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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Replaced front window, is it ok to drive on highway??

I had to replace my front window because it got cracked. Its been in there for about 10 hours now and I have to drive to lubbock tomorrow. The driver and passenger windows have been cracked open to equalize the pressure and I will drive with the windows cracked tomorrow.
I am curious if the wind will push the window out of place because it's suppose to take about 3 days for the window to set into place.

Another question not about my window is, how does the WRX drive on long trips? It's about 420 miles from from Austin to lubbock which takes about 6 hours.
Old Aug 25, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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I am curious if the wind will push the window out of place because it's suppose to take about 3 days for the window to set into place.
It should be fine unless the shop gave you other instructions. Other Impreza owners have had their windshields replaced and drove their cars the next day
Another question not about my window is, how does the WRX drive on long trips? It's about 420 miles from from Austin to lubbock which takes about 6 hours.
With a stock suspension it's fine. Not as cushy as a Camry but the seat and steering wheel adjustments make trips tolerable. The longest I've driven one-way is about 3.5 hours - no complaints from me or the passenger.

I'd suggest bringing along some bottled water because longer trips with the a/c on will tend to dehydrate you.

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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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I drove my car from San Diego to San Jose just the other Sunday (~9-10 hrs) and I had no complaints from my passenger or myself. I'm on stock suspension suspension and riding in the wrx felt better than driving my other car.

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:27 AM
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When I had my windshield replaced they told me I could drive it an hour after it was installed, just don't slam the doors with the windows closed. And don't wash the car for a few days (rain is no problem).

That was last week, I have had no leaks yet.
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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cool thanks for the replys guys.
The other car that I usually drive up is a Lexus GX470 with my parents which was an extreamly smooth ride.
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