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| Spoke |
 Nov 17 2008, 12:04 PM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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I was working on the front end and jacking up the driver side right behind the front wheel. Done this many times in the past using the edge of the tub to lift.
After the 2nd lift of the day I noticed a 2 inch crack in the windshield about 1/2 way up the A-pillar on the driver side. WTF? I don't remember seeing the crack when I moved the car initially but there it was plain as day. A couple of questions: 1) What sources of windshields exist? New? Used? Prices? 2) Could I have cracked the windshield by lifting the car by the tub right behind the front wheel? |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Nov 18 2008, 06:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
I too will be in need of a windshield for my car as mine has a quarter sized smash and I'm getting ready for a repaint. I found a net service www.glass.net that gives you three quotes within 10 seconds. So for me in Orlando for my 75 I received 3 prices for installed windshields: 245.12 , 260.12 , 339.67. I don't know what brand of glass or if these are legit I'm going to call the 3 places tomorrow.
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| rfuerst911sc |
Nov 19 2008, 04:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
[quote name='rfuerst911sc' date='Nov 18 2008, 04:30 PM' post='1103207']
I too will be in need of a windshield for my car as mine has a quarter sized smash and I'm getting ready for a repaint. I found a net service www.glass.net that gives you three quotes within 10 seconds. So for me in Orlando for my 75 I received 3 prices for installed windshields: 245.12 , 260.12 , 339.67. I don't know what brand of glass or if these are legit I'm going to call the 3 places tomorrow. [/quote UPDATE: Today I called the 3 companies that were provided by my search on www.glass.net, to say the least this was interesting. The first company who's quote online was $245.12 when I called them it was $615.00 I quickly hung up on them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The second company didn't offer a price as they said the windshield is no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The third company gave a price over the phone that was exactly the same as online ( $339.67 ) but they also said the windshield was no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . So my search for a windshield in Orlando continues. |
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| southernmost914 |
Nov 19 2008, 05:20 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States
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UPDATE:
Today I called the 3 companies that were provided by my search on www.glass.net, to say the least this was interesting. The first company who's quote online was $245.12 when I called them it was $615.00 I quickly hung up on them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The second company didn't offer a price as they said the windshield is no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The third company gave a price over the phone that was exactly the same as online ( $339.67 ) but they also said the windshield was no longer available (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . So my search for a windshield in Orlando continues. [/quote] In florida try U.S.A. Auto Glass Inc. MIAMI OFFICE #(305) 247-9100 call for central florida office#. $385+tax installed. Asian glass, fit great but I made them dry fit it 1st before I Ok it. Steve |
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Posts in this topic
Spoke Windshield Options Nov 17 2008, 12:04 PM
xperu Mine cracked in the same place after jacking up th... Nov 17 2008, 12:11 PM Lavanaut I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla windsh... Nov 17 2008, 12:33 PM
horizontally-opposed
I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla winds... Nov 17 2008, 11:24 PM r_towle
I very recently purchased a brand new Sigla wind... Nov 18 2008, 08:51 AM horizontally-opposed
pick up the phone...it still works.
Rich
C... Nov 18 2008, 10:04 AM r_towle
pick up the phone...it still works.
Rich
C... Nov 18 2008, 10:23 AM horizontally-opposed
I was quoting from another post.
That was include... Nov 18 2008, 06:19 PM Spoke
pick up the phone...it still works.
Call him, he ... Nov 18 2008, 02:20 PM sean_v8_914 if you install a new windshield without investigat... Nov 17 2008, 10:19 PM r_towle Cross Post to find the guy.
He is the main importe... Nov 17 2008, 10:23 PM Spoke
Cross Post to find the guy.
He is the main import... Nov 18 2008, 08:19 AM 7TPorsh I bot one from him. No shipping for me, he has dis... Nov 18 2008, 10:12 AM Spoke Just called Richard and ordered a windshield. No d... Nov 18 2008, 02:42 PM Dr Evil Ya, the price is nice comparatively, and Richard i... Nov 18 2008, 06:34 PM r_towle
Ya, the price is nice comparatively, and Richard ... Nov 18 2008, 06:42 PM rfuerst911sc Today I stopped at a local Glass America shop. Had... Nov 21 2008, 04:40 PM burton73 Pro glass parts for the 914 are made in China. Th... Nov 22 2008, 01:46 PM |
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