Windshield Rash
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,524
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From: NEast Florida
I've had the same soft-glass problem with my 2 previous BMW's and now the Porsche.
My wife's 2002 Isuzu Axiom's windshield is in better condition.
So is my 1999 Chevy S10 though there is one small crack.
My wife's 2002 Isuzu Axiom's windshield is in better condition.
So is my 1999 Chevy S10 though there is one small crack.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: St. Petersburg Florida
This is the safest glass in the world and that is why Porsche uses it. It is soft and drives us nuts but there is a reason for it. I just don't think it is safe when you can't see thru it! Porsche must think we are smart enuf to change it out when it gets bad.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,257
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Originally Posted by SilverSteel
13k miles and I absolutely hate it. My BMW has the same problem. How much to replace with an American version, I wonder? I hate breaking the seal as the car's impact absorbtion can be negatively affected and perhaps putting me in more danger for a clearer view. Anyone replace theirs with success?
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by SilverSteel
BMW uses the same soft glass that Porsche does. Check your car at sun set or sun-up and you'll see what looks like little bugs, but they're not. Four other guys in my office have BMW's and all of them have the same rash. Check the BMW forum and you'll see similar discussions. I'm too damn picky to live with it. I got nailed by a brick shard after leaving the DMV--license renewal. I was scared at first, then thought too bad it didn't break so I'd have to replace it. Oh, and don't even get me started on the deralicts hanging around that place.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,100
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Oh, ok I know about that Scratch X...thanks!
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 1
From: Canada
Funny, my 83' ford has hard glass, and it's been on the car for almost 24 years... one big nasty chip, got that filled however.
I don't know, maybe they don't build them like they used to.
I don't know, maybe they don't build them like they used to.
