Bimmer Bumps - United Bimmer Community

**Dudesky** · 07-26-2005, 06:31 AM

So I was flipping through the latest issue of Bimmer Magazine and learned something new. Those little bumps on the sideview mirror housing were actually designed to disturb the flow of air enough to reduce wind noise and howl. I never liked the look of those bumps, now I know at least they serve a purpose.

**bmw4life** · 07-26-2005, 09:58 AM

Sweet I didn't know that either.

**94bmw325i** · 07-26-2005, 10:54 AM

that's cool, i assumed it was just for looks.

**komodo** · 07-26-2005, 12:11 PM

*looks at my m3 mirrors* I don't have any bumps.

DEATH2000 · 07-26-2005, 12:31 PM

^^ well ur mirrors are better than the stock E36's.

**94bmw325i** · 07-26-2005, 02:41 PM

looks wise, not for driving, some people that live near me who have them say it's hard to reverse and stuff.

**komodo** · 07-27-2005, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

looks wise, not for driving, some people that live near me who have them say it's hard to reverse and stuff.

It took a little time to get used to them, but now they're fine, no difference. Visibility is the same.

**94bmw325i** · 07-27-2005, 12:00 PM

that's good then!

**hamann318is** · 07-27-2005, 12:37 PM

I don't have any bumps either.

**B_w.** · 07-28-2005, 03:06 PM

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It took a little time to get used to them, but now they're fine, no difference. Visibility is the same.

agreed. everybody else that i ever let drive my car ( this very rarely happens) comments on how small they are. who cares about functionality, they look awesome

**defkon99** · 07-28-2005, 03:32 PM

ooo i got the bumps.

**Chris** · 07-31-2005, 12:53 AM

harry, you have the two struts instead of a solid arm attaching your mirror that probably serves teh same surface...