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Date: 6-27-08 06:54
From: ClayW  
Subject: New Windshield today....maybe.  
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I got a crack in my windshield yesterday and called my insurance company to set up the replacement. They're coming out to my work today to replace it....supposedly.
Anyone want to place bets on whether or not they call me sometime today to tell me that they don't have a 2002 windshield, gasket, seal and lockstrip in stock? _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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Date: 6-27-08 07:35
From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country
Subject: Re: New Windshield today....maybe.
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| c.d.iesel wrote: | I bet $20.02 that they don't have those parts,
and when the rust in the lower corners is discovered , . . . . . . .
to be cont. |
That rust wont even slow them down. if they do come up with an aftermarket seal they will put it in right over the rust and say thank you. sorry but ive had horrible experiences with mobile glass installers. i hope your situation turns out differently but i would be there supervising if i were you _________________  
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Date: 6-27-08 07:44
From: ClayW
Subject: Re: New Windshield today....maybe.
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I will DEFINITELY be outside supervising. I just hope he doesn't bring an aftermarket seal. _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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Date: 6-27-08 09:18
From: oldguy
Subject: Re: Don't worry too much if they show up with an aftermarket
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where do you find clear glass instead of green tinted glass. Mine's got clear and the glass place I went to said green tint was "factory"
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Date: 6-27-08 09:30
From: PatAllen in Quebec
Subject: Re: Don't worry too much if they show up with an aftermarket
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i just bought one...
ive got 3 quotes...262$/360 installed
192$
150$
i bought the last one...will pick it up in few minutes. i think it is very cheap price.
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1976 turbocharged 2002, 14psi, T3, 70%LSD, urethane bush, 36x15 intercooler, 63mm tby,SDS EM4F, 5sp overdrive. Bilsts. Tech edge wb02, datalogger, recaros.
1974 2002 auto
1992 325i
1991 318is
1985 XR4TI, 22psi
1986 Toyota pick-up
1997 Pathfinder
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Date: 6-27-08 09:43
From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country
Subject: Re: Don't worry too much if they show up with an aftermarket
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| oldguy wrote: | | where do you find clear glass instead of green tinted glass. Mine's got clear and the glass place I went to said green tint was "factory" |
clear is still available from the dealer. they both are "factory" _________________
lowest pricing on new OE bmw parts
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Date: 6-27-08 10:03
From: PatAllen in Quebec
Subject: Re: Don't worry too much if they show up with an aftermarket
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mine is a FW0227 GTN from PPG....PPG is oem glass manufacturer for many cars.
it is clear (no tint).
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1976 turbocharged 2002, 14psi, T3, 70%LSD, urethane bush, 36x15 intercooler, 63mm tby,SDS EM4F, 5sp overdrive. Bilsts. Tech edge wb02, datalogger, recaros.
1974 2002 auto
1992 325i
1991 318is
1985 XR4TI, 22psi
1986 Toyota pick-up
1997 Pathfinder
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Date: 6-27-08 10:16
From: ClayW
Subject: Just got the call......
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" You don't think he can reuse the gasket?"
"No Ma'am. It's a little old, cracked and dry."
"Hmmm....that's not available.....it'll be about a week."
"Great."
Of course, that means that I'll most likely be driving around with a cracked windshield until after the 4th of July weekend. Yippee! _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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Date: 6-27-08 10:31
From: PatAllen in Quebec
Subject: Re: Just got the call......
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| ClayW wrote: | "You don't think he can reuse the gasket?"
"No Ma'am. It's a little old, cracked and dry."
"Hmmm....that's not available.....it'll be about a week."
"Great."
Of course, that means that I'll most likely be driving around with a cracked windshield until after the 4th of July weekend. Yippee! |
Sorry but...why dont you buy one instead of arguing ? it is obvious that the average windshield installer dont have it in stock.
FCP Groton sells them on the shelf. They can probably ship it very fast.
And as far as i remember, they fit perfect.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/_________________ 1976 turbocharged 2002, 14psi, T3, 70%LSD, urethane bush, 36x15 intercooler, 63mm tby,SDS EM4F, 5sp overdrive. Bilsts. Tech edge wb02, datalogger, recaros.
1974 2002 auto
1992 325i
1991 318is
1985 XR4TI, 22psi
1986 Toyota pick-up
1997 Pathfinder
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Date: 6-27-08 10:44
From: esty
Subject: Re: New Windshield today....maybe.
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| BLUNT wrote: | | That rust wont even slow them down. |
devils advocate here...
the claim is to replace a windshield...not to make repairs for any existing rust damage
to simply replace the windshield over rust, if there is any completes their responsibility to the insurance company and the insured
if you suspect rust in that typically rusty place...i'd hustle to get the old glass out and clean it up and at least smack a bit of rust-o-leum in there before the new glass shows up......save yourself some angst _________________ 
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Date: 6-27-08 10:49
From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country
Subject: Re: New Windshield today....maybe.
