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Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be carl krall on  Tue Jul 31 06:31 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Need to replace mine, going to use a new-style one.

From the same vendor: OEM-$260, Other-$170

Any idear what the diff is?







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Thanks all..... 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be carl krall on  Thu Aug 2 03:56 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Guy was supposed to come this afternoon, but showed up this morning. Did it in minutes, was already done when I got to the body shop. I'll be on the lookout for leaks, but otherwise the new one looks great.

Appreciate all your answers, and I'll post the brand if anyone's interested.







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Tue Jul 31 18:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I used to read here that Pilkington was Volvo's OEM for glass.

http://www.lof.com/

(evidently the also own LOF)







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Bruce on  Tue Jul 31 14:04 CST 2001 [RELATED]

A few years back I had to replace the windshield in my 83 Turbo. I had it replaced with NON OEM (el cheapo) new style glass. RESULT - You get the feeling you are looking through a pair of perscription glasses, things are not distorted but they tend to look closer than they are. Maybe I just got a bad one, I do'nt know, but there was definitely a change, and it is different than my 84 240 with OEM glass. I just went down to the garage to take a look at it, brand name VIRACON.

GOOD LUCK,







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be chris herbst on  Tue Jul 31 15:09 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I have a viracon windshield too, but mine doesn't seem distorted (fortunately). Oh well, for $130, what do you want. I figure I can get 2 for the price of one, and keep some clear glass in front of me.

One thing about the Viracon windshield is that it handles stone and debris hits pretty freakin' well... I've taken some real big ones to the glass and come out with only minor dings.







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Michael on  Tue Jul 31 09:04 CST 2001 [RELATED]

As long as it's not PPG, you should be fine.

Good luck.







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Chuck on  Tue Jul 31 09:01 CST 2001 [RELATED]

You won't get the cool Volvo logo on the cheaper winshield.

I've had no problems with the cheaper winshields as long as they are installed properly (leaky windshields are bad here in seattle :-)







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 82 Turbo

posted by  someone claiming to be Jim Abbott on  Tue Jul 31 07:35 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Carl: Check your insurance co. Most policies out west here have free replacement for damaged safety items including windshields (like break, crack, stone chips, sandblasted, etc..). Good luck, name withheld incase some snoopy insurance agent hates Volvos.







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Tue Jul 31 07:20 CST 2001 [RELATED]

"OEM-$260, Other-$170. Any idear what the diff is?"

'Bout 90 bucks.







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Re: Are all replacement windshields created equally? 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be wbainlookalike on  Tue Jul 31 07:22 CST 2001 [RELATED]

That's what I was going to write! I hate you Don Foster. (just kidding)







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Big Help you are!(no message) 200 89

posted by  someone claiming to be Ffej on  Tue Jul 31 09:54 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Nada






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