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Old 02-14-2016, 12:21 AM
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New Windshield (Windscreen)
So last week I was noticing a small crack at the top of my windshield (windscreen) from behind the rubber where the glass meets the body. The next morning the crack was 2" long and by that evening it was 6" and forking. I called my insurance company (SafeCo) and was immediately (without ever being able to talk to an insurance employee) transferred to Safelite... CUE EVIL LORD MUSIC... I told them what happened and DEMANDED "OE" and only "OE" glass. Appointment was set for a week later and they said they would call if there was any issue from my insurance with using "OE" (with BMW logo) glass. Never got a call... Thursday came and I got a call that the installer was on his way. I reiterated my only acceptance of glass would be "OE" and was told I could inspect the glass when the installer arrived at my location. When he did arrive I immediately checked over the glass and noticed a familiar friend of a white sticker with a color BMW logo!!! Part number is 51 31 7 064 863 that when I googled IS COMFORT WINDSCREEN!!! It is AMAZING!!! I always tint my windshield to reduce glare and I will not be doing that here. This is how all windshields should be. Talk about a SCORE!!!! Oh and I have 100% glass coverage so this COSTED ME NOTHING. But after using it I would have payed $1000 to have a perfect one removed and this installed. This is perfect!
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Old 02-14-2016, 12:49 AM
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Lucky! Congrats!


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Old 02-14-2016, 01:49 AM
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Congrats! Definite score.

I need to have mine replaced (aftermarket, extremely pitted) and need comfort w/ rain sensing. Might be same part number you posted, I forget. Not looking forward to paying out of pocket... cheapest I found was ~$800...
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Congrats! Definite score.

I need to have mine replaced (aftermarket, extremely pitted) and need comfort w/ rain sensing. Might be same part number you posted, I forget. Not looking forward to paying out of pocket... cheapest I found was ~$800...

Mine was rain sensing... So that part number has the sensor integrated with the glass. I know it is not cheap but IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY of cost. WHY WAS THIS NOT STANDARD??? I hate how car companies come up with improvements that cost them next to nothing and make it a BIG expense as an option.
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