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SVX windshields...
While browsing one of russian auto-forums, I stumbled over a link to a russian glass manufacturer's website, Steklolux. I checked if they offer anything for SVX, and it turned out that they do: the windshield is 5580 roubles (approximately $240).
So, the question is what would be additional expenses. I have never shipped anything that large from overseas, so I don't have even a ballpark figure for such shipment. I assume, there would be some US taxes on top of that price. And I am not sure if US Department of Transportation requires some certifications for the windshields (the manufacturer's site says they meet the russian certification requirements, GOST-5727, but I am not sure if it is recognized by DoT). A bit of translation for non-russian-speakers: at this link, 1st column is "Make", 2nd - "Model", 3rd - "Glass Type" ("заднее стекло с подогревом" means "heated rear window"; "лобовое стекло" means "windshield"), 4th column is model year, 5th is color ("Бесцветное" means "clear", "Фоновое" means "tinted", "с с/з полосой" means "with a sun-blocking stripe"). The price is displayed below, current exchange rate is about 23 roubles for a dollar. So, 5580rub is approximately $240). They also say that they can manufacture side windows, but would need an example to do that. Comments welcome.
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Re: SVX windshields...
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f6...ide-13078.html
Register over at the Touareg site and ask this guy. He lives in Moscow. |
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Re: SVX windshields...
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Re: SVX windshields...
Being that he is in Russia, he may be able to get a shipping quote for you. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer and asking if they ship over seas directly, and if so, how much would they charge?
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Re: SVX windshields...
Also another big question is, does it include the gasket around, or is it only glass. From what I hear, it's not in your best interest to attempt to reuse the existing gasket.
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!! |
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Re: SVX windshields...
Do a search. There is also and aftermarket company in the US now that sells them for around the $300 price range. They are just not titanium coated so cars with them installed will eventualy have cracked dashes from UV rays.
Lee
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Re: SVX windshields...
So, the titanium coating is for protection from the sun? All these years I figured it was to strengthen the glass
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