rufrob

Took Blackie out for an "Italian tune up". My rear wheel balance wasn't perfect so there is a vibration around CC kph and tyre noise only from the right after I raised the rear ride height. Think it should go a bit higher to better clear parking stops and for better suspension travel.
No need to down shift, just a bit of throttle and 0.7bar on the boost gauge. I thought for a second the rear alignment was really out because it was shifting side to side. Turns out it was crazy windy today.

sdematt

@rufrob Is Blackie the Tip? I can't remember your stable...you should post pictures again

-Matt

QwikKotaTX

Removing the upper/forward dash trim involves removing the side vents/radio and a good bit more to access the screws that hold it down from below. I will tape some areas off and hope for the best. Not taking a 20 year old car with 95k miles to the dealer.

mrdstr

Most dealers don't' do glass, but they contract with a local company. Same with PPF, tint, and other services. Those companies tend to be well regarded in their area of specialty and have the benefit of volume on the make. Hency my recommendation that you consult with the local dealer(s) to see who they use and recommend. And just a note regarding dealers, when we did the clutch in our cayenne, the dealer had the lowest estimate, was using all factory parts, and provided a free loaner. It never hurts to make the phone call and ask.

QwikKotaTX

Thanks. The closest dealer is about an hour away and I'm trying to use an aftermarket windshield due to budget.

Capt. Obvious

I'd hold out for an OEM or Pilkington windshield. It's worth the extra money.

pfbz

I used a FYG (Fuyao) windshield last replacement and it was and has been excellent.

Zero defects, clear, no distortion. And they are super reasonable, especially if you either don't have or skip replacing the rain sensor. It's been several years, but it was $350 installed when I last used one. It is important to get a good installer, no matter which glass you use.

I do recommend that you separately purchase the OE Porsche windshield seal and trim (996-541-531-01, 996-541-541-01) instead of using the seal that comes with the windshield, but that would apply to OE and Pilkington as well,

If not familiar, Fuyao produces OEM glass for tons of automakers and most you would source here are US production.

rufrob

Blackie is manual RWD conversion.
Wheel spin due to hang time on rough surfaces.

QwikKotaTX

I believe that is the brand they are installing. I called to confirm it had the rain sensor provision, antenna down the center and no optical distortion. I bought the 996-541-531-01 seal but not sure if that is the inner or outer. Thanks.

mrdstr

The parts catalouge from Porsche classic is a good reference to download and keep handy.
I use it for all the pcars to figure out what parts I might need for a given job and to verify when parts are superseded.

Parts Catalogue

Bernard IV

Looking into this glass thing. Sekurit is the OE brand. I have a Pilkington so mine must have been replaced at some point. The Pilkington seems fine to me. You can also have a PPG. I'll have to pay attention to any distortion, I've never really noticed but maybe I'm just not looking close enough.

QwikKotaTX

Took out A pillar trim and dome light panel as they sit very close to the windshield. What a pain. Was gentle as possible but still broke a few clips.

Carlo_Carrera

Hire a good windshield installer and you don’t have to worry about any of this.

As I posted earlier, get in touch with the most upscale body shop in your area and ask them who they use to replace windshields. Then use that guy/gal.

QwikKotaTX

Guaranteed to be $1,000 more than who I am using. My car is not a museum piece by any stretch of the imagination.

Carlo_Carrera

I had my windshield replaced a couple years ago. Installer was the top guy in the area. All the high-end body shops use them. Used German glass and it was $600 all in. The prices between installers don’t vary that much. Hiring the best guy available is worth whatever extra money it costs.