[sl0m0]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Beautiful. What are they?

They are litespeed's. Patrick was super easy to work with. Extra 15mm offset on the front and 12 mm on the rear. Were a lil pricier than a few other options I was looking at, but I think worth it.

Edit: they are the rs5's, I really like the rs5rr's but they looked more difficult to keep clean.

[Ravenseal]

Finally got the break in service complete at 1,178mi - just in time to go on vacation. At least I’ll have a reason to be excited when I come back home.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by M2siast

What's that white/silver stuff on the windshield trim? Reflection?

Yeah that’s just the sun reflecting.

[Game]

Finally took it out after ceramic coating.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Game

Finally took it out after ceramic coating.

Your wheels got Game.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Got a new windshield! BMW logo on, car looks new. Took the opportunity to ceramic coat it as it’s brand new. Someone tell me the ceramic coat will help with rocks!!!!

Windshield was surprisingly cheap. BMW gave the shop a 25% discount, it came to CAD872 on the invoice (just the part).
I paid CAD200 deductible.

Had the 1st windshield on my last car ceramic coated when the rest of the car was done as a bonus addon. Needless to say I didn't bother coating the subsequent replacement windshields. If my shop throws it in on the G87 upon delivery as part of the package I'll do it again but if not likely will pass.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Got a new windshield! BMW logo on, car looks new. Took the opportunity to ceramic coat it as it’s brand new. Someone tell me the ceramic coat will help with rocks!!!!

Windshield was surprisingly cheap. BMW gave the shop a 25% discount, it came to CAD872 on the invoice (just the part).
I paid CAD200 deductible.

Nope, wont help with rocks. Most it will do is cause water to bead off in the rain. If coated with same product as the car, just a minor bonus. There are specific ceramic ciat type products that are a super benefit in the rain (no, I dont mean rainX, thats junk).

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Guys, I told you to tell me that it HELPS! Hahahaha you guys are such downers! (jk, I realize it won’t help, but have wishful thinking).

I did use specific glass coating CarPro FlyByForte. Two layers. I had originally done 1 coat on all other windows too, just to make them easier to clean later and prevent water spots (if it does).

Ah got it. I mean... damn it worked wonders!!!

I used Ceramic Pro with the 5 year option which was multi layered. It definitely worked great on rain / water / dust though!

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Ah got it. I mean... damn it worked wonders!!!

I used Ceramic Pro with the 5 year option which was multi layered. It definitely worked great on rain / water / dust though!

Might as well throw on a layer of ppf on the windshield.

[Game]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Your wheels got Game.

I just put the black ones on. I think I like the bicolors more.

Originally Posted by M2siast

Got a new windshield! BMW logo on, car looks new. Took the opportunity to ceramic coat it as it’s brand new. Someone tell me the ceramic coat will help with rocks!!!!

Windshield was surprisingly cheap. BMW gave the shop a 25% discount, it came to CAD872 on the invoice (just the part).
I paid CAD200 deductible.

You can PPF the windshield.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Game

I just put the black ones on. I think I like the bicolors more.



You can PPF the windshield.

You don't want to ppf the windshield.

[JustinHEMI]

I hear mixed reviews of windshield PPF. Yes it'll save the windshield, but it probably needs replaced frequently. About every 2 years. Need to do a cost benefit analysis.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Game

I’d say about 3/4’s of my coworkers have had a cracked windshield in the last 3 years or so. Wasn’t the case beforehand. All tend to have large cracks near the rear view mirror too.

If I had to put money on it, I’d say there’s something not right. Who knows, maybe BMW and Audi share the same manufacturer.

My 9-year old F82 with 51k miles doesn’t even have any small chips in the windshield. Don’t make them like they used to I guess.

[Game]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

You don't want to ppf the windshield.

Why’s that?

My PPF guy has done it a bunch. The only negative I’ve read about is possible orange peel viability.

[JustinHEMI]

This is one of my favorite shops and they've been experimenting with films on owners Porsche.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Game

Why’s that?

My PPF guy has done it a bunch. The only negative I’ve read about is possible orange peel viability.

Y’all scaring me with the Windshield stories. I’ve already sent my PPF guy a message. I trust my man Game from the same mean streets of Chicago where people throw rocks off bridges for sport.

[Ravenseal]

Most windshield PPF will at least degrade or become scarred with wiper usage. That’s what my PPF installer informed me. As long as you don’t plan on ever driving your car in the rain, or if you plan to track it - then it might be worth the $500-700 most places charge for it. Otherwise, just save up for a windshield replacement in the future.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Game

Why’s that?

My PPF guy has done it a bunch. The only negative I’ve read about is possible orange peel viability.

Due to the numerous potential cons, and ultimate cost of installation (if ppf'd, I would also ceramic coat over it) vs cost of windshield replacement (us in Florida and other States, its free).

[BrooklynXB7]

Finally got my BMW 1000M Frozen Bronze wheels installed.

[Game]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Y’all scaring me with the Windshield stories. I’ve already sent my PPF guy a message. I trust my man Game from the same mean streets of Chicago where people throw rocks off bridges for sport.

Telling you man, every co-worker that has a BMW in the last few years has gone through at least one windshield. Most form a big crack near the rain sensor. It's crazy.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by BrooklynM2CS

Finally got my BMW 1000M Frozen Bronze wheels installed.

Nice. Why did you go square setup instead of 19/20s? Do you know the weights compared to stock?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by M2siast

How can you tell they’re square from those angles?
I assume it’s a double square as per factory, no?

I see 20" F and assumed 20" rear - are rears 21s? Stock is 19F/20R.