Help!! I need a windshield
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Sorry to add some concern to your issue - BUT - make sure the installer has experience with Porsche windshields. They require some know how and its not unusual for installers to screw it up. I had a windshield replacement a few years ago and, after it was done, I was left with an annoying whistling sound in the car. It turned out the installer my dealer used had not properly seated the windshield and it required a redo with another new windshield. We used a different installer who had plenty of experience the second time and all was good. Others have had similar experiences.
Not a big deal but worth paying attention to.
Not a big deal but worth paying attention to.
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Yep. Reputable installer, OEM windshield and -- critically -- the OEM gel packs are key. Mine got whacked by a big rock, but the new windshield, as far as I could tell, was perfectly installed.
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The OEM windshield for my Cayman S was $900, not cheap but not insane. Luckily the deal warrantied mine.
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New country literally did mine last week. Was 1280$. The windshield was back ordered from Germany but I got expedited shipping and it took 3 days once in. I waited 9 business days all in.
Chubb insurance paid it all in full
Pm me if any questions. Best of luck. Ross.
Chubb insurance paid it all in full
Pm me if any questions. Best of luck. Ross.
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I've had 2 windshield replacements on my 2013 cab in just under a year due to rock chips & cracks. Both done by the dealer (using safelight). One was same day and one was scheduled a couple days out. It had to cure for an hour and then I could drive it home with the tape on it- just no washing for 24 hours. And fortunately covered by USAA.
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I have had one done by the dealer, they said that they did not use safelight but I am not sure. Ended up at around $1100 if I remember correctly. Install was done very well and no problems.
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I had a more pleasing experience. In 2003 I had a rock go through the windshield of my 1995 993. Rather than go to the dealer, I went directly to Safelite in this small town. Shockingly, they got the windshield installed in 24-hours . I was worried about the radio-antenna reconnection but they handled that perfectly. The best part was that it cost $0 since windshield replacement is covered 100% by insurance in Florida.