Parking in Hot Weather....

SEXYBEAST · Fri, Oct-01-2010, 10:16:41 PM

We've been having some 100+ degree days here in SoCal and my office parking is outdoors under no shade. I use a BMW sunshade-- but was wondering if leaving my car out under such intense heat can damage any components (especially electrical)? I was wondering if I should perhaps crack a window or tilt up my moonroof but hate doing so for various reasons. Does doing so even really help? Someone suggested using a car cover but a) it's a hassle and b) not sure it would really help with heat.

Knicks · Fri, Oct-01-2010, 10:32:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SEXYBEAST

We've been having some 100+ degree days here in SoCal and my office parking is outdoors under no shade. I use a BMW sunshade-- but was wondering if leaving my car out under such intense heat can damage any components (especially electrical)? I was wondering if I should perhaps crack a window or tilt up my moonroof but hate doing so for various reasons. Does doing so even really help? Someone suggested using a car cover but a) it's a hassle and b) not sure it would really help with heat.

As long as your not exposing your paint/interior to UV rays constantly, ie: leaving a car outside in the sunlight for extremely long amounts of time, you should be fine. Long term damage to you leaving your M in the sun might be that your leather seats will begin to crack but your looking a loong time into the future there. and since its a nearly brand new car theres no reason to worry about paint.

cliff notes: youll be fine

SEXYBEAST · Fri, Oct-01-2010, 11:02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Knicks

As long as your not exposing your paint/interior to UV rays constantly, ie: leaving a car outside in the sunlight for extremely long amounts of time, you should be fine. Long term damage to you leaving your M in the sun might be that your leather seats will begin to crack but your looking a loong time into the future there. and since its a nearly brand new car theres no reason to worry about paint.

cliff notes: youll be fine

Thanks! Appreciate the info/advice. It's only out during the work day. Otherwise, it's in a garage all the time at home.

Aleph Null · Sat, Oct-02-2010, 06:29:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SEXYBEAST

We've been having some 100+ degree days here in SoCal and my office parking is outdoors under no shade. I use a BMW sunshade-- but was wondering if leaving my car out under such intense heat can damage any components (especially electrical)? I was wondering if I should perhaps crack a window or tilt up my moonroof but hate doing so for various reasons. Does doing so even really help? Someone suggested using a car cover but a) it's a hassle and b) not sure it would really help with heat.

I am here in very hot SoCal myself, and have had problems with the window regulators in both E46 sedans I've owned -- and they always break, with a cracking sound and leaving the window partly rolled down, unable to roll back up -- on hot summer days after the car has sat out in the parking lot at work all day.

I don't know if regulators are still a problem on the E9x cars, but until I hear otherwise, I am going to avoid rolling the windows up/down on hot days in my brand new E92...

12v · Sat, Oct-02-2010, 07:12:03 PM

Perfect excuse to buy a beater DD? :nod:

elp_jc · Sun, Oct-03-2010, 09:44:11 PM

Just try to keep the car clean (at least without bird droppings), use the sunshade, tint your windows, condition your interior every month, and wax the car every three.

m3e46freak · Tue, Oct-05-2010, 07:24:56 AM

Also BMW tested these vehicles everywhere around the world. Also, its man made, nothing is forever..

d0ster · Wed, Oct-06-2010, 02:59:45 PM

if you are concerned about leaving the car in hot weather and want to get some tint, i highly recommend the huper optik brand. this tint is more expensive than others but its absolutely amazing to have on a car. you can really feel the difference, you don't even have to go dark, i have 40 all around and 50 on the windshield and its perfect

m3e46freak · Wed, Oct-06-2010, 05:29:02 PM

Well are you going ot tell us where to get this God like tint?

Malibu101481 · Wed, Oct-06-2010, 06:36:48 PM

Um....ever been to Arizona, 100+ is normal for them and their cars seem to be doing fine??

But seriously when I lived there I'd just crack the two front windows, it helps I've found...alot.

