Issues with wiper and water distribution when it rains
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From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2008 550i Sport (6-speed)
The one thing that annoys me more than anything is that when I roll the driver's side window down the wind blows my hair into every which direction so I turn into a freak poodle like the nutjob down below. I noticed the difference when I was in my buddy's Jeep Cherokee last weekend with the windows rolled down all the way and not a single bit of wind was slapping me in the face. Its a huge bother for me because I love rolling down the windows but hate wind blowing strong in my face....
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From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2008 550i Sport (6-speed)
It doesn't rain enough where I live to notice the water on the side windows but I wonder if the water is the result of air being redirected by the side view mirrors 
? Does the passenger side exhibit the same effect? Have you replaced your windshield sometime in the past?
? Does the passenger side exhibit the same effect? Have you replaced your windshield sometime in the past?
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From: Ottawa, Canada
My Ride: 2008 535i | Black Sapphire | Black Nasca Leather | Sport Package | Heads Up Display | Navigation | Lane Departure Warning | Electric Rear Sunshade | Logic 7 Sound System | USB audio | Heated Rear Seats | Ventilated Seats |
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safetywork, sorry for the late response. yes, the front passenger window also exhibits the same behaviour but less because the water gets swept to the left. no i haven't replaced the windshield before. this is still a relatively new baby. 
anyhow, i'll try your suggestion by dropping the rear window down a bit but that might not help the rear passengers as they might get wet. 
anyhow, i'll try your suggestion by dropping the rear window down a bit but that might not help the rear passengers as they might get wet.
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From: Ottawa, Canada
My Ride: 2008 535i | Black Sapphire | Black Nasca Leather | Sport Package | Heads Up Display | Navigation | Lane Departure Warning | Electric Rear Sunshade | Logic 7 Sound System | USB audio | Heated Rear Seats | Ventilated Seats |
Picked up: February 25, 2008
FYI, i finally brought in the car to address this issue. yeah, it took a while to bring it in but ya... better late than never. 
hopefully they'll fix it.
hopefully they'll fix it.
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My Ride: 2008 535i | Black Sapphire | Black Nasca Leather | Sport Package | Heads Up Display | Navigation | Lane Departure Warning | Electric Rear Sunshade | Logic 7 Sound System | USB audio | Heated Rear Seats | Ventilated Seats |
Picked up: February 25, 2008
FYI, they've agreed to change the wiper motor. hopefully that will solve the issue.
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From: Orlando, Fl
My Ride: '04 530i 6MT
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out of curiosity, how often do you wash your car? Only reason I ask is that, I notice when cars are dirty, water likes to "stick" to the windows. If the car stays clean, the water should slide right off. You may have something on the window itself as well, try wiping the areas where the water sticks with vinegar then follow up with a water repellant like aquapel or rainx.
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