Windshield Installation
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
I've done it. Looks better, cleaner and it sits more flush to the body. Buy the 993 screen, outer frame and glue kit. It' s a bolt on package and it also seals better which prevents rust in a pillars. I have a pic somewhere but it looks like a 993.
Thomas
P.S there are many threads about this if you do a search
Thomas
P.S there are many threads about this if you do a search
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Annapolis, MD / Media, PA
Well, the 993 windshield does fit, my only question now is what gasket to use, my 964 gasket or buy the 993 INNER & OUTER gaskets.
Revised totals:
$60 for gaskets
$749 for a new Porsche 993 Windshield
This hole keeps getting deeper and deeper.....
Revised totals:
$60 for gaskets
$749 for a new Porsche 993 Windshield
This hole keeps getting deeper and deeper.....
Drifting
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From: yoou -tah
yes, Thomas has some old posts you can search although I haven't seen his photos. if you search there will be others. installation is more conventional since it's glued. and preventing pillar rust isn't a bad thing either.
Here is what Tyson told me.
"It does fit. It is basically the same windshield bu has plastic clips attached that center it in the opening. It is glued in place, and is flush mounted.
It has better aero properties, and by virtue of being glued in place, it stiffens the chassis by acting as a sheer panel to the windshield frame."
Here is what Tyson told me.
"It does fit. It is basically the same windshield bu has plastic clips attached that center it in the opening. It is glued in place, and is flush mounted.
It has better aero properties, and by virtue of being glued in place, it stiffens the chassis by acting as a sheer panel to the windshield frame."
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
It's the outer and inner frame you need. Here's a pic, it isn't the best but it gives you a clue about the gasket/frame and the flush look.
Thomas
Thomas
Last edited by ThomasC2; Aug 14, 2012 at 04:10 AM.
Drifting
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From: yoou -tah
It would be really good to see a photo from the inside too.
Here is a model just for fun, not that it really matters for us. There is clearly a boundary at the top of the windshield. Pretty good eddy behind the flags too. I wonder what the aero's look like.
Here is a model just for fun, not that it really matters for us. There is clearly a boundary at the top of the windshield. Pretty good eddy behind the flags too. I wonder what the aero's look like.
Last edited by Otto Bonn; Jun 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Annapolis, MD / Media, PA
Went to Safelite, their price installed is $618 unlimited breakage.
Porsche will sell me the glass for $800, I have to get it installed, they are looking into having their folks do it, the price is the same for 993 or 964 glass.
The body shop will charge $581 installed, if it breaks I pay.
Not happy with the options.
Porsche will sell me the glass for $800, I have to get it installed, they are looking into having their folks do it, the price is the same for 993 or 964 glass.
The body shop will charge $581 installed, if it breaks I pay.
Not happy with the options.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,216
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Thomas
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: cheshire, uk
The bonded 993 screen will not break fitting it!
Its glued in so just fits into place, no risk.
You have to get the 993 inner seal to cover the aperture edge, and its the same profile as the oe 964 rubber, so looks the same from the inside.
But they do sumtimes squeak.
Its glued in so just fits into place, no risk.
You have to get the 993 inner seal to cover the aperture edge, and its the same profile as the oe 964 rubber, so looks the same from the inside.
But they do sumtimes squeak.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Helotes, TX
Wow, I Googled the Safelite site and went through their online pricing menu. $393! Front Windshield, With painted band, Green Tinted Glass with Green Shadeband at top, Antenna
I'm going to check into that for installation with my upcoming paint job. I was cringing at the $600-800 glass price, + rubber, + install....
I'm going to check into that for installation with my upcoming paint job. I was cringing at the $600-800 glass price, + rubber, + install....
