I'm about to get my windsheild replaced (cracked)... I should get PPG glass right and not OEM?
09-04-2001, 07:01 AM
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I'm convinced that it doesn't matter. I've had both and one was no better than the other...
but if I had to pick, I'd say go PPG. My OE windshield CRACKED, but the PPG windshield just has a couple of snowflakes.
But they both blow chunks out the nose.
But they both blow chunks out the nose.
09-04-2001, 07:18 AM
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Dmak has a PPG replacement...and I believe he is unhappy with it.
I would email him and find out what he thinks about it in detail.
I think his email is dmak@accudraft.com. If that's not it, just do a search for his name and you can get it that way.
I think his email is dmak@accudraft.com. If that's not it, just do a search for his name and you can get it that way.
09-04-2001, 07:26 AM
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It's not all the same you do realize the windsheild is considered a structural member?!?!
During a roll over the windsheild absorbs a great deal of energy...if not of the proper type...of properly installed the car could be compromised in a roll over situation.
There was some TV report about this...but it focused more on improper installation causing problems in roll over crashes.
Regards,
James R.
There was some TV report about this...but it focused more on improper installation causing problems in roll over crashes.
Regards,
James R.
09-04-2001, 07:38 AM
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Eh? I bet OEM vs. PPG is equal...
The OEM glass meets audi standards for a windshield, be that glass clarity or structural integrity. (sigla branded?)
PPG replacement probably meets or exceeds the same standards.
whichever is cheaper is my vote.
I do NOT recommend getting a no-brand piece of glass installed by morons cuz it only cost $50.
PPG replacement probably meets or exceeds the same standards.
whichever is cheaper is my vote.
I do NOT recommend getting a no-brand piece of glass installed by morons cuz it only cost $50.
09-04-2001, 07:39 AM
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I have the ppg glass on my car...
a rock hit the OEM glass and instantly put a 5 inch crack in it.
The PPG is just as distorted as the OEM stock glass. So far, it hasn't cracked, but as I said, A4_Novice's PPG glass HAS already cracked.
steve
The PPG is just as distorted as the OEM stock glass. So far, it hasn't cracked, but as I said, A4_Novice's PPG glass HAS already cracked.
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09-04-2001, 07:44 AM
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get the PPG.. here's what I did
Called up my dealer and asked who's their preferred glass folks. I call these guys up and guess what? Its about $100 cheaper than what the crappy insurance guys recommended!
The guy comes to my work and after 1/2 hour, its done. He's fast, efficient, and knows exactly what he's doing. Bought the dude coffee and tipped him. It was a very pleasant experience.
The guy comes to my work and after 1/2 hour, its done. He's fast, efficient, and knows exactly what he's doing. Bought the dude coffee and tipped him. It was a very pleasant experience.
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