07-06-2016, 09:26 PM | #1 |
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Cracked i8 windshield ?
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I've been reading this forum for the past few weeks and seeing a number of i8's having cracked windshield problems... I don't have this problem, but it does seem to be pretty common ? The "drive module" for the i8 being carbon /composite, seems to me it will flex more than the glass that's attached to it? Anyways, I though I'd post this topic and see how many other people have been having the same issue, especially as BMW do not seem to acknowledge it as a problem and do not cover the replacement on warranty. Anyone else ? |
07-07-2016, 01:15 PM | #2 |
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I'm guessing this is at least partially in response to my post in this thread:
http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1279550 My car was towed to the BMW dealer and they claim that the car arrived with a cracked windshield.
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According to my neighbor, who owns a BMW certified body shop, and who has several i3s and an i8 in right now for repair, the windshields on these cars is very thin. Apparently for weight. The windshield, when hit by a pedestrian,"gives," too. He says the windshields in these cars are more prone to break than in other cars. (Interestingly, he also said that the modular nature of the i8 and the relative inexpensiveness of the body panels makes it a somewhat cheaper car to repair than most other BMWs.)
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07-08-2016, 08:20 AM | #5 |
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More on here with pictures - http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1249996
Mine was replaced under warranty! |
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You're in he UK, right ? From what I read on here BMW UK take good care of you over there, not sure about that here in the US. |
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took my i8 for a 400 mile drive down south and a small rock chipped my windshield... initially there were no cracks or splits anywhere, just that tiny dot.... it eventually started cracking overnight and spread to the center.... the damn windshield is SO thin..ive never had any problems like this before....
do you guys with cracked windshields take it directly back to bmw or just a glass company that can fix the i8 windshields? and how much does it cost roughly with labor?? i think i need to claim insurance on this one. |
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07-11-2016, 06:39 PM | #12 |
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This windshield issue sucks!
Where I live there are so many trucks - pickups, semis, 18 wheelers - every variety. I don't think I go a week without somekind of stone hitting my windshield damn hard makes jump every time. Shudder to think what those stones will do to the i8. I think I'll make sure my comprehensive deductible is low! Not expecting any assistance from the dealer, unless it ends up being some kind of acknowledgment from BMW....ya right! |
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just changed my deductible to 100. please let us know how it goes....thicker glass sounds like a great option if its available. r u leasing? wonder if a different windshield would affect the return. i think i've read about some aftermarket glass protection stuff on here too. hope all goes well! |
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I'm getting a clearplex film put on her next week.
Because I'm scared of these crack issues £250 There's several vids on youtube |
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07-15-2016, 05:22 AM | #17 |
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I'd be interested in your experience with that stuff. How does ot react to lots of sunlight? Does it affect how well the wipers work? Is it easier or harder to clean than the galss surface? Etc. Thanks in advance.
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Broke the windshield on my car, not from chassis flex or anything but noticed that the windshield is super thin and brittle once cracked. Almost like a iPhone screen. Once it cracks it spreads like crazy. My wifes i3 also had a cracked windshield but that one seemed much thicker.
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