misc help/info wanted

[Paul in NZ]

ok guys i am thinking of getting the rear sunblind from the guy parting out the m5.This ETK pic shows the general setup but i cant tell if i need a whole new parcel shelf or if i "modify" mine.the local dealer cant identify which blind i might get,all he says that they have bought in three of one type!
http://www.bimmer.info/bmw/kiwi535/shelf.gif
or should i be lookin at this pic
http://www.bimmer.info/bmw/kiwi535/shelf%202.gif
Do all e34,s have the same colour parcel shelf.My main trim colour is black the hoodliner etc is grey but the parcel shelf is a brownish colour with a slight purple tint in strong light(maybe thats why i need the blind?)
Lastly i have a little clock symbol(annual inspection) and inspection showing on my service indicator with two green lights.(my nest service is a ins 1)I want to reset the annual inspection symbol without resetting the main service interval or is it all tied in together.I looked at my TIS but i couldnt navigate it very well....

[Phil Sanderson]

...I think the parcel shelves are different, with and without sun blind and they also come in different colours. That ETK pic you posted did not have a part no. for "no.1 rear window shelf". Is that strange?

Phil

[pundit]

Don't worry what colour it is, just go all out and get the motorised version! :D

http://clients.net2000.com.au/~rowmat/BMW/electric_blind.jpg

[Patrick]

Hey Paul,
I'm pretty sure you can cut a slit in the shelf you have to accomodate the blind if you want to go that route. My shelf is also the same (faded?) color as yours and I have the parchment interior.
Check here for more info: http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/?theme=1&level=4&question_id_select=399&chapitre_id_select=26&document_id_select=3
A couple years ago I bought a used blind and was going to do this mod but the clips that mount the blind were broken when it arrived and I returned the item to the seller.
Don't know about the inspection lights.
Hope things are good in NZ.

[Paul in NZ]

yeah i plan on cutting a slit myself,thngs are good Patrick,must chat soon!A far as the etk goes I couldnt find a part no for the rear shelf and I hope that it is the euro one the guy on the m5 forum talks about and that i have the brackets!!!!Lotsa IFS there huh!

[wengenstein]

now thats what I call a screen shot :)



http://clients.net2000.com.au/~rowmat/BMW/electric_blind.jpg