Repairable or replace

Wiggins3377 · 05-05-2012, 06:22 PM

Given it was a great day today I decided to wash my Z, unfortunately what I didn't know was that my windshield had a chip and when the water hit it that chip turned into a rather large crack. So my question is, is this repairable or do I need to replace?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1336256537.933689.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1336256549.699348.jpg

KB2 · 05-05-2012, 06:26 PM

oh man. :/ thats upsetting to see.

if its me,id just replace it,because that crack would piss me off everytime i look at the car

OMGWTFBBQ · 05-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Replace.

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LakeShow · 05-05-2012, 07:27 PM

What the hell, that's strange. Seems so perfectly done. Replace.

Wiggins3377 · 05-05-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

What the hell, that's strange. Seems so perfectly done. Replace.

Yeah this really sucks. The chip was on the top of the windshield where the black dots are, that's why I didn't see it. I know insurance will cover it if it's repairable, not certain about replace. What a bad way to end a nice day... At least the car is clean I guess.

Baer383 · 05-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Replace and don't let anyone talk you into nothing but OEM Nissan glass is has bracket that are glued on for cowl so it sits right when it is in,on top it has 2 plastic dowel pins that actually go into the top pinch weld to set the height and distance from the roof.

NO aftermarket glass comes with this!!!!

2004YZFR1 · 05-05-2012, 09:15 PM

Repair or replace, are you kidding? You can't fix a crack like that. That sucks but like the other guys are saying hold out for a new stock wind shield.

Wiggins3377 · 05-07-2012, 12:13 PM

Well I called my insurance company and they'll replace my windshield at no cost to me. I guess it's a Kentucky state law that insurance companies have to replace them and waive the deductible. I can honestly say this is the first time living in Kentucky has benefited me.

kenchan · 05-07-2012, 12:59 PM

make sure they use oem glass and verify they dont break the a-pillar finisher. GL with the repairs.

ShockWave · 05-07-2012, 01:46 PM

replace!!!!!

05-05-2012, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	Repairable or replace Given it was a great day today I decided to wash my Z, unfortunately what I didn't know was that my windshield had a chip and when the water hit it that chip turned into a rather large crack. So my question is, is this repairable or do I need to replace?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1336256537.933689.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1336256549.699348.jpg __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

05-05-2012, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	What the hell, that's strange. Seems so perfectly done. Replace. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Replace and don't let anyone talk you into nothing but OEM Nissan glass is has bracket that are glued on for cowl so it sits right when it is in,on top it has 2 plastic dowel pins that actually go into the top pinch weld to set the height and distance from the roof. NO aftermarket glass comes with this!!!! __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-05-2012, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Repair or replace, are you kidding? You can't fix a crack like that. That sucks but like the other guys are saying hold out for a new stock wind shield. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

05-07-2012, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	Well I called my insurance company and they'll replace my windshield at no cost to me. I guess it's a Kentucky state law that insurance companies have to replace them and waive the deductible. I can honestly say this is the first time living in Kentucky has benefited me. __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

05-05-2012, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	oh man. :/ thats upsetting to see. if its me,id just replace it,because that crack would piss me off everytime i look at the car

05-05-2012, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Replace. [/thread]

05-07-2012, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	make sure they use oem glass and verify they dont break the a-pillar finisher. GL with the repairs.

05-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	replace!!!!!

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