i have the shade button but no Rear Shade? or what is this button?

99FRC · 10-07-2009, 08:11 PM

its an 06 m3

alwaysbored786 · 10-07-2009, 08:18 PM

i wish i had that many buttons

lol. Sorry for the useless post, i have never seen that button before.

shortyb · 10-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Yep, thats the shade button. Strange you don't have an electric shade. Or do you and it just doesn't work? Look for a long slot across the back shelf. If you have one, then maybe the fuse for the shade is blown. If no slot, we are back to strange.

99FRC · 10-07-2009, 08:34 PM

i dont think i seen anything there

shortyb · 10-07-2009, 08:39 PM

Going from your sig pic, it appears you have a 'vert? If so, it probably doesn't have the shade (since the boot cover is solid and in place whether the top is up or down). Probably one of those inadvertant build oversights at the factory and they installed the full panel of buttons. Happens alot, especially at TS-10 here in SC.

omairkhanzada · 10-07-2009, 09:34 PM

they would mess up in SC but not in germany

lol that is weird

carlos916 · 10-07-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysbored786

i wish i had that many buttons

lol. ..

+1 all i have is that dam DSC button

99FRC · 10-07-2009, 09:55 PM

thats my girls 330 widebody vert i just got an 06 m3 for my self and its not a vert

xi_ter · 10-07-2009, 11:24 PM

The sunshades are in the OEM parts, but the retrofit looks like it would be over $800 for the roller and housing if they are needed.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...42&hg=51&fg=40

If all the parts are in place then you might only have to repair it.

snowcatxx87 · 10-08-2009, 12:03 PM

What's the sport button for?

I'm missing the tire pressure indicator button and sport button on my car. (mines an '04, tire pressure came out in '05)

The rear electric shade is pretty obvious, I will go and take a picture shortly...

omairkhanzada · 10-08-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcatxx87

What's the sport button for?

I'm missing the tire pressure indicator button and sport button on my car.

sport button only came on M3s

sharpens throttle response... similar to DS in automatic cars

E46Kris · 10-08-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omairkhanzada

sport button only came on M3s

sharpens throttle response... similar to DS in automatic cars

sorry, your saying the sport/manual mode on the automatic e46's changes throttle response?

link please? i have a hard time believing that changes anything to do with throttle response. as far as i know, only thing sport mode does is change the shift points of the transmission (stays in gear longer if in a situation of full throttle - no throttle - full throttle allowing you to use the engine more effectivly, instead of upshifting like most autos would do in an off throttle situation.

jdub765 · 10-08-2009, 07:38 PM

It makes the throttle response more linear.
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/images/payl...ime_graph4.gif
Ignore the labels, but with Sport off, the throttle feels like the green line. With it on, the throttle feels like the red line.

iansanderson · 10-08-2009, 07:57 PM

at some point, someone has replaced the switching console in your car. When the dealer orders a new one, they come with every button available on the car by default. You can purchase covering caps to disable any options that are not installed in your car (such as the rear sunshade)

mack89 · 10-08-2009, 08:05 PM

Somebody wanted to look it fully packed..lol unless you got hardtop, they won't work anyway..

fibonacci00782 · 10-08-2009, 08:23 PM

I want that rear shade, and the button! Has anyone ever retrofited?

omairkhanzada · 10-08-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Kris

sorry, your saying the sport/manual mode on the automatic e46's changes throttle response?

link please? i have a hard time believing that changes anything to do with throttle response. as far as i know, only thing sport mode does is change the shift points of the transmission (stays in gear longer if in a situation of full throttle - no throttle - full throttle allowing you to use the engine more effectivly, instead of upshifting like most autos would do in an off throttle situation.

it downshifts faster

does your car even have DS?

E46Kris · 10-08-2009, 10:33 PM

No, i dont have a nintendo ds...

what i do have is a step tranny.

i hope we didnt have a misunderstanding, its been a long day.

shortyb · 10-09-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Kris

No, i dont have a nintendo ds...

what i do have is a step tranny.

i hope we didnt have a misunderstanding, its been a long day.

The sport button function in an M is different than the sport button function in a non-M. As said, M sport button changes throttle response. It has nothing to do with the tranny as Ms only have manual or SMG. Shift speed for SMG is handled by a seperate button on the shifter console.

jbeurotech · 10-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Someone put a different SZM in the car the replacement ones have more buttons or someone ordered the wrong replacement one.

