03-20-2019, 01:57 PM | #1 |
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X5 windshield chip/crack? replace or not?
Replace or NOT, if replace, OEM glass or not? This X5 have rain sensor, HUD, front camera...etc.
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03-20-2019, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Well, if you want to replace would absolutely suggest OEM especially with the packages you list. HUD requires a certain windshield, and would be hesitant to go with anything but OEM.
In the interim, would suggest a chip repair kit (rain-X sells a good one), which will make the damage less visible, and less likely to spread. |
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03-20-2019, 04:15 PM | #5 |
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Aftermarket glass is fine, however I'd personally prefer oem. Price wise, aftermarket is about $475 installed, oem through the dealer is about $2100 installed.
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03-20-2019, 04:55 PM | #6 |
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I would ask bmw dealer in your area who they use for chip or replacement. Factory unit for sure with the options you have on the x5.
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I've used the Rain X kit and it works great. I can't even see where the damage was.
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A good windshield repair company can repair that and you won’t even be able to see it. It’s also free.99 with most insurance companies/coverage. I’ve had over 20 chips (many worse than that) and never paid for one. |
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Also it hasn't started to web out yet, that can definitely be filled and as Violator stated you won't even notice it.
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I have a small crack on mine. Noticed it after we bought it. I just ordered the rain x crack fix kit. Let's see how it works out. It's very small, I was gonna leave it alone, but for 10 bucks....
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03-21-2019, 03:11 AM | #13 |
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Yep. If you replace it it can only be OE glass due to cameras, HUD, etc.
You’re lucky it’s not in your field of view.
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Get it filled. I used Safelite. They come and do it onsite. Insurance paid for it. You want to get it now before it spreads.
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There are quality aftermarket windshields out there, however, the seal with never be the same as original. I know there's one for the F15 that's actually produced by the same manufacturer as OEM. There's no way that $475 includes installation of a HUD compatible windshield with RLS and KAFAS re-calibration.
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I'd get it filled. I'd rather not break the factory seals on the windshield.
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For what it's worth, I prefer oem glass as well, and considering how ocd I am about my vehicles, I can notice slight imperfections in aftermarket glass, but unless it's a defective windshield, they all fit and seal.
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