04-04-2015, 01:34 PM
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So, how's your day?
Went for nice 1 hour drive this morning after changing the plugs and oil. Rocky ran great.  Stopped and had new tires put on, now Rocky feels great on the highway. got caught in a little rain noticed I need new wiper blades. Stopped picked up wiper blades and smashed my windshield 
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04-04-2015, 03:34 PM
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That sucks. How did you smash the windshield?
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04-04-2015, 04:19 PM
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Swing the arm up to replace the wiper blade. Remove the wiper blade. Accidently hit the wiper arm w/ no blade on it and the spring tension snaps it down on the windshield. Nothing but spring loaded metal wiper arm against the windshield. Ouch!
It's pretty self-critiquing...
After that you'll learn to put a big thick folded towel down against the windshield before you change the blades.
Ask me how I know...
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04-04-2015, 04:26 PM
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Wow, didn't know the windshield would break so easily. When I had my winter tires installed I went ahead and had them put new wiper blades on at the same time. Glad I did and now I know from now on to be very careful and use your towel method.
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04-04-2015, 05:04 PM
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I feel your pain.
When I was pulling the Boxster out of the repair bay at the local indy this morning, I cut the turn too short and dented/scraped the right rear quarter panel. All my fault. Dang, dang, dang!
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04-04-2015, 05:07 PM
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I'm hating this thread, but lots of good information. Thanks for posting.
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04-04-2015, 05:17 PM
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I almost always place a towel or roll of paper towels under the arm. Today I was rushing a little. Dooh.
Sorry to see I'm not the only one having a bad day.
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04-04-2015, 05:36 PM
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I have heard the wiper/windshield thing before. Ouch!
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04-04-2015, 06:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
I feel your pain.
When I was pulling the Boxster out of the repair bay at the local indy this morning, I cut the turn too short and dented/scraped the right rear quarter panel. All my fault. Dang, dang, dang!
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Maybe it will improve the aerodynamics of your car.
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04-05-2015, 06:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTele58
Swing the arm up to replace the wiper blade. Remove the wiper blade. Accidently hit the wiper arm w/ no blade on it and the spring tension snaps it down on the windshield. Nothing but spring loaded metal wiper arm against the windshield. Ouch!
It's pretty self-critiquing...
After that you'll learn to put a big thick folded towel down against the windshield before you change the blades.
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My son did the same with his 944 about a month ago. Painful. That commercial speaks the truth, we are only human.
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04-05-2015, 06:36 AM
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Sorry to hear about your windshield!
I sure lucked out last month. The tarp covered, snow piled wood stack fell over against the Boxster. Freaked out until I was able to dig enough snow away to move her. Not a mark or dent anywhere. My stars were sure aligned! I don't park there anymore (duh  !).
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04-05-2015, 07:24 AM
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To the OP, does it look kind of like this?
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04-05-2015, 12:18 PM
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I installed my IPD plenom and GT3 tb in the Cayman yesterday. :dance:
Tomorrow I get my Tarrat lca bushings installed.
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04-05-2015, 12:29 PM
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So how much is a new windshield. Mine has several stone chips and couple of scratches so I figure it is about time to replace..
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04-05-2015, 01:33 PM
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Qmulus - exactly like that. Except I may have thrown a small temper tantrum and broke the new wiper blade in half.
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04-05-2015, 01:34 PM
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Sailing1 - not sure. Here in Massachusetts windshields are covered under our insurance.
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04-05-2015, 01:39 PM
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So how much is a new windshield. Mine has several stone chips and couple of scratches so I figure it is about time to replace..
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My son replaced his 944 windshield for $275, I can't imagine the 986 would be much more if at all.
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04-05-2015, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
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So how much is a new windshield. Mine has several stone chips and couple of scratches so I figure it is about time to replace..
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$100 (comprehensive deductible on my State Farm insurance). I doubt you will get one replaced professionally for $275. I think $500-700 is more like it (not OEM glass).
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04-05-2015, 03:06 PM
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I can tell from experience, that a new window will cost you about $500 with the installation.
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04-05-2015, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duquette5
Qmulus - exactly like that. Except I may have thrown a small temper tantrum and broke the new wiper blade in half.
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I'd still be on the ground kicking and screaming. Thanks again for the post. You've changed the way I change wiper blades.
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