[ember.m4]

Originally Posted by LBBF87

I am not sure if I am on my own here, but I have gone through three windshields in 8 months of owning my M3.

My first windshield cracked after 100 miles on the car.

I am tired of shelling out $500 or $1500 on windshields and am looking for ideas on how to keep these stupid things from cracking. Has anyone tried anything or can vouch for any method?

Glad (or maybe sad rather) to know I'm not the only one. I've also replaced my windshield twice so far. There's definitely something wrong with this car's windshield. No other car I've owned or any of my friends' cars have this issue.

I'll probably look into protection films, but quite disappointed this is an issue.

[DO444]

Originally Posted by sleepingplant

Glad (or maybe sad rather) to know I'm not the only one. I've also replaced my windshield twice so far. There's definitely something wrong with this car's windshield. No other car I've owned or any of my friends' cars have this issue.

I'll probably look into protection films, but quite disappointed this is an issue.

Well, it’s not on the same car but I went through 3 windshield in a year also, an mdx / 340i / 718 cayman.

It does happen.
I kinda doubt the windshields on the m3 are worse than others, more likely you just got unlucky.

[G80XLV]

Originally Posted by beden1

The paint sucks too. i have never owned a car before that has more front-end stone chips as this car has. German paint used to be iron clad. Not anymore!

Definitely considering PPF on the entire front end of my car after this. Never had an issue with previous cars I've owned but have noticed a few comments similar to this.

[xXMPowerXx]

Dang it!

I just noted a rock chip in my windshield!

[CSH1959]

Originally Posted by Savsearcher

I’m at 800 miles and my windshield is being replaced tomorrow. I’m just hoping that Safelite doesn’t screw it up.

I stopped using Safelite ... OEM installs only.

[Savsearcher]

Originally Posted by CSH1959

I stopped using Safelite ... OEM installs only.

Safelite replaced my windshield earlier this week with BMW glass. I couldn’t be more pleased with the result, and that’s coming from someone who was really worried about it.

[althepal]

Safelite did a poor job replacing a windshield on my X5 and also lost the factory trim of course. So that sucked.

This time, I'm thinking of getting the XTEC windshield PPF.

The windshield PPF apparently blocks as much UV as their tint. So, seems logical that the windshield PPF can be installed in place of 70% tint, correct?

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by DO444

Thank the environmentalists (who then go around driving diesel vehicles in their free time).

Until people start putting fists to faces it’s only gonna get worse. I’m all for responsible companies not polluting the environment, but all we have right now is a green scam.

Or, you know… just suck it up and get ppf like the rest of us lol. Eat the rich baby.

Seriously? The one last place I thought I could come to without having to deal with all the political bullshit and finger pointing. Can’t we just keep this forum about cars and take the political shit to a more appropriate forum?

I’m guessing you think windmills kill whales too? 😂 I’m not an environmentalist but I’m also not an idiot. Your solution of putting “fists in faces” will solve all our problems how? Violence seems to be all the “rage” today.

OK. I’m off my soapbox now. Sorry, pet peeve about politics in a car forum.

[Game]

There should be a class action lawsuit about these windshields.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

Seriously? The one last place I thought I could come to without having to deal with all the political bullshit and finger pointing. Can’t we just keep this forum about cars and take the political shit to a more appropriate forum?

I’m guessing you think windmills kill whales too? 😂 I’m not an environmentalist but I’m also not an idiot. Your solution of putting “fists in faces” will solve all our problems how? Violence seems to be all the “rage” today.

OK. I’m off my soapbox now. Sorry, pet peeve about politics in a car forum.

The venn diagram of car communities to these kinds of people is very nearly a circle unfortunately.

[bri1042]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

Seriously? The one last place I thought I could come to without having to deal with all the political bullshit and finger pointing. Can’t we just keep this forum about cars and take the political shit to a more appropriate forum?

I’m guessing you think windmills kill whales too? 😂 I’m not an environmentalist but I’m also not an idiot. Your solution of putting “fists in faces” will solve all our problems how? Violence seems to be all the “rage” today.

OK. I’m off my soapbox now. Sorry, pet peeve about politics in a car forum.

Well, he got banned. His tenure on here was interesting. And, yes, it would be very nice if we could just talk about cars.

[ipilcher]

Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Had a buddy call me once and he actually said he got a free rim from VW for his GTI.

I said how much was the wheel warranty he said $1700

People can’t be that dumb.

