just broke my windshield

hbiscuit · 07-09-2008, 03:46 PM

dammit, and right after i finish detailing it, a storm hits.

argh

coco_m3 · 07-09-2008, 03:48 PM

that sucks man.
will insurance cover it?

EmeraldRx · 07-09-2008, 03:48 PM

I was looking at a AW vert a few weeks ago, and it was sold but could not be delivered b/c the windshield was broken during transport, said it was near impossible to find glass for it b/c it was so new. I hope things are better for you.
Shawn

jbenington86 · 07-09-2008, 04:01 PM

maybe we should start keeping count

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=windshield

AwesomeBMW · 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM

There's an awful lot of cracked/chipped winshields reported. Should this be of a concern, or are we all anal about this kind of stuff and report it here?

jbenington86 · 07-09-2008, 04:57 PM

other than me breaking my own windshield i havent had problems *knock on wood*

Thud · 07-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeBMW

There's an awful lot of cracked/chipped winshields reported. Should this be of a concern, or are we all anal about this kind of stuff and report it here?

Does the 1-series windshield gravitationally attract more rocks?

I had to get a rock hit fixed less than 6 weeks after I got the car.

hbiscuit · 07-09-2008, 07:14 PM

it wasnt a rock that broke it...

it was me + my carelessness... dammit!

Dan203 · 07-09-2008, 07:16 PM

Tell us the whole story!!! A couple other guys here broke theirs by extending the windshield wipers and then opening the hood. Is that what happened to you? If so you're not alone, I've read about at least two other members who've done that.

Dan

Red135 · 07-09-2008, 07:26 PM

There are windshields available, I've already had mine replaced. Apparently, the 1-ers are going though them rather quickly though.

bily · 07-09-2008, 09:27 PM

Same issue on the E90's. I had one break on me and shared that with many other frustrated owners on E90Post. While they build an excellent car, I believe the glass is not the best for the 3. Hope it is not the same on the 1.

ONE · 07-09-2008, 09:54 PM

Also a common problem with MINIs.

hbiscuit · 07-09-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan203

Tell us the whole story!!! A couple other guys here broke theirs by extending the windshield wipers and then opening the hood. Is that what happened to you? If so you're not alone, I've read about at least two other members who've done that.

Dan

exactly.

wipers were extende,d and i opened the hood.

i watched in horror as the cracks appeared

Robert · 07-10-2008, 12:13 AM

Oh yea that's a common mistake. That's why I asked admin to make a sticky about it

Lester · 07-10-2008, 07:43 AM

Let the manual speak to the issue: Page 115:

jbenington86 · 07-10-2008, 07:48 AM

Damn you manual!!

Fast Eddie · 07-10-2008, 08:02 PM

hah add anouther BORKEN WINDSHEILD to the list.. Damn rocks.. Ordered a new one today...

jbenington86 · 07-10-2008, 08:16 PM

actually i think its funny...i was driving down the road... in the middle of nowhere and there was a car infront of me maybe 4 lengths and it kicked up a rock....i saw the rock from the instant it kicked off the ground and watched it the entire way as it crossed over my car... it seemed to go slow-mo like the matrix... I am now officially calling and getting my deductable lowered to $50 for comprehensive!

F0Bman · 07-13-2008, 06:52 PM

OH man. You guys have some rough luck.

ryguy85 · 07-13-2008, 11:15 PM

ouch not more broken windshields!!! lol

ive now subscribed to the "never leave the wipers up" club ever since my "incident"

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 07-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Mine was gravel kicked up by a truck. I'm so glad I got the windshield protection. Cracked windshield within one week of taking delivery--yeah, it's already paid for itself.

mad chemist · 07-14-2008, 01:52 PM

Same thing happened to me yesterday while a truck entered the highway from a slip road. I saw the rock come flying in from the side matrix-style and put a "bullet hole" sized crack on my screen. Luckily in the UK with comprehensive insurance, I can get it repaired free of charge. The auto-glass people are coming to repair the screen tomorrow morning.

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EmeraldRx Private First Class 10 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I was looking at a AW vert a few weeks ago, and it was sold but could not be delivered b/c the windshield was broken during transport, said it was near impossible to find glass for it b/c it was so new. I hope things are better for you. Shawn __________________ 135 Convertible 6MT Cashmere Silver/Terra Interior/Black Top/All Options(except Active Steering and HD radio)[/COLOR][/FONT] 1987 Corvette Convertible-29k mi 1989 Bronco Eddie Bauer 2008 Nissan Armada (wifes)
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	maybe we should start keeping count http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=windshield
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AwesomeBMW Freude am Fahren 17 Rep 388 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	There's an awful lot of cracked/chipped winshields reported. Should this be of a concern, or are we all anal about this kind of stuff and report it here? __________________ "Oversteer is best because you don't see the tree that kills you" -- Richard Hammond
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	other than me breaking my own windshield i havent had problems knock on wood
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hbiscuit First Lieutenant 11 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	it wasnt a rock that broke it... it was me + my carelessness... dammit!
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07-09-2008, 07:16 PM	#9
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Tell us the whole story!!! A couple other guys here broke theirs by extending the windshield wipers and then opening the hood. Is that what happened to you? If so you're not alone, I've read about at least two other members who've done that. Dan
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	There are windshields available, I've already had mine replaced. Apparently, the 1-ers are going though them rather quickly though. __________________ AMS, Berk Technology, aFe, ER
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Oh yea that's a common mistake. That's why I asked admin to make a sticky about it __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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07-10-2008, 07:43 AM	#15
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Opening Hood with Wipers Up Let the manual speak to the issue: Page 115: Attached Images
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	Damn you manual!!
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Fast Eddie ONE and ONLY 27 Rep 288 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i - X5 4.6is Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (1)	hah add anouther BORKEN WINDSHEILD to the list.. Damn rocks.. Ordered a new one today...
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	actually i think its funny...i was driving down the road... in the middle of nowhere and there was a car infront of me maybe 4 lengths and it kicked up a rock....i saw the rock from the instant it kicked off the ground and watched it the entire way as it crossed over my car... it seemed to go slow-mo like the matrix... I am now officially calling and getting my deductable lowered to $50 for comprehensive!
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ryguy85 1erHammer 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	ouch not more broken windshields!!! lol ive now subscribed to the "never leave the wipers up" club ever since my "incident"
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1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	Mine was gravel kicked up by a truck. I'm so glad I got the windshield protection. Cracked windshield within one week of taking delivery--yeah, it's already paid for itself.
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mad chemist Lieutenant 59 Rep 416 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me yesterday while a truck entered the highway from a slip road. I saw the rock come flying in from the side matrix-style and put a "bullet hole" sized crack on my screen. Luckily in the UK with comprehensive insurance, I can get it repaired free of charge. The auto-glass people are coming to repair the screen tomorrow morning.
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