Gorilla Glass windshield: lighter & stronger (fishing for interest)

[wahsm]

Not on Gorilla Glass. They probably won't pay attention until we have much more interest.

Check out Altaran's thread on Liteglass though: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ght-windshield

Given the strength isn't there, I would stay away from that one for myself since this isn't a dedicated track car, Even then if it is weaker, larger chance of something entering the cabin in an incident, not sure it would be something I would want to risk. Guess it is just plain old OEM for me.

[Gearhead55]

I would totally be in for one of these

[IamFODI]

Any movement on this at all? The pitted windshield needs to go soon, but if this looks like it might happen I would wait for it.

Not on Gorilla Glass. They probably won't pay attention until we have much more interest.

Check out Altaran's thread on Liteglass though: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ght-windshield

[wahsm]

Any movement on this at all? The pitted windshield needs to go soon, but if this looks like it might happen I would wait for it.

[Pnick]

Just an idea to increase interest...why don't y'all get in-touch with other e46 M3 forums, see if they're interested and arrange to have a joint GB? Would that be too much of a headache to deal with other forum members?

[Lee_Enfield]

Would gorilla Glass be more chip resistant? Windshields are constantly getting nailed by stones around here. Mine is currently pitted pretty decently so would not mind a new one that's more durable.

I'm wondering if it would be beneficial to try and convince a decent size distributor to try and contact hyperperformance instead?

I imagine a known company that would be able to order, store and move a thousand or more units would be more convincing then what, in reality, would only be a few dozen to maybe over 100 group buy.

Cost per unit would go up most likely, but chances of getting them would as well. Not to mention long(er) term availability would be a plus.

Not trying to take away from the group by efforts by any means. Just a thought.

[Slideways]

Does it come with the rain/light sensor prism glued to the glass?

[Altaran]

https://www.zentrale-autoglas.de/liteglas.html

liteglas - pretty sure their glass is DOT approved also and 3kg lighter

Instagram

https://instagram.com/liteglas?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

on E46
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7W_QVo...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

That is who I am in contact with.

Edit: Group buy thread started: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ght-windshield

[Cronenberged]

+1 interested

[NZ_M3]

https://www.zentrale-autoglas.de/liteglas.html

liteglas - pretty sure their glass is DOT approved also and 3kg lighter

Instagram

https://instagram.com/liteglas?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

on E46
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7W_QVo...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[WestBankM4]

I have the biggest crack on my front OEM windshield with the blue/green line up top. I'd like to retain the OEM glass so I'm looking at replacing it when I decide to pull the trigger on the CSL roof.

After researching on these forums, I was planning on getting an OEM windshield from Germany ordered through a local dealership. How much would shipping look like for something like this to the US?

[stash1]

Following...

[Obioban]

Excellent!

[Altaran]

where will these windshields be made?

Their manufacturer is located in Finnland.

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[Obioban]

They don't have a rear glass at the moment but if there is enough interest they would be willing to make it, rear glass development will just take additional time.

Btw, they are getting their first heated windshield soon if anyone wants that.

Edit:
He mentioned that a lighter rear window will likely not get a dot number as the stock ones are usually made with the minimum thickness already.
But if there are at least 10 people interested in a rear glass as well they would make it.

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where will these windshields be made?