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Old 06-22-04, 02:14 AM
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Windshield price??

hi guys lookin at a used rx7 and I noticed that the one I am considering buying has a crack in the windshield, and I was wondering how much for a new windshield and where to get one???

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about $250 with build in antenna.
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80 bucks at my cost....where i work.
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damn, it is the real cost for the glass store? more than $150 labor!!!!!
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got one for 50 3 yrs ago at my dads shop
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I priced a windshield and install here recently, and the place here in town wants $475 for it... I guess thats what happens when you live in a small town...
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Originally posted by Slammedblk7
80 bucks at my cost....where i work.
dont brag unless you're willing to share that price with the locals. =P actually i dont need one, but if i ever do ... !
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Originally posted by fong
about $250 with build in antenna.
build in antenna thats cool ...
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cool thanks for the replies guys
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If your In socal I know a place where you can get it for about 110 with installation. Its In Rubidoux(sp) I think. My mom got her van's replaced for 108 (96' Windstar)
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Originally posted by sub9lulu
build in antenna thats cool ...
most FC's have the built in antenna...well at least i know S5's do. only the factory radio makes use of it though. its right in the center, you can see 2 thin wires that are like the thickness of hair running veritcally.
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Originally posted by bingoboy
most FC's have the built in antenna...well at least i know S5's do. only the factory radio makes use of it though. its right in the center, you can see 2 thin wires that are like the thickness of hair running veritcally.
whats the point of the pop up antenna then....i have both
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It is called a diversity antenna system. They work together to give a good signal. One without the other = poor reception.

The system chooses the antenna with the best reception. If the windshield is getting a better signal, that is what your radio will play, otherwise, it will choose the 'retractable' signal.

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There have been posts here that claim the S5 windshield with the antena is no longer available..
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Originally posted by Jodoolin
There have been posts here that claim the S5 windshield with the antena is no longer available..
Even from the dealer? After all my miles, it is time to replace the windshield.
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Originally posted by BLKTOPTRVL
One without the other = poor reception.

The system chooses the antenna with the best reception. If the windshield is getting a better signal, that is what your radio will play, otherwise, it will choose the 'retractable' signal.
that makes no sense. why would one without the other have poor reception if the system only uses one at a time?

i have an s5 with the antenna windshield i would happily sell if i had it replaced with a new windshield. i dont use the radio ever. i have no use for any antenna.
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Then perhaps I should say poorer reception...

At times, the signal received by the antenna in the windshield may not always be as good as the signal at the other end of the car. In those cases the signal used would be the one from the rear.

This system is designed to compensate for "momentary" signal dropout experience by car with only one antenna.
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I just had my windshield replaced when my car was in the shop at it was $225 installed. This windshield was an OEM replacement and had the antenna built into it already. Any body shop should be able to do it.
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I have been thinking about this as well. My windshield is pitted all over from age.

My question is a little different though. The trim around the windshield I have is gone aroudn the top and broken/chipped away on the sides. in getting a new windshield is this normally replaced? or do we have to get this part somewhere else?
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Originally posted by Jodoolin
There have been posts here that claim the S5 windshield with the antena is no longer available..
The S5 windsheild antenna on a windsheild w/upper tint is the same as the S4 one (NAGS (North American Glass Standard) P/N TW522) so who ever posted that is smoking something.
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Originally posted by Icemark
The S5 windsheild antenna on a windsheild w/upper tint is the same as the S4 one (NAGS (North American Glass Standard) P/N TW522) so who ever posted that is smoking something.
I just snapped a picture of my windshield
Here is what is says if you cant read it. It also has the tint across the top as well.



Viracon
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Originally posted by pontious
I have been thinking about this as well. My windshield is pitted all over from age.

My question is a little different though. The trim around the windshield I have is gone aroudn the top and broken/chipped away on the sides. in getting a new windshield is this normally replaced? or do we have to get this part somewhere else?
I priced this trim a few months ago at my dealer...

[Hang onto your lugnuts]

... $50 for the top trim
...$150 for each side
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wonderfull. I think I will be sick now...
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The Victoria British catalog has the windshield glass for 250 I think.

It's be better to just let a glass shop do it for you in my opinion.




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