Am I the First BRZ/FRS w/ a Cracked Windshield?!?!?! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NYC BRZ · 07-04-2012, 12:02 AM

So my normal commute through Queens in the morning takes me over some rough roads that always have some sort of construction going on. Well this morning I must have gotten a small rock chip and not noticed it. I parked it in our gates lot at work and after it baked in the 90+ degree sun for 8.5 hours I came out to this in the parking lot...

It's about 18" long and stretches all the way from the edge of the windshield on the passenger side to about 1/3 across the windshield. I called my insurance company and they reccomended Safelite. Well they're closed tomorrow for Independence Day so I'll have to wait until at least Thursday to make an appt. does anyone else feel that its unusual that a small chip would crack so quickly. Honestly Im super anal and washed the car Saturday so I didn't notice it then or even last night. Basically I think I'm going to be SOL for a few days since I doubt Subaru has very many spare windshields already and I DEFINITELY want an OE one.

Jayde · 07-04-2012, 01:24 AM

I'm sorry that happened.

If I recall, you aren't the first. I remember seeing a thread a few weeks back where another member got a cracked windshield.

Reminds me of my Integra. A rock hit the windshield in July of 11 and I still haven't replaced it. Because of this, I try to stay as far back from cars in front if possible. I'm paranoid about it happening again.

Filipino Royale · 07-04-2012, 04:26 AM

Ouch!!! Sorry to hear that bro...

86design · 07-04-2012, 05:08 AM

dang....sorry to hear, i would go crazy if this happened to me

#87 · 07-04-2012, 05:10 AM

I'd at least report it to the dealer and request they report it to Subaru, just to keep track if it becomes a bigger problem. I had safelite come to my house before and they did a great job, but I agree they probably don't have a BRZ windshield and I would want OEM...

Subie · 07-04-2012, 08:43 AM

Definitely get OE glass. On such a new car it'd be a shame to sacrifice clarity going with anything else. If it takes a couple weeks to come in I'd just keep driving it like that in the meantime.

rapt · 07-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayde

I'm sorry that happened.

If I recall, you aren't the first. I remember seeing a thread a few weeks back where another member got a cracked windshield.

Reminds me of my Integra. A rock hit the windshield in July of 11 and I still haven't replaced it. Because of this, I try to stay as far back from cars in front if possible. I'm paranoid about it happening again.

That was propably me took a small chip on a road trip, I got the chip repaired and it left a little scar, but nothing too bad as it is lower than my line of sight, if it was a little higher I would probably replace the windshield.

Sorry to hear this happened to you, it must have been the heat that added to the cracking from the chip, good luck on your replacement!

NYC BRZ · 07-05-2012, 09:08 AM

Just got off the phone with Safelite they have to order OE glass from Subaru. Waiting on a call back from them for an ETA....gee this sounds familiar doesn't it? LOL. I already suggested getting the glass from Scion/Toyota if its the same since there are more of them out there.

rice_classic · 07-05-2012, 12:08 PM

You should have clear bra'd your windshield + 2 layers of opti-coat! What were you thinking! :P

NYC BRZ · 07-16-2012, 12:53 PM

Update: After waiting for over a week and half for the OE glass from Subaru it arrived on Friday at Safelite here in Queens. My car is at the shop right now getting the new glass, just in time for me to take a 1500 mile round trip road trip next week to Tennessee on a family vacation. My gf and I will be driving so I'm supremely nervous about a repeat crack. I might go and buy one of the chip filler kits just to be safe.

the_3d_man · 07-16-2012, 01:25 PM

How much did it cost? I'm sure I will have to replace mine at some point. I have had to do it on every car I've owned once.

Foobar · 07-16-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the_3d_man

How much did it cost? I'm sure I will have to replace mine at some point. I have had to do it on every car I've owned once.

Glass is expensive enough these days that it's probably worth it to get the $0 deductible glass coverage on your auto insurance if that's offered. Soon as you get a crack, file a claim. Shouldn't raise your premium either.

Phaedrus29 · 07-17-2012, 03:41 PM

Gah sorry to hear it man but glad you got it sorted. I think I got a small nick from a rock already. I've never had an issue like this before...maybe our windshields are a bit wimpy on these cars.

tripjammer · 07-18-2012, 09:59 AM

These cars are smaller and lower hugging on the roads, you will get rock chips!

