Ragin' Bajan

On the way down to Seattle this weekend, some dust/rocks were thrown onto the front of my car, and long story short, I need a new windshield, ideally before a track event on the 29th.

Insurance want's to of course slap in an after market one that's half the price--any experience with these?

I've heard that they don't fit very well, which makes me worry about water leaks and corrosion later down the line. Also heard that there is much more optical distortion.

I'm going to fight them tomorrow, but I'd like to be armed with as much evidence as I can muster.

Thanks!

John McM

Can't remember when I read it, but another Rennlister noted that there was a different in the glass composition for OEM and non OEM glass; apparently, OEM Porsche screens were softer and made it easier for the driver to see at high speed.

Can't say I've ever noticed a difference between the quality of my Porsche and Honda screen so it may be an urban myth.

Bill Gregory

I've been told that the German glass is not as hard as the American glass. Otherwise, I know people that have used American glass just fine. Be sure and get a new Porsche, not OEM, rubber windshield gasket. There have been reports that the non-Porsche rubber surrounds don't fit as well as the real thing.

AK

I know that the windshield on mine has been replaced before my ownership. It says that it was made in Finland. Seems clear and fits well.

Allen

andrew911

I think Bill meant for you to get a Porsche (also called "OEM" for original equipment manufacturer) windshield gasket as opposed to a non -OEM gasket...

Bill Gregory

Andrew,

I used OEM assuming that someone else makes the rubber gaskets for Porsche and may also sell them on the open market. Of course there may be other non-OEM manufacturers too. Since I don't know how to differentiate them, maybe it's better to say Porsche and non-Porsche sourced. Sorry if I confused anyone.

J-McDonald

I had mine replaced with a Pilkington (spelling?) windshield , with a new Porsche window gasket. I've had no problems whatsoever - it fits perfectly and is extremely high quality.

Peter H

Do the non-Porsche windshields come with the fine antenna and its termination bonded onto the glass as for the real thing? I'd hate to lose the benefit of the great reception provided by the in-built antenna . . . . and, seriously now, have to then fit an external antenna!

Peter

J-McDonald

My non-OEM windshield came with the integral antenna, exactly the same as the factory windshield that it replaced.

scupper

J-McDonald - I need to have my wind shield replaced - a crack in the lower left is slowing growing longer. Who did your install?

Chuck
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