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I didn't see that on the std options list for my build. Did I miss it? Is it an option you must choose or for hot weather climates only? I will look over it again later
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07-25-2014, 09:50 AM | #25 | |
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The front windows also pick up more interior light as there is more light behind them from the windshield and larger glass on the opposite side. The rear glass is smaller and typically in front of the darker rear seat area, picking up less light and giving the illusion of it being darker. Still, the OP is right. From his pic angles, it does appear that the rear windows are darker than the front. It wouldn't surprise me, but I hadn't noticed it before. FYI...I got my car lightly-tinted with 3M ceramic tint at a *fantastic* place in LA. Did it a bit for cosmetics but mostly for the cooling effect. I'm very happy with the results and the car is much cooler, which is good as it's been in the 100's this week. Highly recommend doing this to help insulate the car and preserve the interior from sun damage. |
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Before I got the car, I was definitely planning to do light tint all around for the UV protection and heat rejection (not interested in darkening). I'm still thinking I'll probably do something, but I'd really like to know what the qualities of the factory glass are so I avoid doing any unnecessary tinting.
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I may also give BMW USA customer service a call and see if they can shed any light (no pun intended ). Meanwhile, I'd love to see more pictures of what a 2 Series looks like before tinting. I'm curious if cars earlier in the 2014 MY had lighter glass.
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I can't believe I didn't notice this yesterday, but apparently all my window glass, except for the windshield, is Saint Gobain Sekurit.
I attached a photo showing what type of glass is on each window. Does everyone have the same thing?
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tjis all is very interesting, my front side windiws are tinted very slightly but obviously, while rear windows are tinted slightly more, can't see any tint film on both. maybe thos is how this glass is?
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I just want to know if every 2 Series has the same glass or not. Some people claim their 2 Series didn't come with tinted/privacy glass. I'm curious if BMW changed the glass during the 2014 model year.
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i have exactly the same with you. 2014 235i, delivered last week. |
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07-26-2014, 01:15 AM | #33 |
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Cool, thanks. Now if someone who got their car earlier in the year comments, maybe we'll find out if there has been a change. @HX_Guy perhaps?
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I got mine the last week of May and I do not have any tint on the windows.
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My 228 as delivered with six miles on her. This is the way it came from factory. Build date march 2014
Also markings on my windows
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You know now that I think about it a lot of cars come with some kind of UV limiting auto glass now so that is prolly what we are seeing and it presents itself differently depending on the light intensity, angle of photo, etc......sometimes it looked tinted and sometimes it did not
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My Mineral Gray has a light tint to the windows as well. When I first picked it up my friends even asked me if I got it tinted. I looking at my VIN to see if I had the before mentioned 420 option I didn't, but I do have this option: S823A -
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Wait what? Can you expand on this? Phoenix, AZ counts as a "hotter" climate.
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Where can i check my vin to see what's coded on my car ?
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