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Cracked Windshield
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:21 am
by Zell_06
The other day I was on my way to work and hit a nasty pot hole. So nasty in fact that it cracked my windshield near the passenger side. It started small and is slowly growing. What a PITA. Anybody know where I can find a place to replace this for a good price?
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:45 am
by WRXWagon2112
I can't say I've had to repair or replace a windshield before so I can't give any advice from experience.
I would just try some of those advertised auto glass places like Royal Auto or Safelite. IIRC, they can come out to your place of business and do the repair in the parking lot. Makes it really convenient.
I think Libra Monkee has had to replace a windshield before (I think) so maybe he can chime in.
--Alan
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:48 am
by chicken n waffles
chuckenschlausen (libra monkee) had his replaced recently by a company that drove out to his location and did the job on the spot. seemed to be good work. shrug.
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:17 pm
by ElZorro
I had one replaced by insurance a couple years back. I was not impressed with the company (?SafeLite?), and very not impressed with the quality of the glass they used. After a couple years I have so many little tiny pock marks in the glass that its actually a pain to look through.
Make sure that they use manufacturer quality glass. Also, if you have heated glass (for the wipers, I know the FXT has it, and some of the Leg's do) make sure the replacement has it.
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:19 pm
by Zell_06
Alright cool. Thanks guys.
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:04 pm
by TAPOUT
I went on
http://www.89glass.com/ and replaced mine for just barely $300. They came out to the house and did it on a Friday morning when I was off. He was done in less than 2 hours. I would tell you to wait until you can get a warm day so the sealant can set up properly.
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:37 am
by Bluestreak2006
Tony I thought you were selling the STI?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:45 pm
by hotsam
Safelite is fine (in fact, they're fixing my wife's Mazda today).
Make sure that they have the correct gasket before they show up to perform the repair. The generic gasket that they can use looks like shit.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:09 pm
by Zell_06
Ok thanks for the tips guys. I'll wait till it warms up till i give em a call. I'll keep my fingers crossed hopin the crack wont get bigger. As far as sellin the car, I figured a way to keep her. A ride in julian's car also kinda changed my mind

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:19 pm
by Sabre
Glad I could help

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:43 pm
by Bluestreak2006
Julian, you still need to take me out with the good turbo on your diesel power plant.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:09 pm
by Sabre
Well, I already promised Alan a ride next meet, so feel free to jump in the back seat!
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:30 pm
by schvin
have had good experiences with royal.