Windshield Replacement
08-29-2012, 08:02 PM
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hi
i want to go OEM...but i want to ask u guys..what part number is this type of glass???
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i want to go OEM...but i want to ask u guys..what part number is this type of glass???
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08-29-2012, 08:37 PM
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^^ i know...thats why i wanted so BAD,,,
is so unique..
i dont mind paying some % from the oem price..( the rest % covered by insurance)..
i still think is a OEM option(some kind of special glass) but for folks in europe...
is so unique..i dont mind paying some % from the oem price..( the rest % covered by insurance)..
i still think is a OEM option(some kind of special glass) but for folks in europe...
08-29-2012, 08:39 PM
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The windsheild above is the one I have. They replaced mine with an infrared M5 windsheild. It was made by Pilkington...which is an OE maker. But I do not have the BMW sign so it's considered after market. No complaints! I had a BMW installer come to my home and do it. Insurance paid 100% $975
I can look at the receipt later for part #
I can look at the receipt later for part #
thx u
08-30-2012, 02:02 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
I recently purchased front and rear seals and now I am thinking about holding off on the front seal and have it all done at once. I watched a DIY seal replacement and it shows the seal R/R with the glass installed. I'm thinking when they change the glass they will replace this seal anyway. It's held in with double sided tape. If they don't, then maybe I should replace it before its changed as I am sure there will be extra butyl in there that will be in the way and would hate to disturb it. The old seals are at the point now where they are starting to break down.
08-30-2012, 05:58 AM
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Curious if any of you have had a windshield replaced using an OEM BMW glass? I have a nasty rock chip in my windshield that has a small run starting and it's possible that it could be filled, but in SC we have free glass replacement. I'm trying to find out if you have the glass changed do you have a choice of getting the BMW glass or are you stuck with the aftermarket glass. Maybe one can go back with OEM if they pay the difference in cost? Wasn't sure and haven't placed a call to insurance company yet. I have USAA.
Make sure to get a good installer who sources the glass. A shitty job might see the cracks down the road, which happened to my Audi done at the dealer.
08-30-2012, 08:25 AM
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Mine was replaced with OE glass (w/ BMW logo). The windshield repair company that I used, favored my side, and pushed the insurance company to pay for OE glass. If you don't request it, the insurance company will go cheap on you. You paid for the insurance, and now they should pay up when YOU need coverage. I recommend calling local BMW/Porsche/Mercedes/Audi dealerships and ask who they recommend for windshield repair -- go with someone who has worked on these cars before.
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