Aftermarket windshield Dilemma

[Stef914]

Hi all,

My ’01 986 developed a crack in the original windshield (Sekurit), so I’ll need to replace it soon.

I’ve received a quote from GTO Auto Glass in DTLA for $450 plus tax for a Chinese-made Fuyao windshield (with antenna and green/blue sunshade strip). I understand Fuyao supplies a large percentage of the global market.

For context, I’ve previously had a windshield replaced by GTO on another car and they did a solid job, so I’m comfortable with their workmanship.

Since my car still has the original Sekurit glass, I’m curious if anyone here has direct experience replacing OEM Sekurit with Fuyao on a 986. Any noticeable differences in clarity, fitment, antenna reception, or long-term durability?

I do love the car and plan on keeping and using it, but I’m not strictly attached to originality if the aftermarket option is genuinely decent. Just trying to understand whether Fuyao is perfectly acceptable — or if it’s considered a red flag for these cars.

Also, if you know of any other solid alternatives in the LA area (aside from used glass or eBay listings), I’d appreciate the recommendation.

Thanks in advance for any real-world feedback before I move forward.
Stefano