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Windshield thickness question 850

posted by  someone claiming to be ken winston on  Mon Mar 25 08:04 CST 2019 [RELATED]

Hi there,
We were thinking about changing our 1997 850 windshield, owing to scratches.
However, I've heard that windshield thickness across the auto industry has decreased, particularly since about 2000, for weight reduction/fuel efficiency/cost savings.
Does anyone know the OEM windshield thickness for the 850 series?
Are current windshields (Volvo brand or aftermarket) the same thickness as ones made in 1993-1997?
(While there must be an original thickness, I'm thinking that a thinner windshield could just use spacers, especially on the outer side, to make up the difference.)
Thanks!!!





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