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Ipaman

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« on: February 14, 2011, 06:09:31 AM »
My wife and I have both noticed that the glare from oncoming traffics headlights is really bad when in my e30. I figured it was because we were so low. Anyone else notice this? Are there Any type of glasses that would help?

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« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 09:17:46 AM »
Quote from: Ipaman;101473
My wife and I have both noticed that the glare from oncoming traffics headlights is really bad when in my e30. I figured it was because we were so low. Anyone else notice this? Are there Any type of glasses that would help?


i get the same but e30 aren't low.

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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2011, 07:42:52 PM »
I would venture to guess that it is the old pitted windshield causing extra glare? My '91 windshield is quite pitted and annoying in the right sun conditions. Perhaps this is your problem?

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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2011, 11:42:33 AM »
Glare was so bad I could not see driving east in the morning.
I got a new windshield...$129.00...problem solved.
I also waited until my inspection & tags were expired, to have it done. Got both new stickers put on the new windshield.
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2011, 02:00:46 PM »
I think it might be the windshield. It does look pitted in certain conditions. I might get a new one installed and see how it does.

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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2011, 05:07:36 PM »
They can delaminate in the right conditions.  I heard really fine steel wool can polish the scratches out of glass too.

I'm really cheap...I'd get the windshield installed just as my inspection was about to expire...get a free month or so out of it.
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2011, 08:58:35 PM »
I really need a rock to hit it. :)