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Old 03-03-2023, 08:39 PM
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@geoffrey992 When was your car built?

That sucks, I wonder if there's a route here to file with NHTSA or similar to open an investigation ? This thread is all the evidence needed!
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Old 03-04-2023, 05:41 PM
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You should definitely file with NHTSA. If enough people file, they will/might eventually open up an investigation. In the meantime, that sucks and the price to replace the glass is ridiculous.
As a short-term option you could get safelite to "patch" it for around $100. I did this with my 996 GT3 for the front windshield. They came to my house and the bill was around $75. It will not look like new but will prevent it from getting worse and give you more time to look for other options.
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Old 03-04-2023, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyr
You should definitely file with NHTSA. If enough people file, they will/might eventually open up an investigation. In the meantime, that sucks and the price to replace the glass is ridiculous.
As a short-term option you could get safelite to "patch" it for around $100. I did this with my 996 GT3 for the front windshield. They came to my house and the bill was around $75. It will not look like new but will prevent it from getting worse and give you more time to look for other options.
the main issue is the cracks can be felt from the inside. The cracks are usually too extensive to patch unfortunately. My example is pretty bad
Old 03-04-2023, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by supershaft
the main issue is the cracks can be felt from the inside. The cracks are usually too extensive to patch unfortunately. My example is pretty bad
Ouch! In that case they probably would not even to the repair. That sucks.
Old 03-21-2023, 04:46 PM
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So is there a national glue shortage by porsche? Been waiting a month to get my glass fixed. Any alternatives to the glue that they use?
Old 03-21-2023, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by supershaft
So is there a national glue shortage by porsche? Been waiting a month to get my glass fixed. Any alternatives to the glue that they use?
glue for what?
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Originally Posted by L2_ONBOARD
glue for what?
I have to have my entire windshield replaced but they don't have the adhesive to do it..
Old 03-21-2023, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by supershaft
I have to have my entire windshield replaced but they don't have the adhesive to do it..
that’s strange. They don’t use a unique product for GT cars. Are you sure it’s not the replacement window? Those are in short supply
Old 03-21-2023, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by L2_ONBOARD
that’s strange. They don’t use a unique product for GT cars. Are you sure it’s not the replacement window? Those are in short supply
yes they have the glass but not the glue. my cayenne is also supposed to get a new windshield and they can't do that either.
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Originally Posted by supershaft
yes they have the glass but not the glue. my cayenne is also supposed to get a new windshield and they can't do that either.
crazy times man
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I’m getting my rear glass replaced this week.
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Originally Posted by raymort
I’m getting my rear glass replaced this week.
can you share some of the glue with me lol

edit: literally not even joking. please let me know

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Old 03-22-2023, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by supershaft
can you share some of the glue with me lol

edit: literally not even joking. please let me know
I asked my service guy about the adhesive today. They don’t use any special Porsche adhesive. They have a 3rd party guy that does all of their work. My rear glass will be done this week.
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Old 07-24-2023, 06:18 PM
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My 2022 911 has this problem. Hopefully my dealer takes care of this under warranty.I assume they will
Old 07-25-2023, 11:46 AM
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we fixed the rear glass on a gt3 yesterday. quick fix
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