Where do you store your sunglasses?

Gassy · 07-03-2020, 06:19 AM

Where do you store your sunglasses in the M5? There are no good places in the center console, no fixed easy access flip-open overhead compartments that I can see. Until recently, I had Velcro'd my Ray Ban case to the overhead liner, but I have some new shades that don't provide a secure case like the Ray Bans. Small problem, but annoying nonetheless.

FloridaM5 · 07-03-2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gassy

Where do you store your sunglasses in the M5? There are no good places in the center console, no fixed easy access flip-open overhead compartments that I can see. Until recently, I had Velcro'd my Ray Ban case to the overhead liner, but I have some new shades that don't provide a secure case like the Ray Bans. Small problem, but annoying nonetheless.

I keep nicer ones in a hard case in the driver's side door. I keep a less nice setup just placed in the door.

Earlando86 · 07-03-2020, 06:55 AM

I keep both of my glasses in hard cases in the bottle holder on the driver side door. They never fly out...even under sporty driving. 😎

Aronis · 07-03-2020, 08:28 AM

I put my sun glasses in the arm rest storage area....in a case....other flip down cubby to left of steering wheel is for other important things....

Mike

Aronis · 07-03-2020, 08:31 AM

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in the bottle holder on the driver side door. 😎

Clearly that spot is for Garage Door Opener....for my work parking lot, I programmed a button, but sometimes it does not work....and rather not get locked out.....so I keep it in the bottle spot. LOL. Actually that is pretty much the only thing I leave in plain sight and that is just to remind me to grab it if I change cars otherwise I end up parking in a shitty area.....that is not acceptable even with the '15 Q.....

Mike

northtorque · 07-03-2020, 09:05 AM

Driver’s side door bottle holder - nice and secure.

FSHNGRY · 07-03-2020, 09:48 AM

All my sunglasses are from the same brand. I keep the hard case they come with and leave it in the door

themnmd · 07-03-2020, 12:20 PM

Phone charger pad. I plug in my phone cuz pad overheats my phone

rS2g · 07-04-2020, 04:44 PM

I keep mine in the small 'glove box' compartment on the left just below the steering wheel level. My sunglasses and hard case fit in there nicely.

nolaf90 · 07-04-2020, 10:06 PM

In a case in the center console. I need to get some new ones its been a while. Can't go wrong with the Clubmasters though.

Alberta · 07-05-2020, 10:10 AM

In a hard case in the glovebox.
Very unpractical...

At least in my previous car (X5M) I had a storage for sunglasses.

ZZZZMD1991 · 07-05-2020, 10:46 AM

Mine are prescription....So they're permanently welded to my face!

Gassy · 07-07-2020, 09:39 AM

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Velcro to the headliner. Convenience trumps styling yet again!

subterFUSE · 07-09-2020, 02:19 AM

Glasses case in arm rest.

JRod1980 · 07-09-2020, 08:16 AM

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Glasses case in arm rest.

I keep mine on this ///M cheap clip I bought on eBay that attaches to the visor. The opposite end has a second clip too, typically keep my office parking garage card there. It's totally made in China, but does the trick.

halfbent · 07-09-2020, 08:41 AM

Bought this on Amazon. It replaces the grab (oh-s**t) handle. I have no use for it on the driver side. I doubt I'll be tracking the car so I was so also considering it on the passenger side.

Here's the link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RFC5C..._l5XbFbR7XAKVM

YanoM5 · 07-09-2020, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rS2g

I keep mine in the small 'glove box' compartment on the left just below the steering wheel level. My sunglasses and hard case fit in there nicely.

I just found out about this last week when I plugged in my Jb4 obd connector

MysticBlue · 08-09-2020, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by halfbent

Bought this on Amazon. It replaces the grab (oh-s**t) handle. I have no use for it on the driver side. I'm doubt I'll be tracking the car so it was so also considering it on the passenger side.

Here's the link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07RFC5C..._l5XbFbR7XAKVM

I did this years ago on M3. Ordered it for my current M5. Anyone have some good advice on how to get the little clips that cover the screws off. I tried prying them, thinking they would just pop off, which would give access to the mounting screws underneath. But they wouldn't pop off. Do they slide off a certain way, pop off a certain way, or was I just being too careful? I was prying pretty hard... felt like I was going to break the plastic, but it didn't come off.

subterFUSE · 08-09-2020, 10:00 AM

My windows are all tinted, including the full windshield. 20% sides and rear, 35% front windshield. So I don't wear my glasses in the car. 😉

GranitM5 · 08-09-2020, 10:21 AM

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My windows are all tinted, including the full windshield. 20% sides and rear, 35% front windshield. So I don't wear my glasses in the car. 😉

Same here!

dappercivility · 08-09-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gassy

Where do you store your sunglasses in the M5? There are no good places in the center console, no fixed easy access flip-open overhead compartments that I can see. Until recently, I had Velcro'd my Ray Ban case to the overhead liner, but I have some new shades that don't provide a secure case like the Ray Bans. Small problem, but annoying nonetheless.

I use the bmw sunglass case and attach it to the overhead sun shade. Not the nicest looking solution but does the job well

halfbent · 09-02-2020, 09:02 AM

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I did this years ago on M3. Ordered it for my current M5. Anyone have some good advice on how to get the little clips that cover the screws off. I tried prying them, thinking they would just pop off, which would give access to the mounting screws underneath. But they wouldn't pop off. Do they slide off a certain way, pop off a certain way, or was I just being too careful? I was prying pretty hard... felt like I was going to break the plastic, but it didn't come off.

I used dental picks

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Earlando86 Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW X7 and F90 M5 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	I keep both of my glasses in hard cases in the bottle holder on the driver side door. They never fly out...even under sporty driving. 😎
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rS2g Private First Class 179 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Comp-GrigioTelesto-Tat Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I keep mine in the small 'glove box' compartment on the left just below the steering wheel level. My sunglasses and hard case fit in there nicely. __________________ 2022 F90 - (Comp) Grigio Telesto - Tartufo MPE 2018 F90 - Azurite Black - Tartufo 2014 F10 - Singapore Grey - Silverstone 2013 F10 - Space Grey - Sakhir Orange
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nolaf90 New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2020 M5C Join Date: May 2020 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	In a case in the center console. I need to get some new ones its been a while. Can't go wrong with the Clubmasters though.
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Alberta Lieutenant Colonel 2028 Rep 1,839 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	In a hard case in the glovebox. Very unpractical... At least in my previous car (X5M) I had a storage for sunglasses.
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