![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
06-07-2021, 04:57 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() 539
Rep 396
Posts |
Cracked windshield
A rock hit my windshield Saturday and now I've got a huge crack that is still growing. I called the dealer and a new windshield will take 5 weeks to get here from Germany, which is ridiculous. In this day and age, I should be able to get one by tomorrow if I wanted. That being said, I can't wait that long so I may need to use safelite. Any one here ever use them? I'd rather get oem obviously but I don't think I have a choice
Last edited by CanesM4; 06-07-2021 at 05:05 PM.. |
06-07-2021, 05:09 PM | #2 | |
New Member
1
Rep 5
Posts |
Quote:
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that if you have HUD you may need to get a special windshield. That's what my service advisor was telling me when I went to the dealership to check out the G82 M4. Apparently there's something special about the windshields that allow the HUD to be projected properly. I would ask the safelite representative to see if the replacement glass you get would affect the HUD. Hope this helps ! Keep us updated ! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2021, 05:13 PM | #3 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 203
Rep 312
Posts |
I replaced my 335's windshield through SafeLite. I put my foot down and asked them to replace it with an OEM windshield with the beamer logo, but you might not have that option since the car is so new and they have to special order it. Didn't have the HUD on that car btw.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2021, 05:24 PM | #4 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 491
Rep 793
Posts
Drives: 2022 M4 xDrive Competition
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Mid-Atlantic
|
On my F82 I had to get a windshield replaced by Safelite. I did have a HUD and other forward sensors and Safelite used that as rationale to replace with an OEM BMW windshield (I was going through USAA insurance so it was free to me). They had to source it from a BMW dealership, took a week for them to get it in stock. I'd be surprised if no dealers anywhere can source for that long when the G8Xs have been around for months.
I'd at least contact them to start the process with the goal of getting an OEM one. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2021, 05:47 PM | #5 |
Major General
![]() ![]() ![]() 20097
Rep 8,292
Posts
Drives: 2024 X5 M60i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Phoenix
|
Geico uses Safelite as their windshield replacement service and I've had to have the X3 done twice now. The first time it was done I had zero issues and it was replaced with OEM glass. The second time I did have an issue with the tech not being able to calibrate the cameras after replacing the windshield. In essence, YMMV depending upon the tech you get.
Also of note, the justification I was told for why they replaced the windshield with OEM glass the first time was that there wasn't any aftermarket glass that was readily available and the only option was to replace with OEM. Would be interesting to see if the same can be said for the G8x right now and if you'd have trouble sourcing both aftermarket and OEM glass at this time.
__________________
Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography
Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple |
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2021, 05:51 PM | #6 |
Private First Class
![]() 144
Rep 199
Posts |
I had Safelite replace glass for me a few years ago. Requested OEM Porsche glass and that's what they used. Didn't go through insurance so not sure if you can just pay the difference if using insurance.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-08-2021, 12:03 AM | #10 |
Private
![]() ![]() 66
Rep 94
Posts |
I just last week had my windshiled replaced by safelight and they came with oem glass and sensor. It had the bmw stickers on it as well…..they did a great job and id recommend then anytime. I have geico, btw.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-08-2021, 02:56 AM | #11 | |
BMW forever!
![]() 1515
Rep 2,554
Posts |
Quote:
I always had a bad experience with Safelite, you will be disappointed if you are picky like me to notice small things.
__________________
2020 BMW X5
2019 BMW M2C 2014 BMW 335i 2009 BMW 328i |
|
Appreciate
1
MmmmmM22645.00 |
06-08-2021, 09:35 AM | #14 | |
Second Lieutenant
![]() ![]() 282
Rep 240
Posts
Drives: BMW M4 DCT Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
|
Quote:
So yes, you should insist on an OEM screen or one the specifically states it includes the HUD film. Some cheaper brands (including the current Mini!) use a silly little pop-up piece of plastic to reflect the HUD projection - its cheaper to make and doesn't affect glass replacements. Looks stupid IMHO and limits your range of adjustment to only the 'field of view' of the small plastic strip. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-08-2021, 11:22 AM | #15 |
Major
![]() 334
Rep 1,269
Posts |
Yes, as others have confirmed the HUD windshield has a special film over it to allow a clean HUD projection. My F80 had the HUD and the windshield film actually blocked the signal for my gate opener in my old building and the HOA had to order me a special clicker lol... but surprised about the back order. Isn't the G80 windshield the same as the G20? Surprising they can't source from the same OEM for the Mexican plant unless supply chains are constrained in that market like so many other markets in this crazy time.
__________________
Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i)
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Lexus Present: 24 992 C2 |
Appreciate
0
|
06-08-2021, 11:48 AM | #16 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() 238
Rep 331
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-09-2021, 07:26 PM | #17 |
Second Lieutenant
![]() 350
Rep 299
Posts |
I had my windshield in my f80 replaced by safelite with an aftermarket windshield. Totally Fd my HUD. Sometimes it would work - sometimes it wouldn't. When it would, it would be sideways or cut off… But as others have said make sure you get the right glass and calibrated.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2021, 09:52 PM | #18 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 491
Rep 793
Posts
Drives: 2022 M4 xDrive Competition
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Mid-Atlantic
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2021, 10:45 PM | #19 | ||
Second Lieutenant
![]() 350
Rep 299
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
06-11-2021, 01:17 AM | #20 | |||
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 491
Rep 793
Posts
Drives: 2022 M4 xDrive Competition
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Mid-Atlantic
|
Quote:
|
|||
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|