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rps · 11-13-2012, 03:03 PM

I just installed the European BMW Sunglasses Holder that replaces the drivers door handle in the roof. In my opinion, the handle was worthless and the sunglasses holder is a perfect replacement. This has solved a problem I have had with the car from day one, finding some place convenient to store my sun glasses. I can only wonder why this accessory is available in Europe but not here.

JimD · 11-13-2012, 03:34 PM

I'm glad you found a solution that works well for you. I just put my sunglasses in a hard case in the door. There is a shallow compartment in the middle that seems just right for the hard case. Paper maps go in front of that and a small notebook to record gas goes behind the sunglasses.

Jim

EL · 11-13-2012, 03:40 PM

Any pics of the holder? It would be nice to free up space in my console.

my6er · 11-13-2012, 03:46 PM

When did they start putting the sunglass holder under the center armrest?

Boxtyp3 · 11-13-2012, 03:47 PM

Part no. please. Thanks!

Bill B. · 11-13-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Part no. please. Thanks!

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Bill B. · 11-13-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EL

Any pics of the holder? It would be nice to free up space in my console.

pics and info located here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460555

rps · 11-19-2012, 12:44 PM

Stopped by the dealer to give them the information so that they could order a few of these. I couldn't believe it, but they can not order them because of US safety regulations. That is so stupid. I can't use the handle for anything so the case works great.

titanium blur · 11-23-2012, 02:08 PM

I saw this on bimmian's website:
http://www.bimmian.com/Ceiling-Mount...r-E88-1-Series

Seattle135i · 11-23-2012, 02:29 PM

I installed this sunglass holder froma Vauxhall. If you can settle for a non BMW part its much cheaper. Spacing for the screws isn't exact, but works fine if you open it up with a larger drill bit. Here's a link to an e90 post where i got the idea.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431056

11-13-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
rps First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl Posts: 365 iTrader: (8)	Sun Glasses Holder I just installed the European BMW Sunglasses Holder that replaces the drivers door handle in the roof. In my opinion, the handle was worthless and the sunglasses holder is a perfect replacement. This has solved a problem I have had with the car from day one, finding some place convenient to store my sun glasses. I can only wonder why this accessory is available in Europe but not here. __________________ K4RPS 2006 Z4, 3.0i-gone but not forgotten. Replaced with a 2008 135i, Premium, Nav, M Sport Etc.
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11-13-2012, 03:34 PM	#2
JimD Colonel Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 2,159 iTrader: (0)	I'm glad you found a solution that works well for you. I just put my sunglasses in a hard case in the door. There is a shallow compartment in the middle that seems just right for the hard case. Paper maps go in front of that and a small notebook to record gas goes behind the sunglasses. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09

11-13-2012, 03:40 PM	#3
EL New Member Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Any pics of the holder? It would be nice to free up space in my console. __________________ [2008] [128i] [6MT] [AW/TERRACOTTA] [BLACK 264's] [SSK] [TINT]

11-13-2012, 03:46 PM	#4
my6er New Member Drives: '10 135i Cashmere Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Sunglass holder When did they start putting the sunglass holder under the center armrest?

11-19-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
rps First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl Posts: 365 iTrader: (8)	Stopped by the dealer to give them the information so that they could order a few of these. I couldn't believe it, but they can not order them because of US safety regulations. That is so stupid. I can't use the handle for anything so the case works great. __________________ K4RPS 2006 Z4, 3.0i-gone but not forgotten. Replaced with a 2008 135i, Premium, Nav, M Sport Etc.

11-13-2012, 03:47 PM	#5
Boxtyp3 Captain Drives: E82AW N54/ e92 BSM N55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 705 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	Part no. please. Thanks!

11-23-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
titanium blur Long time member, new owner Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I saw this on bimmian's website: http://www.bimmian.com/Ceiling-Mount...r-E88-1-Series

11-23-2012, 02:29 PM	#10
Seattle135i New Member Drives: 2011 135i Coupe M Package Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	I installed this sunglass holder froma Vauxhall. If you can settle for a non BMW part its much cheaper. Spacing for the screws isn't exact, but works fine if you open it up with a larger drill bit. Here's a link to an e90 post where i got the idea. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431056

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