 Front Windshield from Porsche dealer, Has anyone here installed an OE windshield from Porsche dealer ?? I was priced $540 with out the PCA discount |
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| DRPHIL914 |
 Jul 11 2018, 10:08 AM
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Dr. Phil  Group: Members Posts: 5,756 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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Also , I was told by the parts department that it does not indicate where the glass was made or by whom only that it came directly from Porsche Germany and supplied by whom ever is the direct OE supplier.
BTW there are only 6 in stock here in USA and none in Europe, Germany etc. SO just wondering is it worth paying a bit more for OE and if you got one was it perfect fit? |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 13 2018, 11:51 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,756 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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well I bit the bullet and ordered my windshield washer today my price with taxes after the discount for PCA is $529. I already have the new clips and the butyl tape the car just came back from paint the channels are in perfect condition and there was no rust this should be a straightforward installation . if he doesn't charge me more than 100 bucks or so to install it I'll probably just pay him to do it only one of my clips broke removing the Old trim and windshield so I haven't decided whether I will pop out all the old ones and put new ones in. I suppose I will.
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| ConeDodger |
Jul 13 2018, 06:07 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,546 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jul 13 2018, 02:51 PM)  well I bit the bullet and ordered my windshield washer today my price with taxes after the discount for PCA is $529. I already have the new clips and the butyl tape the car just came back from paint the channels are in perfect condition and there was no rust this should be a straightforward installation . if he doesn't charge me more than 100 bucks or so to install it I'll probably just pay him to do it only one of my clips broke removing the Old trim and windshield so I haven't decided whether I will pop out all the old ones and put new ones in. I suppose I will. Just to make sure everyone is hearing what George, myself and others are saying, some of these professionals will insist that they can’t legally use butyl tape. They’ll want to use their goop which drys so hard the windshield becomes practically a stiffening device. This is why you’re hearing about windshields cracking within a year of installation. The butyl tape gives it a bit of flex so it doesn’t crack after the first driveway you pull into. If you insist on having someone else do this very easy job, ask if they’ll use the butyl tape. If they give you the song and dance about not being able to legally do it, thank them for their time and send them off. My local glass guy tells me it isn’t a law anywhere that he is aware of. He says the company is afraid of getting warranty calls for leaks. Again, this is a really easy two person job, and doable by yourself. |
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| mepstein |
Jul 13 2018, 07:09 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,213 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 13 2018, 08:07 PM) QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jul 13 2018, 02:51 PM) well I bit the bullet and ordered my windshield washer today my price with taxes after the discount for PCA is $529. I already have the new clips and the butyl tape the car just came back from paint the channels are in perfect condition and there was no rust this should be a straightforward installation . if he doesn't charge me more than 100 bucks or so to install it I'll probably just pay him to do it only one of my clips broke removing the Old trim and windshield so I haven't decided whether I will pop out all the old ones and put new ones in. I suppose I will. Just to make sure everyone is hearing what George, myself and others are saying, some of these professionals will insist that they can’t legally use butyl tape. They’ll want to use their goop which drys so hard the windshield becomes practically a stiffening device. This is why you’re hearing about windshields cracking within a year of installation. The butyl tape gives it a bit of flex so it doesn’t crack after the first driveway you pull into. If you insist on having someone else do this very easy job, ask if they’ll use the butyl tape. If they give you the song and dance about not being able to legally do it, thank them for their time and send them off. My local glass guy tells me it isn’t a law anywhere that he is aware of. He says the company is afraid of getting warranty calls for leaks. Again, this is a really easy two person job, and doable by yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 911 windshields are just held in by the rubber seal. These cars flex. |
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Philip W. Front Windshield from Porsche dealer Jul 11 2018, 10:08 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com yes fit just fine. The reason to pay more is that ... Jul 11 2018, 10:42 AM wes I bought mine from Porsche to replace a none Porsc... Jul 11 2018, 11:03 AM ConeDodger What is the installer using to install the windshi... Jul 11 2018, 01:06 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com I agree, we always use the original butyl tape 1/4... Jul 11 2018, 02:03 PM bandjoey Has mine done for $740 istalled. (Hagerty pai... Jul 11 2018, 01:44 PM The Cabinetmaker I've installed more that a dozen windshields. ... Jul 11 2018, 02:02 PM Philip W. i talked to our parts guy at the dealer- Randy- sa... Jul 11 2018, 07:46 PM jcd914 Slight highjack, where do you get the butyl primer... Jul 11 2018, 08:08 PM ConeDodger
Slight highjack, where do you get the butyl prime... Jul 12 2018, 12:03 AM phillstek Got mine from the local Porsche dealership. AUD... Jul 12 2018, 04:37 AM Kansas 914
Got mine from the local Porsche dealership. AUD... Jul 13 2018, 07:32 AM forrestkhaag I bought mine from the Porsche dealer in Newport B... Jul 13 2018, 08:09 AM mepstein
well I bit the bullet and ordered my windshield w... Jul 13 2018, 01:16 PM bbrock
well I bit the bullet and ordered my windshield w... Jul 13 2018, 05:06 PM Philip W.
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