Windshield Install Complete
04-14-2010, 07:23 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Boulderbobo- is the "surrounding grommet" you reference above made of metal?
I've been trying to have a new windshield installed for the last couple of weeks and had run into a roadblock. I picked up both the internal and external seals as well as the 996 silicone rope from the dealer, but the installer insisted I needed the "metal part" that the glass sits in. I talked to my local dealer as well as Sunset and consulted the PET and couldn't figure out what the hell he is talking about as no seperate metal part seems to exist.
They were going to install an aftermarket windshild they had on hand. My only guess is that the windshield they have doesn't have a metal surround whereas the factory piece or higher quality aftermarket glass does. If you can confirm it will unlock the mystery and I can finally get it replaced!
I've been trying to have a new windshield installed for the last couple of weeks and had run into a roadblock. I picked up both the internal and external seals as well as the 996 silicone rope from the dealer, but the installer insisted I needed the "metal part" that the glass sits in. I talked to my local dealer as well as Sunset and consulted the PET and couldn't figure out what the hell he is talking about as no seperate metal part seems to exist.
They were going to install an aftermarket windshild they had on hand. My only guess is that the windshield they have doesn't have a metal surround whereas the factory piece or higher quality aftermarket glass does. If you can confirm it will unlock the mystery and I can finally get it replaced!
Hope this helps.
Bob-
04-14-2010, 07:25 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
04-14-2010, 07:27 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
One other thing I forgot. The surrounding grommet came with a metal strip installed in the groove as a placeholder for the external seal.
Sorry. Just remember that.
Sorry. Just remember that.
04-14-2010, 08:06 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Your fingers may be sore afterwards.
04-14-2010, 09:33 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
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04-15-2010, 01:42 AM
#22
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Great info Bob, did you have it done up your way? Mine is pretty pitted (and so is my paint 
it's gotta be the most fragile stuff I've ever had on a car, but that's another topic) - I've been kicking around getting it replaced as well. I carry a glass rider but the window must be broken before it is applicable. Glad you can see again!
it's gotta be the most fragile stuff I've ever had on a car, but that's another topic) - I've been kicking around getting it replaced as well. I carry a glass rider but the window must be broken before it is applicable. Glad you can see again!
04-15-2010, 10:55 AM
#23
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Great info Bob, did you have it done up your way? Mine is pretty pitted (and so is my paint it's gotta be the most fragile stuff I've ever had on a car, but that's another topic) - I've been kicking around getting it replaced as well. I carry a glass rider but the window must be broken before it is applicable. Glad you can see again!
it's gotta be the most fragile stuff I've ever had on a car, but that's another topic) - I've been kicking around getting it replaced as well. I carry a glass rider but the window must be broken before it is applicable. Glad you can see again!Are you planning to attend the gathering at LARPY's on Saturday?
Bob-
04-15-2010, 11:53 AM
#25
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do most of you guys get the window replaced by insurance or pay out of pocket? If insurance is paying for it, are they paying because of the pits or because it's cracked?
Andy
Andy
04-15-2010, 05:50 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
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04-15-2010, 06:21 PM
#27
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Bob, FWIW i heard the same story you heard about the aftermarket supplier ending their 993 glass production. That was around 5 years ago (I've written about it in the archives). IIRC I think there were still some floating around for <$600 for the last few years, but perhaps not any more.
04-15-2010, 11:28 PM
#28
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Hey Marty, yes I had in done in Boulder at the glass Doctor. My insurance company was also reluctant to approve replacement without a crack. I told them that the car was dangerous to drive due poor visibility from all the pitting. That was all they needed to hear and I got approval. If you think about it, the pitting is just as bad if not worse than a crack.
Are you planning to attend the gathering at LARPY's on Saturday?
Bob-
Are you planning to attend the gathering at LARPY's on Saturday?
Bob-
. Looking forward to the meet.M
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