New Windshield

#1

Getting ready for VIR, last thing I need to do is get a new windshield put in (Somehow I didn’t think about the giant crack in it all winter). All the places that I have found to replace it only have green tinted glass with a green shade band on top. Has anybody else used the green tinted glass? If so how “tinted” is it? Also, does anyone know of a supplier for clear glass? The glass in the car now is all clear and I would like to replace it with a clear one if possible. Thanks.

#2

glass is glass IMO

the tint at the top should be a non-issue… most of us have a window banner 10"-12" wide at the the top any way.

You may want to get in touch with Steven540i. He goes through 3 windshields a season :huh: once you get your glass put in… you may want to get Factory 3 Performances’ windshield film.

#3

I got a $120 windshield last year. Anyone have better deals than that? I’ve got a big crack in mine and plan to swap it out for a new one and cover it up with film.

#4

Glass Masters in Raleigh has new installed windshields for $135. The glass is by Pilkenton? I had it installed in my e46 and seems to be good quality except for when I come to a stop and the engine heat causes some funky waviness in the glass. Obviously this wouldn’t be an issue with a race car.

#5

The two replacements I used were both used OEM windshields. I’m going back with OEM since I can get one new at the BMW dealership for $160 and install it myself in 15 minutes.

I installed one of my windshields at the track last year (VIR) and it got cracked the very same day. Rockingham was responsbile for the other two windshields. I will definitely go with the protective film this time around.

Steven

#6

And, to save this new glass you should protect it with a windshield tear-off. The Factory 3 guy has 'em in stock. I’ve tested the tear off on both cars last year and they work great…new glass for '08, new tear-off; new glass, new tear-off, etc.

Regards, Robert Patton

#7

I had ordered the film before I even started calling shops for glass :slight_smile: Speaking of the film, I’m guessing stickers have no issues sticking to it, am I right? Also, does rain-x work at all on it?

This time around (maybe I’ll get lucky and this will be the last time) I’ll just have a glass shop install it. I’m a bit pressed for time and haven’t replaced one myself yet, so Murphy would probably pay a visit, mess something up and make next week too hectic trying to do the job right :laugh: thanks for the help.

#8

Actually, the race group stickers (at least those we get in SE) stick so well they can’t be removed. I just chose to cut out a small rectangle of the film in the corner so I can apply race group stickers direct to the glass.

As for Rain-X, good question, 'cause I’ve not tried it. Seems like it should still do what Rain-X does.