So this is a super old thread now since it started. Are these still available?
Replacement sun visor pivots (mounts)
- Thread starter ES 1800
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No they are not available, but someone must be able to reproduce them.
I could use a set.
Is Jim / es 1800 still around?
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JohnFBD
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Tagging onto this old thread, been searching for these clips for months and know of others also looking, did anyone have any luck or contact Jim to see what happened to the moulds?
Didn't someone say these were the same as say, an E28? Or some other car easier to get from?
On a somewhat related subject, even if the visor pivots are sound, is there a substitute or obvious fix for the decomposed foam element inside the visor?
It has been suggested that expanding urethane foam from a can, more typically used to fill voids in walls, would serve the purpose, but I have yet to try it. Another suggestion is to compress a precut and preformed foam element and insert it into the visor carcass, similar to a cornea implant. VW, Porsche and Mercedes of the same vintage suffer from the same malady.
Here is an old thread concerning Porsche visors, but the fix gives me pause. https://impactbumpers.com/forum/uploads/monthly_08_2009/post-3002-1249657422.jpg
It has been suggested that expanding urethane foam from a can, more typically used to fill voids in walls, would serve the purpose, but I have yet to try it. Another suggestion is to compress a precut and preformed foam element and insert it into the visor carcass, similar to a cornea implant. VW, Porsche and Mercedes of the same vintage suffer from the same malady.
Here is an old thread concerning Porsche visors, but the fix gives me pause. https://impactbumpers.com/forum/uploads/monthly_08_2009/post-3002-1249657422.jpg
Coupe king is having these made.
Please sign me up for a pair. I will send an email also.
Rich
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The sun visor pivot mounts, produced in 2014 were made out of solid metal, brass I believe. See pics in first post.
For sure they can be remade again, but someone with skills has to stand up and get some investments up. I was lucky enough to have a set. I am willing to provide measurements to someone setting up a repro action.
The sun visor pivot mounts, produced in 2014 were made out of solid metal, brass I believe. See pics in first post.
For sure they can be remade again, but someone with skills has to stand up and get some investments up. I was lucky enough to have a set. I am willing to provide measurements to someone setting up a repro action.
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when you say having these made, do you mean the ones that they sew the edges or are the going to do heat sealed ones?
JohnFBD
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I spoke to Erik at Coupeking and they do have a batch being manufactured, they are a bit spendy but I have found no alternative in my search.
Has anyone in the community found a viable alternative, would the E21 ones fit?
Does 'manufactured' mean sewn or heat sealed? The show ones on their website that are sewn, I think lots of people could do that
I have seen for other older cars remade heat sealed ones
The other problem with remade, I don't think there is any material available that looks like the original
I have seen for other older cars remade heat sealed ones
The other problem with remade, I don't think there is any material available that looks like the original
for clarification, I mean the sun visors not the pivots
JohnFBD
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To clarify, the thread was relating to the plastic pivots, Coupeking ones will cost $100 each, $300 if you want the rod (that slides into the visor) as well. It may be the only option unless any of you folks know differently?
$100,each! now I am inspired to make some
Richard Sherman
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I'm running a pair from an E21 in my CS as they fit fine. Not made of brass but plastic.
They look identical to the black plastic ones you see in a CSL, only off white.
They look identical to the black plastic ones you see in a CSL, only off white.
Rek
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Not the same as a CSL, but look close. Porsche 911 visor clips look closer. You can also buy the proper CS clips from Jaymic, and likely La jolla.
CS Clips:
Clips & Fixings – Jaymic BMW Parts
Parts supply specialists for classic BMW models of the sixties and seventies.
www.jaymic.com
CSL-like clips:
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Not the same as a CSL, but look close. Porsche 911 visor clips look closer. You can also buy the proper CS clips from Jaymic, and likely La jolla.
CS Clips:
Clips & Fixings – Jaymic BMW Parts
Parts supply specialists for classic BMW models of the sixties and seventies.
CSL-like clips:
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I have these and they are perfect in look, fit and usage. Original Csl ones aren’t available.
As expensive as these are, try buying parts for a Merc Pagoda W113! Your eyes will water (e.g. fuel pump, various solenoids and relays, heater controls, etc.)!