Question regarding windshield replacement

slowturbo · 10-18-2021, 09:27 AM

Hi Everyone,

Only a week into my m3 ownership, a rock flew up at me on the road and cracked my windshield. I spoke to a reputable auto glass shop in the area, who said even going with Pilkington glass may not be enough for me to be able to see the HUD and I need to get the factory glass. Has anyone with HUD replaced their windshield? Did you need to get something different because of the heads up display?

Thanks for the help!

TouringM3 · 10-18-2021, 10:28 AM

I've had to buy two new windshields for my project, one is OEM, one is "OE quality" aftermarket. You can 100% tell the difference.

My glass shop said the same, that most insurance companies fully OEM glass with HUD glass replacement.

Also, you will notice distortion / optical "ribbing" when you're looking across the aftermarket windshield, you will notice it, and you'll suddenly feel like you're driving a salvage rebuild Ford Taurus.

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Originally Posted by slowturbo

Hi Everyone,

Only a week into my m3 ownership, a rock flew up at me on the road and cracked my windshield. I spoke to a reputable auto glass shop in the area, who said even going with Pilkington glass may not be enough for me to be able to see the HUD and I need to get the factory glass. Has anyone with HUD replaced their windshield? Did you need to get something different because of the heads up display?

Thanks for the help!

Mintsopoulos · 10-18-2021, 11:23 AM

I have a decent rock chip in mine as well and Im just waiting for it to spread...Im dreading replacing this. Keep us updated on any info OP.

NSX2M4 · 10-20-2021, 02:19 PM

Google your states insurance laws.
When my windshield cracked, even my own insurance company told me not to take it to the dealer for OEM glass.
I looked up Florida state law and by law, the insurance MUST pay 100%. No matter who does the job.
So, I took it to the dealer and even they said the insurance was not going to pay for it.
I got it done, filed the claim for 2400.00 bucks through the dealer and received a check for the full amount. The only down side is I have to put up the funds first. Nice miles on the CC.

To make a long story short, even my own insurance and dealership tried talking me out of taking it to the dealer. This is NOT the case...

Tangent · 10-20-2021, 04:02 PM

I got an aftermarket one (not sure off the top of my head right now) and have no issues with it. No ripples, no difference with the HUD, etc.

Jim B · 10-20-2021, 09:39 PM

I had my windshield replaced by Safelite here in Sacramento. I told them that my car had a HUD. My HUD works just fine with the new windshield.

alex2364 · 10-21-2021, 03:13 AM

I believe there are 3 different windshields for the F8x depending if you have HUD and the driving assistance features. You need to give them your VIN so they can order the right one.

GBM3NJ · 10-21-2021, 06:02 AM

When I purchased my M3 it had an aftermarket windshield and the biggest issue I found is not the HUD which works perfectly but the rain sensing wipers that don't work with the aftermarket glass. Luckily she's not my daily and only sees rain if we get caught out.

mapster37 · 10-21-2021, 06:52 AM

its best to have the repairs performed at your local dealers. they know all of the extras that need to be calibrated, initialized after windshield replacement...

SMGCFP · 10-21-2021, 07:08 AM

I had the windshield replaced about a month into ownership. I have Allstate insurance and full glass coverage. I got OEM glass and have had no problems. This was over 2 years ago. I brought the car to the dealer for this. I've had other windshields replaced at my office or home. My X2 has HUD as well, and replaced that windshield as well...no problems.

Bottom line in my humble opinion. Get good car insurance. You get what you pay for. I've used Allstate for 32 years. I've never had a problem with them.

TopJimmy · 10-21-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GBM3NJ

When I purchased my M3 it had an aftermarket windshield and the biggest issue I found is not the HUD which works perfectly but the rain sensing wipers that don't work with the aftermarket glass. Luckily she's not my daily and only sees rain if we get caught out.

I've had this happen on my M3. It's not the glass. It's the "gel" that attaches the rain sensor to the glass. Tell the glass shop your problem and ask them to install a new gel pad. For about $25 rain sensing should be right again.

