Favorite sunshades

[r4dr]

Do you guys have any recommendations for sunshades? I prefer the folding style (like the OE ones made by Covercraft) over the roll up style typically.

I tried to order 82111470411 but it doesn’t fit a coupe it seems. Turner says it fits the M3 but FCP and RealOEM say sedan E46 only and don’t list one for coupes. Oh well...

[terra]

You can buy the Covercraft branded variant. Won't say BMW on it, but it fits https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[repoman89]

Crap, I just bought the 411 part number recently. Guess it’s going back ..

[duracellttu]

You can buy the Covercraft branded variant. Won't say BMW on it, but it fits https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The first review in that Amazon listing says it doesnt really fit the e46 M3 that well. If you want 100% glass coverage, just get the BMW one.

[terra]

The first review in that Amazon listing says it doesnt really fit the e46 M3 that well. If you want 100% glass coverage, just get the BMW one.

I own it. It covers the full thing

I also own the BMW one. It does not cover the full thing in a coupe.

[rbg]

I actually end up using one cheap ass from amazon coz it is so long it covers a part of side glass and keeps the steering wheel in shade when sun moves.
My OEM one went to e90 where it fits better.

[r4dr]

I own it. It covers the full thing

I also own the BMW one. It does not cover the full thing in a coupe.

It's strange, the other review below that one says it fits an M3 perfectly fine. I'll give this a shot, thanks.

[old///MFanatic]

Interesting that is says it doesn't fit the Coupes. Because I'm looking at two Genuine BMW 3 Series Accessories catalogs from the E46 years and it states:
P/N 82111470411 "Fits All 3 Series Models".
I had one for over 10 years. Loved it until it started to flake the silver paint off. I would buy from FCP Euro so you have Lifetime warranty.

[r4dr]

Interesting that is says it doesn't fit the Coupes. Because I'm looking at two Genuine BMW 3 Series Accessories catalogs from the E46 years and it states:
P/N 82111470411 "Fits All 3 Series Models".
I had one for over 10 years. Loved it until it started to flake the silver paint off. I would buy from FCP Euro so you have Lifetime warranty.

How old is the catalog? Coupe came after the sedan, right?

RealOEM matches FCP: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...411&series=E46

Weird mystery, I wish it fit because I have it sitting in my house right now.

[terra]

Covercraft Coupe Part vs BMW Sedan p/n (Sedan piece is sitting on top of the coupe piece)

[Slideways]

+1 for Covercraft on Amazon

I got one a few months back and they raised the price immediately after . It fits the coupe perfectly and I actually like how it does not say BMW on it.

[old///MFanatic]

How old is the catalog? Coupe came after the sedan, right?
RealOEM matches FCP: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...411&series=E46
Weird mystery, I wish it fit because I have it sitting in my house right now.

When I said I got them during the E46 years I meant during the E46 production. Back cover says 2003 and 2005.
And yes the Coupe came after the sedan release.

[0-60motorsports]

Using the BMW one for decades and its about time i replaced it. I did order the sedan one though. Might have to see if it fits the Golf R and order the amazon one.

[TexaZ3]

Wow, didn't know there was a difference.

[NoelGallagher]

Yo, I hear you prefer the folding-style sunshades over the roll-up ones. They seem way more convenient, ya know? If you're still on the hunt for an excellent folding sunshade, you should definitely check out Snap Shades. They're a dope brand for car sunshades, offering a few different folding options that might work for you. But Snap Shades will have something that's a better fit for your car. Anyway, good luck with your search for the perfect sunshade! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other car-related questions. We're all here to help each other out.