Which F15 Windshield Sunshade do you use?

X5D MSport · 09-03-2018, 06:58 PM

What are you F-15 Owners using for front window sunshade? I have been told that BMW does not make one and the the version for the E70 doesn't fit well. I am looking for one that folds up like the BMW one for the E70.
What are you using? Does it fit well? Would you buy it again??

Subiemmer · 09-03-2018, 07:03 PM

BMW made one specifically for F15 body. Check link below.

https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798

Dirty Cash · 09-03-2018, 07:38 PM

Covercraft UVS100.

Can be found at many online retailers at varying prices. Here’s a link to Covercraft:

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV

I have zero fitment issues and I bought the same model fro my Wife’s vehicle.

alphaod · 09-04-2018, 12:05 AM

I have Weathertech sunshades. They're not the cheapest, but they are pretty good.

Maverik259 · 09-04-2018, 12:14 AM

OEM here

rhite95 · 09-04-2018, 09:20 AM

This is the one I use. It fits so good you don't really have to us the visors
to hold it in place.

https://www.heatshieldstore.com/vehicles

Violator · 09-04-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rhite95

This is the one I use. It fits so good you don't really have to us the visors
to hold it in place.

https://www.heatshieldstore.com/vehicles

I use the F15 Heatshield as well, fits great and greatly reduces the temp inside my X5.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 09-04-2018, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subiemmer

BMW made one specifically for F15 body. Check link below.

https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798

It's actually made for E70

Subiemmer · 09-04-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

It's actually made for E70

Good to know

slade · 09-05-2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Cash

Covercraft UVS100.

Can be found at many online retailers at varying prices. Here’s a link to Covercraft:

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV

I have zero fitment issues and I bought the same model fro my Wife’s vehicle.

I bought the Covercraft one too. It doesn't have the giant BMW logo on the front like the OEM one.

PlexFD · 09-05-2018, 07:57 AM

http://www.autoheatshield.com/sunsha...2014-2018.html

I've been using these in my vehicles for the last 10 years or something, they work extremely well. In addition have the windshield ceramic tinted 90% (so it's only 10% darkened, 90% clear) which seems to have REALLY cut down on the heat.

1norseman · 09-05-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

It's actually made for E70

True, and it fits the F15 almost perfect...
Could have had some more cover around the rear view mirror base, but otherwise great.
OEM version is made by Covercraft from what I know.
So if one doesn't want it with the BMW logo, just order the E70 version from Covercraft.

F15GorDe · 09-05-2018, 09:26 PM

OEM here, also. It just works, well! Nice case, too.

X5D MSport · 09-24-2018, 12:40 PM

So I ended up trying the Cover Craft shade - I liked the way it folds accordion style, but I was not satisfied with the fit. I returned it and bought the Weather Tech shade, which in my opinion fit much better around the mirror and does not require use of the visors to hold it in place - but I am not crazy about having to roll it up.

ajshanny · 09-24-2018, 12:57 PM

I use the Heathshield one mentioned in posts above, but I also have them for the side windows. The side ones use suction cups to stick to the inside of the windows. Takes a bit more time to put them in the windows and remove them on a daily basis, but they do help keep the car cooler and protect the interior from sunlight. If you know your car is going to sit in the sun all day, I think it's worth taking the time. Just don't forget to remove them the day before if you think it might be raining when you get in the car to go to work the next morning. This morning I had to go around the car and open each door and remove each shade in the rain.

mic325 · 09-26-2018, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5D MSport

What are you F-15 Owners using for front window sunshade? I have been told that BMW does not make one and the the version for the E70 doesn't fit well. I am looking for one that folds up like the BMW one for the E70.
What are you using? Does it fit well? Would you buy it again??

I am using the one from my old E71, fits perfectly well.

Homerus · 10-03-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mic325

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5D MSport

What are you F-15 Owners using for front window sunshade? I have been told that BMW does not make one and the the version for the E70 doesn't fit well. I am looking for one that folds up like the BMW one for the E70.
What are you using? Does it fit well? Would you buy it again??

I am using the one from my old E71, fits perfectly well.

Does this shade fit with the Drivers Assistance Package? I know this is an old thread but the F15 shade doesn't fit with the DAP and I'm looking for one that will.

