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y5e06
post Oct 25 2005, 04:02 AM
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Who has replaced their own windshield? I could save lots o' cash doing it myself.
I have a small crack starting in one my f-body windscreens.
Glass places stay an additional moulding piece is required and can't be reused.
can it be done w/o?

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post Oct 25 2005, 11:52 PM
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QUOTE (Mojave @ Oct 25 2005, 18:58)
QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 25 2005, 14:28)
(mine had rain sensing wipers and took special glass). Then VW and the glass company fought over it until my insurance company called the glass company and things suddenly got done. And, the final windshield was the correct one and the wipers worked again

Did you have problems knowing when/how to turn on the wipers yourself? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)

Too many levers for poor ol' Kevin.

Regarding the trim piece, I believe they're referring to the weatherstripping. While the goop/glue/gunk/whatever seals the window, the weatherstripping does add extra protection and also protects the edge of the glass from chipping (which, from what I understand, is where it is most vulnerable). The trim piece Trackbird was mentioning regarding my windshield install is the driver's side "rain gutter." They had to pull it to install the new window and trying to "push" it back in they beat the absolute crap out of it with a dead-blow.
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y5e06   Windshield replacement   Oct 25 2005, 04:02 AM
CMC #37   Being in CMC I use el cheapo windshield guy severa...   Oct 25 2005, 04:24 AM
trackbird   Pimpmaro just had one done on his fourth gen. They...   Oct 25 2005, 12:52 PM
Soma07   QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 25 2005, 06:52)it look...   Oct 25 2005, 02:19 PM
Mojave   QUOTE (y5e06 @ Oct 24 2005, 22:02)Who has rep...   Oct 25 2005, 02:38 PM
Cal   I have been thinking about this also. I had a c...   Oct 25 2005, 08:19 PM
trackbird   Harrs auto glass here in Columbus, OH did the 3 wi...   Oct 25 2005, 08:28 PM
Mojave   QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 25 2005, 14:28)(mine h...   Oct 25 2005, 10:58 PM
pimpmaro   QUOTE (Mojave @ Oct 25 2005, 18:58)QUOTE (tra...   Oct 25 2005, 11:52 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (Mojave @ Oct 25 2005, 17:58)QUOTE (tra...   Oct 26 2005, 12:12 AM
Glenn98ZM6   if the glass was $65 would that convince you ...   Oct 26 2005, 12:55 AM
y5e06   don't forget the $4 for the window goo......   Oct 26 2005, 01:46 AM
#07   I have removed the front windshield in the race ca...   Oct 26 2005, 01:47 AM
Cal   QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 25 2005, 18:12)QUOTE (...   Oct 26 2005, 10:28 PM

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