Bob,

I have a 1973 C172M.  I'll post the results.

I called Rosen and asked them for some suggestions.  They didn't have a clue of what I was talking about.  The representative said they never have seen this metal strip in all the replacements they've done.  So of course I questioned what I was seeing and got a better look yesterday with a mirror and flashlight.  No change to my original conclusion. Indeed I have this metal strip with drilled holes that are not cocentric with the tapped holes. In hindsight, that is why getting old screws out required an unusual amount of force not only to break it free but to unscrew it the entire length.  There was only a slight amount of oxidation (corrosion) on the tip of the 3/4" - #10-32 aluminum machine screw that came out of the holes.

I'm looking for suggestions and if anyone knows what this metal strip might be.

I've thought of putting a flat tipped nail punch in the hole on one side and try to move it without messing up the threads behind the metal strip..  Haven't tried yet didn't have the punch with me.  I got the impression the metal strip is not real loose. Forcing the metal strip into place on one side and putting the screw in the other has the potential for gauling the threads on the screw or internal threads.  Additionally, what do I do if the second hole doesn't line up.  Now I'll have one screw in and the metal stripped jamed against it.

Also what is this metal strip doing and why did it move.  I wouldn't think the visour support was desiged to keep it in place.

Im not completely familiar with the Rosen visors but I did change mine to some that I purchased from Plane Plastics.  I was spoiled from flying a new 172 so I wanted the tinted visor for my "71" L model.  I really like them but I have had an issue with being able to fully retract them so they are out of the way.  I strongly suggest that if the replacements are any different size than origional you better make sure that there is enough room for free movement.  I am going to trim about 3 inches from the bottom of mine. 

Not sure about your screw problem, but do know I had a tuff time getting mine tight and secure.

Good luck, and even with the troubles the new visors are a convienience that is well worth it!

Barry; what was the outcome?  Did you get them to work?

      Dave

Barry--did you ever figure it out?  Would love to hear the final chapter.  I was thinking about getting them also.  Thanks.
E-mail me if possible.
Bob

Eddie,

That was the first thing I tried. I called Rosen back in January.  They were no help.

I just haven't had any time to borrow a dremmil tool with a flexible drive and get it all together.  Maybe things will slow down soon.  In the mean time, my sunglasses work fine.  Besides, if I just don't turn southwest in the late afternoon, i don't need it! (grin)

Blue skies...........

After all of that are they worth it? Give us the scoop.

Great job,

Chris

That was suppose to read:

"It doesn't get better than that!"

<Give us the scoop>

There are other ways to spend ~$230 than this.  Considering I can replace it with a pair a sunglasses for $60 (designer brand). I'm not so sure it's worth it. 

If I was redoing my interior (which I am) and the old cruddy visors couldn't be "fixed-up", then I would compare the cost of replacement visors with these.  Add the cost of a new pair of sunglasses and then decide.

I can think of a time when I was turning Final for Runway 27 at sunset, and guess what, I almost had to go around because I didn't have my sunglasses on.  I probably should have gone around, come to think of it.   With these visors installed i probably could have landed without a hick-up.  Considering it's human nature to be favorly subjective of ones own work (especially after spending money), I need a whole lot more perspective before objectively deciding.

I had a set of the Rosen visors but removed them because at night they seemed to turn into a mirror and reflected ground lights or any other light that was present.  I am interested to hear of your experiences with both the Rosens and the smaller Ultravisors.

Thanks.   Barry B

Neither did I , I noticed this effect when they were folded up, either against the headliner, and to an even greater degree if they were folded forward but I suspect that with the smaller version, the mirror effect would be reduced.

Barry, I'd really be interested in your assessment.  I agree they are fabulous in the sun.

I considered installing Rosens, but they seem so HUGE. Instead, I chose the A.R.F.C. visors from Plane Plastics. They're about half the price of the Rosens and were a piece of cake to install. The A.R.F.C. visors are just the right size IMHO.

<http://planeplastics.com/a_sunvisors.asp>

The length of the A.R.F.C. visors is about halfway between the OEM visors and the Rosens.

Send me an e-mail and I'll send you a photo of them in the "down" position.