F15GorDe · 10-03-2022, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Homerus

Does this shade fit with the Drivers Assistance Package? I know this is an old thread but the F15 shade doesn't fit with the DAP and I'm looking for one that will.

The OE shade for the F15 fits whether you have the DAP option or not. Over 7 years later mine continues to serve me well.

Edwardsc1 · 10-04-2022, 11:03 AM

+1 for the Covercraft sunshade. They are custom cut for your vehicle and are a perfect fit. I've used them for my last 4 vehicles and they're fantastic.

snowsurfer · 10-05-2022, 07:31 PM

I'll throw my 2 cents into the ring about my trials and tribulations with the OEM F15 one... https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1940649

TLDR: I bought the F15 one from ECS Tuning, had to cut it up to get it to fit around the mirror without massive manipulation. It took days to get my mirror back into the perfect spot

wiigout · 11-02-2022, 02:39 PM

Going to try the E70 version as well based on the above - thanks, this thread was super helpful.

wiigout · 11-02-2022, 03:39 PM

Anyone try the G05 version? Some websites say it will fit the F85... and the picture appears to potentially indicate it might.

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Subiemmer Private First Class 449 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	BMW made one specifically for F15 body. Check link below. https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798
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Dirty Cash USAF Retired 207 Rep 216 Posts Drives: F15.50i Join Date: May 2017 Location: 9114 S. Central Ave iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00]	Covercraft UVS100. Can be found at many online retailers at varying prices. Here’s a link to Covercraft: https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV I have zero fitment issues and I bought the same model fro my Wife’s vehicle.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	I have Weathertech sunshades. They're not the cheapest, but they are pretty good. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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rhite95 Private First Class 54 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xDrive50i M Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	This is the one I use. It fits so good you don't really have to us the visors to hold it in place. https://www.heatshieldstore.com/vehicles __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i M Sport 2014 ROUSH RS3 A6
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PlexFD New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: X5 50i, FD RX7, S30 240z Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mary Esther, FL iTrader: (0)	http://www.autoheatshield.com/sunsha...2014-2018.html I've been using these in my vehicles for the last 10 years or something, they work extremely well. In addition have the windshield ceramic tinted 90% (so it's only 10% darkened, 90% clear) which seems to have REALLY cut down on the heat.
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	OEM here, also. It just works, well! Nice case, too. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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X5D MSport Private 18 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 Diesel M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	So I ended up trying the Cover Craft shade - I liked the way it folds accordion style, but I was not satisfied with the fit. I returned it and bought the Weather Tech shade, which in my opinion fit much better around the mirror and does not require use of the visors to hold it in place - but I am not crazy about having to roll it up.
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ajshanny First Lieutenant 111 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I use the Heathshield one mentioned in posts above, but I also have them for the side windows. The side ones use suction cups to stick to the inside of the windows. Takes a bit more time to put them in the windows and remove them on a daily basis, but they do help keep the car cooler and protect the interior from sunlight. If you know your car is going to sit in the sun all day, I think it's worth taking the time. Just don't forget to remove them the day before if you think it might be raining when you get in the car to go to work the next morning. This morning I had to go around the car and open each door and remove each shade in the rain.
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Edwardsc1 Second Lieutenant 251 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 50i [0.00]	+1 for the Covercraft sunshade. They are custom cut for your vehicle and are a perfect fit. I've used them for my last 4 vehicles and they're fantastic. Attached Images __________________ 2015 X5 50i - Current 2011 E92 M3 - Sold 2016 F30 340i - Sold
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snowsurfer Private 9 Rep 66 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	I'll throw my 2 cents into the ring about my trials and tribulations with the OEM F15 one... https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1940649 TLDR: I bought the F15 one from ECS Tuning, had to cut it up to get it to fit around the mirror without massive manipulation. It took days to get my mirror back into the perfect spot
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wiigout Enlisted Member 13 Rep 40 Posts Drives: '18 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Going to try the E70 version as well based on the above - thanks, this thread was super helpful.
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wiigout Enlisted Member 13 Rep 40 Posts Drives: '18 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Anyone try the G05 version? Some websites say it will fit the F85... and the picture appears to potentially indicate it might. Attached Images
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