rkwfxd

I noticed that on the new 911 T they give you the option to NOT get the lite weight side and rear glass.

Is there a disadvantage to the lite weight glass?

A reason not to get it?

TIA

LexVan

Lightweight glass less quiet??

subshooter

Would it break or chip easier?

Valvefloat991

Thinner glass is typically less quiet. However, given the level of tire/road noise in these cars, I imagine it would be hard to notice the difference.

Scorponok

Probably just louder than standard glass. I think NOT getting it though is kind of missing part of the package of this car.

rkwfxd

^ I agree


Hadnt thought of the possibility of additional road noise.

Pep!RRRR

More noise is a feature of the car.

Needsdecaf

I would put my bet that it has to do with crash certification. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if you had to re-certify that glass.

hsmith

No rear wiper with light weight glass. I was disappointed to see that.

R_Rated

Front glass in standard due to safety standards. Minimal noise from rear and sides. Less weight.

Theoretically - easier to break without a hammer but if someone is going to go to that length then you're screwed anyway.

LnC993

991.2 GTS also has this lightweight rear glass, haven’t heard any complaints from these owners.

Scorponok

Does it? I don’t see that written anywhere, can you post it?

Puf n Stuf

In UK, I see it in spec only for T & GT2RS. If it's in GTS, Porsche doesn't shout about it.

Scorponok

Correct. I was under the impression that only the GT2RS and T have lite weight glass.

rodney2

Lightweight glass delete is for owners in colder climates. Insufficient strength to support increased snow loads. Got to live down south if you want Lightweight Glass.