[b335i]

Is there any way to have the shade closed when the sunroof is in tilt mode on an e92???
I would say that is the only thing that I truly dislike about this car! I understand that you would tilt the sunroof for ventilation, but every other car I have been in or owned you can tilt the roof with the shade still closed.

[veightkiller]

I understand that you would tilt the sunroof for ventilation

what the point tilting the sunroof then?

[Lost Horizon]

Originally Posted by b335i

Is there any way to have the shade closed when the sunroof is in tilt mode on an e92???
I would say that is the only thing that I truly dislike about this car! I understand that you would tilt the sunroof for ventilation, but every other car I have been in or owned you can tilt the roof with the shade still closed.

... and what would the point of that be? there would be no airflow possible with the shade closed, so it would be the same as closed ..

[sunman]

Originally Posted by Lost Horizon

... and what would the point of that be? there would be no airflow possible with the shade closed, so it would be the same as closed ..

+1

[d3l0n]

+1's to all previous ones....? is it because of the the sun?? if so you can get those tinted wind shades/covers for the sunroof, which look gay and ugly.. lol i believe they are 50-70bux at autozone

[akack79]

Originally Posted by b335i

Is there any way to have the shade closed when the sunroof is in tilt mode on an e92???
I would say that is the only thing that I truly dislike about this car! I understand that you would tilt the sunroof for ventilation, but every other car I have been in or owned you can tilt the roof with the shade still closed.

Nope.

[b335i]

Sometimes there is a bright Glare, when trying to look at phone, idrive etc. Just thought it was weird, like I said try it in almost any other car, it works!!

[ElCapitan]

On the E91 you can . And you get two panels tilting.

[halB]

In my ex Audi A6 there are louvers at the front edge of the sunroof shade to let air through and you can close it while the sunroof is tilted open. Not in the BMW.

[ElCapitan]

I think it is way to avoid forgetting the moonroof is tilted and to leave like tilted in bad weather. Only the E91 can have the shade closed while tilted.

[keysopendoors]

my E90 can do this as well...

but my entire sunroof assembly was replaced at around 5k miles, it hasnt worked the same ever since, even though my (previous) service department swears that every car on the lot acts the same.

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

He's asking because in Mercedes, Audi's, and most other cars, the sunroof shade is vented. . . You can keep it completely clost when tilted and air flow is still possible.
I wish my BMW had this.

[e92drivver]

In an '07 e92 I can have the shade mostly closed (only 1/4 open) when the sunroof is tilted open. Just close the shade then tilt open the sunroof. The shade will slide open about 1/4 to let air flow.

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

^Yeah i'm pretty sure they all do that. Which is what he's complaining about

[e92drivver]

Sorry, must have misinterpreted the OPs post. When he wrote "every other car I have been in or owned you can tilt the roof with the shade still closed" I thought I can do that now, the shade just opens slightly. I look at it as 3/4 closed, not 1/4 open Its basically closed in my view... but I guess the extra couple inches of open shade mean the world to some people.

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Yeah, I may be kinda OCD but it does kinda drive me crazy. Especially if the sun is shinning right through

[linus]

My A4 does this and it's actually quite a nice feature. Get nice air circulation even in the rain.

[b335i]

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

He's asking because in Mercedes, Audi's, and most other cars, the sunroof shade is vented. . . You can keep it completely clost when tilted and air flow is still possible.
I wish my BMW had this.

Thanks!! At least there is one other person out there who feels the same. I personally like my car really dark inside, hence the 5% tint, I may just tint the moon roof too so that I can have ventilation while still keeping the light out.

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

yeah i thought of doing that. . . But how much do you think it would cost to tint the sunroof?

[Bulldog 6]

Originally Posted by b335i

Thanks!! At least there is one other person out there who feels the same. I personally like my car really dark inside, hence the 5% tint, I may just tint the moon roof too so that I can have ventilation while still keeping the light out.

I love the open sky system on the audi's but the vented sunshade sucks...poor quality.

[parisianfox]

I owned a Subaru Outback some time ago. I brought it into the dealer for a routine service with the sunroof open and the shade closed. When I returned to pick up my car, a red faced service manager cautiously handed my keys back and said " sorry, but we put your car through the carwash with the sunroof open" Despite their futile attempt to dry the vehicle, the carpet was soaking wet, the leather was damp and the roof lining had water spots all over it..........kinda glad my e92 diminishes the chance of this ever happening again

[b335i]

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

yeah i thought of doing that. . . But how much do you think it would cost to tint the sunroof?

Well my buddy owns a tint shop, he was going to do it for free when I tinted my car, but he said see how you like it without first. It always helps to open the sun shade if you have a cop near you, it makes the tint appear lighter than it is. I think he would charge like $20 though, so it might be worth it!

Originally Posted by parisianfox

I owned a Subaru Outback some time ago. I brought it into the dealer for a routine service with the sunroof open and the shade closed. When I returned to pick up my car, a red faced service manager cautiously handed my keys back and said " sorry, but we put your car through the carwash with the sunroof open" Despite their futile attempt to dry the vehicle, the carpet was soaking wet, the leather was damp and the roof lining had water spots all over it..........kinda glad my e92 diminishes the chance of this ever happening again

You make a good point, however, that would be their error not yours. Hopefully you would check the sunroof and all windows whenever you wash your car, as they should have.