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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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God D**m Piece Of S**t Windshield...

Sorry, just needed to rant. I was fixing a small chip in the windshield from this last track day, then CRACK! @$#)_$@)#($*@)_#($* Now I have two spider cracks right above where I look out the windshield.

I'm not going to do it right now but does anyone know where to get a new windshield, how much, and how much for install? Also any lightweight glass or lexan that would work?

Bad day...
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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yeah i need replace mine too. I think tis going to be $$$. ANyone know if there is a difference from wrx windshield and an 05 sti windshield?
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruski
Sorry, just needed to rant. I was fixing a small chip in the windshield from this last track day, then CRACK! @$#)_$@)#($*@)_#($* Now I have two spider cracks right above where I look out the windshield.

I'm not going to do it right now but does anyone know where to get a new windshield, how much, and how much for install? Also any lightweight glass or lexan that would work?

Bad day...
Evan
i just got mine replaced by premier auto glass. highly recommended by i-clubbers!... and they were right!!! look for elmer ramirez at 408 943-1200.

i asked for the original windshield and he got me one from the subaru dealer! everythin was paid by my insurance..

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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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i have 3 rock chips and 1 huge crack pretty much spanning from side to side....thats what i get i guess for driving to tahoe to snowboard atleast twice a week

ive had safelite fix my windshield on some of my previous cars, you can get quotes online and even schedule onine, uber sweet i say

www.safelite.com
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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I just replaced my windshield. Such a waist of money. I've never had a car windshield break. Then I always hear of Subaru's having this problem and the first one I buy gets a busted windshield three weeks after the purchase date.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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How much are you guys paying for the new glass and install?
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by greco_sti
i just got mine replaced by premier auto glass. highly recommended by i-clubbers!... and they were right!!! look for elmer ramirez at 408 943-1200.

i asked for the original windshield and he got me one from the subaru dealer! everythin was paid by my insurance..

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No problem so far from Elmer's work? How much did he charge?
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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i paid 350 for mine through safelight
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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I got an online quote from Safelite for ~$270 OTD. Why is yours so much?
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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I also had a windshield installed by Premier Auto Glass. I'm skeptical about using them again though after that other thread about the problems that one guy's having. They were definitely priced right though...I think I paid $175 cash. They did a great job on my car and I didn't have any problems recommending then, but who knows now.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by eastbaysubaru
I also had a windshield installed by Premier Auto Glass. I'm skeptical about using them again though after that other thread about the problems that one guy's having. They were definitely priced right though...I think I paid $175 cash. They did a great job on my car and I didn't have any problems recommending then, but who knows now.

-Brian
Oh man...

I left Elmer a voice mail on his cell, no call back yet. The office #: 408-943-1200 is not a working #
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...72#post1794272
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruski
I was fixing a small chip in the windshield from this last track day, then CRACK!
OH D'OH!! You know I even pointed that sucker out on Saturday wondering why it hadn't already spread. Maybe I jinxed it, oops.


btw, I can hear my turbo even after light driving now.
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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I don't know. Elmer's been cool with me and I had my passenger side window fixed when someone broke into my car while I was at work.



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