Porsche Arrogance?

[Glassman]

CanAm said:

Glassman, my Cayman has a Pilkington screen (I'm happy with that); could it have been the original fitting, and is the date of manufacture shown somehow?

The 987 and 987.1 windscreens are Porsche branded:



If it doesn't bear the Porsche hallmark, with rare exception, it isn't the same as one that does. Look at the Pilkington logo you'll see a dot above the 'L' which indicates the Pilkington windscreen in your car was manufactured in Aken, Germany which is the old SIGLA plant, now an acquired brand of NSG Pilkington.



In terms of the quality, it's probably the best non-genuine you can get.

For reasons unknown to anyone outside of Porsche, the later 982/718 models the windscreens (and body glass) do not bear the [Porsche] emblem.

[ds666]

Glassman said:

ds666 said:

The windscreen excess on my Taycan is £2000 . Fact .

Makes no sense. It means you will be paying more than the insurer. No point in claiming if you're paying most, if not all the bill.

How much roughly for a new one - I actually need one ….

[Glassman]

ds666 said:

Glassman said:

ds666 said:

The windscreen excess on my Taycan is £2000 . Fact .

Makes no sense. It means you will be paying more than the insurer. No point in claiming if you're paying most, if not all the bill.

How much roughly for a new one - I actually need one ….

Depends on the spec (there are about six of seven variants of windscreen for the Taycan). Can range from c£1.2 k to around £2-£2.5k for the top spec (solar coated/heat reflective, HUD, etc)

[CanAm]

Glassman said:

The 987 and 987.1 windscreens are Porsche branded:



If it doesn't bear the Porsche hallmark, with rare exception, it isn't the same as one that does. Look at the Pilkington logo you'll see a dot above the 'L' which indicates the Pilkington windscreen in your car was manufactured in Aken, Germany which is the old SIGLA plant, now an acquired brand of NSG Pilkington.



In terms of the quality, it's probably the best non-genuine you can get.

For reasons unknown to anyone outside of Porsche, the later 982/718 models the windscreens (and body glass) do not bear the [Porsche] emblem.

Thanks very much for all that. Every day's a school day - especially for me!

[ds666]

Glassman said:

ds666 said:

Glassman said:

ds666 said:

The windscreen excess on my Taycan is £2000 . Fact .

Makes no sense. It means you will be paying more than the insurer. No point in claiming if you're paying most, if not all the bill.

How much roughly for a new one - I actually need one ….

Depends on the spec (there are about six of seven variants of windscreen for the Taycan). Can range from c£1.2 k to around £2-£2.5k for the top spec (solar coated/heat reflective, HUD, etc)

Thanks Glassman . Don’t understand my excess - will have to query it .
Mine is basic spec

[Glassman]

ds666 said:

Thanks Glassman . Don’t understand my excess - will have to query it .
Mine is basic spec

Some windscreens cost way more. For example, a Bentley Flying Spur is north of £3k. The (heated) glass lid on a 'rari will set you back the best part of £23k.

[FMOB]

I wonder if Porsche arrogance has a part number?

It is certainly available on zero lead time, free of charge and unlimited quantity.