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| esty wrote: | | BLUNT wrote: | | That rust wont even slow them down. |
devils advocate here...
the claim is to replace a windshield...not to make repairs for any existing rust damage
to simply replace the windshield over rust, if there is any completes their responsibility to the insurance company and the insured
if you suspect rust in that typically rusty place...i'd hustle to get the old glass out and clean it up and at least smack a bit of rust-o-leum in there before the new glass shows up......save yourself some angst |
agreed but i would only use german paint _________________
lowest pricing on new OE bmw parts
email me unkorama@gmail.com
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Date: 6-27-08 10:55
From: ClayW
Subject: Re: Just got the call......
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| PatAllen wrote: | | ClayW wrote: | "You don't think he can reuse the gasket?"
"No Ma'am. It's a little old, cracked and dry."
"Hmmm....that's not available.....it'll be about a week."
"Great."
Of course, that means that I'll most likely be driving around with a cracked windshield until after the 4th of July weekend. Yippee! |
Sorry but...why dont you buy one instead of arguing ? it is obvious that the average windshield installer dont have it in stock.
FCP Groton sells them on the shelf. They can probably ship it very fast.
And as far as i remember, they fit perfect.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/ |
Insurance....that's why. I figure that patience = saved money. They'll find one and replace it...they get paid for it by my insurance company and I only pay the $50 deductable for the replacement. A seal, lockstrip and lock clip total over $100.....I'll just let my insurance company do their job.
My only curiousity is how they can source a new windshield overnight but it takes a week to get a gasket. _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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Date: 6-27-08 11:08
From: PatAllen in Quebec
Subject: Re: Just got the call......
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| ClayW wrote: | | PatAllen wrote: | | ClayW wrote: | "You don't think he can reuse the gasket?"
"No Ma'am. It's a little old, cracked and dry."
"Hmmm....that's not available.....it'll be about a week."
"Great."
Of course, that means that I'll most likely be driving around with a cracked windshield until after the 4th of July weekend. Yippee! |
Sorry but...why dont you buy one instead of arguing ? it is obvious that the average windshield installer dont have it in stock.
FCP Groton sells them on the shelf. They can probably ship it very fast.
And as far as i remember, they fit perfect.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/ |
Insurance....that's why. I figure that patience = saved money. They'll find one and replace it...they get paid for it by my insurance company and I only pay the $50 deductable for the replacement. A seal, lockstrip and lock clip total over $100.....I'll just let my insurance company do their job.
My only curiousity is how they can source a new windshield overnight but it takes a week to get a gasket. |
ah, sorry i didnt knew it was an insurance issue...but as other suggested, if you already know that there is rust and that the gastket is bad, its not the insurance fault or the installer fault...i think you will have to use a bit of your own elbow grease to fix that. _________________ 1976 turbocharged 2002, 14psi, T3, 70%LSD, urethane bush, 36x15 intercooler, 63mm tby,SDS EM4F, 5sp overdrive. Bilsts. Tech edge wb02, datalogger, recaros.
1974 2002 auto
1992 325i
1991 318is
1985 XR4TI, 22psi
1986 Toyota pick-up
1997 Pathfinder
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Date: 6-27-08 11:28
From: ClayW
Subject: Re: Just got the call......
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| PatAllen wrote: | | ClayW wrote: | | PatAllen wrote: | | ClayW wrote: | "You don't think he can reuse the gasket?"
"No Ma'am. It's a little old, cracked and dry."
"Hmmm....that's not available.....it'll be about a week."
"Great."
Of course, that means that I'll most likely be driving around with a cracked windshield until after the 4th of July weekend. Yippee! |
Sorry but...why dont you buy one instead of arguing ? it is obvious that the average windshield installer dont have it in stock.
FCP Groton sells them on the shelf. They can probably ship it very fast.
And as far as i remember, they fit perfect.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/ |
Insurance....that's why. I figure that patience = saved money. They'll find one and replace it...they get paid for it by my insurance company and I only pay the $50 deductable for the replacement. A seal, lockstrip and lock clip total over $100.....I'll just let my insurance company do their job.
My only curiousity is how they can source a new windshield overnight but it takes a week to get a gasket. |
ah, sorry i didnt knew it was an insurance issue...but as other suggested, if you already know that there is rust and that the gastket is bad, its not the insurance fault or the installer fault...i think you will have to use a bit of your own elbow grease to fix that. |
Yeah, I'll have the wire brush and paint/Rustoleum ready. _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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