07-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
NYC BRZ AutoX Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 GT,13 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 Thanks: 168 Thanked 118 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Am I the First BRZ/FRS w/ a Cracked Windshield?!?!?! So my normal commute through Queens in the morning takes me over some rough roads that always have some sort of construction going on. Well this morning I must have gotten a small rock chip and not noticed it. I parked it in our gates lot at work and after it baked in the 90+ degree sun for 8.5 hours I came out to this in the parking lot... It's about 18" long and stretches all the way from the edge of the windshield on the passenger side to about 1/3 across the windshield. I called my insurance company and they reccomended Safelite. Well they're closed tomorrow for Independence Day so I'll have to wait until at least Thursday to make an appt. does anyone else feel that its unusual that a small chip would crack so quickly. Honestly Im super anal and washed the car Saturday so I didn't notice it then or even last night. Basically I think I'm going to be SOL for a few days since I doubt Subaru has very many spare windshields already and I DEFINITELY want an OE one. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited- GBS - 6MT -VIN #0937 ~~NYR SCCA # 18 C Street R (CSR)~~ "But there’s no mistaking the noise. This car is loud, and not in a particularly nice way. There’s no crisp exhaust note, no induction wheezing. It’s just the sound of petrol exploding in a metal box." - Jeremy Clarkson

07-04-2012, 01:24 AM	#2
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm sorry that happened. If I recall, you aren't the first. I remember seeing a thread a few weeks back where another member got a cracked windshield. Reminds me of my Integra. A rock hit the windshield in July of 11 and I still haven't replaced it. Because of this, I try to stay as far back from cars in front if possible. I'm paranoid about it happening again. __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

07-04-2012, 04:26 AM	#3
Filipino Royale Got Rice? Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 37J BRZ-L Location: Empire State. Posts: 425 Thanks: 15 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ouch!!! Sorry to hear that bro... __________________ Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be at Service. -AɸΩ

07-04-2012, 05:08 AM	#4
86design Attack By Demons Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2022 BRZ (pre ordered) Location: Riverside Posts: 2,070 Thanks: 750 Thanked 440 Times in 254 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dang....sorry to hear, i would go crazy if this happened to me __________________ #attackbydemons #imcomingbackbish

07-16-2012, 12:53 PM	#10
NYC BRZ AutoX Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 GT,13 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 Thanks: 168 Thanked 118 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: After waiting for over a week and half for the OE glass from Subaru it arrived on Friday at Safelite here in Queens. My car is at the shop right now getting the new glass, just in time for me to take a 1500 mile round trip road trip next week to Tennessee on a family vacation. My gf and I will be driving so I'm supremely nervous about a repeat crack. I might go and buy one of the chip filler kits just to be safe. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited- GBS - 6MT -VIN #0937 ~~NYR SCCA # 18 C Street R (CSR)~~ "But there’s no mistaking the noise. This car is loud, and not in a particularly nice way. There’s no crisp exhaust note, no induction wheezing. It’s just the sound of petrol exploding in a metal box." - Jeremy Clarkson

07-04-2012, 05:10 AM	#5
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd at least report it to the dealer and request they report it to Subaru, just to keep track if it becomes a bigger problem. I had safelite come to my house before and they did a great job, but I agree they probably don't have a BRZ windshield and I would want OEM...

07-04-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely get OE glass. On such a new car it'd be a shame to sacrifice clarity going with anything else. If it takes a couple weeks to come in I'd just keep driving it like that in the meantime.

07-05-2012, 09:08 AM	#8
NYC BRZ AutoX Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 08 Pontiac G8 GT,13 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 Thanks: 168 Thanked 118 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got off the phone with Safelite they have to order OE glass from Subaru. Waiting on a call back from them for an ETA....gee this sounds familiar doesn't it? LOL. I already suggested getting the glass from Scion/Toyota if its the same since there are more of them out there. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited- GBS - 6MT -VIN #0937 ~~NYR SCCA # 18 C Street R (CSR)~~ "But there’s no mistaking the noise. This car is loud, and not in a particularly nice way. There’s no crisp exhaust note, no induction wheezing. It’s just the sound of petrol exploding in a metal box." - Jeremy Clarkson

07-05-2012, 12:08 PM	#9
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,160 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You should have clear bra'd your windshield + 2 layers of opti-coat! What were you thinking! :P

07-16-2012, 01:25 PM	#11
the_3d_man Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2007 Legacy GT Location: Houston/Indiana Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much did it cost? I'm sure I will have to replace mine at some point. I have had to do it on every car I've owned once.

07-17-2012, 03:41 PM	#13
Phaedrus29 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: PA Posts: 683 Thanks: 106 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gah sorry to hear it man but glad you got it sorted. I think I got a small nick from a rock already. I've never had an issue like this before...maybe our windshields are a bit wimpy on these cars.

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