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      06-16-2020, 05:28 AM   #1
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The sun, a lack of hair and a cap

After enjoying a good long drive in the sun with the roof down I've noticed that my preferred choice of cap isn't providing any UV protection.

I'm not one for applying sun cream on my head and after experiencing the joy of being 'bird bombed' a few years back I decided that a cap was the way to go. I've also experienced a cap blowing off and landing in the next county so a good fit is important.

The hat I wear for hillwalking provides UV protection but it isn't what I'd call 'trendy' so I'm looking for a cap that offers good UV protection, a comfortable but tightish fit and a tinge of fashion. Any recommendations?
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      06-16-2020, 06:20 AM   #2
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I have a couple of BMW baseball caps and they seem to keep out the sun quite well - and look good. Paid about £25 for each of them.
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      06-16-2020, 06:49 AM   #3
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I bought one of these, it’s a good fit and the right price. Can’t see the sun getting through that.
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      06-16-2020, 07:24 AM   #4
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Can I wear an M hat in an M40i or will I look presumptuous and silly?
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      06-16-2020, 07:55 AM   #5
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Can I wear an M hat in an M40i or will I look presumptuous and silly?

HAHA. I was wondering the same thing. Some of those 'M folks' would love to debadge our G29s...
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      06-16-2020, 08:19 AM   #6
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/CACUSS-Mili...ng&sr=1-1&th=1

I wear this, cotton, breathable..and a great fit.
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HAHA. I was wondering the same thing. Some of those 'M folks' would love to debadge our G29s...
They would be real douches if they did. I have an M4 and a Z4 M40i and I wear an //M hat in both of them - have never had anyone say a word.

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HAHA. I was wondering the same thing. Some of those 'M folks' would love to debadge our G29s...
What I've heard is that you have to petition the Society Of REAL BMW Unlimited "M Owners" (SORBUM's for short) for permission and that they hold secret meetings bi-annually to discuss issues common to their superiority to non M owners.....I think you have to do it in writing at least 90 days prior to the meeting but you need to be sponsored by an M Owner to be allowed to make the request.






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Tell me why I should care what people I don't even know think about any specific baseball hat I wear. I am sure some of my NRA hats can cause attacks of apoplexy in certain people. Have a bunch of hats, been driving open top cars since 1959, & this one gets pulled out of the pile on a random basis. Probably needs a run through the cloths washer.



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Not a BMWCCA or BMW Hat But....

For our roadster drives, I prefer a full 360 degree brim along with a lanyard to keep from loosing the hat in the wind....have found this Eddie Bauer hat light weight and reasonably priced..and currently on sale!!! I just put a small BMWCCA pin on it (on the band where some folks might put their fishing flies)

Exploration UPF Vented Boonie Hat

http://https://www.eddiebauer.com/c/...cessories_hats
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Thanks all. The BMW golf hat has UPF protection so that may be the one I'll go for if I can get over having a matching car and hat ;-)
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If you look at the BMW M webpage: https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/all-models.html

You will seen our Z4 M40i is included in the M Automobile! We are M
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