removing clown nose?

cholewski · 02-28-2009, 09:59 AM

Has anyone removed the red "clown nose" thats mounted under the rear-view mirror?

When my car comes in a few weeks, removing that thing will be on the top of my list of mods. I dunno, it just looks so out of place in the otherwise clean interior of the 1er's.

Tallest · 02-28-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cholewski

Has anyone removed the red "clown nose" thats mounted under the rear-view mirror?

When my car comes in a few weeks, removing that thing will be on the top of my list of mods. I dunno, it just looks so out of place in the otherwise clean interior of the 1er's.

You are aware that's the alarm indicator, right?

You can probably just buy the blank one from dealer and ask it to install but it's funny that this actually bothers you... Paint it black if it does is my advice.

arok · 02-28-2009, 12:05 PM

well technically smoe of us don't have alarms or BMW assist... so it serves no purpose...

mynew135 · 02-28-2009, 12:41 PM

Also, unless you have auto dimming rear view mirror, it serves as the dimmer switch. At least it did on all other models. I personally like it. It's a BMW trademark, so to speak.

Lester · 02-28-2009, 12:45 PM

After awhile you don't even see it. As mentioned above, it is the knob for dimming the mirror.

Tallest · 02-28-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lester

After awhile you don't even see it. As mentioned above, it is the knob for dimming the mirror.

yeah, that too.

But like i said, take it apart, paint it black if you wanna.

cholewski · 02-28-2009, 02:49 PM

i don't have auto-dimming mirrors, so i guess i'll just have to paint it black. thanks for the replys.

SoQuick · 02-28-2009, 05:05 PM

I too, think it is hideous.

bman6074 · 03-03-2009, 10:33 AM

I would like to change it so its like the old style. Flip foward or backward to change the dim. I don't like the turning/twisting. I always forget which way i have to turn it to dim or vise versa.

IndyMike · 03-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Can the clown nose (and parking lamps) be prorgammed to flash & chirp when you lock or open the vehicle when using the key, to simulate this alarm type feature?

Really dug this feature on the non-alarm equipped E46.

Lester · 03-04-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMike

Can the clown nose (and parking lamps) be prorgammed to flash & chirp when you lock or open the vehicle when using the key, to simulate this alarm type feature?

Really dug this feature on the non-alarm equipped E46.

Only if you have the alarm installed and programmed. The chirp comes from the alarm siren which is installed under the left rear wheel well.

FOXYCaymanS · 03-04-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

After awhile you don't even see it. As mentioned above, it is the knob for dimming the mirror.

Agreed... I don't even "look" at it anymore... there are so many other mods that I desire than to change my clown nose (lol... funny).

Maxedwayout · 11-27-2010, 09:42 AM

Yes, I am new to BMW too. The red "clown nose" is one of the only things that I don't like about my new convertible. Otherwise ---love--- it!! Has anyone painted it successfully/neatly? I wonder about removing it too, neatly.

My 1 series does have auto dimming of mirrors and -no- alarm system. That makes the knob-bulb there unnecessary.

esky · 11-29-2010, 04:24 AM

I have an auto-dimming mirror in mine and I don't have a clown nose! The auto-dimming sensor is a small hole in the top centre of the mirror.

ehssan_alkhiyami · 11-29-2010, 05:47 AM

as far as i know : the clown nose comes with cars with alarm , and it does nothing but red flashing , each flash gives different meaning , removing it is very simple ( 4 pins and it's out ) paint it black and you are done .. and it has nothing to do with the auto dimming , there is 2 separate sensors from the front and the back of the mirror to control the dimming ..

if the car doesn't have alarm system , then the mirror will not have the clown nose , it's not cheap to replace the mirror with another one from the dealer ..

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...EBAY80/123.jpg

read the options for different mirrors which comes with BMW cars ..

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...37&hg=51&fg=40

BuckarooVT90 · 11-30-2010, 08:41 PM

I don't have the factory alarm but I still have the clown nose... it serves no purpose as I have auto dimming mirrors.

BuckarooVT90 · 11-30-2010, 08:46 PM

there is this module to simulate Alarm LED blink and chirp:

http://www.wit-usa.com/sms/shop/inde...ode=view&id=65

I have their Smart Top module which does everything this does except the LED blink and chirp but adds one touch top up and down + remote top up and down.

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cholewski Private 17 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (0)	i don't have auto-dimming mirrors, so i guess i'll just have to paint it black. thanks for the replys. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I would like to change it so its like the old style. Flip foward or backward to change the dim. I don't like the turning/twisting. I always forget which way i have to turn it to dim or vise versa. __________________
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Maxedwayout Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 Jet Black Convertible Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Yes, I am new to BMW too. The red "clown nose" is one of the only things that I don't like about my new convertible. Otherwise ---love--- it!! Has anyone painted it successfully/neatly? I wonder about removing it too, neatly. My 1 series does have auto dimming of mirrors and -no- alarm system. That makes the knob-bulb there unnecessary.
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esky "Bessie" 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 123d coupe - AW/Terra, M sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: syd, australia iTrader: (0)	I have an auto-dimming mirror in mine and I don't have a clown nose! The auto-dimming sensor is a small hole in the top centre of the mirror.
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ehssan_alkhiyami I don't drive fast , i fly very low 14 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E60 M5 , F31 320D Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baden Württemberg iTrader: (3)	as far as i know : the clown nose comes with cars with alarm , and it does nothing but red flashing , each flash gives different meaning , removing it is very simple ( 4 pins and it's out ) paint it black and you are done .. and it has nothing to do with the auto dimming , there is 2 separate sensors from the front and the back of the mirror to control the dimming .. if the car doesn't have alarm system , then the mirror will not have the clown nose , it's not cheap to replace the mirror with another one from the dealer .. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...EBAY80/123.jpg read the options for different mirrors which comes with BMW cars .. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...37&hg=51&fg=40
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	I don't have the factory alarm but I still have the clown nose... it serves no purpose as I have auto dimming mirrors.
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	there is this module to simulate Alarm LED blink and chirp: http://www.wit-usa.com/sms/shop/inde...ode=view&id=65 I have their Smart Top module which does everything this does except the LED blink and chirp but adds one touch top up and down + remote top up and down.
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