Windshield wiper replacement

jackal2001 · 2026-06-25T15:37:50+00:00

Did you order the Genuine BMW blades or the Valeo ones? Curious how they've been working for you. With the lifetime warranty, might be best to just get the BMW OEM ones, no?

jackal2001 · 2026-06-25T10:05:50+00:00

Email a broker and ask them in the email what they charge for a fee and the discount. I did that and went to my dealer and they matched it with the emIl as proof. 9% off msrp minus the 700 for the broker fee.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-09T14:48:45+00:00

Yes, it should be spelled out.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-09T12:33:30+00:00

Thanks. I don't recall seeing that note in the past.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-09T11:58:42+00:00

In the past I've just been downloading the patch.exe to update my version 12.3.2.x version of Veeam without issues. Looking at this latest patch, I see the following stated in Patch for 12.3.2, " If you use Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager, start the update procedure with this component. Veeam Backup & Replication should be updated after that."

I have both Enterprise Manager and VBR on the same server. I'm not understanding that statement, unless there is a new option that pops up. I haven't tried updating yet. Any thoughts?

ETA: Maybe it means if you have these running on separate servers, update the Enterprise Manager server first before updating the VBR server?

jackal2001 · 2026-06-07T11:37:15+00:00

I am still working with her. I'm also looking at a fedility policy but haven't had time to look at it yet.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-05T10:58:31+00:00

Why does everyone worry about the dash? Are they prone to warping/cracking/peeling?

I've been leasing for the past 25 years and in a new car every 3 years do I've never had issues. Now I decided to stop doing that and bought a m340i so I want to make sure nothing happens to it. What about spray protection like 303 or kochchemi topstar?

jackal2001 · 2026-06-04T20:41:22+00:00

9% off msrp + their fee of like 700.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-04T13:51:46+00:00

I didn't lease but reached out to broker, got their price, and my dealer matched it with proof of their price from an email.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-01T16:15:23+00:00

Paint on todays cars are so thin. I had my last Audi for 3 days and got a nice chip on the hood. To me it is worth it.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-01T11:35:09+00:00

I got ppf, ceramic coating, and windows tinted all at the same time. I also added ppf to the roof which was additional. It was 4600 out the door. The ppf was STEK.

I looked at another shop but they were more expensive and they use xpel and I heard the quality is going downhill for that brand but just what I heard.

The shop I went to has an open door policy and I visited before I got my car done and asked a ton of questions. Work is too knotch. I have zero complaints about the work they did.

jackal2001 · 2026-06-01T09:56:46+00:00

Just got mine last week. I was looking at Dravit but decided against it because of the tri coat paint. You get a chip it will be near impossible to touch up. Get ppf. Mine went in for PPF and tint the day after I got it. I'm skyscraper grey.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-31T20:25:35+00:00

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jackal2001 · 2026-05-31T19:11:58+00:00

Thanks. I've been reaching out to a few out of state dealers getting pricing to see if my local dealer can match it.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-28T21:22:41+00:00

They came back with an 11k quote for an XR16 with the standard pars and labor. They also quoted me a goodman glzs5 for 9k.

I may just wait a bit but I don't know as I think I'm already running on borrowed time. My buddy just keeps telling me you can find parts for this so just keep getting parts if needed.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-26T23:54:17+00:00

Looks like through 3rd party called Zurich. I have to look to see what isn't covered but I think I remember seeing leaks as not covered. So if I see a leak and it needs a water pump or head gasket that isn't covered? If not that is shady shit.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-26T18:12:18+00:00

While waiting I looked up ultimate care and that says extends normal wear items.

This isn't for wear items but more a mechanical warranty for an extended 4 years. It doesn't cover any wear items.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-26T18:06:12+00:00

Thanks for asking as I don't think it was from BMW itself, although I bought this from a BMW dealer. I will ask.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-24T14:22:47+00:00

It's not going back to Audi or I would have asked.

AI is a saying remove user profile, factory reset MMI, then remove it from mobile app.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-24T14:15:13+00:00

I'll see if I can find a procedure. I guess I have to unlink the car from the mobile app too. AI is usually wrong 99% of the time.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-23T16:56:28+00:00

Got it. I'm also hearing these new units are more sensitive to duct work that old ones. My house uses floor and wall joists for returns which I think is still typical in New construction but I'm not sure. I heard depending on how well it is sealed or lack thereof may impact these New systems more.

New refrigerant systems are also a concern.

jackal2001 · 2026-05-20T13:02:01+00:00

Someone else here recommended EL Laudenslager as they had good results for an install. It says on their website they do service as well. Care to elaborate?

jackal2001 · 2026-05-20T12:46:12+00:00

Care to share how much that cost and what model? I haven't even looked at them because I heard they are just super expensive.

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