Question for those w/ Clear Bras

UR2SLOW1 · 04-19-2008, 07:54 PM

So here's my problem, I had a professional installer apply a 3M clear bra to my 135i last week and ever since my Mirrors have a terrible wind wistle at 60MPH and above. I know it's the bra because if I stick my hand out the window and cover the inside of the mirror the noise goes away. Anyone else have this ?????

JAMS 135 · 04-19-2008, 08:03 PM

Are the mirrors only partially covered? My mirror covers were removed and totally wrapped.

UR2SLOW1 · 04-20-2008, 02:30 PM

The 3M kit came pre-cut and it does not wrap entirely around the mirror, our next step is to completely cover the mriror and hot this solves the problem.

JohnL135I · 04-23-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by UR2SLOW1

So here's my problem, I had a professional installer apply a 3M clear bra to my 135i last week and ever since my Mirrors have a terrible wind wistle at 60MPH and above. I know it's the bra because if I stick my hand out the window and cover the inside of the mirror the noise goes away. Anyone else have this ?????

I have the same problem. My passenger mirror is OK, no whistle sound... However my drivers mirror whistles bad... I'm about ready to rip the clear bra off it.

My installer used two pieces for each mirror... there appears to be a small gap on my drivers mirror which is causing the whistle.

UR2SLOW1 · 04-23-2008, 08:10 AM

Spoke with my installer the other day and he will be happy to remove the old two piece design and warp it with one solid piece all the way around the mirror. I'll let you know if this cures it.

vivid · 04-23-2008, 08:28 AM

that sucks guys... keep us updated on how it works out and what you did.

imported_Katera · 04-26-2008, 11:41 AM

update?

UR2SLOW1 · 04-29-2008, 09:33 AM

The installer is coming to work on my dad's new C6 on Thurs of this week, and at that time he will remove the old bra from my mirrors and install a new custom piece to cover the entire mirror. I'll let you know how it works out.

ichiban · 04-29-2008, 12:16 PM

I had my mirrors clear bra'd, it was the 2 piece pre-cut kit. Haven't noticed a whistle yet *knock on wood*.

mikeo · 04-29-2008, 12:31 PM

Mine are two piece and seem to be OK, but then my hearing is not what it used to be.

trurotim · 04-29-2008, 07:39 PM

All - my car is due next week, a couple questions:
- what are you paying for: front hood/bumper, mirrors and rear bumper (I park in city) ; and
- did you find differences in price going direct to provider vs dealer

Rachel · 05-26-2008, 08:54 AM

Any more updates?? I have the 2-piece and the whistle on my mirrors is atrociously loud.

0002s · 05-26-2008, 09:00 AM

I have no whistle either

JD135i · 05-26-2008, 03:32 PM

I had a front end kit installed, using Xpel product. Good stuff, btw. I can hardly see it even up close. I had only the nose clip, headlights and mirrors done - I don't like the line on the hood and didn't want to pay to cover the whole hood. I love my 135, but the extra money I saved by not doing the hood paid for most of my Garmin...

Anyway, both mirrors were done with a two-piece kit. The driver's side has a noticeable gap, maybe 1/2 to 1 millimeter between the two pieces. It whistles from around 45 or 50 MPH up.

My passenger side mirror has very little gap and does not whistle.

So, there's no doubt, it's that little gap between the protective film pieces that causes the whistle. Get rid of the gap, get rid of the whistle.

I'll be having the driver's side redone, either with a one-piece kit or w/ no gap between the pieces. I'll post and update when it's done.

1050Wien · 05-27-2008, 11:16 AM

I spent the past weekend studying this problem and I think JD has it right. I just called my installer to come back out and try this again as the whistling noise is driving me bananas. I have 3M and the installer is the same guy who installed OP's clear bra.

UR2SLOW1 · 05-27-2008, 12:58 PM

Please keep us posted, my guy came back and added a piece but it's still there. I'm about ready to remove the whole kit from the mirrors

I also have the 3M kit.

