Tint top windscreen option

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:25 pm

Was there not talk, the last year or so, of huge shortages and therefore supply of screens ?
If i remember some had started stocking a spare ?

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:19 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:05 pm Hmm, having decided to take the plunge, turns out the £225 option supplier no longer has any! You lot must have got in quick! I’ve been offered an alternative from a second supplier, but more money, and low stock. I guess there’s not going to be 100’s of E89 screens sitting around waiting to match to cars any longer. I need to count my pennies again and determine if it’s really necessary, alternatively look at the insurance option…
Just renewed the insurance with Aviva (was with LV) through Confused.com for Feb at £193 (there’s a small benefit to getting old)

Is there?

SwissTone · Post by **SwissTone** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:12 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:05 pm Hmm, having decided to take the plunge, turns out the £225 option supplier no longer has any! You lot must have got in quick! I’ve been offered an alternative from a second supplier, but more money, and low stock. I guess there’s not going to be 100’s of E89 screens sitting around waiting to match to cars any longer. I need to count my pennies again and determine if it’s really necessary, alternatively look at the insurance option…
Just renewed the insurance with Aviva (was with LV) through Confused.com for Feb at £193 (there’s a small benefit to getting old)

Still waiting for my benefits lol (although big year this year)

I’ll check in the morning which brand of screen was fitted to mine last year, the fitter (range through insurance) did an excellent job imho

I took 3 weeks to arrive in stock, like you say not many E89’s = not many in stock

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:56 pm

My local (reputable) fitter says he sources from 4 national companies. Not all had an E89 option. As I asked for a tinted top, that limited it further. He does say the more expensive option is from a very good supplier, be good to see if it matches yours. Double checked the Zed last night to make sure it didn’t require any other options such as auto wipers and/or lights… nope! It’s also still got its original BMW stamped screen.

SwissTone · Post by **SwissTone** » Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:09 pm

Here you go ….. say hi to my reflection

Fuyao are one of BMW’s OEM suppliers of glass.

FYI almost got a hernia snapping this lol.

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:22 pm

“Hi Swiss”

and thanks

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:52 pm

We have a delay as I needed to get some work done on the CLS including a service and MoT. The old girl (today) failed the test on some age related suspension-y thingies which needed replacing. Bugger. Then I want to get the front bumper on the CLS repainted to make her showroom fresh (she’s 10yo) Then, hopefully, back to the Z4

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