jimdiesel Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Automotive glass doesnt shatter into shards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Thinking of getting one of these as well: [/ QUOTE ] Interesting. Where would one find one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Boots or Mothercare do "driving mats" for kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Automotive glass doesnt shatter into shards. [/ QUOTE ] I'll testify to that Jim having seen the local Fire Service put the drivers side window of our friends A4 avant through! Only small chunks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4_Family_Man Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Thinking of getting one of these as well: [/ QUOTE ] Interesting. Where would one find one of those? [/ QUOTE ] Mamas and Papas. I didn't know Audi did OEM shades for the side windows - anyone got a pic? I'd prefer something OEM that maybe 'blends in' a little better. It makes me chuckle in a way, on the TT forum I'd be chatting about the joys of Milltek exhausts. Here I am now talking about sunshades for the little bundle. C'est la vie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 The OEM ones are £80 per blind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Ah yes - things do change with the little one coming on board. Fortunately we kept our TT - but unfortunately, we never get to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 i got audi blinds for my a4 avant £75 for the back windows (two blinds), which i got from vag parts. Speak to martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4_Family_Man Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Ah yes - things do change with the little one coming on board. Fortunately we kept our TT - but unfortunately, we never get to drive it. [/ QUOTE ] Indeed! Nice to see a TT forum regular on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknick Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Here's a link to the audi dealer / self retrofit shades. As I said - I got them for an A6 and they didn't work very well (two sets wouldn't stay clipped on to top of door frame / 3rd set broke) though to be fair that was just the A6 and Audi UK did say for the A6 they had amended the clip. They sit on top of the door trim ( requires holes to be drilled in door trim!!). Here's a link to clairparts in the US just for the image. They ship ..but you can buy them direct from your dealer in the UK. http://www.clairparts.com/accessories4.asp?product_id=2205&PDID=198348 Here's an alternative product. Their a custom fit shade for doors / rear side windows and boot. I've seen similar from this company ..but they don't have anything for Audi yet. http://www.oeeurope.com/gdsitemanager_viewpage.php?t=Vehicle%20Sunblinds This link from Kamei seems to suggest they have kits for Audis - but I can't find a price direct on their website (though froogle turns up £99.99 which if for the entire car is not too bad..but if thats just for doors then I'll stick with my 2 Euro shades for now) http://www.roofbox.co.uk/kamei/sunnyboy.html or http://www.kamei-online.co.uk/sunnyboy.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Nice and comprehensive nicknick! Maybe I can invert my halfrauds ones to llok like OEM ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4_Family_Man Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Here's a link to the audi dealer / self retrofit shades. As I said - I got them for an A6 and they didn't work very well (two sets wouldn't stay clipped on to top of door frame / 3rd set broke) though to be fair that was just the A6 and Audi UK did say for the A6 they had amended the clip. They sit on top of the door trim ( requires holes to be drilled in door trim!!). Here's a link to clairparts in the US just for the image. They ship ..but you can buy them direct from your dealer in the UK. http://www.clairparts.com/accessories4.asp?product_id=2205&PDID=198348 Here's an alternative product. Their a custom fit shade for doors / rear side windows and boot. I've seen similar from this company ..but they don't have anything for Audi yet. http://www.oeeurope.com/gdsitemanager_viewpage.php?t=Vehicle%20Sunblinds This link from Kamei seems to suggest they have kits for Audis - but I can't find a price direct on their website (though froogle turns up £99.99 which if for the entire car is not too bad..but if thats just for doors then I'll stick with my 2 Euro shades for now) http://www.roofbox.co.uk/kamei/sunnyboy.html or http://www.kamei-online.co.uk/sunnyboy.html [/ QUOTE ] Thank you for this info Nicknick. I'll contact the stealers to see how much they sell them for.. If not Halfrauds here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ordered a set from NelsonA4Sline yesterday, around the £65 mark including delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4_Family_Man Posted June 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Ordered a set from NelsonA4Sline yesterday, around the £65 mark including delivery. [/ QUOTE ] Easy to fit? Some sort of clip on I suppose?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The OEM ones are £80 per blind.... [/ QUOTE ] Its £80 for a pair actually IIRC I think I'Laster' just had a set off me for £62.50 though I'll find out for you on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Nelson, your level of services is A1, blinds arrived yesterday mnorning. Regarding fitting, little daunted with prospect of drilling holes at first but took my time on the first one. The blind housing has two pins on the underside that push into two locating clamps that are drilled (3mm pilot and 8.5mm final) and inserted into the top of the door pannel. Then there are two clips that hold the blind when in use that you offer up to the top of the door frame, these have sticky pads that help you to get them in the right place to start with before releasing the blind and then you drill a 2mm hole through the clips hole then a self tapping screw is used to provide a secure hold for the clip. The only thing a bit faffy is getting the fixing pins to go fully in to the plastic clamps as they are pretty tight. The instructiosn with them are very good and easy to follow. the end result is not as nifty as the factory fit ones but I think heaps better than any of the ones with plastic suckers, that seem to never be quite the right shape or size. Will post some photos, is someone can tell me how to use the forum gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 The correct sun shades may seem expensive but they could actually save you a few bob. Yesterday, a friend of mine who has an A4 2.5 TDI, accidently lowered the wrong electric window with one of those blinds with the suckers attached. One of the suckers has got stuck inside the workings of the window. Now the window won't go up or down and it looks to me if the seals aound the window have been distorted and may have to be replaced. Will require a trip to the dealer and won't be cheap. You have been warned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Boy am I glad I got the factory fitted ones. They have come in handy, especially for the side where my little boy sits. Even with the tinted windows, they offer just a little more shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Suprised that the rubber suckers managed to stay attached long enough to get sucked into the window, the ones I use to have would fall off on every bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Well form Nelson at the bargain price of £62.50 and an hour of my time, I would fully agree that the OEM ones are the best solution if you didn't get the factory fitted ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4_Family_Man Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] little daunted with prospect of drilling holes [/ QUOTE ] Yikes - me too! . I'm sure you did a great job and I bet they look fab! There should be an OEM shade for the A4 Saloon that I could pick up and have fitted at the stealers. That I should have to start drilling holes seems crazy for a premium badge. The ones listed on Vagparts are for the A2/A6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I have worked out the Gallery, added a few shots of the interior and exterior sundblinds I have also uploaded the fitting instructions so anyone who wants to know can see the exact fitting. Fitting Instructions Part 1 Fitting Instructions Part 2 Fitting Instructions Part 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Any pics with them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Sheez, I knew someone would ask for that Right off out to take a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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