10-07-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
99FRC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 416 My Ride: 06 Aw-Imola M3 View My Garage	i have the shade button but no Rear Shade? or what is this button? its an 06 m3 __________________ His--06 Alpine White-Imola M3 (Cf Splitters,Cf Trunk,Cf Diffuser,Cf Grills,Cf Emblems,Led DDE,8000k lights,F1 Interior Led,Eclipse 6620,Focal K2P,RF 360.2) Hers--01 Hellrot-330 Widebody(Rial Daytona Wheels,Fk452,DDM Coilovers,Cf Splitters,Cf Diffuser,Cf Badges,M3 Front Bumper,M3 Rear Bumper,M3 Skirts,M3 Mirrors,M3 Hood,M3 Mouldings,Color Matched Grills,Led Tails,CCfl DDE)

10-07-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
99FRC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 416 My Ride: 06 Aw-Imola M3 View My Garage	i dont think i seen anything there __________________ His--06 Alpine White-Imola M3 (Cf Splitters,Cf Trunk,Cf Diffuser,Cf Grills,Cf Emblems,Led DDE,8000k lights,F1 Interior Led,Eclipse 6620,Focal K2P,RF 360.2) Hers--01 Hellrot-330 Widebody(Rial Daytona Wheels,Fk452,DDM Coilovers,Cf Splitters,Cf Diffuser,Cf Badges,M3 Front Bumper,M3 Rear Bumper,M3 Skirts,M3 Mirrors,M3 Hood,M3 Mouldings,Color Matched Grills,Led Tails,CCfl DDE)

10-07-2009, 09:55 PM	#8
99FRC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 416 My Ride: 06 Aw-Imola M3 View My Garage	thats my girls 330 widebody vert i just got an 06 m3 for my self and its not a vert __________________ His--06 Alpine White-Imola M3 (Cf Splitters,Cf Trunk,Cf Diffuser,Cf Grills,Cf Emblems,Led DDE,8000k lights,F1 Interior Led,Eclipse 6620,Focal K2P,RF 360.2) Hers--01 Hellrot-330 Widebody(Rial Daytona Wheels,Fk452,DDM Coilovers,Cf Splitters,Cf Diffuser,Cf Badges,M3 Front Bumper,M3 Rear Bumper,M3 Skirts,M3 Mirrors,M3 Hood,M3 Mouldings,Color Matched Grills,Led Tails,CCfl DDE)

10-07-2009, 11:24 PM	#9
xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 949 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	The sunshades are in the OEM parts, but the retrofit looks like it would be over $800 for the roller and housing if they are needed. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...42&hg=51&fg=40 If all the parts are in place then you might only have to repair it. __________________

10-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
snowcatxx87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,528 My Ride: 04 330CI / 00 323I View My Garage	What's the sport button for? I'm missing the tire pressure indicator button and sport button on my car. (mines an '04, tire pressure came out in '05) The rear electric shade is pretty obvious, I will go and take a picture shortly... __________________ snowcatxx87

10-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
shortyb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Now in beautiful Simpsonville SC Posts: 1,427 My Ride: Has blue lights View My Garage	Yep, thats the shade button. Strange you don't have an electric shade. Or do you and it just doesn't work? Look for a long slot across the back shelf. If you have one, then maybe the fuse for the shade is blown. If no slot, we are back to strange.

10-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
shortyb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Now in beautiful Simpsonville SC Posts: 1,427 My Ride: Has blue lights View My Garage	Going from your sig pic, it appears you have a 'vert? If so, it probably doesn't have the shade (since the boot cover is solid and in place whether the top is up or down). Probably one of those inadvertant build oversights at the factory and they installed the full panel of buttons. Happens alot, especially at TS-10 here in SC.

10-07-2009, 09:34 PM	#6
omairkhanzada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Yurkkk Posts: 553 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	they would mess up in SC but not in germany lol that is weird

10-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#13
jdub765 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OC, CA Posts: 174 My Ride: 04 6MT M3 Vert View My Garage	It makes the throttle response more linear. http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/images/payl...ime_graph4.gif Ignore the labels, but with Sport off, the throttle feels like the green line. With it on, the throttle feels like the red line.

10-08-2009, 07:57 PM	#14
iansanderson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 810 My Ride: 2001 330CiC View My Garage	at some point, someone has replaced the switching console in your car. When the dealer orders a new one, they come with every button available on the car by default. You can purchase covering caps to disable any options that are not installed in your car (such as the rear sunshade) __________________

10-08-2009, 08:05 PM	#15
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10-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#16
fibonacci00782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 573 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	I want that rear shade, and the button! Has anyone ever retrofited?

10-08-2009, 10:33 PM	#18
E46Kris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 103 My Ride: 2000 323ci View My Garage	No, i dont have a nintendo ds... what i do have is a step tranny. i hope we didnt have a misunderstanding, its been a long day. __________________ If you are from toronto, click here Flickr

10-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#20
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