Windshield

[John Boothby]

Thank you all for your input. I've talked to and done business with Marc in the past, and if he endorses it, I believe it to be good!

Thanks again,

John

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

Except for bolt-ons, my ZR-1 looks like a new car. It's hard to believe the difference new glass makes, even to a ZR-1 that was in like new condition to begin with. When my car was last at Marc's he had Safelite install a new windshield. It not only looks great but I notice no distortion in the glass or difference in the performance of AC cooling. I was and continue to be very pleased.

What is the "branding" of your glass? I understand it was installed by Safelite but doesn't assure the branding. They actually might use something other than theirs as just a matter of economics and satisfaction. They might use different branding in different sections of the country. I believe branding is a matter of convenience, maybe a request or simply logistics.

[John Boothby]

Whoever winds up installing my new windshield, I will be sure to check branding.

Thanks,

John

[batchman]

Just an FYI, my wife's 88 C4 has an LOF windshield (all 4 pieces of glass, guessing it's OE) and it has some of the worst distortion I've ever seen in automotive glass. It's been in there since she bought the car in 1989, and no reason to believe it's been changed.

So I think for a car that's a "keeper", I'd want to see and approve any WS before install...

Did get a Pilkington in my ol' beater Lincoln, it was fine.
- Jeff

[Paul Workman]

Being on hand when it is installed would prevent a WS having distortions in it, I would think. Anyway... Mine - all 3 of them, including the one in the Z are beautiful; distortion free (far as I can tell).

And, talk about distortion...to be completely rid of that delamination is a real plus. (Ya might be surprised at how much is hidden behind the A pillar and the delamination combination until the delam is gone!)

[Fully Vetted]

Since the purpose of the tint was to reduce heat in the cabin my question to you guys that have gone to the standard C4 windshield is...can you tell a difference? Does your A/C keep up ok on hot days?

[John Boothby]

Just got off the phone with Safelite. $314.95 inslalled, less tax, includes molding. Safelite stated that they get the molding directly from the dealer and they guarantee everything. The glass is made in the USA by them. Also stated that all their new glass is "Solar" and has good protection from the sun/heat.

[Paul Workman]

I would be ready with "stuff" to R&R the sub molding strips, in case the ones they provide aren't quite right...speaking from experience.

(Oh, and if you DO end up R&R'ing those pieces and reusing them, they will credit you the cost for the new ones, as I recall. Because I provided the rubber amd restored the sub molding pieces, my bill was about $250 installed with tax, IIRC.)

[cvette98pacecar]

John, The original ZR-1 glass was made by Pilkington. I would suggest talking with the sales rep and asking if they can get Pilkington glass. You wont get the radar cutout, but you will get the correct glass.

[John Boothby]

Thanks. I have scheduled the install for next tuesday. I will call them tomorrow and inquire regarding Pilkington glass.

I am still trying to figure out what Paul means by "stuff". How about it Paul? By "R&R" do you mean "remove & replace" or "remove & restore"? By "sub moulding are you referring to "moulding garnish" as discribed in the FSM?

Thanks,

John