I had my windshield smashed by a rock driving to work on my Birthday a few years ago. Well not so much smashed but the divot was so large and deep the whole windshield had to be replaced. It was covered by my insurance and the windshield was replaced the next day by Safelite in the parking lot at work.
Sometimes it does, but from the policies I've had, even if it did the deductible was like 90% of the cost of replacing the windshield.
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
Man, you guys get screwed hard. Car insurance policies have generally had "1 free glass replacement per year" since I can remember. Basically it's very common here where if you get a large stone chip or a small crack in your windshield you just wait until it's almost time to renew your policy, then fuck up the windshield yourself and call the company.
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BouwsTWanna come to a super soft birthday party?Registered Userregular
Man, you guys get screwed hard. Car insurance policies have generally had "1 free glass replacement per year" since I can remember. Basically it's very common here where if you get a large stone chip or a small crack in your windshield you just wait until it's almost time to renew your policy, then fuck up the windshield yourself and call the company.
Proooobably why a lot of companies don't offer any more.
Also, depends on the area, no insurance I'm aware of has a glass replacement option here in Alberta, and I think it's due to the shear volume of gravel used in the winter for traction. No way to insure that.
Between you and me, Peggy, I smoked this Juul and it did UNTHINKABLE things to my mind and body...
Advantage of having extremely low mileage on my 2 year old car? (still just over 4500) the dealership made a mistake and thought it was my first oil change and only charged me 12 bucks and since I've gotten 4 now my next is free.
Unfortunately I need my tires rotated next service time.
Man, you guys get screwed hard. Car insurance policies have generally had "1 free glass replacement per year" since I can remember. Basically it's very common here where if you get a large stone chip or a small crack in your windshield you just wait until it's almost time to renew your policy, then fuck up the windshield yourself and call the company.
Proooobably why a lot of companies don't offer any more.
Also, depends on the area, no insurance I'm aware of has a glass replacement option here in Alberta, and I think it's due to the shear volume of gravel used in the winter for traction. No way to insure that.
Yeah, and you can put your kids through college running a business selling 3M film around here too.
Most normal vehicles I checked ran $200-250 for a full replacement, according to SafeLite. Unfortunately the SS is not "normal" and was quoted at $830.
My last car got a chip in the windshield going down to Key West and it had to be a special order because of the running pony behind the rear view mirror. If your car has something like that, then yeah, it might be an issue, or it could be that it has to come from friggin Australia, lol.
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
My last car got a chip in the windshield going down to Key West and it had to be a special order because of the running pony behind the rear view mirror. If your car has something like that, then yeah, it might be an issue, or it could be that it has to come from friggin Australia, lol.
Surely there would be an aftermarket supplier in the States that makes replacements? When we needed a new windscreen in Amy's Golf it cost the insurance company just a tick over $800 because we insisted on OEM genuine parts, not aftermarket.
I had a friend with the GTO. Every damn thing had to come from Australia.
This happens on some lower-end cars due to the global nature of car companies now. When my Dart got recalled for the clutch slave cylinder I had to wait for a replacement part to come in from Italy.
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
My understanding is there's no aftermarket supplier for the windshields, they can only be bought directly from GM. Compounding the problem is the fact that because of the HUD, the glass needs to be manufactured with a special coating.
Supposedly G8 and Caprice windshields both fit, but neither is compatible with the HUD.
I would've thought that the housing and the reflective surfaces inside etc would rather matter when it comes to light emission technologies, so I'd be wary without a side-by-side comparison test with your specific car.
The general rules of halogen LED replacements:
1. you get what you pay for (the cheap- and moderate-price ones are terrrrrrible)
2. heat is going to be a big problem; you can't run LEDs hot like you can halogens so your buckets weren't designed to stay cool. Expect excitement around the new rear heat sink and/or wildly reduced emitter life. If you have room for the style with the giant flower-bulb heat sink hanging off the back, go for that. Try to avoid fans for reliability reasons.
3. expect a change in the throw pattern; you can't put the LEDs exactly where the filament used to go. For some reflector+bulb combos it'll be minor and for others it'll blind oncoming drivers
4. still not DOT legal in any US state last time I checked
5. they're probably not going to be any brighter than good halogens; this is not true for all bulb types but, again, heat is the limiting factor
6. you may have to just try it to find out
The general rules of halogen LED replacements:
1. you get what you pay for (the cheap- and moderate-price ones are terrrrrrible)
2. heat is going to be a big problem; you can't run LEDs hot like you can halogens so your buckets weren't designed to stay cool. Expect excitement around the new rear heat sink and/or wildly reduced emitter life. If you have room for the style with the giant flower-bulb heat sink hanging off the back, go for that. Try to avoid fans for reliability reasons.
3. expect a change in the throw pattern; you can't put the LEDs exactly where the filament used to go. For some reflector+bulb combos it'll be minor and for others it'll blind oncoming drivers
4. still not DOT legal in any US state last time I checked
5. they're probably not going to be any brighter than good halogens; this is not true for all bulb types but, again, heat is the limiting factor
6. you may have to just try it to find out
1. Define "cheap / moderate"
2. Is there another kind that doesn't have a heat sink? Seems like a bad idea
The entire reason I'm asking is my current halogens are crap, and I've tried many different bulbs but the light output just isn't there
I have seen very few headlight retrofits/replacements that actually help night visibility. The ones that do cost in the $1000 range and involve replacing the housings with custom made ones for higher output bulbs.
