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So what is the consensus on windshields? Is it too risky to remove and store for future use/sale?
I'm pretty sure that I'm going to catch a rock sooner or later... and when I do, I would rather it be with a $300 std windshield than my perfect KoolOf (at least I think it's perfect - do they all have a 1/2-3/4" golden-colored ring all along the outer edge? If not, then mines not perfect). I don't have any of the types of delam I've seen in pictures, where the wiping patterns are clearly visible. Seems people have said that removing the windshields is too risky - possibility of breakage. I can definately see that. Others say that installing them is too risky - same reason. I don't understand this as much. I'm sure that storage is risky, too. I have three kids - they smash things for a living. Anyone out there have any luck replacing their original with a good "used" original? Am I wasting my time trying to game this for the future? Any thoughts?
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You current windshield is already delaminating.
Keep it in. If you catch a rock, do a regular Vette replacement. |
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it can be done...we did it twice on mine..but its still risky...the guy has to be a real expert,and they never guarantee the job....never....
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Thanks for the replys... at least that's not something to sweat over any more!!
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![]() Several years ago I purchased one of the last known new correct OEM windshields from Kurt for my '91 turq ZR-1... paid something like $3600 to get it and have installed. Less than a year later I got a bad stone hit and had to replace it with a standard C4 windshield for <$1200. If a class action suit is initiated against Kurt should I get to enter my claim? ![]() Sorry about my RANT but it's an "old man thing" ![]()
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Less than a year later I got a bad stone hit and had to replace it with a standard C4 windshield for <$1200. If a class action suit is initiated against Kurt should I get to enter my claim?
Why would you sue Kurt for a windshield damaged a year later and was damaged by a rock??? ![]()
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When my delam gets too bad, I am replacing with a regular windshield. I could not imagine paying that much for something that is exposed to the highway and roads at speeds anywhere from 0-180mph. If A rock hit a windshield I just paid $3000 for I would go ahead and wrap the damn car around a tree. I have a glass guy that was able to get my windshield out of my 94 z without cracking it. I would let him try mine again to kep for historical accuracy.
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Alot of folks think he has been trying to corner the market on the remaining LT5 spare parts in order to jack up the price. Something goes bad on a project he is funding and the knifes come out. ![]() BTW this weekend I was at the NCM and one of the ZR-1s on display had a regular C4 replacement windshield installed. ![]()
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