[M8Bimmer]

Hi There Folks
I was wondering if anyone knows which countries do not require the UGLY yellow warning stickers on the sun visors? These are so obnoxious and I would like to see them gone. I have the drivers side without one but need the passenger side.
Anybody live in a country that these do not appear on a new car from BMW?
It seems to vary from country to country.
Thank for the help

[euro*]

European cars do not have the stupid yellow stickers.

You can buy European Sunvisor's from IND: https://ind-distribution.com/collect...-sun-visor-set

[Frank851]

Originally Posted by euro*

European cars do not have the stupid yellow stickers.

You can buy European Sunvisor's from IND: https://ind-distribution.com/collect...-sun-visor-set

I can't see $650 to replace the visors when you can just remove the warning labels with some work and solvent.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by Frank851

I can't see $650 to remove the warning labels as they can be removed with some work and solvent.

Great thinking! And i just found this DIY. I will try next week on my car

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1788180

[BSM n54iS]

I have mine removed but I may splurge for some *real euro visors, ours are cheaper than 650 thankfully. Different material

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Frank851

I can't see $650 to replace the visors when you can just remove the warning labels with some work and solvent.

While true, you will always be able to see the outline of where the sticker used to be.

[M8Bimmer]

Hey Guys thanks for responding.
Yes I was trying to avoid the outline left after removal. Just want a nice new untouched no stickered unit for passenger side.
Yes IND tried to get me one and it was no luck. They came through with no sticker driver side but one on passenger side twice. So now it up to figure out which countries don't require them. Short of roaming the BMW plant parts depot I'm stuck to find one without the sticker on the passenger side.
It's for the M8 Comp so it's alcantara in black or dark blue. Was never sure on that. Looks like both to me.

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by euro*

European cars do not have the stupid yellow stickers.

You can buy European Sunvisor's from IND: https://ind-distribution.com/collect...-sun-visor-set

IND thought so too. They ordered them twice for my M8 comp and twice they came thought with a sticker on passenger side. Driver side was no sticker.

[racerbruce]

I had my warning stickers covered with carbon fiber look peel and stick material - looks awesome and removes the risk of damaging the sun visor while trying to remove the OEM stickers.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

While true, you will always be able to see the outline of where the sticker used to be.

My car has 35k miles, I will share by results about the outline when I attempt to remove my stickers next week.

[grannyknot]

Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Hey Guys thanks for responding.
Yes I was trying to avoid the outline left after removal. Just want a nice new untouched no stickered unit for passenger side.
Yes IND tried to get me one and it was no luck. They came through with no sticker driver side but one on passenger side twice. So now it up to figure out which countries don't require them. Short of roaming the BMW plant parts depot I'm stuck to find one without the sticker on the passenger side.
It's for the M8 Comp so it's alcantara in black or dark blue. Was never sure on that. Looks like both to me.

You could just buy 2 drivers side visors and flip on over for the P/S, I believe they are identical ... I think.

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by grannyknot

You could just buy 2 drivers side visors and flip on over for the P/S, I believe they are identical ... I think.

I wish it was that easy. There is a left and right side to the visors. The mirror would be on the wrong side and would face down when flipped up. Wrong shape too.
I did the black sticker thing on the passenger side and it looks pretty good. But I still would like one un-stickered from the factory.

[tracer bullet]

I tried a few solvents (IPA, acetone, etc.) and though the stickers came off you could tell where they were and the material underneath wasn't in great shape anymore. If you want it perfect, you have to replace them with parts that never had a sticker to begin with.

I got mine from ebay and an overseas seller, they almost for sure came from a junkyard over there. But being sun visors that see almost no activity ever and live inside the car, they were like new.

[HFW003]

We don’t do them, $80 AUD each. Just need them to ship to you.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20292184...EAAOSwXsBeYH9S

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I tried a few solvents (IPA, acetone, etc.) and though the stickers came off you could tell where they were and the material underneath wasn't in great shape anymore. If you want it perfect, you have to replace them with parts that never had a sticker to begin with.

I got mine from ebay and an overseas seller, they almost for sure came from a junkyard over there. But being sun visors that see almost no activity ever and live inside the car, they were like new.

Exactly ....removing the sticker can change the nappe of the alcantara.
I believe it's applied with heat. So it does already change the characteristic of the fabric when they install and heat press it on. On vinyl or leather it might be a better outcome.
But a new un-stickered one would be the best move.
Possibly the whole planet requires some yellow sticker as we have not had a definitive answer on a country that doesn't.
IND tried pretty hard to get me one but in the end in didn't happen.
Anyone know anything?

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Possibly the whole planet requires some yellow sticker as we have not had a definitive answer on a country that doesn't.

Parts for my 135i came from the UK, specifically the seller "ukpartsforbmw".

[Almuliman]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Parts for my 135i came from the UK, specifically the seller "ukpartsforbmw".

On eBay, yes? They don't appear to have any inventory, no matter what I do with the shipping location.

Update: Nm. Duh. Just did a general search and there appear to be lots. (Note to self: Don't multitask – you're not good at it.)

[tracer bullet]

Mine were listed as E81 / E87 parts, but were identical to ours. Either of those or of course E82 or E88 will all be the same.

[VipinLJ]

Asian countries don't have the stickers either. I believe it's only NA that has those horrible stickers.

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Asian countries don't have the stickers either. I believe it's only NA that has those horrible stickers.

Ah ha...are we sniffing out a clue. Hmmm
I thought I watched a You tube vid of an Asian car dealer and they were there. Could be completely wrong though.
Need a lead to a Asian dealer or parts reps.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Ah ha...are we sniffing out a clue. Hmmm
I thought I watched a You tube vid of an Asian car dealer and they were there. Could be completely wrong though.
Need a lead to a Asian dealer or parts reps.

My bad. I just asked a friend who has a BMW in India and apparently they have the sticker too now. So do cars in Europe and South Africa (not 100% sure about SA though). A poster above mentioned Australian cars not having the sticker but I checked a few used cars online and they have it too? So yeah.

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

My bad. I just asked a friend who has a BMW in India and apparently they have the sticker too now. So do cars in Europe and South Africa (not 100% sure about SA though). A poster above mentioned Australian cars not having the sticker but I checked a few used cars online and they have it too? So yeah.

Ya at this point it appears the whole planet is stuck with these useless warning stickers.
I haven't bothered to look but I assume even other brands of super cars in the millions must have them too.
Even a Rolls Royce???
They are quite objectionable to me.