Replacing windsheild

[HyperTek]

SO i got a cracked windsheild.. and one of my friends says its easy to replace... razorblade one out of junkyard for $20, get the window glue and slap it in.. I know i hear you usually want to jus have someone do it. but has anyone here done one?

[A Spec Products]

Don't be ghetto.

Just pay a professional $100 something to do it for you.

They will even come to your house or work or wherever.

[Brian]

for serious. Logan for the win again... sin bin din din.

my boss had his windscreen replaced here at work one day.
simple.

[crazyikimasho]

Exactly, its not that simple. You'll more than likely end up breaking it if you try and do it yourself.

[samms95s14se]

I need to replace mine also, it's just pitted bad but I was wondering if it's better to use the OEM window seal or do they use something similar or a cheap replacement seal?

[tacotacotaco]

i lost a finger when i took out glass that was compressed in its frame. blew up and took off a finger. 5+5=9

[94plum]

Wont your Insurance company replace a windshield for free...my g/f even got a gift certificate for a steak when she got hers done

[A Spec Products]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Tyrone_Biggums.jpg

Tyrone Biggums once tried to replace the windshield on his 240sx.

[S13 Charlie]

LOL Logan, Tyrone FTW! "There's one thing I gotta tell you Joe Rogan.. I smoke rocks!"

Seriously, Safelite will come to you and replace your glass for about $250. There might also be other places local to you that do the same for competitive prices, Google might be able to help.
-1 finger = +rep for you, most hardcore of 240 owners!

[tacotacotaco]

gyeah holla
http://poplicks.com/images/missing-finger.jpg
for sale make an offer a warning for all the diy people who wanna mess with moulded in glass

[Dousan_PG]

my s14 windsheidl new with molding
$140

s13 i had one done for $150 molding and all
did them at my work with the quickness.

[derek_s13]

razorblade one out of junkyard for $20, get the window glue and slap it in..

slap it in=safety glass EVERYWHERE. there's a reason that glass replacement is a profession. check this out.

i bought my first s13 w/ a cracked windshield. i found a good one in the junkyard. i went w/ the
glass guy to the junkyard to pick it up (his truck is better suited than your hatch). he came to the
house, switched em w/ pit crew speed. $20 windsheild, $50 for the guy. done and done.

[S14DB]

Razorblade, LOL....

[trsilvias13]

There usually a crew of mobile window people outside the junkyard. Sometimes the junkyard have a side shop that does replacement as well. Ask them. It like 20-100 bucks depending on some junkyard.

[projectRDM]

I've tried to pull windshields out of every car I've cut up, which is nearing 30 by now.

I've never been successful. Buy a new one.

[KA-T_240]

ya go to a pro.

you guys have a good deal on that stuff. up here in ND, $200 just for the windshield then install, that is from the glass shop. and if you want a HUD windshield its over $1000.

[DriftSpecial180]

for those that have gotten their S13 windshield replaced with the window company's glass... did it still have the tint strip at the top?

I've been getting this crack on the top left and have been watching it grow across.

[A Spec Products]

for those that have gotten their S13 windshield replaced with the window company's glass... did it still have the tint strip at the top?

I've been getting this crack on the top left and have been watching it grow across.

I think some have the blue fade tint thing

You should replace that soon, as it heats in the sun the crack will get longer

On top of that, a cracked window is another thing a cop can ticket you for / give you a hard time about. Technically it's illegal.

[frankist]

keep calling local glass repair men, you'll find a good price. im positive its only going to be 140 for glass, and 20 dollars of labor. if your going to do it yourself, its just not worth it.

[Jung918]

If your going to spend money on a new windshield, do it right. It is a structical part of the car believe it or not. Get a PPG glass and have a profesional install it. Don't buy the cheap glass as they are more prone to cracking as you'll just replace it sooner. The part number for the PPG is FW780 for the s14. The glass guys usually have the molding but you will need to let them know. Don't get ripped off on the molding as they are usually around $20. Some idiot gave me the windshield to a jeep cherokee so I had to call the corporate office and get the right part number. Don't go to High Quality Auto Glass in the City of Industry.

[spinitsidewayz]

damn kndacomplx, you really lost a finger? was it highschool woodshop class status? lol. i remember some kid cut his finger clean off with the band saw. They put it in a baggie with ice. :)

I'm guessing those window replacement people use universal moulding? Think they will sell me just the moulding and sealant so i can do it myself? 18 years of socal sun wasnt very nice to mine...

[chmercer]

I think some have the blue fade tint thing

You should replace that soon, as it heats in the sun the will get longer

On top of that, a ed window is another thing a cop can ticket you for / give you a hard time about. Technically it's illegal.

not in texas baby. you can pass inspection with no windshield. but you have to have wiper blades. haha

[KwKouki]

not in texas baby. you can pass inspection with no windshield. but you have to have wiper blades. haha


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: that is fucking wonderful man

Wont your Insurance company replace a windshield for free...my g/f even got a gift certificate for a steak when she got hers done

I think this is only in Florida. Dunno if other states honor this

[azndummie]

jal sin glass in la puente does it for like 90 lol.

[LB.Motoring]

austin, off of main, that eco junkyard, right next to it, the uhhh yah, those guys, they will replace that thizz for like 120 for the whole thing, windowglass / labor etc.

sam had his mazda done there.

[A Spec Products]

not in texas baby. you can pass inspection with no windshield. but you have to have wiper blades. haha

texas also lets you carry shotguns strapped to the back of your truck cab

and they're home of the 64 oz eat till you puke steak or whatever

you guys so cuuurazzzzzzyyyy!

[chibo]

I think this is only in Florida. Dunno if other states honor thisIt depends on your insurance company if anything, I know I pay an extra 5bux a month or so for free glass.

[yokotas13]

Don't be ghetto.

Just pay a professional $100 something to do it for you.

They will even come to your house or work or wherever.
fuck i was hoping someone would help

I have to replace one, but its gonna cost me 500 in labor here in japan, and i have 3 windshields here

[SoSideways]

fuck i was hoping someone would help

I have to replace one, but its gonna cost me 500 in labor here in japan, and i have 3 windshields here

Can't you buy an S13 w/ like a 300hp engine and drift suspension w/ wheels for $500 USD over there?

[LB.Motoring]

yah, you would think so. NO.

your krazy, with a K!

[SoSideways]

My fiance's Krystal with a K! :fawkd:

[HyperTek]

thanks for the input, i figured that most hands would point to a professional. I have searched and read old threads on same matter too. Just got to me with my friend sayin he changed a windshield out before so it had me thinking twice about it.. maybe he probably did like a quater panal window or something.

now im debating drop the cash to replace it now.. or wait after my ref ticket court date on the 16th... ugh

[yokotas13]

Can't you buy an S13 w/ like a 300hp engine and drift suspension w/ wheels for $500 USD over there?
yeah maybe wrecked with only the engline left.
Hell a friend got a wrecked cefiro with an s14 SR for 1500 bucks. adn thats about all that was good.

shits expensive here too