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YOUR RESEARCHAnyone had their windsheild replaced in So Calif? - a trusted/proven referral?
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Use safelite and they were less than $500
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Anyone had their windsheild replaced in So Calif? - a trusted/proven referral?
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Leading evidence: 'Use safelite and they were less than $500' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace ....did you end up getting the glass' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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So those that have had their windshield replaced....did you end up getting the glass from Porsche or did you use aftermarket?
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Replace front windshield soon too
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Use aftermarket
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So those that have had their windshield replaced....did you end up getting the glass from Porsche or did you use aftermarket?
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Use aftermarket in 996 cars
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You can't use aftermarket in 996 cars because the radio antenna is built into the windshield.
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Call your dealer for a referral.
Otherwise, try Safelite. (800) 800-ASAP. They are not cheap, but they have a great warranty and all of their glass is American made, not Chinese like some other glass companies.
BOND,
As I mentioned in a post over in the 996TT forum, I recently experienced a broken window on my GF's Saab. I got it fixed over at Brundige Glass in Brea.
Tim Brundige runs the place, and it has been a family business for many years. The shop is spotless and the work is very professional. His prices are about 40% more expensive than Safelite, but he uses all OEM glass so you are getting the real deal, not a generic window. He does accept insurance claims, so if you can run it through that way, it doesn't really matter how much he charges.
It's important not to drive the car for 24 hours after the windshield is replaced to let the adhesive cure properly. So either have it done at a shop and leave it there for a day or have it done at your home. This will eliminate potential cowl shake.
There have been a number of discussions here about Porsche glass and how soft it is. It pits very easily. Some have gone with after market as it is more durable. I'm not sure about the comment re: antenna. May need to check. It doesn't make sense that the after market would not have it. My wife's GS400 was done with after market and the glass was a perfect match to the original - including the antenna.
Does anyone know more about this? I would LOVE to get a better windshield if possible. I have never heard of this. I didn't realize that different company's glass had softer or harder properties.
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