give up grab bar for sunglass holder?

kevinkay · 08-15-2019, 06:38 PM

Saw this on Ebay and very tempted if it were closer to $20 or less. I never use that grab bar and had to run out to the car to make sure I even had one.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Interio...9/264389548432

Douggie · 08-15-2019, 08:36 PM

I always wonder why the driver side needs a grab bar.... Hold tight folks!

Try aliexpress.

Sportstick · 08-15-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Douggie

I always wonder why the driver side needs a grab bar....

Common structure for all markets, right and left hand drive.

fw_fw · 08-15-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

Saw this on Ebay and very tempted if it were closer to $20 or less. I never use that grab bar and had to run out to the car to make sure I even had one.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Interio...9/264389548432

I've had these in all my hardtop BMWs, including my present X3, as well as in some VWs in the past. Perfect location for a sunglassholder IMO....

NashvilleMark · 08-15-2019, 10:59 PM

I bought this one on Amazon this week:

Jaronx Glasses Case for BMW 3 5 6... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFC5CM4...p_mob_ap_share

It has a soft touch finish like the inside of the door handle. It was easy to install after watching the video. It fits perfectly, and looks like a BMW part. The only negatives I could say would be that there is only one way you can put the glasses into the case and the finger pull is a little too recessed. The inside has padding and felt.

kevinkay · 08-16-2019, 06:52 AM

great find - thanks for sharing and the review.
and that install video - LOL the white gloves!

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Originally Posted by NashvilleMark

I bought this one on Amazon this week:

Jaronx Glasses Case for BMW 3 5 6... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFC5CM4...p_mob_ap_share

It has a soft touch finish like the inside of the door handle. It was easy to install after watching the video. It fits perfectly, and looks like a BMW part. The only negatives I could say would be that there is only one way you can put the glasses into the case and the finger pull is a little too recessed. The inside has padding and felt.

NashvilleMark · 08-16-2019, 10:40 AM

I know, right? They definitely gave it the white glove treatment. I snapped a couple photos of it in my car and with a pair of Ray Bans. You have to put them in lens down with the nose straddling the spring.

gooddog · 08-18-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NashvilleMark

I know, right? They definitely gave it the white glove treatment. I snapped a couple photos of it in my car and with a pair of Ray Bans. You have to put them in lens down with the nose straddling the spring.

Ditto: Bought one off of Amazon. Never missed the grab handle, got plenty to hang on to.

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NashvilleMark Primary Driver 24 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I bought this one on Amazon this week: Jaronx Glasses Case for BMW 3 5 6... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFC5CM4...p_mob_ap_share It has a soft touch finish like the inside of the door handle. It was easy to install after watching the video. It fits perfectly, and looks like a BMW part. The only negatives I could say would be that there is only one way you can put the glasses into the case and the finger pull is a little too recessed. The inside has padding and felt.
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NashvilleMark Primary Driver 24 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I know, right? They definitely gave it the white glove treatment. I snapped a couple photos of it in my car and with a pair of Ray Bans. You have to put them in lens down with the nose straddling the spring. Attached Images
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