New windshields - update

[DMCMW Dave]

Is it covered by the shippers insurance or is it considered random AOG? bullseye or line crack?

Looks to me like a rock hit it at the very top, but no marks on the header.

I have no clue about responsibility. But it's a good example of why I strongly recommend closed carriers.

Carriers are "insured" but good luck with that.

[20098]

Is there a picture of the new windshield with the cracked glass? Is it possible it cracked from stress or poor manufacture? Hopefully, this is not the case. I like the idea of newly manufactured windshields since OEM ones are very hard to find.

[DMC5180]

I saw the the damage today. It's definitely an Impact of some kind. Their is a pretty good chunk out of it. But it's in an odd location. Partially hidden by the Header trim. Their is no witness mark on the header at all.


Update on UV glass blocking Toll pass transponders: I Confirmed, they don't work. I stopped at a IPASS Service center a couple weeks ago to look into getting the License Plate Mounted Transponder. The Unit is rather large and ugly compared to the windshield version. I opted not to get it. Last night the proverbial Light bulb went on in my head. Instead of mounting the transponder to the license plate why not near it. I took the windshield unit and temporarily secured (Taped) it to the back of the Grill insert (It's plastic). I went out of my way today just to try it out the tollway. It WORKED PERFECTLY mounted like that. So My garage door opener works and my toll pass works. That was easy.

[dmc6960]

Installed my new UV/IR windshield today.

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?24...ll=1#post56025

Installation went pretty good. Did have to jack the roof a little over 1/2 inch to close the cap/even out the gap in the top center. Driver's door didn't latch the greatest after doing that, and I think my passenger door (which I've never been able to get great) lined up better! Hopefully I can adjust the driver's door to be as good as its been over the last 12 years.

Thanks again DMC for making these!

[82DMC12]

Jim what do you mean by jacking the windshield?

[dmc6960]

Jim what do you mean by jacking the windshield?

No windshields were jacked last night. Ha. No, I jacked up the roof. You know, the thing the DMC vendors say is a possibility you'll need to do when replacing the windshield but Bill adamantly seem to say that under no circumstance would you ever need to. I do agree its probably not necessary under all conditions, but I believe my roof to have sagged for a while now. The top center of my original windshield had in fact let go of the car. HUGE water leak under the right conditions. It also was probably one of the reasons I could never perfectly align my passenger door.

Jacking was accomplished using my daily driver's spare tire scissor jack and a few pieces of wood. Placed it on the bare console and lifted cautiously until the gap in the middle of the dry-fit windshield was at a minimum. I'd say it was between a 1/2" and 3/4" lift.

[DMCH James]

The next batch of windshields are due in early next week, so we should have all backorders cleared by then.

In July/August, we will receive the windshield's with antennas.

Finally, we now include the front outer door seals (that have to be removed to get to the screws that hold with windshield reveals in place) with all windshields along with the mirror pad at the same $450 price.

James

[jawn101]

The next batch of windshields are due in early next week, so we should have all backorders cleared by then.

In July/August, we will receive the windshield's with antennas.

Finally, we now include the front outer door seals (that have to be removed to get to the screws that hold with windshield reveals in place) with all windshields along with the mirror pad at the same $450 price.

James

Nice value-adds, that's a great idea James. Any idea on pricing for the antenna glass yet?

[DMCH James]

Nice value-adds, that's a great idea James. Any idea on pricing for the antenna glass yet?

We'll use the original DMC part number, 100623, and the price will be $550. I wish it could have been less, but the volume just isn't there get a lower price.

James

[jawn101]

We'll use the original DMC part number, 100623, and the price will be $550. I wish it could have been less, but the volume just isn't there get a lower price.

James

Hey, what can you do. Did the antenna glass have the UV coating as well? Now I can't remember but I think you said it was UV but not IR.