window blinds

niknik · 10-17-2010, 06:29 AM

I have all the 5 fitted, and I don't think it obscures too much the rear view under normal driving conditions (not even at night.)
Maybe it would hamper a bit while parking - but having the camera to aid in the parking solves that.

yohans · 10-18-2010, 07:33 PM

I also have all 5 fitted. Rearward visibility is fine for me and I've done >10,000 km with them fitted.

Blinds were bundled with car purchase so no pricing info.

Only issue is that on the rear doors the little bracket that is glued/stuck on to hold the blind in place doesn't stay put and then has to be re-positioned.

mario486 · 10-26-2010, 07:51 AM

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I had a confirmation email yesterday from the WindowSOX distributer in the UK. The blinds for the X1 will be available in about two weeks time. Cost...£27+postage. As much as I would like the BMW OEM ones I have to face the fact that in Scotland the sun is rarely a problem so for very occasional use the WindowSOX are what I am going for. The price difference is just too big.

Oh, one thing I really like about them is that you can open the windows with them fitted.

Just an update. Dealer notified me today that they have the WindowSox for an X1 in stock. Ordered a set for £27 incl P&P. Will let you all know how I get on with them. Saying that the days are very short at the moment and the sun very low on the horizon so it won't be much of a test until summer.

Nedlands · 10-26-2010, 10:28 AM

Mine arrived from the UK at about 1/2 the cost of Australia. I quickly fitted the rear qtr and back window. Will tackle the side ones on the weekend.
I am very happy with them so far. They fit and look like they should belong.

andret · 11-11-2010, 06:31 AM

Adelaide motors put them in for $550 installed. Well worth it fitting perfectly, can even open windows ok. Keeps the sun off our newborn.

sunnywuh · 07-26-2011, 03:11 AM

Have just ordered the sun blinds from the local dealer! I truned away after seeing the price in Australia is AUD 880 last year, as advised by forum members!

Have to relook into this option because of the production delay of VanStyle. Solarplexius seems like a good alternative, but taking them off looks cumbersome.

Mine will be in next week, can't wait!

rob_378 · 07-26-2011, 10:49 AM

Nedlands description is pretty accurate.. everything in Australia costs twice as much!!

Lost in France · 07-27-2011, 02:34 PM

Take a look at these, a fraction of the price from BMW but just the same.

I posted about these a few weeks ago, the post is below with a link!

I spoke to the company directly as well, seems exactly the same as BMW and they did say that they make OEM for the aftersales of most manufacturers, my original post follows!

X1 Fitted Sun Shades Available At A Good Price
Just a little bit of news for anyone interested, I've been badgering a company in the UK about fitted sun shades for the X1. They have finally put then on their list as available for the X1 (I've been pestering them since March).

'The company is Van Style UK, price for a set of 6 is £95.99 (a lot cheaper than BMW in France or the UK) and they ship internationally.

I haven't ordered yet as I'm just about to go away but will do very soon.

I've added a link so anyone can take a look and see what you think

http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/products_new.php

sunnywuh · 07-27-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks, I followed your link and ordered a set of X1 sunblinds from Vanstyle back on early July. A couple of weeks went on with no tracking#, I gave them a ring last Friday and was informed that there was a production delay and that I had to wait another 10 days - factory backlog blah blah blah.

The earliest I would receive my set would be mid-August. I don't have the patience for that. Luckily, VanStyle refunded me. I ordered through the local dealer. It is about £40 more expensive than that of VanStyle but hey I should get my thing next Thursday, I guess it's a little price to pay for my impatience.

Anyhow, thanks again "Lost in France" for the useful link!

Lost in France · 08-02-2011, 01:40 PM

That's useful, I was just about to place my order in time for a lengthy trip back to the UK in a few weeks time

Guess I'll postpone the order but thanks for the feedback.

What was the final price paid through your UK dealer, I'll see if I can get the same whilst I'm back there!

mario486 · 08-02-2011, 03:26 PM

I have a set of these for the side windows on the very, very, very rare occasion we actually see some sun

http://www.windowsox.co.uk/

sunnywuh · 08-03-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost in France

That's useful, I was just about to place my order in time for a lengthy trip back to the UK in a few weeks time

Guess I'll postpone the order but thanks for the feedback.

What was the final price paid through your UK dealer, I'll see if I can get the same whilst I'm back there!

I got mine yesterday! Bought price was HKD 3200, which is roughly EUR289!

sunnywuh · 08-03-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mario486

I have a set of these for the side windows on the very, very, very rare occasion we actually see some sun

http://www.windowsox.co.uk/

I had a look at Windowsox before; aesthetically, the set made by Bimmer is better. Just my two cents.

mario486 · 08-03-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sunnywuh

I had a look at Windowsox before; aesthetically, the set made by Bimmer is better. Just my two cents.

I agree, and the OEM ones are a more permanent solution. However we don't really have a sun problem here so the windowsox are OK for occasional use to keep the sun out of my young son's eyes. Oh, and they cost 1/10th of the price.

