Thermally and Noise Insulated Glass
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I have this option on my car and i highly recommend it, when I first test drove 2 Cayennes that don’t have it and i thought something is wrong with the rubber sealing the doors assuming there was an air leak! But there wasn’t any leak! It was me used to well insulated cars. I was shocked how Porsche engineers didn’t make this option as standard.
i am writing you this message from inside the car with 2 sim cards connected to my phone showing 100% 5G strength coverage, and the third PCM sim card showing 90% strength.
P.S: I got panoramic roof, which definitely makes a difference.
Go for it without hesitation, if worried about it getting cracked easily, get windshield exterior protection like what I did. It is similar to the protection you install on your phone display. Google it and you will find many installers who can do it for you. Good luck!
i am writing you this message from inside the car with 2 sim cards connected to my phone showing 100% 5G strength coverage, and the third PCM sim card showing 90% strength.
P.S: I got panoramic roof, which definitely makes a difference.
Go for it without hesitation, if worried about it getting cracked easily, get windshield exterior protection like what I did. It is similar to the protection you install on your phone display. Google it and you will find many installers who can do it for you. Good luck!
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Have a '22 with that glass. My only complaint is on a very sunny day, when the sun hits the the rear windows, they seem almost foggy (or very hazy) when on the inside looking out. Dealer said that was normal, but I find it hard to believe they would be that hazy. Anyone else find that?
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Have a '22 with that glass. My only complaint is on a very sunny day, when the sun hits the the rear windows, they seem almost foggy (or very hazy) when on the inside looking out. Dealer said that was normal, but I find it hard to believe they would be that hazy. Anyone else find that?
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I just started noticing that haze, especially out the rear hatch. Low angle sun. It seemed like the window hadn't been washed in a while, but I don't notice it often.
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Yes, exactly.. looks like dirty window haze.. its really only noticeable when the sun is bright and hits it directly. That said, in the summer time, its really noticeable on all the back windows when i turn around and look out of them.
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I wonder if your your experience has been coincidental. I went over 30 years without a single rock strike that cracked a windshield and then had seven over a 15 year period. None of those windshields had any special properties. There's just a lot more debris on the roads.
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From the Porsche site: A secondary effect is that the acoustic glass weighs a little less than the standard offering. Not a glass expert but maybe the additional layers of film between the glass allows for reduction in glass thickness to save weight and still have the required strength. Here is link to the complete article: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2021...401-26834.html. Rocks hitting windshields is inevitable, it’s not if but when. I think in the future when we take the winter trips I am going to have a repair kit along to hopefully limit the cracking of a chip. I have full glass replacement so other than the inconvenience it’s really not an issue to get the glass replaced but I just as soon have my dealer do it.
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I have a 2024 Turbo GT on order and need to lock in my spec soon. I have been going back and forth on this option the most actually. I am concerned it takes away from the low-end noise from the engine and the feeling of connection with the road with the cabin being so isolated. Never had a car with it and don't particular notice any wind noise while cruising down the highway. Should I be looking at adding this more closely? Seems like for my preference I am okay leaving it off but always welcome perspectives that feel strongly you should option it.
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Are the acoustic glass and standard windshield interchangeable? (Same thickness)
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We skipped this option on our Cayenne as I knew it wouldn’t reject enough hear in South Texas. And I have to say,this vehicle is one of the quietest I’ve ever driven. I certainly don’t miss the extra sound deadening.
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I have a 2024 Turbo GT on order and need to lock in my spec soon. I have been going back and forth on this option the most actually. I am concerned it takes away from the low-end noise from the engine and the feeling of connection with the road with the cabin being so isolated. Never had a car with it and don't particular notice any wind noise while cruising down the highway. Should I be looking at adding this more closely? Seems like for my preference I am okay leaving it off but always welcome perspectives that feel strongly you should option it.
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_AU/2...-GT-28076.html
Who would want to insulate themselves from that? Mash that throttle and enjoy the symphony!
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Originally Posted by JTG13
I have a 2024 Turbo GT on order and need to lock in my spec soon. I have been going back and forth on this option the most actually. I am concerned it takes away from the low-end noise from the engine and the feeling of connection with the road with the cabin being so isolated. Never had a car with it and don't particular notice any wind noise while cruising down the highway. Should I be looking at adding this more closely? Seems like for my preference I am okay leaving it off but always welcome perspectives that feel strongly you should option it.
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how is it doing both? Has to be taking away some sound.
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Originally Posted by JTG13
how is it doing both? Has to be taking away some sound.