R50/53 Stress Fracture
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From: SF Bay Area
You guys that had it replaced under warranty are lucky, I was so POd when the clear stress crack (up from center and to the right) was not covered on our 400 mile old car and they wanted some crazy amount to replace it. Anyway, I've gone over that before, but just want to reiterate that at least the none dealer PPG replacement has been great, better quality glass for sure. Also, we installed the edgeguard film around the edges of the windshield to help prevent stress fractures and it seems to be good stuff. I got it via Auto Paint Guard, a vendor, but I do not see it on their site anymore, you may want to ask.
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From: Middle Earth
Originally Posted by ImagoX
Bilbo: what problems? Can you link me to something "official" about what you mean? Northwestern Auto (or their service writers anyway) seems fairly contemptous of things discovered on the internet... they probably DO hear all kinds of unsubstantiated stuff, so it's likely not their fault to be skeptical, but any info you might have would be appreciated.
Maybe in places like NY it happens more cause if you hit a hole hard enough you top out the suspension and that hits the frame and the front struts are right under the lower corners of the windshield, possibilty?
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Last Sunday 8/13/06 found a weird crack in the windshield, it started almost dead center at the top. Came down about 3 or 4 inches and then went left. I called Niello they said bring it down. they are 225 miles away. they checked it out and replaced it. Went out yesterday 8/21/06 to go to work and I couldn't believe my eyes,
am I dreaming maybe I didn't get it fixed??? the crack came right back exactaly the same spot. I called Niello they said bring it down again and they would replace it. They have been great, but a 4 hour drive each way, I guess it's cheaper than paying for the windshield. Anyone else having this problem? Oh by the way the car is only 5 months old.
am I dreaming maybe I didn't get it fixed??? the crack came right back exactaly the same spot. I called Niello they said bring it down again and they would replace it. They have been great, but a 4 hour drive each way, I guess it's cheaper than paying for the windshield. Anyone else having this problem? Oh by the way the car is only 5 months old.
Still on original stock windshield, no cracks or chips.
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