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04-01-2013, 06:11 PM
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If you can swing it, get a Pilkington made glass windshield.
Pilkington glass is the best in the world.
Ever sit at a stop light and notice the deflection/distortion in the windshield of other vehicles around you? That's the Chinese/insurance crap (FUJIAN YANHUA (FY) based in China) that has taken over the market.
Glass is not the same! Pilkington, and some PPG, are the best in the world.
Chinese crap is just that. I don't care that it comes with a lifetime warranty.
I would much rather live with a small crack than have Chinese glass installed.
The distortion is that bad.
Pilkington glass is the best in the world.
Ever sit at a stop light and notice the deflection/distortion in the windshield of other vehicles around you? That's the Chinese/insurance crap (FUJIAN YANHUA (FY) based in China) that has taken over the market.
Glass is not the same! Pilkington, and some PPG, are the best in the world.
Chinese crap is just that. I don't care that it comes with a lifetime warranty.
I would much rather live with a small crack than have Chinese glass installed.
The distortion is that bad.
THX U
04-01-2013, 06:13 PM
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I have the one in your first photo link. it's an infra-red M5 windshield. Pilkington. I do not have HUD, I do not have issues. I think HUD doesn't depend on the windshield. I could be wrong. The HUD is a reflection and I don't see what the problem would be with a reflection. I've used my cell phone as a hud and had no issues.
thx u
04-01-2013, 06:18 PM
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Steli -
I was able to source the non-HUD glass from my dealer for around $500. That was two years ago. At that point, the HUD-glass was only $60 or so more.
I would call the glass company and check - they should know.
PS: This may help https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...ts-list-69022/ See post 36
I was able to source the non-HUD glass from my dealer for around $500. That was two years ago. At that point, the HUD-glass was only $60 or so more.
I would call the glass company and check - they should know.
PS: This may help https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...ts-list-69022/ See post 36
04-02-2013, 05:43 AM
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Too lazy to read all the posts. HUD windshields use a tapered interlayer to avoid ghosting or double reflected images from the HUD projector. The HUD windshield will have no affect on the rain sensing wipers or any other device. When I replaced my HUD windshield, it could only be found at the dealer. My cost for the windshield was $601 + $104 for adhesive and incidentals and $180 labor. Total dealer cost was $885 back in 6/12
04-02-2013, 06:11 AM
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Thats good to know , thx u
So looks like my Rsl will work with the hud windshield and will also work with the hud unit if i get the hud windshield
I tought if i get the hud windshield i have to get a new rsl
Thx u
So looks like my Rsl will work with the hud windshield and will also work with the hud unit if i get the hud windshield
I tought if i get the hud windshield i have to get a new rsl
Thx u
04-02-2013, 06:19 AM
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04-02-2013, 04:32 PM
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04-02-2013, 04:49 PM
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I'm in florida. I called the auto glass company that deals with the high end car dealers here. Because i'm in florida i don't pay an insurance deductible. The bill was about $980 something. I can give you the part number from the glass later.
04-02-2013, 05:37 PM
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HI
after a lot of reading looks like : THERE IS NO SUCH windshield that can have all the functions: HUD+CCL(climate comfort laminate glass)+RSL + GWSB(Green windshield, shade band)+AAC(Automatic air conditioning)
IS EITHER..RSL+GWSB+AAC(witch all 3 options my car HAVE).........WITH HUD ...OR..... CCL(Infrared reflective laminate for the windscreen, keeping interior cabin cooler in direct sunlight. Includes Grey shade band at the top of the windscreen, """""which is removed in combination with Head-up Display"""".
looks like HUD AND CCL THEY DONT GO TOGETHER
so now i have A dilemma do i want to do HUD glass so i can do the HUD RETROFIT witch can be around $3k
OR, get the CCL(for a UV REFLECTION but MAY BLOCK my V1 functionality WITCH is hardwired next to the rear view mirror on the passenger side)"??
after a lot of reading looks like : THERE IS NO SUCH windshield that can have all the functions: HUD+CCL(climate comfort laminate glass)+RSL + GWSB(Green windshield, shade band)+AAC(Automatic air conditioning)
IS EITHER..RSL+GWSB+AAC(witch all 3 options my car HAVE).........WITH HUD ...OR..... CCL(Infrared reflective laminate for the windscreen, keeping interior cabin cooler in direct sunlight. Includes Grey shade band at the top of the windscreen, """""which is removed in combination with Head-up Display"""".
looks like HUD AND CCL THEY DONT GO TOGETHER
so now i have A dilemma
do i want to do HUD glass so i can do the HUD RETROFIT witch can be around $3k OR, get the CCL(for a UV REFLECTION but MAY BLOCK my V1 functionality WITCH is hardwired next to the rear view mirror on the passenger side)"??
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