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sharon lorraine
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 Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject: 2001 BMW 740 iL Windows |
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Hello,
My husband has an '01 with bulletproof glass windows. From the moment of purchase, the windows have been peeling & having problems & have been replaced a total of 22 times by BMW. They said they couldn't be replaced with regular glass windows, but now that we're complaining to BMW Corporate, they want to replace with regular glass windows, not bulletproof because THEY KNOW they've had nothing but problems with these windows. Do you recommend changing to regular glass? Will it still be airtight? Please help with any info. you have. Thank you. |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002
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Location: San Jose, CA
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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Are you kidding? Why do you have this car? Do you live in the Middle East, or in South America? If so, why would you want to give up the existing windows?
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sharon lorraine
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Excuse me, but the car was purchased in Westlake Village, CA, which is outside LA, & the car automatically came with the package. I don't get it either, but it did. As for the windows, do you have an opinion for changing them out, either pro or con? Thanks. |
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edjack
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| Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Why not sell it to a gang-banger? Should be a good market for it down there!
Seriously, I would take it to a well-regarded auto glass shop and get their opinion, too. It may be that the window tracks will need to be changed, and may affect sealing, which will cause wind noise.
Not sure what mods are made to install bulletproof glass.
22 times, WOW!
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druggrepp
Joined: 29 Sep 2002
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Location: texas
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject: bullet proof windows |
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The window regulators on BMW 740s are at best wimpy.
They are a simple rail with 2 cables, 4 nylon guides and are prone to breakage anyway.
Normally bulletproof windows should always stay in the up position, hence the need of protection, and if you do have them changed to regularglass, be sure to sell the bulletproof ones on ebay. An yes you will probably have to change out the guides also as bp glass is close to 1/2" thick.
just leave them up use the awesome a/c and feel safe in cali. |
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