes to protect me from the sun during day time??
As far as I've know the previous E-class have shade without holes, it would really help the heat in my car. It is way to hot to drive this car at noon!
Thanks!