08-11-2015, 10:13 PM | #1 |
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Black interior - too hot in summer?
Those who have black interiors - how do you find it in summer time? Too hot, bearable, or makes no difference between black/brown/beige?
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08-11-2015, 10:32 PM | #2 |
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IMHO, most interiors are too hot in the summer. Slight tint goes a long way. Black is noticeably worse, but not worth avoiding it due to that...especially in your climate.
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08-12-2015, 03:45 AM | #3 |
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I have tints, I live in the UK and in the summer still have to leave the windows open for a few seconds before getting in to let the stuffy air get out.
Doesn't make a difference really, even the tint's don't help noticeably. |
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08-12-2015, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Tints make the interior significantly cooler in the summer. You think everyone in Florida is doing it for the hell of it?
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08-12-2015, 08:02 AM | #5 |
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Black definitely gets hot in the summer, no idea if the other colours are as bad or not though. Helps if you can remember to close the cover to the sunroof when getting out of the car. I tend to forget to do that though......
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08-12-2015, 08:22 AM | #6 |
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Get the color you like, you'll be fine. Especially in Toronto. If it's getting too hot for you, just add tint or just get one of those cheap reflective screens for when you park. It's a small interior with good air flow, so cooling down isn't a problem.
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08-12-2015, 10:47 AM | #7 |
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An X1 with black leatherette sitting in the summer sun will feel like an oven. even with moon roof shade closed. I have good Huber optik window tint which helps some but it's still pettry hot. some days The steering wheel is so hot I cannot hold it for any length of time.
a good reflective front windshield screen is a must have. as is window tint. putting your windows down before sitting helps evacuate the the heat and odor from offgassing from materials used inside the car. bimmian.com sells nice towels to cover the seats to protect from heat. |
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08-12-2015, 11:25 AM | #9 |
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The only thing black in the interior of my car is
the steering wheel leather cover, and in hot days I have to use gloves the temp on it gets up to 200°F, and have tinted all the windows plus I use those windshield sun folders.
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08-12-2015, 11:59 AM | #10 |
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I have the black Nevada leather interior and it's pretty hot, I'm in Texas and tint and a BMW Sunshade is a must and make a HUGE difference. The added benefit is your car's interior is shielded from the sun reducing wear and tear.
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08-12-2015, 06:18 PM | #11 |
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Just get the color you feel best suits you and use
Parked-car ventilation The concept The parked-car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature, either directly or by using a preset switch-on time. It remains switched on for 30 minutes. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use. Open the vents to allow air to flow out. They can be operated via iDrive. Switching on/off directly 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate parked-car vent." The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes if the system is switched on. Controls Climate 108 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 595 - VI/12 Pre-selecting activation times 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" 4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" 5. Set the desired time. The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reactivated. |
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08-12-2015, 10:43 PM | #13 |
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Black exterior, black Nevada leather interior, Texas, 103F today...
But with Huper Optik tint and a reflective windshield screen, I have never sat on a seat that was too hot or burned my hand on the steering wheel. I do use the cabin ventilation timer, if I remember. |
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08-13-2015, 08:20 AM | #14 |
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I have no issue in my black leather. The is White with 20% tint and front windshield sun shade.
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08-13-2015, 09:55 AM | #15 |
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I use the timed ventilation every day. Set it to come on at 4.50pm so it is working when i leave the office at 5. Makes the hotter days slightly more bearable until the aircon gets cold. Although i'm talking Northern England here - never gets too hot!!
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08-13-2015, 10:28 AM | #16 |
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Too stuffy in England getting in the car after a warm day is horrible!
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08-13-2015, 12:16 PM | #17 |
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Well mine is black leather. Its hot, but I have aircooled cars also, so just depends what your scale is..
I'm guessing anything over 18C is hot where you live. |
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