What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[MWS]

Originally Posted by PaulE

On my way home from work I got hit in the windshield by a small rock that left a perfect five legged star, although the top one isn't visible in this picture, a little bigger than a quarter. My comprehensive insurance has glass coverage with a $50 deductible, I'll call them tomorrow and see if that means I can get a new windshield or if it only covers an injection that's supposed to keep the cracks from spreading. Luckily it's below my line out sight out the windshield.

Few years back I had the same thing. My insurance covers crack repair a no charge, so I went that route. Wasn't really happy with the result...the crack didn't spread and was unnoticeable at arms length BUT from inside the repair caused light to become somewhat prismatic and driving with the sun on the windshield was just distracting. After a few months, I called my insurance back and asked about options. They said I could have the window replaced, but I would have to pay the deductible....a whopping $100. Wish I knew this before I even dealt with a repair. As an FYI, the shop doing the work will probably want to use an aftermarket windshield, but when I asked how much an OEM would cost, it was the same (out of pocket) price...umm, that was a no-brainier. Just FYI.

[986bsdriver]

Just put on another set of rims and tires on my boxster. The old turbo twists date the car and new ones make it a bit more modern. I’d upload a picture but don’t know how to from my iPhone and everything seems bigger then 2mb

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by 986bsdriver

Just put on another set of rims and tires on my boxster. The old turbo twists date the car and new ones make it a bit more modern. I’d upload a picture but don’t know how to from my iPhone and everything seems bigger then 2mb

You need to convert from iphone format to a gif or jpeg.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

You need to convert from iphone format to a gif or jpeg.

or you can upload pics from iPhone/iPad directly via Tapatalk.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by MWS

Few years back I had the same thing. My insurance covers crack repair a no charge, so I went that route. Wasn't really happy with the result...the crack didn't spread and was unnoticeable at arms length BUT from inside the repair caused light to become somewhat prismatic and driving with the sun on the windshield was just distracting. After a few months, I called my insurance back and asked about options. They said I could have the window replaced, but I would have to pay the deductible....a whopping $100. Wish I knew this before I even dealt with a repair. As an FYI, the shop doing the work will probably want to use an aftermarket windshield, but when I asked how much an OEM would cost, it was the same (out of pocket) price...umm, that was a no-brainier. Just FYI.

Thanks, I’m getting a new windshield for a $50 deductible. The company I’m going to use is the shop that my independent Porsche garage uses. I’ll ask him about a Porsche windshield, is there a big difference in quality between OEM and aftermarket? How many manufacturers of Boxster glass are there?

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Thanks, I’m getting a new windshield for a $50 deductible. The company I’m going to use is the shop that my independent Porsche garage uses. I’ll ask him about a Porsche windshield, is there a big difference in quality between OEM and aftermarket? How many manufacturers of Boxster glass are there?

There is a thread somewhere that discussed this. Indications are that the OEM is somewhat 'softer' glass than some after market. I had mine replaced 2 years ago under insurance and the installer went with Pilkington. So far the windshield is holding up well even with the horrible rock strewn roads I drive on here in Manitoba. My old windshield was 'sand blasted' with all kinds of pits and chips but then again it was 13 years old.

[MWS]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Thanks, I’m getting a new windshield for a $50 deductible. The company I’m going to use is the shop that my independent Porsche garage uses. I’ll ask him about a Porsche windshield, is there a big difference in quality between OEM and aftermarket? How many manufacturers of Boxster glass are there?

I found through experience that there is a HUGE range in quality in aftermarket windshields. Many (many, many) years ago I had replacement that was like looking through wavy fish tank glass...it was horrid. I can't speak to what quality replacements are, but the way I saw it, I knew what I would get with OEM. Also, I was told (and might be incorrect) the OEM is Saint-Gobain Sekurit.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by MWS

I found through experience that there is a HUGE range in quality in aftermarket windshields. Many (many, many) years ago I had replacement that was like looking through wavy fish tank glass...it was horrid. I can't speak to what quality replacements are, but the way I saw it, I knew what I would get with OEM. Also, I was told (and might be incorrect) the OEM is Saint-Gobain Sekurit.

Thanks, I’m going to ask my glass guy what he plans to use on Monday when I schedule it. He comes recommended from my independent Porsche specialist so
I feel comfortable with his recommendations. Also, the “star” I had In my windshield Thursday night becas a 6 inch horizontal crack all on its own while the car was parked on Friday. I went out for a drive in it today and the crack didn’t get any longer, but I’m curious to see if it grows some more tonight.

[Lew]

I stood outside my car again and looked at the windshield where a rock came from a truck heading the opposite direction and caused a chip in the glass. It's about the size of a nickel. When I heard the noise I did not see anything in my vision. However after looking the windshield over I found the spot. It's about 1" above the windshield wiper far left on the drivers side.

The new Trim Frame and Seal along with the OEM Windshield from Porsche cost 692.10. My insurance company says "No deductible!"

I now have to drive 80 miles to the Dealership for the install. I might also mention the Glass company said I could not drive the car for two hours. This is the second Windshield claim. The other was a rock 5 years ago on the wife's VW.