First Blood

MKSixer · 02-25-2016, 07:29 AM

I am a little peeved but not surprised that the first damage to my vehicle is a crack in the windshield.

I was driving to the house to let the dog out on a 4 lane road in moderate traffic with my position being about 25 meters behind the vehicles ahead of me. When the rock hit it sounded like a rifle shot and left a star with a radius of about 1.5 inches near the bottom right hand corner of the window (passenger side).

A little context: The roads where I live are terrible..even in the nice parts of town. Debris and rocks are always on the edges of the road. I typically go through 2-3 windshields per year. Last year it was the 328d, the X5, and the M6.
The previous year it was exactly the same.

Now I'm curious...does anyone else have similar experience with damaged windshields? Secondarily, has anyone else had damage inflicted on their vehicle?

Cheers-mk

MalibuBimmer · 02-25-2016, 11:28 AM

MKSixer - Condolences. You will be shocked at the cost of a replacement windshield because of the HUD. Let us know what happens!

Carac · 02-25-2016, 12:25 PM

Also might look into protection films for windshields. Leno had one put on his P1 windshield

Around the 5:20 mark. Haven't tried it on the windshield before but it might be a good preventative measure considering where you live and how expensive windshields are getting.

MKSixer · 02-25-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

MKSixer - Condolences. You will be shocked at the cost of a replacement windshield because of the HUD. Let us know what happens!

Thanks MB.

I have actually been very impressed with the hits that it has taken thus far but as luck would have it, by striking so close to the edges, the 'glass' couldn't flex, hence the star.

And the cost...$1305, regionally available from BMW only.

There are 4 pieces in my region and an additional 12 in the 2 surrounding regions. Typical shipment time is 2 days. Ordered today.

I will post pics later.

Cheers-mk

MKSixer · 02-25-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Carac

Also might look into protection films for windshields. Leno had one put on his P1 windshield

Around the 5:20 mark. Haven't tried it on the windshield before but it might be a good preventative measure considering where you live and how expensive windshields are getting.

I have already called a company and the cost is about $300USD for the windshield. My next mod.

mptpa · 02-26-2016, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

MKSixer - Condolences. You will be shocked at the cost of a replacement windshield because of the HUD. Let us know what happens!

Thanks MB.

I have actually been very impressed with the hits that it has taken thus far but as luck would have it, by striking so close to the edges, the 'glass' couldn't flex, hence the star.

And the cost...$1305, regionally available from BMW only.

There are 4 pieces in my region and an additional 12 in the 2 surrounding regions. Typical shipment time is 2 days. Ordered today.

I will post pics later.

Cheers-mk

Insurance does not cover windshield? In FL it does. No deductible.

MKSixer · 03-01-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mptpa

Insurance does not cover windshield? In FL it does. No deductible.

I have a 250 deductible.

Pitkis · 03-01-2016, 04:00 PM

HUD compatible windshield is not significantly more expensive than normal OEM model. Mine was replaced a year ago. No problems after that.

YWGT3 · 03-02-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Thanks MB.

I have actually been very impressed with the hits that it has taken thus far but as luck would have it, by striking so close to the edges, the 'glass' couldn't flex, hence the star.

And the cost...$1305, regionally available from BMW only.

There are 4 pieces in my region and an additional 12 in the 2 surrounding regions. Typical shipment time is 2 days. Ordered today.

I will post pics later.

Cheers-mk

If it's any consolation, my CL63 AMG OEM replacement windshield with night vision (before installation) was more than double the cost of the i8's.

MKSixer · 03-02-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by YWGT3

If it's any consolation, my CL63 AMG OEM replacement windshield with night vision (before installation) was more than double the cost of the i8's.

Thanks?

It's fine. The windshield replacements just get to be a bit old.

Cheers-mk

hrada2020 · 03-03-2016, 04:28 PM

My windshield just cracked. BMW dealer told me that they should do the replacement because it requires a special tool in order to not bend the carbon fiber frame. 2 days to replace and $2800. Ouch. This seem correct?

MKSixer · 03-03-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hrada2020

My windshield just cracked. BMW dealer told me that they should do the replacement because it requires a special tool in order to not bend the carbon fiber frame. 2 days to replace and $2800. Ouch. This seem correct?

This is excessive. Go to a different dealer.

The windshield is appx $1300.00 with my 15% discount. That would leave about $1500.00 for labor or appx 10 hrs.

No Way.

Drewdwn · 03-25-2016, 02:33 PM

I have my windshield tinted with 2mil thick clear protection on the outside. Stops any cracks! $150. My tint guy is mobile best in industry!

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MKSixer Lieutenant General 34174 Rep 11,637 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Southeast United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 M4 GTS (Allotted) [0.00] 2013 BMW 328d [0.00] 2007 BMW M6 [10.00] 2015 BMW i8 [10.00]	First Blood - Major 'star' in windshield I am a little peeved but not surprised that the first damage to my vehicle is a crack in the windshield. I was driving to the house to let the dog out on a 4 lane road in moderate traffic with my position being about 25 meters behind the vehicles ahead of me. When the rock hit it sounded like a rifle shot and left a star with a radius of about 1.5 inches near the bottom right hand corner of the window (passenger side). A little context: The roads where I live are terrible..even in the nice parts of town. Debris and rocks are always on the edges of the road. I typically go through 2-3 windshields per year. Last year it was the 328d, the X5, and the M6. The previous year it was exactly the same. Now I'm curious...does anyone else have similar experience with damaged windshields? Secondarily, has anyone else had damage inflicted on their vehicle? Cheers-mk
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Pitkis First Lieutenant 71 Rep 338 Posts Drives: i8 2014 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampere, Finland iTrader: (0)	HUD compatible windshield is not significantly more expensive than normal OEM model. Mine was replaced a year ago. No problems after that. __________________ i8 2014 (PI, Protonic Blue), X1 25i 2016. Gone F30 320i xDrive 2013, E84 X1 23d 2010, E60 530 xdA 2006, E92M3 2008, R53 Mini Cooper S 2006, F430 F1 2008
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hrada2020 New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	My windshield just cracked. BMW dealer told me that they should do the replacement because it requires a special tool in order to not bend the carbon fiber frame. 2 days to replace and $2800. Ouch. This seem correct?
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Drewdwn New Member 5 Rep 7 Posts Drives: MW i8 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: IRVINE CA iTrader: (0)	I have my windshield tinted with 2mil thick clear protection on the outside. Stops any cracks! $150. My tint guy is mobile best in industry!
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