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Posted by: mepstein May 24 2010, 09:29 AM

My local auto glass shop told me he can get a Chinese made windsheld for $200. Are there any other choices for new windshields? Thanks, Mark

Posted by: detoxcowboy May 24 2010, 09:34 AM

Sigla is German Brand runs about $500-$700, THey stopped making Sekruit Brandfor the fr. windshield..

Posted by: azbill May 24 2010, 10:01 AM

I have a PPG windshield. In my opinion a windshield is a windshield. If I remember right it was around $300ish.

Posted by: realred914 May 24 2010, 10:35 AM

For your own 914's sake, stay away from chinese made junk, generally stuff made in china is of poor qulaity, poor fit, and performance. Based strictly on the benifit to the 914 owner, chinese stuff is not worth the discount in price. There are plenty of other humanitarian reasons to not buy from china, but that is beyond the scope of what can be discussed here.

think quality and try to get an original window.

Posted by: mepstein May 24 2010, 10:46 AM

ok... thanks for that...

Let me rephrase. Are there any brands other than those from the Orient that I should be taking a look at and are there differences between windshield brands. Can I still get a PPG windshield? Thanks, Mark

Posted by: jt914-6 May 24 2010, 10:58 AM

I'm using a PPG too and really like it. It has a shaded band across the top of it. Attached is a pic of the numbers it has on it. I'm sure one of the numbers is a part number......probably the FW235....

Posted by: underthetire May 24 2010, 04:10 PM

And that keyboard you just typed that on was made in china

Posted by: 736conver May 24 2010, 04:42 PM

Chinese windshields tend to be a little high in the corners.

Stick with PPG or sigla.

Posted by: Tom_T May 24 2010, 04:51 PM

I was told recently by someone who should know, that the Sigla &/or Sekurit for 914s is now made in their plant(s) in Chine nowadays.

I'm not sure, but it might have been Hans L. with production #1 914-6 who told me that - since my half-zymers is blocking the memory!

PPG may be made over there now, as is most of the steel used today!

I think you're okay if you stick with a major brand, so long as they pay attention to QA / QC wherever they're mfgd.

Posted by: '73-914kid May 24 2010, 05:17 PM

I know my windshield was replaced 5 years ago with a new PPG piece. Looks really nice, but the blue visor strip detracts from the original vintage look of a completely bare piece of glass. Other than that though, the PPG windsheild fits great from what I can see.

Posted by: Tom_T May 24 2010, 05:43 PM

Before presuming that yours nor anyone else's had plain/clear glass - you'd better check your COA &/or window sticker, cuz they also came with tinted windshields & side glass as well - esp. CA & hot state 914s.

My early-73 2L had "tinted Glass All Around" option (windshield & sides - not rear glass ever) & had the green band at the top of the OE Sekurit windshield when I got it in Dec 75 (was replaced in the late 70's with PPG due to rock hit).

Posted by: detoxcowboy May 24 2010, 06:57 PM

the fit is a bit funky on the chinese version, and after installed there will be gaps in the chrome trim, I went and bought a nice used sigle, and you could tell the difference right away on fit..

Posted by: Lennies914 May 24 2010, 07:08 PM

I just had a new windshield installed two weeks ago barnd "XYG" (maybe chinese) and it fits great. I opted to spend the extra $30.00 for the green tint strip. The glass was $190.

No complaints so far.

Posted by: zonedoubt May 24 2010, 08:32 PM

Sigla available from dealer.

Posted by: bandjoey May 25 2010, 10:10 PM

I picked up a good used OEM windshield last summer from a parts car for $100. Check the classifieds here and the other usual sites for someone dismantling one in your area. It was a much easier install than I thought. With a helper and Harbor Freight glass suction cups, it dropped right in. Got the new spacers and clips from Pelican and my old trim snapped right on.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 14 2010, 12:24 PM

FYI - Just checked with my local Porsche dealer. Porsche Germany - PAG- has #41 windshields in stock. $484.21 Not too bad...

Parts guy said China made windshields will fit but sometimes gap a bit and require more fitting to get right.

Posted by: Drums66 Jun 14 2010, 12:43 PM

That be good info-

Posted by: Phoenix-MN Jun 14 2010, 05:30 PM

I just picked up one (Sigla) from the dealer $449.00 after PCA discount. At the time (last week) there were 3 in the Atlanta warehouse. Now I just need to put it in - The windshield that is (for those of you with your minds in the gutter )

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 14 2010, 05:55 PM

Our minds belong in the gutter!

Was it tinted or clear safety glass??

Posted by: Phoenix-MN Jun 14 2010, 08:33 PM

The parts guy said they had 1 tinted and 2 clear, I opted for clear since the rest of the glass is clear.