windsheild installation, what size of butyl tape do I need Options

[freezing14]

I am getting to the point whre the windsheild is going in,, called around to some glass shop and they think they are wizzard of some sort because of the price they charge and the BS they say to get your business,,, so i decided to do it myself using the butyl tape, i found a place who sell it but they have a couple of size 3/8, 5/16 square round etc,, what is the best one to use

thanks guys (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

[aircooledboy]

Well, thats partly true. A proper buytl installation is never going to "pop out". The problem with buytl is that it has no meaningful structural integrity. In a average car, the rigidity of the windshield to the frame created by a modern urethane is a necessary part of the structural design of the car in a roll over. That is much less of an issue in a car with a roll bar built into its design like a 914. In a perfect world, a urethane installation is best. Unfortunately, a urethane installation is also not realistic for the inexperienced do-it-yourselfer. Personally, I don't have concerns about the windshield in my teeners which are both buytl installs, because it seems to me if I am in a roll over, and the Targa bar doesn't save me, the windshield strength ain't gonna either. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)