Fri, Oct-01-2010, 10:16:41 PM	#1
SEXYBEAST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 449 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Parking in Hot Weather.... We've been having some 100+ degree days here in SoCal and my office parking is outdoors under no shade. I use a BMW sunshade-- but was wondering if leaving my car out under such intense heat can damage any components (especially electrical)? I was wondering if I should perhaps crack a window or tilt up my moonroof but hate doing so for various reasons. Does doing so even really help? Someone suggested using a car cover but a) it's a hassle and b) not sure it would really help with heat. __________________ 2008 E92 Pilot Alpine White, Silver Novillo Lthr, Carbon Lthr trim 6-speed MT, 19" Wheels, Tech/Prem Package, EPS w/I-Pod, Comfort Access, body colored reflectors, moonroof

Sat, Oct-02-2010, 07:12:03 PM	#5
12v Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,323 Reputation: 0 Location: Western United States	Perfect excuse to buy a beater DD? :nod: __________________ 2004 M3 Imola Red/Black- Sold 2005 M3 Alpine White/Gray- Sold 1999 M3 Alpine White/Mulberry-Sold

Sun, Oct-03-2010, 09:44:11 PM	#6
elp_jc Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 313 Reputation: 0 Location: El Paso, TX	Just try to keep the car clean (at least without bird droppings), use the sunshade, tint your windows, condition your interior every month, and wax the car every three. __________________ '08 E92 M3, Silverstone/Black Extended (w/carbon leather), 6MT Premium/Tech/Cold packages, Ext. Leather, 19s, Pwr Sunshade, Park Dist., iPod/USB, HD radio, Sat Radio, Enhanced Premium Sound, Moonroof. MODS: P/C black 19s, BMW perf. grilles, body-colored gills, black stock exhaust, reflector delete, euro light switch, alum pedals, ZHP lighted knob, tint.

Tue, Oct-05-2010, 07:24:56 AM	#7
m3e46freak M3 Freq Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,473 In the garage: '11 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: 'Merica, but ask me where I wish I was...	Also BMW tested these vehicles everywhere around the world. Also, its man made, nothing is forever.. __________________ 04 Jet Black SMG - NAV Cinnamon Sonic Tuning Spacers 15mm Alcantara steering with and pillars and boots Valentine V1 Laser Interceptor BMC filter Full real carbon trim to include seat backs and paddles Scorza mufflers CSL bumper and trunk ST coil OEM Roof m3e46freak@yahoo.com for outside contacting

Wed, Oct-06-2010, 02:59:45 PM	#8
d0ster I'm THERE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 27 Posts: 161 Reputation: 0 Location: I.E.	if you are concerned about leaving the car in hot weather and want to get some tint, i highly recommend the huper optik brand. this tint is more expensive than others but its absolutely amazing to have on a car. you can really feel the difference, you don't even have to go dark, i have 40 all around and 50 on the windshield and its perfect __________________ 2006 TiAg ///M3 Coupe I so wanted to keep it stock Huper Optik CS40 Complete CS50 Front WS///VMR Gunmetal CSL Reps 19' Ultra-staggard///Matte black grill\gills///V1 hard-wired///Eibach Pro-kit///Dinan exhaust

Wed, Oct-06-2010, 05:29:02 PM	#9
m3e46freak M3 Freq Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,473 In the garage: '11 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: 'Merica, but ask me where I wish I was...	Well are you going ot tell us where to get this God like tint? __________________ 04 Jet Black SMG - NAV Cinnamon Sonic Tuning Spacers 15mm Alcantara steering with and pillars and boots Valentine V1 Laser Interceptor BMC filter Full real carbon trim to include seat backs and paddles Scorza mufflers CSL bumper and trunk ST coil OEM Roof m3e46freak@yahoo.com for outside contacting

Wed, Oct-06-2010, 06:36:48 PM	#10
Malibu101481 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 31 Posts: 142 Reputation: 0 Location: Manhattan Beach, California.	Um....ever been to Arizona, 100+ is normal for them and their cars seem to be doing fine?? But seriously when I lived there I'd just crack the two front windows, it helps I've found...alot. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- '08 Blk/Blk DCT Coupe Traded '08 Range Rover Sport HSE Turned in '07 335 Coupe Sold '01 M3 Coupe Last edited by Malibu101481; Wed, Oct-06-2010 at 06:44:13 PM.

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