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Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:18 am Post subject: Windshield replacement.

Mine is cracked in 2 places. Ive put them in and even accomplished pulling
them I have an extra in the other car. Though dont want to pull it. Called a local windshield glass place that does alot of repairs for the local porsche
racing group here. I can take a new line tinted windshield out the door for 140 bucks.

I think thats pretty cheap, theyll install for 200 bucks. Ill dim it (do it myself).
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Was there a question in there someplace?

I'd have them do it, personally. They have the tools and skills to do it quickly and without leaks.
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Paul · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:41 am Post subject:

+10000 let them do it.
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White 01 986 "Christine"
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:31 pm Post subject:

No im going diy on this. the shop did say to use a urethane adhesive instead of the old butyl rope licorice rope for a better seal.
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

he like: Joe dont do it..dont throw money away
Joes like: No i'mma do it anyway cuz i want to

Joe...just let them do it...its worth the 40 bucks.
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:34 am Post subject:

Very funny if it was 40 bucks id say yea go for it install it. Its 200 to install.
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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Yeah, okay dude. So its $60 difference. How much is your time worth? For the price your time is worth, what could you do with that time while the dude is installing the glass?

Whatever, it isn't as if you actually listen to anyone here, unless we're giving you kudo's on whatever questionable "mod" you've performed lately. Do what you'd like and many of us will continue to read your threads and posts with bemusement and much head-shaking.

You've destroyed a rare 924 Turbo to build your car, so at this point whats the worst that could happen? A little soggy wood?
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1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

924-76 · Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 1489 Location: Ontario, Canada

Paul · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:53 am Post subject:

Joe if they want a total of $340 to furnish and install it, go somewhere else, the last one I had done was less than $200 installed at my house.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Paul · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:58 am Post subject:

From:

www.safelite.com

https://www.safelite.com/index.php?id=7123&quote=2

A instant quote to do it in my driveway for $254, the price has gone up!
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject:

My neighbor will help me well do it our selfs. Though fiatturbo can go
jump in a deep lake.

I like the idea of upgrading the adhesive. thought it was a good to know.
Im not gonna hand over 200 bucks to watch 2 guys maybe do some fancy prep work and spread there fancy adhesive and then each grab a corner and set the windshield.
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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:20 am Post subject:

New windshield taking it easy on the bed in the spare bedroom.
I guess its a 3 part urethane adhesive. Consisting of urethane,
windshield pinch weld primer , and windshield primer. Way better then
the old style butyl rope that pro installers are not allowed to use anymore.
Nice windshield huh.

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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

Paul · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:07 pm Post subject:

So good so far, don't break it. Hope it doesn't leak.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:24 pm Post subject:

Nooo the last one i did didnt ... why would this one.. I dont know it wont ill make sure. yea its a nice windshield... has anyone tried mothers water spot remover?
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.