t_hart

During my drive home for Thanksgiving, some dummy decides to "try" to pass the G..no no no sir!! After he finally caught back up, he swerved in front of me and tossed a small rock upon my windsheild, I heard it hit but didnt see anything...Mind you the temp was dropping as I got closer to my hometown, it went from 57 degrees to 41, within an hour and thats when the crack spread right in front of my eyes. The rock hit on the black framed part of the windsheid which spread, Thanksgiving morning in 38 degree weather the crack was an inch long, fixable...but no one's open, had to drive 30mins to the Thanksgiving spot, back home, by this time the crack is moving as fast as my car. Plus its now in drivers view...not fixable , so Im in need a a windshield, state farm says I have to pay my deductible, im in TX btw, but out of pocket windshield replaced is $300...what should I be looking out for? SafeLite says the windshield is not OEM its made my NMC or something like that, made by the same co who makes the OEM glass. Any info helps..Thanks! Sorry for the long story

JSolo

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If you have the dealer do it, make notes of any identifying marks on the original windshield that signify it's an infiniti/nissan part. I've seen mobile units come out to dealers to replace windshields with who knows what.

OB G

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Sorry to hear about your windshield. That sucks! My dad's 4Runner got a rock in his windshield like two weeks after getting the car. Replaced the windshield for ~$400 with lifetime warranty from a local place. Mind you, this was back in 2001. I'm surprised you can get one for as little as $300. My mom had to get her driver's side window replaced and that alone cost $250. Or are you saying your deductible is $300?

Just make sure you go to a reputable shop, preferably one that has a lifetime warranty on their work. I don't think you'll get an OEM windshield unless your insurance policy specifically says so or if you go to your dealership to get it replaced. Shouldn't be too much to worry about. It just sucks having to replace it.

Itchytoe

If you're going through your insurance, just take it to the dealer.

t_hart

no the $300 is for the windsheild replaced out of my pocket. if I do go through my insurance I will definitely go through the dealer, but I used to work a a Nissan dealer and as someone stated they mostly go through mobile shops. So...im still in the midst of research. Ill report any news I find.

hadokenuh

Subcribed.

I am also in the same situation. Keep us posted.

ucla bruin

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I was told that PPG OEMs for Nissan. I had mine replaced with PPG, it's actually better and tough, less prone to nicks than OEM.

Mobile glass replace service can do this for you. Just be sure to let the new sealant set before you drive it -> introduce vibration.
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Do you have a problem with someone wanting to pass you??

You're lucky he didnt pull a gun on you.

eksigned

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same here...but only after a week into ownership. i replaced it with an oe windshield, and it was EXPENSIVE. insurance covered a small bit, but still...ugh! i feel your pain sir! if i did it again, i'd do an aftermarket windshield. for what it's worth, aftermarket windshields serve the same purpose. the only reason i didn't - was because the car was a WEEK OLD. i'm over it now though. lol

JSolo

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Years ago, I had an old caprice. I went through 3 or 4 windshields due to rocks, chips, etc. The last one eventually started leaking up at the top, near the mirror. Probably a combination of old age, inferior labor/glue. Not a big fan of replacing windshields after that. Never quite the same IMO.

anorudo619

fyi. purchase a winshield repair kit at autozone. works like a charm very easy to fix

Damn Dirty Ape

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Maybe you haven't thought of it yet, BUT if you had LET him pass when he tried to the FIRST time, that rock would have most likely NOT been tossed up by his car. I'm sure you're all after that thought. Immaturity has no place on the highway.

t_hart

I think my story may have confused some people, but I originally passed this person because he was swerving, and driving reckless, so when he attempted to pass me again, I did not want be anywhere close to him in my brand new to me car. So I decided to pass him completely, get far away from him. I don't mind people passing me, but I do mind my G being in harms way!

rabbit

I actually like it when people pass the G....

Itchytoe

If someone is swerving and driving recklessly, it is best to slow down and keep a decent distance behind them so that you can stop when they wreck. Speeding up to get ahead of them makes you a target for them, literally. Run from a dog that's pissed off at you and you trigger the chase. Run from a drunk (who is only functioning on instinct) and you can trigger a chase... Don't put yourself in a position where the idiot can aim for you.

The "confusion" likely came from your original post. Doesn't sound like the other guy is drunk or reckless at all. Sounds like the G doesn't like not being the fastest car on the road.