K-A

Fortunately not yet!! (knocks on wood )

I've had tints on my front windows on all my cars, and the only one I ever had a problem on was my Mustang GT back in the day, but I think it's 'cause that car called for attention more (aggressively modded and loud). My E is definitely a popping car and draws its own kind of attention, but it's more of a welcome attention, i.e it's not boasting "look at me", therefore as long as I steer clear of getting pulled over, I hopefully should maintain not having problems with the front tints.

e500benzo

w211 rear shades: maybe you can cut them to your window specs: https://mbworld.org/forums/interior-...ml#post5272048

otakki

Good link. Wow, I didn't know they are $800+ from the dealer. I guess I got mine for a steal.

Sure would love to know how to make them because I need some for the front side windows but no one makes them.

sharpxia

I want one set for my front windows too, anyone know where to get or where to get the materials to make one, please let me know, thanks!

BM2BZ

front windows? are you referring to the regular sunshade, not the mesh looking shades ?

sharpxia

I mean the front side windows, it may be good to block the sun from those windows while parked too.

BM2BZ

duh ! i kept thinking the windshield for whatever reason .

otakki

Got them this morning via FedExUK! It's exactly 72 hours since I got off the phone with the folks at vanstyle.co.uk--just like BMW1203 had mentioned. And I'm located in the midwest near Chicago.

The construction is really sturdy and solid. The shade fabric is thick just like MB's oem rear shade; unlike those thin, near-transparent material from generic sunshades you find at Wally world. The frames are thick and sturdy. Yes, they also come with a zippered black bag with handle for storage. I believe all are manufactured in the UK.

The fit is really good, just like the pix posted by BMW1203, and definitely looks better than the oem pull up side shades. I put on the clips into the intended cleft and they are secure, allowing me to open and close the windows and doors without any shade movement. Just remember those clips go between the the rubber sealing strip or velvety rubber sealing strip and the plastic body panel; not between the glass and the body panel (also stated on vanstyle's website in response to one user's comment about wobbling sunshade)

I have the rear power sun shade. However, I figure I would put the rear window shades on (might as well use them since I paid for them). The fit is good. But it's so tight it's difficult to have them exactly edge to edge at the center. If you push too hard, the shade fabric gets distorted and you will see shadow on the fabric. So I took out the "aligning" clip in the middle and just left them overlap because the end result is not very noticeable. Even with the overlap, it wouldn't interefere with the power rear shade. Now I have the choice of making the rear window even darker with the push of the rear power sun shade.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with the result. The appearance is really no different from dark tinting. Moreover, I can open my window and have the "tint" at the same time. Now I'm looking for similar material shades for the front side windows. I think I might get a set of c-class one and use the rear ones for the front side windows. I'm sure the fit will only be approximate and leave large gaps, but it will be better than nothing. As for the extra two rear panels, I will just attach them to my 20 year old car's hatch back window.

sharpxia

Hi, otakki, does the rear window piece big enough to cover the front windows? If they do I am thinking to order a set and modify the rear pieces to fit my front windows since I have the powered rear shade too. Thanks!

BenzV12

This is what OEM looks like

otakki

I'm almost fairly sure each of the rear pieces being bigger than each of the front side windows (correction: each of the two rear window pieces is roughly a square. Definitely high enough, but would probably be around 8cm short along the door's length). However, it sounds like modifying it wouldn't be so easy. I thought about it last night and I plan to make my own.

Click on the link in E500benzo's post near the top of this page. Another person has provided some useful info on modifying the shade to fit the front door window as well as putting up quite a few pictures, too. I have also just put up some info on how I plan to make the front window shades. My only problem now is finding the sunshade fabric that is similar to Privacy Sunshade's fabric.

Privacy Sunshades definitely provide better coverage and also look better than the oem ones.

toddwess

Does vanstyle.co.uk ship to the states?

Todd

dariusf

The cost was quite high to ship it. I'm looking in to getting a bunch of them in so it can be shipped from US. Will update soon on the details.

otakki

Yes, I had it shipped to me 2 weeks ago in the Indiana part of the greater Chicago area. It takes only 3 days. They have the 15% off sale until the end of July.

toddwess

Thanks! Just ordered a set.

SethP

How much was the shipping for the US (w Vanstyle)

I went to check but they want me to create an account first before they will show shipping charges.

toddwess

Shipping to me here in Virginia was 29 pounds. I ordered them on Thursday the 26th, and they were delivered Monday morning the 30th. Incredibly fast! Very pleased.

T

toddwess

British Pounds, that is, or around $45 us dollars.

SethP

I'm really thinking about picking these up. But currency exchange and shipping just totally blows.

I'm sure if there were an alternative available in the US someone would have mentioned it by now, though.

otakki

Indeed, exactly 72 hours after placing the order via phone for the package to arrive at my front door--just like mine.

Glad to hear you like them. They fit well, ehh?! I installed the rear window panels even though I have the auto rear shade. Now I have the choice of making it super dark. It's nearly impossible to see inside from the rear window when both shades are up.

It's 34.5 British Pounds for shipping to me in Indiana (near Chicago). The person quoted me slightly higher shipping charge on the phone, but honored the 34.5, which was quoted to me via phone by the general manager. Overall, they are very prompt and friendly. Definitely a good business for me to return to in the future.

By the way, I have also looked around for a while and I don't think there are similar offerings here in the States, where people gravitate towards tinting. There is a company (upshadeauto.com) making a semi generic one that will leave large gap in the window. The price is cheaper and the material is thinner, definitely not the quality and thickness you find with Privacy Shade from VanStyle. Just remember you get what you pay for.

Have you tried carshades.com.au? I think I had mentioned that earlier and they did have something (I think) for the W211 E-class. However, I don't see that today. Maybe they are running out of stock.

hyperion667

is anyone ever going to post a fooking picture of these?
on their car?

MB500

Guys,

How do you get in touch with this company? Do you call them? I've tried to e-mail them twice and request a shipping quote but have not received any response. Any tips?

otakki

I'm quite retarded with posting picture (actually don't know how). However, it looks the same as the picture put up by the guy earlier in this thread on page 2. From any distance, it's really hard to see inside unless you cup your face against the glass. Even posted pictures would not show this...because it looks like the shaded windows are completely blackend out.

I guess I got lucky with my e-mail to them since I got a reponse promptly from the manager. Who knows, maybe the manager is the one checking the e-mail and he's on vacation or something. I ordered via their website but didn't hear from anyone with a shipping quote for a week; that's when I just picked up the phone and call. Yes, I would just call them. It's much faster that way. Just google UK time when you call.

toddwess

Hahahaha! I'll try and get some shots this weekend when I put them in.

toddwess

I went through the website all the way to purchase one, and when I selected US and the delivery country, they put a hold on my order and said someone would email me. Then I got an email in like an hour. What is your email, and I can send it to the guy I worked with and have him contact you.

Todd