Crown

Board: Porsche - 911 - 997 Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread

    Sep 3, 2005 5:26:34 AM

    mgregg99
    Newbie
    mgregg99
    Loc: Stockton, Ca
    Posts: 29, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 7, 2004

    Busted Windshield & NAV

    Got nailed by a rock earlier today. What started out as a dime sized crater has now turned into a 12 inch long crack and growing by the hour. Anyone out there know what a new windshield goes for at the dealer? I know I can probably get one somewhere else cheaper, but call me crazy, I want Porsche glass.

    Also, I've noticed that my NAV unit has been acting up lately. Seems like the hotter it gets the more problems I run into. It takes about 10 minutes for NAV to start up, and when it does it says I'm "off road" or it can't give me route directions. Also, when trying to input an address I get a "DVD Unreadable" message sometimes, or it takes about 10 minutes or so to "load data". After I got home today I took the DVD out of the player and it was scorching hot. I wonder if having the DVD unit mounted so close to the hood that it gets way too hot for normal operation. Anyone else have this same experience? Seems to me that high 90's, and even 100 degrees, should have been considered when deciding where to put the unit. Oh, the disc itself, while very hot, showed no signs of scratches, etc. It's performed well in the past, but not recently.

    Thanks in advance!

    Mike

    Sep 3, 2005 5:33:00 AM

    ADias
    Rennteam Pro
    ADias
    Loc: Southwest USA , United States
    Posts: 2495, Gallery
    Registered on: Apr 9, 2004
    Reply to: mgregg99

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    Your insurance comprehensive should take care of the windshield (minus deductible - typically a small amount).

    Sep 3, 2005 5:50:24 AM

    mgregg99
    Newbie
    mgregg99
    Loc: Stockton, Ca
    Posts: 29, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 7, 2004
    Reply to: ADias

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    I'm not sure if you've made a claim with your auto insurance lately, but my experience has been that unless you make a claim for a large amount it's not worth it. I had a claim a couple years ago with my auto insurance for a cracked windshield on my BMW and they raised my rates the following renewal because I had a claim filed. The windshield ran $800 and my deductible was only $50 so I thought it made sense at the time. It's cost me more in the long run. Now I have a $1,000 deductible and will only make a claim if it's a significant amount above that.

    Mike

    Sep 3, 2005 6:32:48 AM

    Ente
    Senior
    Ente
    Loc: Germany , Germany
    Posts: 781, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 24, 2005
    Reply to: mgregg99

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    It depends on the insurance. Some will not consider glass damage a reason to raise premiums and count a claim, some will. But I agree with using the insurance only for large scale damages and balancing the small stuff on my own checkbook if possible.

    Re:NAV . Not sure if it's the same for the 997, but the Boxster's manual states that the SatNAV unit can indeed get too hot, and a Tequipment fan can help to address the issue. I don't have the part# here right now though. Will dig out the manual later and add it if I can find it.

    Sep 3, 2005 7:49:22 AM

    Paul S in TX
    Co-Pilot
    Paul S in TX
    Loc:
    Posts: 259, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 20, 2002
    Reply to: mgregg99

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    When I replaced the windshield in my Boxster for similar reasons, I found out who the dealer uses--dealers don't do their own glass work. The company was on my insurer's list of approved vendors, and they came to my house and did the work. The car has to set overnight for the seal to cure so it is best to do it at home.

    I don't think you'll need to worry about the quality of the glass. Unless it's changed recently, there are no aftermarket windshields or side glass on the new Porsches, so you're assured of getting OEM glass.

    Sep 3, 2005 12:02:47 PM

    MMD
    Rennteam VIP
    MMD
    Loc: usa
    Posts: 9652, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 16, 2004
    Reply to: Paul S in TX

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    Make sure you get the windshield that has the proper antenna embedded in it.

    good luck with both nav and glass.

    Sep 3, 2005 1:23:57 PM

    FSU-997TT
    Pilot
    FSU-997TT
    Loc: Florida , United States
    Posts: 412, Gallery
    Registered on: May 29, 2005
    Reply to: MMD

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    It also depends on what state you live in, it's a state law in Florida that the insurance company must pay for a replacement windshield and there is no deductable. Whether or not it's a factory windshield is something to argue about. Usually, the non-factory replacement windshields are a little softer, so they are more subject to pitting.

    Sep 3, 2005 2:22:57 PM

    AeroSmith
    Co-Pilot
    AeroSmith
    Loc: Saint Petersburg, FL
    Posts: 202, Gallery
    Registered on: Aug 3, 2005
    Reply to: FSU-997TT

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    Yep, one free windshield per vehicle per year in Florida. Probably raises our premiums but I think it's a good thing.

