New windshields - update

[dvonk]

I will be getting one the the UV/IR Windshields and installing it myself. I will write up about the procedure when its done. Getting before/after temp readings may be difficult since there are so many variables that can change from day to day. To be really accurate, you'd need 100% equal days, and that will never happen as the earth is always moving in its orbit. But I'll do my best.

indeed, it would be hard to eliminate all the variables, but i will be interested to see your resulting data nonetheless.

...also your general impression of the units themselves.

[DMC5180]

I will also be replacing with UV/IR glass in April at DMCMW.

Since I'm doing this sight unseen, I am wondering if the glass has a slightly darker appearance than stock glass. Just curious though. I'm putting it in regardless.

As for comparison testing, About the only thing that would work apples to apples is 2 Deloreans with the same interior colors parked next to each other. An even better test would be UV/IR windshield in a car that also has tinted door glass too see maximum differential temperatures.

[DMCH James]

Dennis, the UV/IR windshield does have a yellow-ish cast to it. We've installed one in a car here. I'll get a pic of it today for you. The customer loves it, but he has told us that in addition to his toll-pass not working, his garage door opener doesn't, either. He has to roll the window down and stick his hand out with it.

James

[DMCH James]

On the next batch of windshields, going into production very soon, we're looking at having some made with antennas. I do not expect the appearance and placement of the wires will mimic the originals exactly, but we're trying to get it as close as their manufacturing plans allow.

How much interest is there in these?

James

[deloumis]

On the next batch of windshields, going into production very soon, we're looking at having some made with antennas. I do not expect the appearance and placement of the wires will mimic the originals exactly, but we're trying to get it as close as their manufacturing plans allow.

How much interest is there in these?

James

Do you have an estimate price? I'm in need of a replacement windshield, mine somehow cracked on it's first trip over 60 miles. I'm just not sure what option I should go with.

[aludden]

I'm also interested in one with antenna, as long as it doesn't add too much to the price.
It's a trade-off of convenience (not having to install an external antenna) vs. price and getting better reception with an external antenna. I would not be interested in IR - double the price is too much for me.

[jawn101]

On the next batch of windshields, going into production very soon, we're looking at having some made with antennas. I do not expect the appearance and placement of the wires will mimic the originals exactly, but we're trying to get it as close as their manufacturing plans allow.

How much interest is there in these?

James

+1 on the antenna. I consider myself fortunate to have an original and undamaged antenna windshield in the car right now, but past luck is no indicator of future performance - especially on California's highways. They are are rapidly becoming less of a paved surface and more of a loosely coordinated collection of boulders where slightly fewer plants grow than on the other side of the shoulder.

I would personally hate to have to install an external antenna again. The original glass actually gets decent reception in my case as well, so if I was going to do a replacement I'd want it to have the antenna in.

[dmc6960]

Dennis, the UV/IR windshield does have a yellow-ish cast to it. We've installed one in a car here. I'll get a pic of it today for you. The customer loves it, but he has told us that in addition to his toll-pass not working, his garage door opener doesn't, either. He has to roll the window down and stick his hand out with it.

I would also be interested in this pic. I'm kinda disappointed the IR tint doesn't exclude a small portion at the top center just for toll transponders and garage door openers. When I was researching UV/IR windshields it was mentioned it is common to leave a small opening just for this purpose. I'm still planning on this windshield as well though once I get my insurance check in about a week.

[Rich W]

+1 with interest in having the next batch of UV/IR windshields with an open spot
for I-Pass and garage door openers.

+1 with interest in both windshield antenna and UV/IR with open transponder spot
in the same windshield.

Options are good.

[DMCMW Dave]

Options are good.

And raise the cost.