I've offended the Gods again!

qship · 08-26-2008, 10:42 PM

Luck where for ougt thou. Took the 135 for a nice country run and bang - widscreen gone again --Arrrggghhh!

Too large to repair and within an inch of the prevoius damage. I am having Novus replace it at about $500. Better than BMW $1600.

And of course the rock hit the bonnet first and has chipped and dented it.

To which ever God I have offended , I'm sorry!

2QIK4U · 08-26-2008, 11:50 PM

Unreal. Hope the bimmer is'nt a magnet for these issues.
Have been trying to find Osicosi agent in SA but no luck so may have to get done when she visits Andrew in Oct.

molar · 08-26-2008, 11:55 PM

Ouch !!!

We all feel your pain

WAY · 08-27-2008, 12:30 AM

Where the heck are you driving Qship???

aedeau · 08-27-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qship

Luck where for ougt thou. Took the 135 for a nice country run and bang - widscreen gone again --Arrrggghhh!

Too large to repair and within an inch of the prevoius damage. I am having Novus replace it at about $500. Better than BMW $1600.

And of course the rock hit the bonnet first and has chipped and dented it.

To which ever God I have offended , I'm sorry!

do you have the heated front windscreen or normal?

xa-coupe · 08-27-2008, 12:40 AM

Stay the hell away from me !!!
Seriously, you are just having S bad luck.

qship · 08-27-2008, 12:59 AM

There's a heated windsceen? If there is then mine isn't...

Both times the rocks have hit me have been while returning to Melbourne from Mansfield. Both times done by a Bl**dy Fowlcan driver.

Wraith · 08-27-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by xa-coupe

Seriously, you are just having S bad luck.

+ 1

Definitely a case of rotten bad luck - now hopefully it dosn't happen a 3rd time to complete that all too familiar saying that all things happen in 3's ...

smarm · 08-27-2008, 03:34 AM

Thats terrible luck.....

harpoon · 08-27-2008, 03:48 AM

Bloody hell. What are the chances...law of large numbers suggests you might be due some goodluck soon

AussieRacer · 08-27-2008, 04:24 AM

qship, doesn't sound at all like a good run of luck

I've only once suffered a cracked windscreen. It was in a Jeep on a C grade road that had a fresh layer of gravel poured on tar, and I was closely following a B-double logging truck. Warning signs everywhere, so probably not unexpected in hindsight.

qship · 08-27-2008, 05:10 AM

I have consulted with my friend Dr Bundy and his mate Coke and I feel much more relaxed now. :drinking:

Screen will be replaced tomorrow. Interestingly, quotes varied from $500 to $1100 (RACV) to $1600 (BMW)..

Shop around is the moral of the story.

Alpine* · 08-27-2008, 05:18 AM

Scored a nice little chip in my screen (~3mm) in week two of M3 ownership. Some good advice people is to check you have a windscreen replacement policy in your insurance. If I had the choice I would get the factory screen as a replacement but WTF with the price diff? On that basis I'd go the cheaper one too!

Lucky it isn't the comfort screen that is available on some BMs (not on 1s), that woud add a few bucks to the replacement cost I am sure (I have it on the M).

d3syd · 08-27-2008, 05:33 AM

Sorry to hear of your misfortune qship. I've had a bad run too. Had my 3 incidents, so I think I'm over it now

andrew@southernBM · 08-27-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by qship

I have consulted with my friend Dr Bundy and his mate Coke and I feel much more relaxed now. :drinking:

Screen will be replaced tomorrow. Interestingly, quotes varied from $500 to $1100 (RACV) to $1600 (BMW)..

Shop around is the moral of the story.

Check your insurance policy out, a few of them now have a free windscreen per year, BMW insurance, RACV, Shannons, that way you can book it in with BMW and get a Genuine screen with appropriate mouldings as well.

Just a thought...

Andrew

qship · 08-27-2008, 06:12 AM

Thanx for the thought Andrew, unfortunately my policy did not include a screen, Changed policy this afternoon to a company that does, but this instance will not be covered. However the next one will be..................

qship · 08-27-2008, 09:51 PM

BUGGER - Novus phoned back. Cannot get a screen except for genuine. Also must replace rain sensor, fog sensor and seals. And of course they can only get the parts from a BMW dealer................

Bloody monopolies

So the price of the new screen is $1100 from RACV who will fit it tomorrow (Friday)

And I have since washed the car and found half a dozen stone chips. Bugger.

MikeVictor · 08-27-2008, 09:57 PM

Would it be better to claim on your insurance and pay the excess?

Certainly makes me think the OziCozi bra is worthwhile too

bluRider · 08-27-2008, 10:18 PM

ouch - that's an expensive windscreen! going to have to stay away from the backs of trucks!

08-26-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	I've offended the Gods again! Luck where for ougt thou. Took the 135 for a nice country run and bang - widscreen gone again --Arrrggghhh! Too large to repair and within an inch of the prevoius damage. I am having Novus replace it at about $500. Better than BMW $1600. And of course the rock hit the bonnet first and has chipped and dented it. To which ever God I have offended , I'm sorry! __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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2QIK4U Mike 2 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Unreal. Hope the bimmer is'nt a magnet for these issues. Have been trying to find Osicosi agent in SA but no luck so may have to get done when she visits Andrew in Oct.
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	There's a heated windsceen? If there is then mine isn't... Both times the rocks have hit me have been while returning to Melbourne from Mansfield. Both times done by a Bl**dy Fowlcan driver. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Bloody hell. What are the chances...law of large numbers suggests you might be due some goodluck soon __________________ E92 M3
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	qship, doesn't sound at all like a good run of luck I've only once suffered a cracked windscreen. It was in a Jeep on a C grade road that had a fresh layer of gravel poured on tar, and I was closely following a B-double logging truck. Warning signs everywhere, so probably not unexpected in hindsight. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	I have consulted with my friend Dr Bundy and his mate Coke and I feel much more relaxed now. :drinking: Screen will be replaced tomorrow. Interestingly, quotes varied from $500 to $1100 (RACV) to $1600 (BMW).. Shop around is the moral of the story. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Scored a nice little chip in my screen (~3mm) in week two of M3 ownership. Some good advice people is to check you have a windscreen replacement policy in your insurance. If I had the choice I would get the factory screen as a replacement but WTF with the price diff? On that basis I'd go the cheaper one too! Lucky it isn't the comfort screen that is available on some BMs (not on 1s), that woud add a few bucks to the replacement cost I am sure (I have it on the M).
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the thought Andrew, unfortunately my policy did not include a screen, Changed policy this afternoon to a company that does, but this instance will not be covered. However the next one will be.................. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	BUGGER - Novus phoned back. Cannot get a screen except for genuine. Also must replace rain sensor, fog sensor and seals. And of course they can only get the parts from a BMW dealer................ Bloody monopolies So the price of the new screen is $1100 from RACV who will fit it tomorrow (Friday) And I have since washed the car and found half a dozen stone chips. Bugger. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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