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  1. #1
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    front windshield

    I need to purchase a front windshield for my 1994 850. I want to install a correct BMW windshield even though it will probably be more expensive than other options. Should I go directly through a BMW dealer or would I do better through another supplier?

    Another question I have is why do I no longer get daily E31 Bimmerforums emails? I had been getting them for years and all of a sudden they stopped. I have the Subscribe to this thread checked and Daily, using email selected. I've asked this question before and done as instructed but still no daily emails that I enjoyed reading every night in the past. I am experiencing no problem with my email service. When I Google E31 Bimmerforums my DA850CSI comes up so I must still be in the system.

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    Since you are back East, Gault BMW may be your best bet... expect to spend ~$585 on the windshield and another ~$180 for the rubber, plus whatever the installer wants...
    Might be wise to see what a BMW dealer close to you wants, never hurts to try to match pricing... but with glass, it is the shipping that kills you
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    Cartoonz,
    Thank you for the reply. I'll compare the two closest dealer's prices to Gault. Still wondering about how I can get back on the every night email of postings and threads. I miss all of that valuable information. I've learned so much from it over the years.

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    You might want to double check, but I believe BMW dealers will not ship windshields due to glass breakage. You can order one from any BMW dealer - if you are a member of the BMWCCA, most dealers will give you a nice discount.
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    Safelite will order glass from BMW. They did my windshield a year ago. But they can't get it to seal right--still have wind noise. So be careful who does the install.

    Brett

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    Quote Originally Posted by ltbrett View Post
    Safelite will order glass from BMW. They did my windshield a year ago. But they can't get it to seal right--still have wind noise. So be careful who does the install.

    Brett
    What he said! I too have wind noise.
    1993 850Ci.....18 years & 165,000 miles and counting!

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    meetoo... (I also have wind noise)
    WBR, Tony

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