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DeanS · Jun 3rd, 2007, 05:20 PM

Hello to everyone-new here.

My wife has just bought an 05 cooper that has a 'full length' sunroof . Although it has a pull across blind (perforated) I was wondering if there were any aftermarket blinds ie black out ones that could be fitted in order to block out the sun etc. If not has anyone had their' glass heavily tinted?

thanks

electric_cooper · Jun 3rd, 2007, 07:58 PM

why would ya wanna do that just out of interest

does that not defy the point of having a sunroof??

DeanS · Jun 4th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Looking to block out the sun in an attempt to keep the interior cool when parked etc as the pull across blind does very little in the way of keeping out the suns rays, its fine when on the move etc....

FunFindus · Jun 4th, 2007, 02:00 PM

I have a sunroof. I understand your concerns, but I think most of the heat from the sun will be through the windscreen and drivers windows etc.

I think you would be better off leaving the sunroof as it is heavily tinted anyway, plus the extra bit of daylight into the cabin through the glass roof is a nice feature.

vigilante · Jun 4th, 2007, 02:20 PM

Only suggestion I can think of is to maybe use a vinyl such as the sunroof graphics provided by Cooper Flags or maybe minipirate could sort something for you.

JAMIE1131 · Jun 5th, 2007, 07:54 PM

Why not just open the sunroof when you get in and instantly let the heat out! You may find you have the "comfort opening" like on my car, by holding down the unlock button on the key the windows and sunroof open before you get in!

lespurgeon · Jun 11th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Just left mine parked in the sun today - with the sunroof cracked to reduce heat.

Lot more sun heat here than anyplace in the UK (I'd guess the entire remaining empire, but I may have missed an island) and I find being able to crack the roof does much more good to cool the MINI than any extra heat from the sun beating down on it.

reelsmith. · Jun 12th, 2007, 01:33 AM

You are DeanS? For Real? Me too! (Dean Smith)

Here is a link to the product you seek:

Mini Interior

I use them and they work much, much better than keeping the sunroof open.

dean.

DaFlake · Jun 12th, 2007, 07:10 AM

You know, I have thought about this myself. I don't want to stuff something up there that could fall when I am driving and is kind of ugly. I am not sure why MINI went with perforated mesh. I would think that it should be too hard to fit a piece of think vinyl or something in place of the mesh.

There has to be a way.

And before I get the whys and stuff... My wife has a slight allergy to the sun (mainly ears) and being able to totally block the overhead sun is useful. We just found out about this allergy and we already had the car.

reelsmith. · Jun 12th, 2007, 02:19 PM

See my link in post above.

They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them.

They work great.

Dean.

DaFlake · Jun 12th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original)

See my link in post above.

They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them.

They work great.

Dean.

You have a set? I may look into this as a solution.

reelsmith. · Jun 12th, 2007, 04:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

You have a set? I may look into this as a solution.

Yes ...they work great. They keep the sun out of my eyes while I am driving and the AC gets the car much cooler with the shades in place. Also keeps the interior from fading.

I'll only use them in the summer as I do enjoy the sunroof ...I just hate heat.

Dean.

DaFlake · Jun 13th, 2007, 05:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original)

Yes ...they work great. They keep the sun out of my eyes while I am driving and the AC gets the car much cooler with the shades in place. Also keeps the interior from fading.

I'll only use them in the summer as I do enjoy the sunroof ...I just hate heat.

Dean.

Thanks Dean.

Martin L · Jun 13th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original)

See my link in post above.

They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them.

They work great.

Dean.

Those look great.
Wondering f they've got them for the R56 yet

I need to drive with a hat on still even with the a/c on and blinds closed on a really hot day

Jun 3rd, 2007, 05:20 PM	#1
DeanS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Sunroof blind Hello to everyone-new here. My wife has just bought an 05 cooper that has a 'full length' sunroof . Although it has a pull across blind (perforated) I was wondering if there were any aftermarket blinds ie black out ones that could be fitted in order to block out the sun etc. If not has anyone had their' glass heavily tinted? thanks

Jun 4th, 2007, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
vigilante Whats this Datsun? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: durham drift school Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 781 Offline	Only suggestion I can think of is to maybe use a vinyl such as the sunroof graphics provided by Cooper Flags or maybe minipirate could sort something for you. Mini Mania 08 13th July 08 - Durham - Its mahoosive! North East Mini Club - More Mini Fun in the North East!!

Jun 12th, 2007, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10,365 Offline	You know, I have thought about this myself. I don't want to stuff something up there that could fall when I am driving and is kind of ugly. I am not sure why MINI went with perforated mesh. I would think that it should be too hard to fit a piece of think vinyl or something in place of the mesh. There has to be a way. And before I get the whys and stuff... My wife has a slight allergy to the sun (mainly ears) and being able to totally block the overhead sun is useful. We just found out about this allergy and we already had the car. Global Moderator

Jun 12th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10,365 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original) See my link in post above. They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them. They work great. Dean. You have a set? I may look into this as a solution. Global Moderator

Jun 13th, 2007, 05:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10,365 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original) Yes ...they work great. They keep the sun out of my eyes while I am driving and the AC gets the car much cooler with the shades in place. Also keeps the interior from fading. I'll only use them in the summer as I do enjoy the sunroof ...I just hate heat. Dean. Thanks Dean. Global Moderator

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Jun 3rd, 2007, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
electric_cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 84 Offline	why would ya wanna do that just out of interest does that not defy the point of having a sunroof??

Jun 4th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
DeanS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Looking to block out the sun in an attempt to keep the interior cool when parked etc as the pull across blind does very little in the way of keeping out the suns rays, its fine when on the move etc....

Jun 4th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 96 Offline	I have a sunroof. I understand your concerns, but I think most of the heat from the sun will be through the windscreen and drivers windows etc. I think you would be better off leaving the sunroof as it is heavily tinted anyway, plus the extra bit of daylight into the cabin through the glass roof is a nice feature.

Jun 5th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Why not just open the sunroof when you get in and instantly let the heat out! You may find you have the "comfort opening" like on my car, by holding down the unlock button on the key the windows and sunroof open before you get in!

Jun 11th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 1,050 Offline	Just left mine parked in the sun today - with the sunroof cracked to reduce heat. Lot more sun heat here than anyplace in the UK (I'd guess the entire remaining empire, but I may have missed an island) and I find being able to crack the roof does much more good to cool the MINI than any extra heat from the sun beating down on it.

Jun 12th, 2007, 01:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
reelsmith. MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10 Offline	You are DeanS? For Real? Me too! (Dean Smith) Here is a link to the product you seek: Mini Interior I use them and they work much, much better than keeping the sunroof open. dean.

Jun 12th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
reelsmith. MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10 Offline	See my link in post above. They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them. They work great. Dean.

Jun 12th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
reelsmith. MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) You have a set? I may look into this as a solution. Yes ...they work great. They keep the sun out of my eyes while I am driving and the AC gets the car much cooler with the shades in place. Also keeps the interior from fading. I'll only use them in the summer as I do enjoy the sunroof ...I just hate heat. Dean.

Jun 13th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 13,595 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by reelsmith. (original) See my link in post above. They won't fall out because they are a custom fit and they aren't ugly because the stock sunshade closes right over them. They work great. Dean. Those look great. Wondering f they've got them for the R56 yet I need to drive with a hat on still even with the a/c on and blinds closed on a really hot day MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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