anybody replace the windshield?
Sep 10, 2003, 01:02 PM
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There are no freebies. My deductable is $500. The chip is the size of a ball point pen's ball (medium point). Then one day the windshield cracks about 8" and stays that way for 2 months.
I just want to know if anybody has replaced their windshield with aftermarket glass for a lancer, or if they are using mitsu glass.
Lancer glass = 200 installed
Mitsu Evo glass = 500 + installation
I just want to know if anybody has replaced their windshield with aftermarket glass for a lancer, or if they are using mitsu glass.
Lancer glass = 200 installed
Mitsu Evo glass = 500 + installation
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Sep 10, 2003, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by hel_if_ino
no, your right erioshi, the evo comes with lightened glass, i believe thats why its more expensive.
no, your right erioshi, the evo comes with lightened glass, i believe thats why its more expensive.
Sep 10, 2003, 06:50 PM
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I'm hoping the light weight is for the sides and not the front or back. It would explain why such a little chip cracked the windshield though, if it is shaved. I will make some phone calls tomorrow. The $200 lancer price was for aftermarket glass. Not sure what mitsu wants for it. The parts guy did tell me they are different part numbers, but he said the EVO had green tint according to his cpu?
Oct 27, 2003, 09:15 AM
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Windsheild
We had the car less than 48 hours when our windsheild was hit by rocks falling off a wide load truck. We were 2 lanes over, but they were bouncing all over the place! Windshield is cracked badly, passenger side mirror has a bad chunk our of it, and the front lower grill is dented and missing a body clip.
Of course, the guy didn't stop.....we tracked him down. His manager states that they are required to sweep off any construction equipment and truck for debrise. We all know everyone follows policy...right?
The insurance adjuster pretty much said we were lying. If we were 2 lanes over, there was no way the rocks could hit us. I forgot that rocks bounce in a straight line. (I hope her car got hit on the way home!
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Anyways, I found a Lancer windsheild installed for $150, but I heard that the Evo is lightened. Checked with Mitsu and it does have a different part # (MR-991637) for $452.56 retail. This doesn't include installation!
Does anyone have any info that confirms the EVO uses a lightened windsheild? My deductible is $250 and I didn't want to hit my insurance.
Of course, the guy didn't stop.....we tracked him down. His manager states that they are required to sweep off any construction equipment and truck for debrise. We all know everyone follows policy...right?
The insurance adjuster pretty much said we were lying. If we were 2 lanes over, there was no way the rocks could hit us. I forgot that rocks bounce in a straight line. (I hope her car got hit on the way home!
)Anyways, I found a Lancer windsheild installed for $150, but I heard that the Evo is lightened. Checked with Mitsu and it does have a different part # (MR-991637) for $452.56 retail. This doesn't include installation!
Does anyone have any info that confirms the EVO uses a lightened windsheild? My deductible is $250 and I didn't want to hit my insurance.
Oct 29, 2003, 07:58 AM
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My windshield from the dealer was around $450, and another $150 for the mouldings and installation. The windshield broke in multiple places from pebbles, then got hit by a bolt or something one day on the highway. Had 1 line going from the left to the bottom. Couldn't stand it anymore.
Oct 29, 2003, 10:35 AM
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Buy full glass coverage on your insurance policies. They generally cover all the glass and plastic parts on your car for $0 deductable.
In states such as CA where Full Glass coverage is not available, get the $0 deductable on your comprehensive policy only...one chipped windshield and the policy pays for itself.
In states such as CA where Full Glass coverage is not available, get the $0 deductable on your comprehensive policy only...one chipped windshield and the policy pays for itself.
Oct 29, 2003, 01:48 PM
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dam that sucks (about paying for the cracked winshield)
i was in a similar situation where i was around a truck and a rock came straight at me and cracked the windshield about 24" long. my insurance paid for it with no hassle. they asked where i would like to get it done and that's it. they even made the appointment for me and for them to come to me instead.
but anyways, the windshield from the regular Lancer and the Evo is exactly the same. the cool thing about my replacement is that the top part of the winshield is tinted. so no more glare from the sun.
i was in a similar situation where i was around a truck and a rock came straight at me and cracked the windshield about 24" long. my insurance paid for it with no hassle. they asked where i would like to get it done and that's it. they even made the appointment for me and for them to come to me instead.
but anyways, the windshield from the regular Lancer and the Evo is exactly the same. the cool thing about my replacement is that the top part of the winshield is tinted. so no more glare from the sun.
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I just had my windshield replaced. The Evo rearview mirror won't fit on a regular Lacer windshield. I had to buy a Lancer mirror for $32 to fit on my new $200 windshield or pay around $500 for OEM equipment. I picked up both the original windshield and the cheap replacement and could not tell a differance in weight or see a differance in thickness.