New windshields - update

[Rich W]

7.2 Magnititude Earthquake hits Turkey (earlier this week).

Of course, as a first priority, our thoughts and prayers are with those who
have lost family and friends or have family and friends still missing after the
earthquake (7.2) and several major after-shocks (6.x), so I did not want
to ask a related question too soon, with respect to this serious situation.

Since there is some recent actitity on this thread, I thought I would ask
if there is any production impacts due to the recent earthquake and the
multiple severe after-shocks. I have no idea if this windshield factory is
in the earthquake zone, but many areas of Turkey have been impacted.

Just curious to know if additional production delays are to be expected.

Thanks,
Rich W.

[DMCMW Dave]

You can "unbolt" it carefully, as the plastic will deform and pop out of the socket. However when you put the new one back on, it is possible to break the dimming function,.

And the windshield. Don't even try this. Replace the entire mirror using the tape.

[DMCH James]

We're still waiting on word from them in this regard. Earlier reports said that they had no damage to their facility, but some employees were displaced and production would be disrupted while they took care of the essential needs of their workforce.

We still have a small quantity of these in Houston, and I expect further updates from Olimpia next week.

James

7.2 Magnititude Earthquake hits Turkey (earlier this week).

Of course, as a first priority, our thoughts and prayers are with those who
have lost family and friends or have family and friends still missing after the
earthquake (7.2) and several major after-shocks (6.x), so I did not want
to ask a related question too soon, with respect to this serious situation.

Since there is some recent actitity on this thread, I thought I would ask
if there is any production impacts due to the recent earthquake and the
multiple severe after-shocks. I have no idea if this windshield factory is
in the earthquake zone, but many areas of Turkey have been impacted.

Just curious to know if additional production delays are to be expected.

Thanks,
Rich W.

[DMCH James]

Supplier states that they are back on track for production, and have sent a quote for the UV film additional cost. Honestly, it was so much higher ($1,000 windshields, anyone?) that I sent it back and asked for clarification.

James

We're still waiting on word from them in this regard. Earlier reports said that they had no damage to their facility, but some employees were displaced and production would be disrupted while they took care of the essential needs of their workforce.

We still have a small quantity of these in Houston, and I expect further updates from Olimpia next week.

James

[DMCH James]

Confirmed the cost of the UV film and cross-checked with a couple other suppliers we had considered previously, as well. We're going to add ten pieces of the UV film windshields to our outstanding order yet produced, so we'll have them in a limited qty at a significantly higher price (~$1,000). As of right now, all of these UV units are to come to the US, but if anyone would like to get one via Ed at DMC (Europe), let me know. Ed is also getting some of the "regular" windshields, too.

James

[DMC5180]

Did you ask why the added process is so expensive? Perhaps a high failure rate in the manufacturing process or something. Is it UV only? What about IR? Or is that the same thing?

[DMCH James]

I'm told that it is UV only, and the UV laminating film is considerably more costly than standard laminating film.

The balance of the order will be ready next week, and we're having about 50 windshields shipped directly to Ed at DMC Europe and 50 or so shipped here to Houston.

At this time, ALL the UV windshields are coming to Houston - if anyone in Europe wants one, place your order with Ed NOW so we can get them directed from the factory to DMC Europe.

James

[flyinglow]

Did these windshields ever arrive?

[DMCH James]

Windshield update...

Each standard windshield has UV protection standard, as do all modern windshields produced today. These are priced at $450 plus shipping, includes a new mirror pad.

We also ordered a trial run of a UV/IR windsheld, which has an extra layer of PVB and PET film. From the supplier website:

The heat felt on human skins is reduced by lowering UV and IR permeability through reflection. In addition, in-cabin heat of a car parked under the sun is reduced when compared to a car using a standard product. The increase of the air conditioner performance ensures fuel saving while more comfort leads to driving safety. Penetration of solar energy through glasses can be prevented for up to 35% when compared to normal glasses.

These are $979 and include a mirror pad, as well.

Ed in Europe at this time is only stocking the standard windshields and probably has them in stock now, or late this week. We'll have ours here in Texas next week.

James

[Ryan King]

Windshield update...

Each standard windshield has UV protection standard, as do all modern windshields produced today. These are priced at $450 plus shipping, includes a new mirror pad.

We also ordered a trial run of a UV/IR windsheld, which has an extra layer of PVB and PET film. From the supplier website:



These are $979 and include a mirror pad, as well.

Ed in Europe at this time is only stocking the standard windshields and probably has them in stock now, or late this week. We'll have ours here in Texas next week.

James

James, were you able to get the original DMC stamping put onto the Windshields?