Sunglasses holder

[Chubbs]

Hi

I have a 110 diesel SE+ and the spec is brilliant, but.........it has the holder for sunglasses in front of the rear view mirror but this is just the plastic part - i.e. no opening door.

It looks as though the plastic part could be popped out and a functional door retrofitted - anyone done it or know if it's possible?

Thanks

Chubbs

[fox2319]

Yep, it's described in one of the stickies. You just order the part, pop out the old one and pop in the new one. I did it on my urban on the day it arrived and it's pretty easy.

[CFB]

One thing to bear in mind...

The sunglasses holder is quite small inside so you might want to check whether your glasses actually fit inside.

It might be difficult to find a yeti with one fitted but I think other models share the same part?? (TP?)

[Chubbs]

Nice one chaps! Will look at getting one ordered - i think the holder looks much the same as for other models and my glasses are a tad smaller than Deirdre Barlow's!

[andyspan]

I have to say I find the sunglasses holder pretty superfluis and leave my sunglasses in their case in the door pocket. As stated, it is a little on the small side and I would have difficulty fitting mine in (one for bob!). I have been scratching my head as to what else it could be used for and haven't thought of anything yet. I tend to forget it's there. :think:

[SandhurstJon]

I bought one the day I got my new Urban too, takes 5 mins to fit, but as others have said it's pretty useless as none of mine or my wifes sunnies fit in it so they end up in the big storage box on the top of the dash!

[Chubbs]

Bummer! I'll have to pop the old one out first to see if the glasses are likely to fit. What kind o' price we looking at?

[JCP]

Ray Ban classic Aviators fit just fine as do my (pricey) rimless varifocals. No problems unless you are trying to fit them in in their cases.

[fox2319]

I have prescription specs. Their quite high +ve prescription so I have relatively normal size frames and they fit in the holder very nicely.

[greenstripe]

Don't know if it's the same as the one on my Fabia, but I use mine all the time for my sunglasses. They do only fit in the one way round and oversized ladies sunglasses wouldn't fit at all.

[dbg400]

I have some aviator shape polarizing clip-ons that are just a shade[1] too big to fit easily. You can get them in and closed okay, but it's fiddly. I have gone back to clipping them onto the little document holder(?) on the sunvisor which is where they lived on the old Octy. SWMBO's wraparounds don't fit in the holder either, so I'm still looking for a use for it!

[1] Pun intended!

[beej]

Modern wrap-around sunglasses certainly don't fit. It was the same on my previous car - an Outback. Real shame as it's the perfect storage space for such an item.

I'd be happy if some smart chap with access to plastic moulding technology could come up with a larger rounded insert to fit the shape most sunglasses are adopting these days.

[vegit8]

They do only fit in the one way round and oversized ladies sunglasses wouldn't fit at all.

One wonders how big a lady has to be to warrant being described as "oversized"

[greenstripe]

One wonders how big a lady has to be to warrant being described as "oversized"

It would have to be a very 'special' lady that could fit in to the sunglasses holder.

[Llanigraham]

I'm sure Bob will know a few.

[bilun777]

I always use the bin on top of the dash.

I've forgotten that it's there really ,and only ever used it for small change for tolls,etc.

[speedsport]

I have to say I find the sunglasses holder pretty superfluous. As stated, it is a little on the small side. I have been scratching my head as to what else it could be used for and haven't thought of anything yet. I tend to forget it's there. :think:

as others have said it's pretty useless as none of mine or my wifes sunnies fit in it so they end up in the big storage box on the top of the dash!

+ 3

[Merlinman]

Never use mine

[summers]

I keep a couple of 'biros' in there. If I put my glasses in there I wouldn't be able to see to drive!

[Bobdog]

I've said nowt!

[CFB]

The constipated mathematician springs to mind...

Biting your tongue hurts you know Bob!

[jst_at_home]

Or try this...http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Cargo-Carriers/LoadOrganization/Thule-Catch_-_All-8010

John

[killy]

I keep a couple of 'biros' in there. If I put my glasses in there I wouldn't be able to see to drive!

Thats why I keep a spare pair of distance glasses in there - if I loose or damage mine I can still drive home

Regards

Mike

Edited 18 August, 2012 by killy