New Windshield

[justintmn]

Is this Comfort glass an aftermarket product or OEM part? I live in AZ and want to replace my windshield with Comfort windshield but not sure where to get them replaced. Thanks.

J.

Originally Posted by B-A-R

Just had my windshield replaced with comfort glass at the stealer: just over $1000!

They keep it for 2 days to cure the seal with heat, my insurance paid for it minus a $500 deductable.

Have to get the 330ci screen replaced next week, hope the insurance doesnt flip out with the similar claim so soon after......fucking big-rigs throwing rocks.....happened to me a few times on bay area roads.....

Comfort glass is nice though....be sure to ask for COMFORT Glass NOt Climate Comfort, thats a different deal. Good luck.....

[Nick-NY]

this is from an article on AOL:
Use OE-approved glass.
if you must replace the windshield, it's of utmost importance that you request the use of original-equipment quality glass. Many glass shops now offer budget-priced glass made in China that does not necessarily have the strength of the original windshield.

[B-A-R]

The comfort glass IS an OEM glass. The X5 needs to be done with a special heat process and the shop needs the car for 2 days. I would never trust a glas shop with this. I found a local dealer with in-house glass guys trained to do BMWs specifically. The Comfort glass is not much more in $$$.

I went with extra $$ the dealer charges for peace of mind.....if THEY screw it up, then they must fix it.

[lopsop]

What is the comfort glass and how is it different than the one that came with the car? Also I had some chips fixed prior and they mentioned that you never want to replace factory glass since the installer can never replicate the seal that came from the factory. Thus you will have issues down the road with the seals. Any truth to this?

[Cesar.Imola4.6I]

I just had my 03 4.6 windshield replaced, see my tread, $150.00 everything identical, see my tread

[lopsop]

Found my answer to the comfort glass (http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/b...tallation.html). But still had the question regarding factory seal vs dealer seal.

[f355b]

why do you want us to check your tires?

[The Cleaner]

So do I understand you correctly, it cost 1K for a windshield replacement? Comfort glass is 375.00 List price, making the labor 625.00 for a windshield R&R. I paid 180.00 for a safelite replacement with a 100.00 deductible, my net out of pocket was 80 bucks and I have a DOT approved tinted windshield. They came to by work and did it in less than an hour. Guaranteed for the life of the car.

Might want to shop that price, it seems more than a little high, even at Dealer prices.

[2002Silver4.6is]

Originally Posted by B-A-R

Comfort glass is nice though....be sure to ask for COMFORT Glass NOt Climate Comfort, thats a different deal. Good luck.....

I had a rock hit my windshield and I need to get a new one. On RealOEM.com I can only find the Climate Comfort glass... no mention of just "Comfort Glass".

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=51&fg=05

I have the rain sensor and want the factory "tinted" windshield with the "shade bands". Is 51317064863 the one that I want? That was the part number from the Comfort Windshield article in the Articles section.

Does the windshield really look as purple as it does in the picture in the Articles section? Fot those of you who have it ... do you like it???

I will be contacting my insurance and going to BMW tomorrow.

[AlpineMsix]

Originally Posted by B-A-R

The comfort glass IS an OEM glass. The X5 needs to be done with a special heat process and the shop needs the car for 2 days. I would never trust a glas shop with this. I found a local dealer with in-house glass guys trained to do BMWs specifically. The Comfort glass is not much more in $$$.

I went with extra $$ the dealer charges for peace of mind.....if THEY screw it up, then they must fix it.

where were u to tell me this when i was gettin my windshield replaced.. its just, i replaced my windshield and the company was not cheap that did it, but now, if i go above 85mph my thing starts to make noise...