Front Windshield

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by rob13572468

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on a strangely coincidental note, the other day i had a friend in the car with me. and he (weighing 170+ lbs by the way) decided to do a full on "dukes of hazzard" hop over the closed door and into the seat with one hand on the roll bar and the other on the windshield. he did it so fast that i couldnt even say anything

ex-friend

dead-friend

[scottyb]

Having experienced replacing the windshield, I would suggest that no one use the windshield for leverage. It's a sharp movement that can cause it to crack. I cracked mine by lightly hitting the rearview mirror by accident. Obviously, it doesn't take much for it to crack. Thanks to my Allstate glass coverage, it din't cost me anything, but $1000 for a replacement is a steap price.

[Keeper]

It's very easy to break any windshield push from the inside. It's much harder to break in the other direction.

Nonetheless, I hadn't even considered that the glass could break even when pulling on it, which is reason enough.

[hogfan]

having been a member of the forum for a long time i am very aware of the "dont grab the windshield" rule, but i dont know of a single case of one breaking. maybe our overseas bretherin may care to enlighten us. i personaly have had a car for 5 months an i DO AVOID grabbing the top of the windshield but i will grab the side base of it and i dont notice any flex. i have had many people grab the top even after repeated warnings but so far no pops cracks or breaks. are we worrying to much or is this a real concern?

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by hogfan

maybe our overseas bretherin may care to enlighten us.

It was our overseas bretheren that originally warned us. I don't remember who, but a good guess would be Arno.

[scottyb]

I'm 6 feet tall, 220lbs, out of shape, and have a bad back. If I can learn to get in and out without pulling on the windshield or steering wheel, I think all of you other guys can too. Oh and before you ask, yes I can do it with and without the top on.

So stop all the complaining and just do it!

[Keeper]

Originally Posted by scottyb

I'm 6 feet tall, 220lbs, out of shape, and have a bad back. If I can learn to get in and out without pulling on the windshield or steering wheel, I think all of you other guys can too. Oh and before you ask, yes I can do it with and without the top on.

So stop all the complaining and just do it!

umm, I think were talking about ingnorant passengers and whether or not it's worth saying something to them about it.

[Crash]

Originally Posted by Keeper

umm, I think were talking about ingnorant passengers and whether or not it's worth saying something to them about it.

Correct and yes it is. Some passengers are quick to make fun of you for saying something and quick to be amazed at the expense of a simple windshield. Wanna guess how quick they are to pony up the dough to fix it, even just your deductible? If you don't want people to break your things then tell them how not to. If they give you too much grief about it then keep them away from your things. Friends won't mind.... much.

And why am I posting at 4:30 in the blessed am you ask?? Because I am the IT mgr and there is no one higher up where I can pass the buck. IT sucks... so do firewalls... and routers... oh well, at least they are working now. /me knocks on wood

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Keeper

umm, I think were talking about ingnorant passengers and whether or not it's worth saying something to them about it.

However, many members are stating that they do use the windshield also.

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by scottyb

However, many members are stating that they do use the windshield also.

And some parallel park. Some will get away with it and some will pay the price. Choices...