autox damage!

bren · 11-15-2003, 10:32 PM

Ok, it didn't really happen at the autox, but on the way home I took a rock to the windshield :evil:

It made a chip about the size of a BB...it's that blurry speck just above the wiper arm (it is very difficult to take a picture of a windshield.)

Nick M3 · 11-15-2003, 11:14 PM

Eh.

Sorry to hear about that... I'm trying to work up the motivation to replace my windshield, after three rock impacts.

bren · 11-16-2003, 09:34 AM

Kind of ironic given our discussion regarding my detailing habits. At least it didn't hit the paint :|

Mathew · 11-16-2003, 01:20 PM

I'm on my third windshield. I've had plywood and tire debris hit me but, ironically, never a rock.

bren · 11-16-2003, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mathew

I'm on my third windshield. I've had plywood and tire debris hit me but, ironically, never a rock.

I usually avoid the highway as much as possible just for this reason...well that and it is far more fun to take back roads everywhere :smile:

Where did you have the glass replaced? Have you had any problems with leaking or damage to your headliner or trim?

Mathew · 11-16-2003, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Where did you have the glass replaced? Have you had any problems with leaking or damage to your headliner or trim?

I used an independent glass shop, recommended by the dealer and some of the better body shops. I haven't had any problems whatsoever. The guy told me to always have the seals replaced, he said reusing seals was the main cause of leaks.

Roadstergal · 11-16-2003, 03:59 PM

I have three chunks about that size. None of them are on the driver's side, so I'm kinda ignoring them for now.

ops:

11-15-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	autox damage! Ok, it didn't really happen at the autox, but on the way home I took a rock to the windshield :evil: It made a chip about the size of a BB...it's that blurry speck just above the wiper arm (it is very difficult to take a picture of a windshield.)

11-15-2003, 11:14 PM	#2
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,466	Eh. Sorry to hear about that... I'm trying to work up the motivation to replace my windshield, after three rock impacts. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

11-16-2003, 03:59 PM	#7
Roadstergal Butting in. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,553	I have three chunks about that size. None of them are on the driver's side, so I'm kinda ignoring them for now. ops: __________________ The question is not whether I've treated you rudely, but whether you've ever heard me treat anyone else better. -H. Higgins

11-16-2003, 09:34 AM	#3
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Kind of ironic given our discussion regarding my detailing habits. At least it didn't hit the paint :\|

11-16-2003, 01:20 PM	#4
Mathew Crotchety Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 1,237	I'm on my third windshield. I've had plywood and tire debris hit me but, ironically, never a rock.