Don't know why BMW have not included the built in ones as an option, they work well on the other models.

melts · 08-03-2011, 08:08 AM

Hi Steve, can I check where did you get those shades? Wanna buy one for use with my kid in the car. Thanks!

sunnywuh · 08-03-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mario486

I agree, and the OEM ones are a more permanent solution. However we don't really have a sun problem here so the windowsox are OK for occasional use to keep the sun out of my young son's eyes. Oh, and they cost 1/10th of the price.

Don't know why BMW have not included the built in ones as an option, they work well on the other models.

I would have gone for the built in ones, had BMW offered us that option. Never mind that we would get ripped off.

10-17-2010, 06:29 AM	#23
niknik Private First Class 11 Rep 113 Posts Drives: X1 23d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	I have all the 5 fitted, and I don't think it obscures too much the rear view under normal driving conditions (not even at night.) Maybe it would hamper a bit while parking - but having the camera to aid in the parking solves that.
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10-18-2010, 07:33 PM	#24
yohans Private 5 Rep 60 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive20d Join Date: May 2010 Location: AU iTrader: (0)	More pictures I also have all 5 fitted. Rearward visibility is fine for me and I've done >10,000 km with them fitted. Blinds were bundled with car purchase so no pricing info. Only issue is that on the rear doors the little bracket that is glued/stuck on to hold the blind in place doesn't stay put and then has to be re-positioned. Attached Images
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10-26-2010, 10:28 AM	#26
Nedlands Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 CF Comp, 2010 23 X1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine arrived from the UK at about 1/2 the cost of Australia. I quickly fitted the rear qtr and back window. Will tackle the side ones on the weekend. I am very happy with them so far. They fit and look like they should belong.
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11-11-2010, 06:31 AM	#27
andret Private First Class 19 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Adelaide motors put them in for $550 installed. Well worth it fitting perfectly, can even open windows ok. Keeps the sun off our newborn. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6MT
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07-26-2011, 03:11 AM	#28
sunnywuh Lieutenant 19 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E90 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Have just ordered the sun blinds from the local dealer! I truned away after seeing the price in Australia is AUD 880 last year, as advised by forum members! Have to relook into this option because of the production delay of VanStyle. Solarplexius seems like a good alternative, but taking them off looks cumbersome. Mine will be in next week, can't wait!
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07-26-2011, 10:49 AM	#29
rob_378 HongKongX1 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i SPORT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Nedlands description is pretty accurate.. everything in Australia costs twice as much!!
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07-27-2011, 02:34 PM	#30
Lost in France New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive 2.0d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toulouse France iTrader: (0)	Take a look at these, a fraction of the price from BMW but just the same. I posted about these a few weeks ago, the post is below with a link! I spoke to the company directly as well, seems exactly the same as BMW and they did say that they make OEM for the aftersales of most manufacturers, my original post follows! X1 Fitted Sun Shades Available At A Good Price Just a little bit of news for anyone interested, I've been badgering a company in the UK about fitted sun shades for the X1. They have finally put then on their list as available for the X1 (I've been pestering them since March). 'The company is Van Style UK, price for a set of 6 is £95.99 (a lot cheaper than BMW in France or the UK) and they ship internationally. I haven't ordered yet as I'm just about to go away but will do very soon. I've added a link so anyone can take a look and see what you think http://www.vanstyle.co.uk/shop/products_new.php
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07-27-2011, 09:34 PM	#31
sunnywuh Lieutenant 19 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E90 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I followed your link and ordered a set of X1 sunblinds from Vanstyle back on early July. A couple of weeks went on with no tracking#, I gave them a ring last Friday and was informed that there was a production delay and that I had to wait another 10 days - factory backlog blah blah blah. The earliest I would receive my set would be mid-August. I don't have the patience for that. Luckily, VanStyle refunded me. I ordered through the local dealer. It is about £40 more expensive than that of VanStyle but hey I should get my thing next Thursday, I guess it's a little price to pay for my impatience. Anyhow, thanks again "Lost in France" for the useful link!
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08-02-2011, 01:40 PM	#32
Lost in France New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive 2.0d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toulouse France iTrader: (0)	That's useful, I was just about to place my order in time for a lengthy trip back to the UK in a few weeks time Guess I'll postpone the order but thanks for the feedback. What was the final price paid through your UK dealer, I'll see if I can get the same whilst I'm back there! Last edited by Lost in France; 08-02-2011 at 01:42 PM.. Reason: Added a question at the end
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08-02-2011, 03:26 PM	#33
mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	Window Sox I have a set of these for the side windows on the very, very, very rare occasion we actually see some sun http://www.windowsox.co.uk/ __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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08-03-2011, 08:08 AM	#37
melts Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Hi Steve, can I check where did you get those shades? Wanna buy one for use with my kid in the car. Thanks!
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