My M3 was Base model, no ConnectedDrive or HUD. In case it matters.

TractionControlDelete · 10-21-2021, 09:49 AM

Not sure who you insure with but I just take the car to the dealership and Geico pays for the replacement every time without issue. I'd check coverage then stick with OEM glass to make things easier

slowturbo · 11-03-2021, 11:46 AM

I got OEM glass, new gel pad, etc everything is working as it should. My only gripe is the windshiel wipers are not properly adjusted to oem specs. I will do this myself once my wiper puller comes in the mail. Too scared to put too much pressure on them to get it off.

Pittz1 · 11-03-2021, 01:52 PM

Scheduled safelite for nov 11th. Ill update after its done. No HUD.

This thread will help once I see him do the job. Going to make sure he has a new gel pad.

Rockshaker · 11-03-2021, 04:49 PM

Check out this link on what I posted on parts required. Safelite replaced mine with all OEM parts.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22755077

jmg · 11-03-2021, 04:56 PM

I replaced my windshield at the dealer. It's going to cost the same regardless if I use safelite or not because of my insurance deductible, so might as well go OEM to make sure the HUD is working, they seal it right etc. HOnestly, I would cancel your appointment and get it to a dealer and get a nice loaner while you wait. I got an X5 sDrive40 and it convinced me to perhaps get an X5 down the road. What an excellent SUV!

Jim B · 11-03-2021, 10:16 PM

I had Safelite replace my windshield. I told them my car had the HUD. An installer came out in a van and replaced the windshield in my driveway. the job took about an hour. The new windshield is as good or better than the original and the HUD works just fine.

Pittz1 · 11-11-2021, 02:55 PM

Safelite just left.

Good news: flawless install with the OEM glass. Not a scratch or issue with the install.

Bad news: They did not see the factory defect on the driver side/interior of the glass. Once we pulled it out of the garage and the sun hit it, noticeable!

They will be back in two weeks to install another OEM piece.