    Sep 3, 2005 2:32:48 PM

    vtach88
    Co-Pilot
    vtach88
    Loc: bay area, ca
    Posts: 272, Gallery
    Registered on: May 15, 2005
    Reply to: AeroSmith

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    Get a different insurance company!! I also live in northern california, and when I called my agent about a cracked windshield on my BMW, she told me not to drive the car any longer (unless it was to the repair shop) for my safety. She even volunteered to call a specialist to fix it at my home, but told me I could have it fixed anywhere I chose.

    It was covered under my comprehensive (even though it happened while vehicle was moving) AND there was no change in my insurance premium.

    In your case, I would agree that Porsche glass with the antenna is mandatory.

    Good luck

    Sep 4, 2005 5:22:33 PM

    DD694
    Co-Pilot
    DD694
    Loc: SoCalifornia, USA
    Posts: 281, Gallery
    Registered on: Jul 16, 2004
    Reply to: vtach88

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    My NAVI started acting up a few months ago. It first began not showing half of a screen of streets. Later it would not load DVD data at all. I was unable to eject the DVD from the DVD player. I reported the problems to my dealer and they ordered a new DVD player and Navi DVD. Once replaced all is now well again.

    Sep 5, 2005 12:35:21 PM

    Ed J
    Pilot
    Ed J
    Loc: London
    Posts: 407, Gallery
    Registered on: Aug 4, 2004
    Reply to: DD694

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    This happened to me recently. The glass was replaced with Porsche OEM glass by a local supplier (Autoglass here in the UK). They did a v good job although my windscreen washers stopped working which meant a trip to the dealer to sort it out. Don't know if the two are related but it happened to someone else on here so could well be.

    Don't suppose your NAV problems are to do with the crack in your windscreen?

    Sep 5, 2005 6:37:24 PM

    tori
    Junior
    tori
    Loc:
    Posts: 83, Gallery
    Registered on: Jul 3, 2004
    Reply to: DD694

    Re: Busted Windshield & NAV

    It is not NAVI but my chrono watch went nuts above 100F. It was working fine at lower temp but after a few weeks later finding temp problem, it happened at lower temp also. So dealer replaced it.
     
    Edit

    Forum

    1. All 

    Boards

     
    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 4/17/24 7:16 AM
    GnilM     		781162 1798
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 4/7/24 11:48 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS     		442643 565
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Cayman GT4 RS (2021) 5/12/23 12:11 PM
    W8MM     		263394 288
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 3/12/24 8:28 AM
    DJM48     		261713 323
    Porsche Sticky The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche 1/30/24 9:18 AM
    RCA     		85846 45
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift 3/15/24 1:23 PM
    CGX car nut     		5927 50
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 2/1/24 7:01 PM
    Pilot
     
     
     
     
     
    		 881477 1364
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant     		819060 3868
    Porsche GT4RS 4/21/24 11:50 AM
    mcdelaug     		392260 1454
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 2/10/24 4:43 PM
    nberry     		392191 1526
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 12/13/23 2:48 PM
    CGX car nut     		375137 2401
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker     		369409 797
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 4/11/24 12:32 PM
    Ferdie     		289951 668
    Porsche Collected my 997 GTS today 10/19/23 7:06 PM
    CGX car nut
     
     
     
     
     
    		 261869 812
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug     		240735 346
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel     		231236 101
    Others Corvette C8 10/16/23 3:24 PM
    Enmanuel     		221623 488
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 11/22/23 10:27 AM
    mcdelaug     		169876 387
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut     		141646 144
    BMW M 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now 12/29/23 9:04 AM
    RCA     		118159 303
    Motor Sp. 2023 Formula One 12/19/23 5:38 AM
    WhoopsyM     		109329 685
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 3/7/24 4:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		84610 239
    AMG Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758 2/23/24 10:03 PM
    blueflame     		75379 297
    Porsche 992 GT3 RS 3/3/24 7:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		54211 314
    Motor Sp. Porsche 963 3/16/24 9:27 PM
    WhoopsyM     		25468 237
    Ferrari Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6) 1/21/24 4:29 PM
    GT-Boy     		21225 103
    BMW M 2022 BMW M5 CS 4/8/24 1:43 PM
    Ferdie     		19588 140
    AMG G63 sold out 9/15/23 7:38 PM
    Nico997     		16642 120
    AMG [2022] Mercedes-AMG SL 4/23/24 1:24 PM
    RCA     		13913 225
    Motor Sp. 24-Hour race Nürburgring 2018 5/25/23 10:42 PM
    Grant     		11301 55
    126 items found, displaying 1 to 30.