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      03-24-2020, 09:59 AM   #1
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Don't want to nit-pick but does anyone know why BMW would not use laminated or acoustic side glass in the 8 series?Tempered is stronger in the frameless application but Mercedes and Audi offer laminated/acoustic in their coupes.My GC is pretty quiet at speed,but I've noticed quite a bit of traffic noise.At this price point,it seems it would be standard or at least an option.Any thoughts?
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I think it is since I seem to remember Acoustic glass being an option. It is on the X5

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Nope,not a current option available here.Called BMW,will have to wait for 2021 DOG to see if it will be offered next year.
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Don't want to nit-pick but does anyone know why BMW would not use laminated or acoustic side glass in the 8 series?Tempered is stronger in the frameless application but Mercedes and Audi offer laminated/acoustic in their coupes.My GC is pretty quiet at speed,but I've noticed quite a bit of traffic noise.At this price point,it seems it would be standard or at least an option.Any thoughts?
Honestly have never heard any traffic noise in my 2020 M850i coupe. Then again to get to the sweet spot of the B&W audio I'm at a minimum 50%. Thus, all I hear is the glorious audio system unless I have it turned down to hear the glorious engine.

That aside to your point it should be an option especially in a flagship series for those that want it. For me I'd pass and put my $3400 into the B&W as at least in my opinion it is 10x the value.

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