New windshields - update

[DMC5180]

Heres a link to neat company video showing some of the processes of windshield manufacturing.

http://www.olimpia.com.tr/en/kurumsal-film.php

[DMCH James]

Here is the planned layout of the windshield antenna. While this does not match the original layout, except for location of the connector, it has been optimized for maximum reception.

First units are expected in July, pricing still being worked out.

James

[jawn101]

Here is the planned layout of the windshield antenna. While this does not match the original layout, except for location of the connector, it has been optimized for maximum reception.

First units are expected in July, pricing still being worked out.

James

Looks good! Will having the antenna grid at the lower edge affect the placement/presence of the DMC logo in the lower corner?

[DMCH James]

No, the DMC logo and manufacturer imprint will remain in the same position. Also, while the wires on right and left side and at the top can be seen from outside like the original, the wires at the bottom that help improve reception will be under the screen print and can not be seen from outside.

James

[Squall67584]

Any temp tests now that its getting hotter?

[DMC5180]

Nothing for me to report yet. We will see after the trip to Indy on the 12th. I can tell you there is still fair amount coming from the door glass. It will be influenced by that quite a bit. Perhaps a couple meat thermometers on dashboards of cars parked next to one another at an event will be the best test. I'm told the DMCEV has UV windshield installed. I don't know if it has Tinted side glass though.

[DMCMW Dave]

I'm told the DMCEV has UV windshield installed. I don't know if it has Tinted side glass though.

Yes on both counts. Although it also has the first broken UV windshield. . . apparently caught a rock on the way here from New York (open carrier).

[DMC5180]

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

[aludden]

No, the DMC logo and manufacturer imprint will remain in the same position. Also, while the wires on right and left side and at the top can be seen from outside like the original, the wires at the bottom that help improve reception will be under the screen print and can not be seen from outside.

James

Cool! I like that!

Alex

[Rich W]

Dennis and others,

When I took a close look at the crack(s), it appeared as though a rock or some other road debris stuck the edge of the upper metal
windshield surround, between the point that the front edge of the metal meets the windshield area. Three or four small, split lines.

If there was a "blacked out" section at the top of the UV winshield (similar to other stock winshields), it would be difficult to detect
the crack(s) without looking more closely, but since it is nearly clear (with a light blue tint) the crack(s) appear more evident.

The crack(s) emminate from a single contact point and radiate out only an inch to three inches (per crack) as of now, but they are
likely to spead over time, since they are right near the center of the top of the windshield (passenger side of the rear view mirror).

Later,
Rich W.

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