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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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sorry, as long as you use the factory part It doesn't matter who puts it in. thats all that I ment. I think for things like body parts it is best to use the factory parts.
i'll disagree with you on those 2 points....


1. if you know the glass hop real good then you'd know what kind of urethane they use (Sika, Essex, etc) when they put the parts in and what type of moldings they use when the old ones cannot be saved

2. your windshield is a part of the structural integrity of your vehicle.. going with an aftermarket part such as a Safelite windshield (which is about as aftermarket as you can get) is not approved by any car manufacturer and can be dangerous if you get in an accident where the car rolls over..

3. dealers do NOT install windshields!!! they sub it out
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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im on my 3 window now in my evo damn rocks lost two of them with int a month. IT will cost about $250 for a OEM (PPG) window and install. Or u cna get teh cheap **** that is not as safe for like 150
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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I agree totally as far body parts. Sorry for the confusion. Diamond around here is huge, im sure they have a site on the web.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Um..
The SIDE window glass is lighter..
NOT the windshield glass fellas..
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by M3lachsilber
Um..
The SIDE window glass is lighter..
NOT the windshield glass fellas..

Great sig. I bet we are the only two people on this forum that know what that is from.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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Has it been determined his windshield must be replaced? If it's smaller than a quarter and can just be repaired, I think most insurance companies will actually WAVE the deductable and pay 100% to repair! Check it out.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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damm... i hate to dig this thread up again... but damm this has just happened to ME!! every cold *** night the crack in my windshield gets longer n longer... iits almost at the middle part of my windshield, starting from the upper left of the drivers side. anyone know a place in NJ or NY to get his replaced??
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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Huscroft6 where is that windshield place located? how far from Philadelphia or Allentown?? at 1st the crac was the size of a bb gun pellet... then it grew a line 4 inches long.... ok no biggy.. i put my Ez'Pass over it.... 3-4 days later.... its at least 8 in. now! wf!!! very distracting while driving
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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well I just had my windshield replaced... cost me about 500 installed.... yes i got raped but i need one fast b/c cops seem to like my whale tale
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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lol... well where did u get it done ur in BX im across the river... BUt i got a lancer
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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went to premium mitsu in new rochelle
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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OK for the record... I've found a place that sells factory windshields nationwide for a fraction of the dealer price . I got a quote from them i can get mines for 265$ INSTALLED!

just go to www.windshield.net

I'll be getting my cracked up windshield replaced (DAMMM THIS WINtER!!) in about a week or so.. i'll tell you about the quality when its done!
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