wind noise in M40i

Bimmerforlife · 03-15-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamX3

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...10-51337464061

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...10-51337464062

Will those work on a 2022 model?

DreamX3 · 03-15-2022, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Will those work on a 2022 model?

Yes they will

Snave01 · 03-16-2022, 07:40 AM

Anyone with quality/ceramic window tint notice a reduction in wind noise? I took a 200i trip over the weekend which is the longest drive since I got it and it was pretty windy out so I noticed the wind noise a lot more and once you notice it, it can’t be ignored.

Coincidentally, I had an appointment late yesterday to get my front windows tinted and though it was a relatively short trip back in somewhat heavy traffic, I feel like the wind noise was lessened. I won’t have a chance to really take it out on an relatively open highway and do a better evaluation.

marseille82 · 03-16-2022, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Snave01

Anyone with quality/ceramic window tint notice a reduction in wind noise? I took a 200i trip over the weekend which is the longest drive since I got it and it was pretty windy out so I noticed the wind noise a lot more and once you notice it, it can’t be ignored.

Coincidentally, I had an appointment late yesterday to get my front windows tinted and though it was a relatively short trip back in somewhat heavy traffic, I feel like the wind noise was lessened. I won’t have a chance to really take it out on an relatively open highway and do a better evaluation.

Hasn't been my experience. The tint didn't change the amount of wind noise I hear.

DreamX3 · 03-16-2022, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Snave01

Anyone with quality/ceramic window tint notice a reduction in wind noise? I took a 200i trip over the weekend which is the longest drive since I got it and it was pretty windy out so I noticed the wind noise a lot more and once you notice it, it can’t be ignored.

Coincidentally, I had an appointment late yesterday to get my front windows tinted and though it was a relatively short trip back in somewhat heavy traffic, I feel like the wind noise was lessened. I won’t have a chance to really take it out on an relatively open highway and do a better evaluation.

I have ceramic on my front two windows, makes 0 difference as far as wind noise goes.

Snave01 · 03-17-2022, 08:19 AM

OK thanks guys…would have been nice. I feel like I only really hear “excessive” wind noise when there is more of a crosswind. If I wasn’t leasing and keeping the car long term, I would seriously consider having the acoustic windows installed. I had them on my Mercedes and it was so quiet inside.

jsh139 · 03-17-2022, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Snave01

OK thanks guys…would have been nice. I feel like I only really hear “excessive” wind noise when there is more of a crosswind. If I wasn’t leasing and keeping the car long term, I would seriously consider having the acoustic windows installed. I had them on my Mercedes and it was so quiet inside.

Same here. I don't think the wind noise is excessive. I only notice it when there are high winds, pretty much the same as you'd hear in any other car I'd imagine.

spta97 · 03-17-2022, 07:10 PM

I made a similar thread in the X3M forum. Bestle was kind enough to post a pic of his Acoustic Glass.

For reference, below is a comparison to my non-Acoustic Glass.

Note, the both appear to have ~4mm thickness.

titomi · 03-24-2022, 08:59 AM

For those, who feel like they windows is a bit cracked open, you can try this. No guarantees.

Operating procedure for initialisation (manual): Deleting the initialisation:

Move side window into lower end position.

Press and hold switch in "Open one touch function position (second switch position) for between 15 and 25 seconds:

Note Deletion of initialisation was successful if toll function and anti-trap mechanism have been

rendered inoperative

Performing initialisation:

Move side window to upper end position

Pull and hold switch in "Close one-touch function (2nd switch position) during the

entire process

Note: Re-initialisation was successful if toll function and anti-trap mechanism function flawlessly.

antair · 05-22-2022, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nwbimrdude

so I'm the guy who went to corporate and got my regular windows replaced with the laminated windows for just $100. I emailed someone at corporate , not customer service. He was head of quality assurance or something for BMW NA.

Do you mind sharing the email address?

Chief Orman · 05-22-2022, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by strike4A

Why not retrofit the acoustic glazing option (3KA) we get here in Europe? Looks like a straight swap.

L - 51337464061
R - 51337464062

It is a straight swap…I confirmed in a couple of other places

dinan5m3 · 05-22-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWDude2018

This reminded me time during factory tour of Spartanburg where at the final assembly line seeing technicians bending the door frames of x3's with hands while others were banging at the doors with the mullets.

Didn't have the guts to yell out the ... wtf dude!

Alias1431 · 05-24-2022, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dinan5m3

This reminded me time during factory tour of Spartanburg where at the final assembly line seeing technicians bending the door frames of x3's with hands while others were banging at the doors with the mullets.

Didn't have the guts to yell out the ... wtf dude!

Seriously?

dinan5m3 · 05-24-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

Seriously?

Seriously. And i thought i was in Ford or GM plant for a moment.

Alias1431 · 05-25-2022, 01:44 AM

Now I'm wondering if I can actually do it myself to reduce wind noise...

spta97 · 05-25-2022, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

Now I'm wondering if I can actually do it myself to reduce wind noise...

Please report back results if you do!

Racercruzer · 06-24-2022, 02:24 PM

Just picked up our b/n X3 yesterday and very disappointed with the wind noise at the front end passenger side. Taking it back to dealership for a refund

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Snave01 M'ber 178 Rep 272 Posts Drives: ‘22 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cinci OH iTrader: (0)	Anyone with quality/ceramic window tint notice a reduction in wind noise? I took a 200i trip over the weekend which is the longest drive since I got it and it was pretty windy out so I noticed the wind noise a lot more and once you notice it, it can’t be ignored. Coincidentally, I had an appointment late yesterday to get my front windows tinted and though it was a relatively short trip back in somewhat heavy traffic, I feel like the wind noise was lessened. I won’t have a chance to really take it out on an relatively open highway and do a better evaluation. __________________ Joe 2022 X3 M40i - Phytonic Blue / Tacora Red
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Snave01 M'ber 178 Rep 272 Posts Drives: ‘22 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cinci OH iTrader: (0)	OK thanks guys…would have been nice. I feel like I only really hear “excessive” wind noise when there is more of a crosswind. If I wasn’t leasing and keeping the car long term, I would seriously consider having the acoustic windows installed. I had them on my Mercedes and it was so quiet inside. __________________ Joe 2022 X3 M40i - Phytonic Blue / Tacora Red
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spta97 Colonel 1398 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I made a similar thread in the X3M forum. Bestle was kind enough to post a pic of his Acoustic Glass. For reference, below is a comparison to my non-Acoustic Glass. Note, the both appear to have ~4mm thickness. Attached Images
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titomi Colonel 928 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: X3 G01 30i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: EU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 G01 [0.00]	For those, who feel like they windows is a bit cracked open, you can try this. No guarantees. Operating procedure for initialisation (manual): Deleting the initialisation: Move side window into lower end position. Press and hold switch in "Open one touch function position (second switch position) for between 15 and 25 seconds: Note Deletion of initialisation was successful if toll function and anti-trap mechanism have been rendered inoperative Performing initialisation: Move side window to upper end position Pull and hold switch in "Close one-touch function (2nd switch position) during the entire process Note: Re-initialisation was successful if toll function and anti-trap mechanism function flawlessly. __________________ '18 G01 X3 xDrive 30i xLine, Sophisto grey, Vernasca Mocha, Adaptive
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Alias1431 Lieutenant Colonel 800 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Now I'm wondering if I can actually do it myself to reduce wind noise...
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Racercruzer Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3 30i M Package Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (0)	This wind noise was unexpected Just picked up our b/n X3 yesterday and very disappointed with the wind noise at the front end passenger side. Taking it back to dealership for a refund
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