10-18-2021, 09:27 AM	#1
slowturbo Second Lieutenant 121 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Question regarding windshield replacement Hi Everyone, Only a week into my m3 ownership, a rock flew up at me on the road and cracked my windshield. I spoke to a reputable auto glass shop in the area, who said even going with Pilkington glass may not be enough for me to be able to see the HUD and I need to get the factory glass. Has anyone with HUD replaced their windshield? Did you need to get something different because of the heads up display? Thanks for the help! __________________ 2017 M3 ZCP Mineral Grey/Black DCT
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10-18-2021, 11:23 AM	#3
Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have a decent rock chip in mine as well and Im just waiting for it to spread...Im dreading replacing this. Keep us updated on any info OP. __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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10-20-2021, 02:19 PM	#4
NSX2M4 Major 1378 Rep 1,331 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 ZCP- RIVIAN R1S QUAD Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FTL, FL iTrader: (1)	Google your states insurance laws. When my windshield cracked, even my own insurance company told me not to take it to the dealer for OEM glass. I looked up Florida state law and by law, the insurance MUST pay 100%. No matter who does the job. So, I took it to the dealer and even they said the insurance was not going to pay for it. I got it done, filed the claim for 2400.00 bucks through the dealer and received a check for the full amount. The only down side is I have to put up the funds first. Nice miles on the CC. To make a long story short, even my own insurance and dealership tried talking me out of taking it to the dealer. This is NOT the case...
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10-20-2021, 04:02 PM	#5
Tangent Lieutenant 298 Rep 584 Posts Drives: G01, F82, E89, F25 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I got an aftermarket one (not sure off the top of my head right now) and have no issues with it. No ripples, no difference with the HUD, etc.
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10-20-2021, 09:39 PM	#6
Jim B Wingman 1895 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Manual Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I had my windshield replaced by Safelite here in Sacramento. I told them that my car had a HUD. My HUD works just fine with the new windshield.
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10-21-2021, 03:13 AM	#7
alex2364 Colonel 2862 Rep 2,754 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 ZCP / 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	I believe there are 3 different windshields for the F8x depending if you have HUD and the driving assistance features. You need to give them your VIN so they can order the right one.
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10-21-2021, 06:02 AM	#8
GBM3NJ Private 49 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 Comp Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Central Jersey does exist iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	When I purchased my M3 it had an aftermarket windshield and the biggest issue I found is not the HUD which works perfectly but the rain sensing wipers that don't work with the aftermarket glass. Luckily she's not my daily and only sees rain if we get caught out.
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10-21-2021, 06:52 AM	#9
mapster37 Captain 362 Rep 924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Davie iTrader: (2)	its best to have the repairs performed at your local dealers. they know all of the extras that need to be calibrated, initialized after windshield replacement...
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10-21-2021, 07:08 AM	#10
SMGCFP Lieutenant 585 Rep 512 Posts Drives: '20 F82 M4 '23 G05 x40i MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Helena, MT/Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	I had the windshield replaced about a month into ownership. I have Allstate insurance and full glass coverage. I got OEM glass and have had no problems. This was over 2 years ago. I brought the car to the dealer for this. I've had other windshields replaced at my office or home. My X2 has HUD as well, and replaced that windshield as well...no problems. Bottom line in my humble opinion. Get good car insurance. You get what you pay for. I've used Allstate for 32 years. I've never had a problem with them.
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10-21-2021, 09:49 AM	#12
TractionControlDelete Lieutenant Colonel 4589 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F82-E92 M3-E46 M3-E30-S1K-330i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 X5 [9.00] 2006 325i [10.00] 2021 S1000RR [9.50] 2006 330i [7.75] 1986 325e [10.00] 2005 M3 [7.40] 2009 M3 [8.63] 2018 M4 [10.00]	Not sure who you insure with but I just take the car to the dealership and Geico pays for the replacement every time without issue. I'd check coverage then stick with OEM glass to make things easier __________________ DSC, you say? Never heard of it https://youtube.com/@tractioncontroldelete
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11-03-2021, 11:46 AM	#13
slowturbo Second Lieutenant 121 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I got OEM glass, new gel pad, etc everything is working as it should. My only gripe is the windshiel wipers are not properly adjusted to oem specs. I will do this myself once my wiper puller comes in the mail. Too scared to put too much pressure on them to get it off. __________________ 2017 M3 ZCP Mineral Grey/Black DCT
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11-03-2021, 01:52 PM	#14
Pittz1 2018 M3 ZCP / 06 330xi 211 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330xi 2006 / 18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Scheduled safelite for nov 11th. Ill update after its done. No HUD. This thread will help once I see him do the job. Going to make sure he has a new gel pad.
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11-03-2021, 04:49 PM	#15
Rockshaker Second Lieutenant 237 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2018 M3, MG 318i 1997 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Check out this link on what I posted on parts required. Safelite replaced mine with all OEM parts. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22755077
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jmg Lieutenant General 18694 Rep 14,115 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I replaced my windshield at the dealer. It's going to cost the same regardless if I use safelite or not because of my insurance deductible, so might as well go OEM to make sure the HUD is working, they seal it right etc. HOnestly, I would cancel your appointment and get it to a dealer and get a nice loaner while you wait. I got an X5 sDrive40 and it convinced me to perhaps get an X5 down the road. What an excellent SUV! __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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11-03-2021, 10:16 PM	#17
Jim B Wingman 1895 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Manual Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I had Safelite replace my windshield. I told them my car had the HUD. An installer came out in a van and replaced the windshield in my driveway. the job took about an hour. The new windshield is as good or better than the original and the HUD works just fine.
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11-11-2021, 02:55 PM	#18
Pittz1 2018 M3 ZCP / 06 330xi 211 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330xi 2006 / 18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Safelite just left. Good news: flawless install with the OEM glass. Not a scratch or issue with the install. Bad news: They did not see the factory defect on the driver side/interior of the glass. Once we pulled it out of the garage and the sun hit it, noticeable! They will be back in two weeks to install another OEM piece.
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