The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 10-04-2008, 10:45 PM
Bobb Bobb is offline
Registered User
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Ypsilanti,Michigan
Posts: 1,170
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

Hi everyone, What a great day for the SVX owner. For the owner that can't hack the$1000/$1200 OEM windshield a non-coated windshield sure beats picking bugs off your teeth. A great job done by everyone. Yah. I've had to buy one myself. One for the good guys! Take care, BOBB

Last edited by Bobb; 10-04-2008 at 10:46 PM. Reason: spelling
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 10-05-2008, 08:45 PM
plantchick's Avatar
plantchick plantchick is offline
Mechanical 'L' plater ahead
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Australia (Townsville)
Posts: 119
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

I recently had my windscreen replaced - I'm in Aus, so the supplier/fitter aren't really relevant, but...

The replacement glass I sourced isn't titanium coated and nor could I find one with bronze tint (mine's a '92). Didn't matter so much for mine as I had the windows retinted at the same time, but I did have a heck of a time finding glass with a blue/grey tint accross the top rather than the standard (at least in Aus) green. Glass specs varied, but the one I went with has a 99% UV rating which is (at least so I was told) the main purpose of the titanium coating - to protect the interior.

The company that did mine fabricated a new moulding/gasket for it that can be reused - they were told by Subaru here it wasn't available seperately, as was I.

Upshot: I'm really happy with the result. The top corners of the windscreen moulding don't sit exactly flush with the moulding of the door windows in the upper corners, but as horcrest said earlier its something only an svx'er might notice. Wish I'd known at the time the moulding is available seperately and if I had to replace again I would try and source one. Still though, its possible there'd be the slight gap anyway given that an aftermarket glass is just that, so won't necessarily be to exact spec.

Will try and post a pic later.

Tania.
__________________
1992 Onyx SVX 184,500kms
Now with new and improved no leak steering!

No plants = no life on earth - so go forth and plant green things!

Last edited by plantchick; 10-06-2008 at 09:21 AM. Reason: 'cause my english sucked
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 10-06-2008, 08:27 AM
Turbone's Avatar
Turbone Turbone is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: GB
Posts: 740
Send a message via ICQ to Turbone Send a message via AIM to Turbone Send a message via Yahoo to Turbone Send a message via Skype™ to Turbone
Registered SVX
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

Last year when I got my glass replaced (paid $280) I couldnt find a gasket anywhere. I believe we even had a thread going here about it.
The installer re-used the gasket but did a hack job removing it from the old glass. So now I have a gasket thats coming off in several areas. I managed to safely remove the gasket off my parts car glass and have one on standby now.
But if these are available brand new, I might buy one. Heck, for $38 I might buy 2
__________________
Prime Сasual Dating
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 10-06-2008, 10:01 AM
processengr's Avatar
processengr processengr is offline
Registered User
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Conn.
Posts: 767
Registered SVX
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

Well, I ordered two new windshield gaskets. But, my local auto glass doesn't show any glass except oem. Doe anyone have the numbers or source for the aftermarket glass?
__________________
Cheers! Gordon
1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD
1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD
1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD
1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD
1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD
2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD
2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k
2018 Tesla M3 30k
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 10-08-2008, 03:55 PM
processengr's Avatar
processengr processengr is offline
Registered User
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Conn.
Posts: 767
Registered SVX
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

Received the windshield "dam" today from Liberty Subaru...it is not the molding/gasket. It is some self adhesive open-cell foam rubber that must fit between windshield and opening...
__________________
Cheers! Gordon
1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD
1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD
1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD
1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD
1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD
2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD
2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k
2018 Tesla M3 30k
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 10-14-2008, 12:05 AM
Hondasucks's Avatar
Hondasucks Hondasucks is offline
Subaru Technician
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 1,512
Send a message via AIM to Hondasucks Send a message via MSN to Hondasucks Send a message via Yahoo to Hondasucks
Registered SVX
Re: New Aftermarket Windshield.. .

Well that stinks... I need a new windshield (Mine has a big crack at the bottom)... If retail is $950, it'd probably cost me about $500 since I get cost + 10%... Now I wonder what the chances are of filing a glass claim on it... although it was cracked when I bought the car so I probably can't unless it gets hit and cracked in a different spot...
__________________
1992 SVX LS-L #1222 Pearl White
1987 GL Turbo wagon, 5 lug conversion, D/R 5 speed (Rice killer)
1992 Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel (car hauler)
1968 Dodge Polara convertible (Camaro killer)
1990 Toyota Corolla FWD auto (330,000 mile grocery getter)
1986 VW Jetta
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:39 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122