Yes they can. I had a co-worker that used to constantly brag about all of the freebies that he got at the casinos in Vegas.

(Why does this site not have a facepalm emoji?)

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by bri1042

Well, he got banned. His tenure on here was interesting. And, yes, it would be very nice if we could just talk about cars.

I did not report him so he either did something else or someone else reported him. Was not looking to get him banned he just hit a nerve today.

Originally Posted by Berzerker

The venn diagram of car communities to these kinds of people is very nearly a circle unfortunately.

Very true. Same thing with “Where do you hide your firearm in your xxxxx?” threads on every car forum. They always morph into a 2nd amendment pissing match. Too many other places to debate your political views.

[M4ord]

This post makes feel like I’m living on borrowed time. Luckily I haven’t had to replace one in this car. 26K miles. Not trying to be a troll, I have done 3 windshields on my wife’s Volvo in the last 5 years. I rarely drive the M4 on the highway, she is mostly a twisty roads cruiser and I am wondering if there is a correlation. How many of you have suffered a broken windshield driving on a highway vs slower roads?

My theory is at least in the US we are not cleaning our roads often as we use too leading to more debris on our roads.

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by M4ord

This post makes feel like I’m living on borrowed time. Luckily I haven’t had to replace one in this car. 26K miles. Not trying to be a troll, I have done 3 windshields on my wife’s Volvo in the last 5 years. I rarely drive the M4 on the highway, she is mostly a twisty roads cruiser and I am wondering if there is a correlation. How many of you have suffered a broken windshield driving on a highway vs slower roads?

My theory is at least in the US we are not cleaning our roads often as we use too leading to more debris on our roads.

I’m likely going to jinx myself but in 35 years I have only broken 1 windshield. I know I’m on borrowed time so I have a 0 deductible on my comprehensive for glass and they pay for OEM glass. One thing I was taught was to stay far behind semi trucks while at speed.

[Lupeskew]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

I’m likely going to jinx myself but in 35 years I have only broken 1 windshield. I know I’m on borrowed time so I have a 0 deductible on my comprehensive for glass and they pay for OEM glass. One thing I was taught was to stay far behind semi trucks while at speed.

I'm putting it on my calendar! You did jinx yourself. Report back by the end of April if you are still living the charmed life

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

Very true. Same thing with “Where do you hide your firearm in your xxxxx?” threads on every car forum. They always morph into a 2nd amendment pissing match. Too many other places to debate your political views.

Originally Posted by Mike02z

Seriously? The one last place I thought I could come to without having to deal with all the political bullshit and finger pointing. Can’t we just keep this forum about cars and take the political shit to a more appropriate forum?

I’m guessing you think windmills kill whales too? 😂 I’m not an environmentalist but I’m also not an idiot. Your solution of putting “fists in faces” will solve all our problems how? Violence seems to be all the “rage” today.

OK. I’m off my soapbox now. Sorry, pet peeve about politics in a car forum.

The post you are replying to is nearly a year old and the poster is long gone…

[ano0oj]

old thread, but the windshields still suck!

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

The post you are replying to is nearly a year old and the poster is long gone…

I see that now 😂 Thanks althepal for reviving a dead thread! LOL. Just kidding 😉

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by kjx

$500. $125 to remove later. So $625 to replace.

You’ll likely replace it every 1.5 to 2 years. YMMV as dirty wipers can mar the film over time. If your windshield is clean all the time and water beads off, you can go a long time. If you use the wiper fluid to clean gunk or light dust off, be prepared for scratches.

Yes, you can replace your windshield in 5 years with the money spent on film if you’re careless. But the point is to never lose your factory windshield seal, etc. And to avoid the irritating micropitting the soft windshield glass gets.

Yes, I have the windshield PPF. Not sure if it's worth it, but I do like the fact that I can replace it without replacing the windshield itself.

But it scratches, especially if you drive in the rain a lot. The wipers leave marks over time. I understand that there's some special wiper blades to minimize this, but I haven't tried them.

I do like the fact that when a rock hits my windshield, I don't cringe as much as I did without it...it does protect pretty well.

[althepal]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

I see that now 😂 Thanks althepal for reviving a dead thread! LOL. Just kidding 😉

I've got a special talent for keeping the conversation going... And still my original question wasn't answered... haha! (though my PPF installer did answer it for me).

[G80XLV]

Just got a chip on mine the other day.