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Old 05-29-2005, 06:07 PM
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Default Cracked windshield...does it matter what glass is use to replace?...

I got nailed by an oncoming rock from a damn cement truck Looks like I'll have to get the entire windshiled replaced - left about a 6" crack (so far).

Anyway, when I bought the car my dealer threw in a 3rd party Glass replacement policy which covers full replacement. The only thing is they don't use OEM glass. Is there going to be THAT much difference?

It's an 03 A8.

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don't replace with shielded glass (warm weather package) if you want your radar detector to work properley....
Old 05-30-2005, 06:43 PM
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But DO replace it with shielded glass if you live in a warm climate and apprecaite being able to actually grasp the steering wheel (without leaving skin) after the car's been sitting in the parking lot a few hours!
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2nd. Get a remote radar if you are worried about radar performance. I LOVE my SRX.
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Had the windshield replaced at the dealer with OEM; total cost: $520.
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Thx - I was mostly concerned with any difference between Audi Glass and aftermarket
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