06 Sti windshield replacement..anywhere besides dealer?

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Old 10-17-2007 | 04:27 PM
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06 Sti windshield replacement..anywhere besides dealer?

okie i did a search....so poo on you guys

i have the auto dimming rearview mirror...and 2 places said they wouldnt touch the car because of wiring....any ideas of a good place or is this a dealer only thing?

im sooooo annoyed
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:07 PM
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there is a place called autoglass on 4th street in san francisco. our company takes all our vehicles there when we have to get glass repairs/replacements. ill get the information for you when I go there this week to pick up out work van.
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:26 PM
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I had mine done at safelite, i also have the auto dimmer. Make sure you tell them that you have an aluminum roof/hood so they don't dent it.



http://www.safelite.com/index.jsp
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:33 PM
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^^ they come to you?? do they really charge 90 bux extra to install the moldings?? i guess its not too bad. they do good work? everything is str8 and no moldings are messed up?

and thanks for the good call on the alum roof and hood!
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:37 PM
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^^ they come to you?? do they really charge 90 bux extra to install the moldings?? i guess its not too bad. they do good work? everything is str8 and no moldings are messed up?

and thanks for the good call on the alum roof and hood!
I went to their shop off of san carlos (near valley fair). You can reuse your old molding but watch out for leaks. Also make sure you pick a date when its not raining because you want the glue to set on the windshield
Old 10-17-2007 | 05:59 PM
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I had mine done at safelite, i also have the auto dimmer. Make sure you tell them that you have an aluminum roof/hood so they don't dent it.



http://www.safelite.com/index.jsp
My body shop in town said to stay away from safelite... its what AAA gives people... I had to fight to get my OEM windshield without having to pay extra.
Old 10-17-2007 | 06:16 PM
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My body shop in town said to stay away from safelite... its what AAA gives people... I had to fight to get my OEM windshield without having to pay extra.
the OEM STi glass is horrible, i have the aftermarket one and its been hit by big *** rocks and still no cracks but it did scratch it
Old 10-17-2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi320
I had mine done at safelite, i also have the auto dimmer. Make sure you tell them that you have an aluminum roof/hood so they don't dent it.



http://www.safelite.com/index.jsp
+1 I have 4 Dents in my Roof from the Installer.

https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...ght=windshield
Old 10-17-2007 | 06:55 PM
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safelight quoted me $310
The place across from GST wanted less
Old 10-17-2007 | 06:57 PM
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i just got my lowest quote from Capital Subaru +1 again to them! I have an appointment for some maintence work...but i think i might have to take it in sooner for the windshield.

and OT....but JEFF IS ALIVE!!!! gqchynaboy...i seen Benny more than you now!
Old 10-17-2007 | 08:40 PM
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i just got my lowest quote from Capital Subaru +1 again to them! I have an appointment for some maintence work...but i think i might have to take it in sooner for the windshield.

and OT....but JEFF IS ALIVE!!!! gqchynaboy...i seen Benny more than you now!
Yea I know I wanted to stop by at the BAP meet but I was recovering from a friends b-day the day before. But ya Benny's Audi is lookin hot.
Old 10-17-2007 | 11:34 PM
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call a mobile windshield guy. i had mine done for way under $300, including install.

i used some company all Allstar Glass or something.
Old 10-18-2007 | 07:43 PM
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I kinda organized a group buy for windshields a while back and we got it for $150-$160 for PPG glass. I paid $180 for my 02 with PPG glass. It's a place in South San Jose and although I've passed the car onto my brother shortly after getting a new windshield, I believe it's still holding up very well. As for the autodimming mirror part, it's just a wire that connects to the mirror, not to the windshield like some Mercedes rain sensors.

https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...=group+buy+ppg
Old 10-19-2007 | 12:19 PM
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When I had a crack on my 04 WRX windshield, I went with this guy, whom I found on i-Club.

Premier Auto Glass
Operations Manager: Elmer Ramirez
Main: (408) 943-1200
Mobile: (408) 829-9367

Charged me only $175 cash (Pilkington brand).

Oh and the OEM windshield is not something one should go back to.
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