1050Wien · 05-28-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UR2SLOW1

Please keep us posted, my guy came back and added a piece but it's still there. I'm about ready to remove the whole kit from the mirrors

I also have the 3M kit.

Albert from Block a Chip is coming to my house this Saturday (that is the same guy that did yours, right?) I will let you know if he is able to come up with a fix. if not, I am taking mine off also because the noise is really irritating.

04-19-2008, 07:54 PM	#1
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Question for those w/ Clear Bras So here's my problem, I had a professional installer apply a 3M clear bra to my 135i last week and ever since my Mirrors have a terrible wind wistle at 60MPH and above. I know it's the bra because if I stick my hand out the window and cover the inside of the mirror the noise goes away. Anyone else have this ?????
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04-19-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Are the mirrors only partially covered? My mirror covers were removed and totally wrapped. __________________ 2008 135i Titanium Silver/Coral Red
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04-20-2008, 02:30 PM	#3
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	The 3M kit came pre-cut and it does not wrap entirely around the mirror, our next step is to completely cover the mriror and hot this solves the problem.
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04-23-2008, 08:10 AM	#5
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Spoke with my installer the other day and he will be happy to remove the old two piece design and warp it with one solid piece all the way around the mirror. I'll let you know if this cures it.
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04-23-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	that sucks guys... keep us updated on how it works out and what you did. __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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04-26-2008, 11:41 AM	#7
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04-29-2008, 09:33 AM	#8
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	The installer is coming to work on my dad's new C6 on Thurs of this week, and at that time he will remove the old bra from my mirrors and install a new custom piece to cover the entire mirror. I'll let you know how it works out.
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04-29-2008, 12:16 PM	#9
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	I had my mirrors clear bra'd, it was the 2 piece pre-cut kit. Haven't noticed a whistle yet knock on wood.
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04-29-2008, 12:31 PM	#10
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Mine are two piece and seem to be OK, but then my hearing is not what it used to be. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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trurotim New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	All - my car is due next week, a couple questions: - what are you paying for: front hood/bumper, mirrors and rear bumper (I park in city) ; and - did you find differences in price going direct to provider vs dealer __________________ 135i Sapphire Black Manual Sport Pkg Black Leatherette Cold Weather Park Distance
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05-26-2008, 08:54 AM	#12
Rachel Dangerous Curves 96 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Any more updates?? I have the 2-piece and the whistle on my mirrors is atrociously loud. __________________
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0002s Mein Führer! I can walk! 45 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunker iTrader: (0)	I have no whistle either
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05-26-2008, 03:32 PM	#14
JD135i Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I have the mirror whistle too . . . I had a front end kit installed, using Xpel product. Good stuff, btw. I can hardly see it even up close. I had only the nose clip, headlights and mirrors done - I don't like the line on the hood and didn't want to pay to cover the whole hood. I love my 135, but the extra money I saved by not doing the hood paid for most of my Garmin... Anyway, both mirrors were done with a two-piece kit. The driver's side has a noticeable gap, maybe 1/2 to 1 millimeter between the two pieces. It whistles from around 45 or 50 MPH up. My passenger side mirror has very little gap and does not whistle. So, there's no doubt, it's that little gap between the protective film pieces that causes the whistle. Get rid of the gap, get rid of the whistle. I'll be having the driver's side redone, either with a one-piece kit or w/ no gap between the pieces. I'll post and update when it's done.
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05-27-2008, 11:16 AM	#15
1050Wien Private First Class 3 Rep 168 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	I spent the past weekend studying this problem and I think JD has it right. I just called my installer to come back out and try this again as the whistling noise is driving me bananas. I have 3M and the installer is the same guy who installed OP's clear bra. __________________ MJ BMWCCA Member 414020 128i Sparkling Graphite - 6SMT - Black 'ette - Burl Walnut trim - Sport Package - BMW Assist - iDrive/Nav - Comfort Access - iPod - Heated Seats.
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05-27-2008, 12:58 PM	#16
UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Please keep us posted, my guy came back and added a piece but it's still there. I'm about ready to remove the whole kit from the mirrors I also have the 3M kit.
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