Inadequate Sun visor - XBimmers

Chris55 · 10-30-2012, 03:21 AM

On a post by 3Bimmer "A slightly differant view of the X3" (thanks), there was this link concerning the sun visors being too short and basically not doing what they're supposed to do: http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...rs-needed.html .

I definitely have this problem in the morning and late afternoon and must say it's really an ordeal as I often have the sun beating on me for up to 2 hours on some of my drives. The sun seems to always find that gap between the visor and the B pillar!!!

Till now I haven't found a solution other than taping a piece of cardboard on the visor (I actually didn't do that yet).

Anyway, does anyone have a decent remedy or does BMW have a replacement?

BMWLVX · 10-30-2012, 06:46 AM

RichardBR · 10-30-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWLVX

Touchè

Chris55 · 10-30-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWLVX

Funny, funny

but it still doesn't take care of the side of my face and I really want an even tan...

sfax · 10-30-2012, 07:41 AM

I've never noticed a gap but that is probably more down to "inadequate sun" in the UK!

Radioactive · 10-30-2012, 09:41 AM

Works great....

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ight=sun+visor

rbtamms · 10-30-2012, 11:48 AM

I have the same concern...my previous japanese car's visors arm can be extended. I was thinking of swapping the visor & hoping it will fit.

shagkie · 10-30-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris55

Funny, funny

but it still doesn't take care of the side of my face and I really want an even tan...

philtrick123 · 10-30-2012, 12:13 PM

I have an issue with the low sun either early or late. I wish I'd order the tinted band at the top of the screen. Had it on my last car and didn't think it did much. I presume you get a retro fit from a 3rd party glass tinter- but it's I think I'll just put up with it.

troggy1969 · 10-30-2012, 03:35 PM

BMW should look at adding double visors so you can also cover the side windows. Had a VW Toureg with it and it was great on twisty UK roads with the low winter sun

sfax · 10-30-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by philtrick123

I have an issue with the low sun either early or late. I wish I'd order the tinted band at the top of the screen. Had it on my last car and didn't think it did much. I presume you get a retro fit from a 3rd party glass tinter- but it's I think I'll just put up with it.

Aha, that may be why I haven't had a problem. I have the grey shade band or whatever it's called (part of the climate comfort package)

Beyu · 10-31-2012, 01:03 AM

Face-Kini

Chris55 · 10-31-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Radioactive

Works great....

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ight=sun+visor

I looked it up on Amazon but they will not ship to Switzerland

Thanks though.

Chris55 · 10-31-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyu

Face-Kini

...not such a bad idea... but regardless, these chicks are hot

slyfox · 11-02-2012, 09:01 AM

I have had the same problem before, with the side window.
Just use a post card or a piece of stiff card.
Push this up between the glass and the door rubber. It stays there and blocks the sun. When the car/sun moves you pull down the post card and place a little further along the window.

Chris55 · 11-02-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by slyfox

I have had the same problem before, with the side window.
Just use a post card or a piece of stiff card.
Push this up between the glass and the door rubber. It stays there and blocks the sun. When the car/sun moves you pull down the post card and place a little further along the window.

Sounds simple but effective - will give it a try. thx

Teemo Panda · 11-02-2012, 12:58 PM

Yea I was kinda pissed at first that it dosent extend,

philtrick123 · 11-02-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris55

...not such a bad idea... but regardless, these chicks are hot

How do you know they are women?

Could be man boobs from too much beer

10-30-2012, 03:21 AM	#1
Chris55 Private First Class Drives: 2013 X3 35d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Inadequate Sun visor On a post by 3Bimmer "A slightly differant view of the X3" (thanks), there was this link concerning the sun visors being too short and basically not doing what they're supposed to do: http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...rs-needed.html . I definitely have this problem in the morning and late afternoon and must say it's really an ordeal as I often have the sun beating on me for up to 2 hours on some of my drives. The sun seems to always find that gap between the visor and the B pillar!!! Till now I haven't found a solution other than taping a piece of cardboard on the visor (I actually didn't do that yet). Anyway, does anyone have a decent remedy or does BMW have a replacement?
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10-30-2012, 06:46 AM	#2
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10-30-2012, 11:48 AM	#7
rbtamms Captain Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 677 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	I have the same concern...my previous japanese car's visors arm can be extended. I was thinking of swapping the visor & hoping it will fit. __________________

11-02-2012, 12:58 PM	#17
Teemo Panda * A BLUE PANDIAN SMURF * ♠ Drives: BMW X3, X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) Posts: 645 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [5.00]	Yea I was kinda pissed at first that it dosent extend, __________________

10-30-2012, 09:41 AM	#6
Radioactive Captain Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 618 iTrader: (0)	Works great.... http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ight=sun+visor

10-30-2012, 12:13 PM	#9
philtrick123 Second Lieutenant Drives: TBA Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	I have an issue with the low sun either early or late. I wish I'd order the tinted band at the top of the screen. Had it on my last car and didn't think it did much. I presume you get a retro fit from a 3rd party glass tinter- but it's I think I'll just put up with it.

10-30-2012, 03:35 PM	#10
troggy1969 Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 3.0D SE Bluewater Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Omagh uk Posts: 220 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 bmw X3 3.0D SE [0.00]	BMW should look at adding double visors so you can also cover the side windows. Had a VW Toureg with it and it was great on twisty UK roads with the low winter sun

10-31-2012, 01:03 AM	#12
Beyu Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA Posts: 578 iTrader: (0)	Face-Kini

11-02-2012, 09:01 AM	#15
slyfox Private Drives: X3-20d (2013) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Limburg (B) Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	I have had the same problem before, with the side window. Just use a post card or a piece of stiff card. Push this up between the glass and the door rubber. It stays there and blocks the sun. When the car/sun moves you pull down the post card and place a little further along the window.

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