NCD: Now I need new shades?

Scafeets · 06-11-2010, 08:52 AM

Took delivery yesterday on our 2011 128 w/sports & perf pkg., LOVE the car, but -- can't see what's on the radio! Anyone else notice that polarized shade completely black out the screen? Any fix for that, other than taking off the shades or getting cheap ones?

JimBeemer · 06-11-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Scafeets

Took delivery yesterday on our 2011 128 w/sports & perf pkg., LOVE the car, but -- can't see what's on the radio! Anyone else notice that polarized shade completely black out the screen? Any fix for that, other than taking off the shades or getting cheap ones?

If you tilt your head a little bit you can start to see the display!

NYC6 · 06-11-2010, 09:40 AM

I saw a thread somewhere(dont recall where) a guy purchased some type of polarized film and was able to line it up over the display which allows it to be seen while wearing polarized glasses. It is then cut to the size of the display and attached to it. Looked good when finished. Maybe someone here has seen it also. I would like to give it a try myself, if I only knew where to get the correct film.

wc1208 · 06-11-2010, 10:19 AM

Still waiting for my new 1 series but have this in my current 3 series. I oredered Idrive for the 1 series and hope that will fix this problem for me.

ptack · 06-11-2010, 10:26 AM

This is an old issue, but I for one have never had a problem reading the display in any condition wearing my Oakleys. Maybe it's just certain types of lenses?

GaryS · 06-11-2010, 10:28 AM

I originally found Bimmerpost forums a year ago when I was looking for an answer to my vanishing radio dial. There are plenty of threads in the DIY forums. You just need to buy some some polarized plastic, orient it correctly, cut to shape and slide it in. It took me 10 minutes.

Here's a link: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215204

fwmcb · 06-11-2010, 11:38 AM

I ditched my maui Jim's for Oakleys, and the disappearing displays aren't so bad with the oaks for some reason.

NL-J · 06-11-2010, 01:18 PM

Same here, no problems with my polarized Oakleys.

BForbes · 06-11-2010, 02:15 PM

Pick yourself up a nice pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans.

scott135i · 06-11-2010, 03:01 PM

Let me know if anyone is interesting in buying sunglasses....

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379498

Scafeets · 06-17-2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys..It's good-bye Maui Jim, helloooo Oakleys.

ZIPNBYE · 06-17-2010, 05:44 PM

You guys are all nuts...nothing comes close to what you should be "seeing" if you had Drivewear lenses.

http://www.drivewearlens.com/home.php?flashchange=8

rsjean · 06-17-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

The MJ have a better polaroid lens?

1) Polarized not polaroid
2) It's the Oakleys that have the superior polarized lenses

http://www.oakley.com/innovation/opt...f_polarization

jps · 06-17-2010, 08:03 PM

It has nothing to do with which lens is superior or inferior. It has to do with the orientation/axis (example, 045 and 135) of the polarized film within the lens. The superiority of a lens, I believe, deals with the overall optics of its material and coatings/tints.

rsjean · 06-17-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jps

It has nothing to do with which lens is superior or inferior. It has to do with the orientation/axis (example, 045 and 135) of the polarized film within the lens. The superiority of a lens, I believe, deals with the overall optics of its material and coatings/tints.

True...

So these lenses are superior in performance when trying to read our radio displays while driving in our cars.

fwmcb · 06-18-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

The MJ have a better polaroid lens?

I've got no clue just know that the polarized Oakes for some reason work.

lib · 06-18-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BForbes

Pick yourself up a nice pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans.

Exactly what I have. Sadly you can't see the radio display with those either

JasonCSU · 06-18-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jps

It has nothing to do with which lens is superior or inferior. It has to do with the orientation/axis (example, 045 and 135) of the polarized film within the lens. The superiority of a lens, I believe, deals with the overall optics of its material and coatings/tints.

That is correct, so technically, you should be able to see the display by looking through the lenses at a different angle.

nordique14 · 06-18-2010, 11:53 AM

I cannot see my radio display with my polarized Oakleys.

JimBeemer · 06-18-2010, 12:10 PM

I also have polarized Oakleys, and cannot see the radio display at all.

rsjean · 06-18-2010, 01:28 PM

My Oakleys are prescription sunglasses and work fine on the radio display.

jkp1187 · 06-18-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scafeets

Took delivery yesterday on our 2011 128 w/sports & perf pkg., LOVE the car, but -- can't see what's on the radio! Anyone else notice that polarized shade completely black out the screen? Any fix for that, other than taking off the shades or getting cheap ones?

Do this. It works. I have it on mine.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...transparencies

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NYC6 Banned 71 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	I saw a thread somewhere(dont recall where) a guy purchased some type of polarized film and was able to line it up over the display which allows it to be seen while wearing polarized glasses. It is then cut to the size of the display and attached to it. Looked good when finished. Maybe someone here has seen it also. I would like to give it a try myself, if I only knew where to get the correct film.
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wc1208 2011 128i Auto Navi Prem Pkg Value Pkg 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Still waiting for my new 1 series but have this in my current 3 series. I oredered Idrive for the 1 series and hope that will fix this problem for me. __________________ 2011 128i CMS Boston Taupe Picked up 7-6-2010
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06-11-2010, 10:26 AM	#5
ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	This is an old issue, but I for one have never had a problem reading the display in any condition wearing my Oakleys. Maybe it's just certain types of lenses? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	I originally found Bimmerpost forums a year ago when I was looking for an answer to my vanishing radio dial. There are plenty of threads in the DIY forums. You just need to buy some some polarized plastic, orient it correctly, cut to shape and slide it in. It took me 10 minutes. Here's a link: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215204
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fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	I ditched my maui Jim's for Oakleys, and the disappearing displays aren't so bad with the oaks for some reason.
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NL-J First Lieutenant 21 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NL iTrader: (0)	Same here, no problems with my polarized Oakleys. __________________ www.vierenzestig.nl
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BForbes Moderator 557 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Pick yourself up a nice pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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scott135i Colonel 355 Rep 2,080 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Metro iTrader: (12)	Let me know if anyone is interesting in buying sunglasses.... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379498
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06-17-2010, 05:22 PM	#11
Scafeets New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Z4, Golf R Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys..It's good-bye Maui Jim, helloooo Oakleys.
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ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	You guys are all nuts...nothing comes close to what you should be "seeing" if you had Drivewear lenses. http://www.drivewearlens.com/home.php?flashchange=8 __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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jps Private 5 Rep 78 Posts Drives: JB 128i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	It has nothing to do with which lens is superior or inferior. It has to do with the orientation/axis (example, 045 and 135) of the polarized film within the lens. The superiority of a lens, I believe, deals with the overall optics of its material and coatings/tints.
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06-18-2010, 11:53 AM	#19
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	I cannot see my radio display with my polarized Oakleys.
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JimBeemer Private 1 Rep 99 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	I also have polarized Oakleys, and cannot see the radio display at all.
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06-18-2010, 01:28 PM	#21
rsjean satch 39 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sonoran Desert, Tucson AZ iTrader: (3)	My Oakleys are prescription sunglasses and work fine on the radio display. __________________ "The Dingo ate your Mustang"
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