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Windshield replacement around Seattle
I'm the new owner of a 2005 black (no stripes) Superformance Cobra.
A gorgeous car, for sure! I haven't ridden it much, as it's not registered yet. I put the soft top on yesterday, only to find a couple hours later that the windshield was cracked. No snap noise, just sitting in the garage. Duh... I knew the windshield was a weak point in those cars, but that's still a nasty surprise. Anyhow, I've just order a polyglass replacement from Cobra Valley, but am bit wary about the replacement procedure... Does anybody can recommend a garage or somebody in the Seattle area with experience replacing windshields? |
The replacement is very easy. I am not a glass guy. The windshield is by far easier than the typical current production car.
I did mine last year in less than 1 hour. If interested I can give you the step by step. John |
I thought I had heard the Superformance cars had a different shaped windshield from most of the replicas and the standard WS wouldn't fit due to the raised bonnet? Something to check on if the WS hasn't shipped yet.
Bob |
If you are a member of SCOF, there is a tech article on how to do this. As you have a newer chassis, there are a few caveats around the center support to be aware of.
If you are not with SCOF, it's well worth the $$$ IMO for the tech articles alone.... Superformance Cobra Owners Forum |
I've seen a post somewhere on clubcobra that describes much of the process, but I'm still uneasy about the removal of the cracked windshield from the frame, mostly.
(Bob: the polyglass I've ordered is specifically for later generation Superformance cars, so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem) Side question: how fast can I drive with a cracked windshield??? |
Call your insurance company.
Replacement is covered by your comprehensive coverage. Subject to your deductible, of course. If your comp deductible is more than $100, you might want to change it. A windshield retails for over $400 from Hillbank. And installation costs a few hundred more. Find a glass shop that handles high end cars. Then put their number in your speed dial. My car is two and a half years old and is on its third windshield. First one broke all by itself. A rock took out the second one. Get used to it. |
There is a glass shop here in Puyallup (Safelite I think) that has replaced two windshields on Superformance cobras for me. They are located at 126th and Meridian. They are very good indeed. For a new windshield and install it will run almost $1,000. Insurance will usually cover the entire bill.
Jake |
Thanks Jake,
Exactly what I was looking for. As I wrote, I ordered the replacement windshield already, to I'll check with the Puyallup guys how much they'd take to install it. |
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