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Old 03-07-2020, 09:04 AM
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Default Hi does your windshield have the black circle for possible mirror bracket attachment?

my installer stated that all come with it
im getting frustrated bc this is the 2nd windshield he ordered and first came with a circle bracket
this new one came without the bracket but still has a black circle which looks terrible IMO

any idea if there is a part number for non OEM glass without that black circle?



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Got it done finally for 265$ plus wiper blades,total 290$.
Looks ok to me,ill see how it feels at night and report back.







Old 03-08-2020, 08:31 AM
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FL glass does not have the mirror mount and usually costs quite a bit more. You can fit the PFL glass and ignore the mirror mount or scrape it off if it bothers you. Or buy FL glass for more money.
I planned to scrape the thing off my windshield but eventually decided it was not really noticeable.

Whatever glass you get check ahead of time to make sure it has the tint you want. I think the shade comes in different colors and in some cases is not there at all.
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Yea,i didnt notice any mount,my rv mirror is mounted to the ceiling,after 2 years with this windshield night glare is killing me.
I should have bought oem and installed for 150$ plus around 450-500$ for glass.
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I'm confused how night glare would be different one windshield vs. another. I guess you could try polarized glasses or something.
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I'm confused how night glare would be different one windshield vs. another. I guess you could try polarized glasses or something.
no i dont need glasses,oem was perfect at night on a roadtrip 2500 miles to CA
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OK, if you are ever in the Denver area I can sell you one of my spare OEM windshileds, new in box. Can't ship.
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thats cool,what would you be asking?
why didnt you install it on your car?
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$250. I got a couple as spare parts and planned to put one in my 2001 but that car is pretty scruffy so maybe not worth bothering.
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