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07-14-2015, 07:49 AM | #1 |
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I cracked my windshield and safelite is telling me I have to buy the windshield with the rain sensor because that is what my 128i originally has.
is this true? Since the car is getting a little older, I just wanted the windshield without the sensor to save some cash. edit: also they are saying they only have the green tint not even the gray tint unless I buy oem |
07-14-2015, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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Call me crazy, but I'm fairly certain the wipers wont work if you don't have the sensor, or have it covered (it's part of what the rear-view mirror attaches to).
I dunno about you, but I always go OEM for the glass because I'm OCD about that stuff and I think it helps re-sale value (probably like how these vitamin supplements help :/ ). We just replaced my wife's Merc. windshield and got the OEM glass, I would say do that, but at the very least, you definitely need glass compatible with the sensor.
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07-14-2015, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Sensor is not on the glass, it's in the rear view mirror bracket, the glass needs a clear "window" where the bracket joins the windshield in order to operate.
I've used Safelite's replacement glass & have no complaints.
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when you get safelite to replace the glass, make sure you request OEM glass specifically....if you don't, they will bring generic glass.
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07-14-2015, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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So I decided to hire another shop for the job. Safelite probably does fine work, but I think the tech I talked to was a little confused himself about BMW windshields. Also, I have a high deductible so my wallet is biting the bullet on this one.
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07-16-2015, 09:22 AM | #8 |
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If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost of replacing the windshield for the 1er with rain sensor provisions?
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07-16-2015, 11:57 AM | #10 |
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Actually, when I got my windshield replaced about six months ago, the OEM windshield was a little bit cheaper than the non-OEM windshield they wanted to provide. Fortunately, I found a very helpful Safelite associate that was able to locate an OEM windshield so be sure to ask. FYI: I paid $550 for the OEM windshield.
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