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Old 08-18-2015, 12:01 AM
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Default Windshield glass in Canada

I have hit a dead end trying to source a new windshield for the 928, in Canada. None of the autoglass installers have been able to find a source.

Can anyone point me to a source for this windshield that Canadian installers can access?

I do not require the OEM antenna for my car.
Old 08-18-2015, 08:08 AM
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Brian,

I ordered mine from Rockauto, they delivered it to my door.

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I find it very surprising a speedy or other couldn't source the glass. For sure the dealer can get it.

Or is it can someone source the glass at a reasonable price?
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Porsche only has antenna-in-glass windshields. Whether you order '87-88 with antenna, or 89+ with no antenna, you get the antenna.

Chinese windshields are readily available, some good and some not-so-good. Sigla (OEM brand) is distributed by Pilkington, but supplies are scarce at this time. Roger has Sigla windshields in stock, but won't ship due to breakage/packaging concerns. Our solution was to drive to Anaheim.

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Hi Jim, just curious if you know the going rate for the ones from Porsche?

Thanks!

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$850

http://sonnenporscheoemparts.com/par...&siteid=215405
Old 08-18-2015, 01:31 PM
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I replaced mine at Speedy Auto Glass, 288 Speers Rd. Oakville, Ontario 2 years ago. If you have the same outfit out west give them a call.
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Pedro at speedy Gonzales auto glass Can hook you up, he did one for me 2 years ago. It was $300.

Edit, sorry I see you are out west. Good luck. But maybe he can help you connect your installer to his source. Just google him.
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I have a good used one without the antenna but I don't think it can be shipped.
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I wouldn't mind having one w/ antenna for my '85, current one is original w/ years of road rash, small (fixed) chip.
The newly acquired 86.5 has a new replacement (w/o) antenna but the clarity is huge difference w/ a new windshield.

Thanks for pricing info,

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Still no joy.
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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck[ID]=0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=CAD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=f80558bji1fk2b4opl61tdg3e6

Go to Rock Auto, don't look up years with antenna in glass, they are out of stock, and I've never seen them in stock.

They'll ship it to you, take care of import taxes etc, you'll know the amount in Cdn before you check out. And get someone to install it, I've never had a problem getting a glass guy to install new glass.

Right now they have some green tint ones for less than $150.

Alternatively give your glass guy the link.
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Originally Posted by wpgshark
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck[ID]=0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=CAD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=f80558bji1fk2b4opl61tdg3e6

Go to Rock Auto, don't look up years with antenna in glass, they are out of stock, and I've never seen them in stock.

They'll ship it to you, take care of import taxes etc, you'll know the amount in Cdn before you check out. And get someone to install it, I've never had a problem getting a glass guy to install new glass.

Right now they have some green tint ones for less than $150.

Alternatively give your glass guy the link.
I must be doing something wrong on their website. It is showing "out of stock" for all model years of 928.

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Brian,

There were 3 green tint and 1 bronze when I posted yesterday.

Looks like others beat you to it.

Click off the notify when available, and see what happens.
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same here


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