Throw in some Silverstar Ultras, that's about the best you're going to get out of the factory housings.
There are like two states in the US where insurance companies have to cover your windshield replacement without making you pay your deductible. South Carolina is one of them, which is why I didn't realize it was unusual until after I moved to a new state, changed my insurance address, and promptly got a crack in my windshield.
While on the road this morning I stopped at a McDonald's to use the restroom, it was under construction. I guess I brushed against some fresh paint from said construction without realizing it and ended up getting white paint on my black seat. Since I was already on the road I was able to quickly get to an AutoZone to grab a can of upholstery cleaner with a brush while the paint was still fresh. Managed to get 99% of it out, but there are still a couple of tiny spots that don't seem to want to lift.
Lately I've been sucked into ICON's YouTube channel with Jonathan Ward. And while yeah, I'd never be able to afford anything that guy builds, the attention to detail and just plain neat ways they update stuff is amazing.
for a second i thought you were talking about this ICON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHZVy259CMA
we have run out of motorsport names, we're gonna have to switch to a horse-racing style system where everyone gets a totally unique one.
The Mitsubishi dealership became a Kia dealership some years back, though they still serviced Mitsu cars. But no longer. I'm on my own in terms of keeping the Evo road-worthy.
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sponoMining for Nose DiamondsBooger CoveRegistered Userregular
Well it turns out I chewed up my tires pretty good at the last autocross, so it's time to get some new rubber. What do y'all recommend as some good everyday tires for a WRX?
In the meantime, I'll save up for a 2nd set of wheels and some RE-71Rs (or whatever the current hot shit tires are) for racing.
Well it turns out I chewed up my tires pretty good at the last autocross, so it's time to get some new rubber. What do y'all recommend as some good everyday tires for a WRX?
2016 Miata Cd estimated: 0.35
2016 CX-5 Cd estimated: 0.33
Drag + drivetrain losses (RWD) + tuning, I'd wager? The CX-5 probably has about the same tire loading given the bigger wheels and tires so likely very slightly lower rolling losses, too.
So it turns out that Enterprise/Alamo/National rent out Challenger R/Ts as standard sports cars, along with V6 Challengers, Mustang Ecoboosts/6 cylinders and 4/6 cylinder Camaros. The other V8 sports cars are considered premium vehicles.
We've got a 6 hour road trip tomorrow and thanks to the girlfriend's corporate discount it's super cheap to rent a sports car so we're going that route. An Ecoboost 'Stang would be the economical choice but they've had a lot of Challengers on the lot so it would help them out to take a Challenger.
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sponoMining for Nose DiamondsBooger CoveRegistered Userregular
Well it turns out I chewed up my tires pretty good at the last autocross, so it's time to get some new rubber. What do y'all recommend as some good everyday tires for a WRX?
In the meantime, I'll save up for a 2nd set of wheels and some RE-71Rs (or whatever the current hot shit tires are) for racing.
Pirelli Trofeo Rs are meant to be ridiculously grippy.
Looks like the 4 / 4S isn't available in 17", so that's out. Costco has the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and the Super Sport for the same price. It looks like the 3+ is all season and has a longer treadwear, and the SS is summer.
Seems like the 3+ is the way to go. Thoughts?
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webguy20I spend too much time on the InternetRegistered Userregular
Super sports for good weather and a set of blizzak winter tires on a 2nd set of wheels.
If the SS's aren't a ton more money than the A/S 3's and if they're durable enough for regular driving and Auto Cross without wearing out too quickly I'd go for them. I'd argue they're the best high performance tire you can buy that is still a great every day tire.
If my Conti DWS's weren't still in good shape I'd ditch them for SS's as I have a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. I have no need for all season tires now but when I got them all seasons were all I could afford.
Well it turns out I chewed up my tires pretty good at the last autocross, so it's time to get some new rubber. What do y'all recommend as some good everyday tires for a WRX?
In the meantime, I'll save up for a 2nd set of wheels and some RE-71Rs (or whatever the current hot shit tires are) for racing.
Pirelli Trofeo Rs are meant to be ridiculously grippy.
Looks like the 4 / 4S isn't available in 17", so that's out. Costco has the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and the Super Sport for the same price. It looks like the 3+ is all season and has a longer treadwear, and the SS is summer.
The Pilot Super Sport is Michelin's top-level sports tyre that can still be driven on in winter. I wouldn't call it an all-season tyre though, but at least it's not as bad as the Pilot Sport Cup semi-slick (dry roads only, thanks!)...
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Depends on the coverage you have. In my case, no, I gotta pay out of pocket.
You can't give someone a pirate ship in one game, and then take it back in the next game. It's rude.
Proooobably why a lot of companies don't offer any more.
Also, depends on the area, no insurance I'm aware of has a glass replacement option here in Alberta, and I think it's due to the shear volume of gravel used in the winter for traction. No way to insure that.
Unfortunately I need my tires rotated next service time.
Yeah, and you can put your kids through college running a business selling 3M film around here too.
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You can't give someone a pirate ship in one game, and then take it back in the next game. It's rude.
Surely there would be an aftermarket supplier in the States that makes replacements? When we needed a new windscreen in Amy's Golf it cost the insurance company just a tick over $800 because we insisted on OEM genuine parts, not aftermarket.
This happens on some lower-end cars due to the global nature of car companies now. When my Dart got recalled for the clutch slave cylinder I had to wait for a replacement part to come in from Italy.
But it's a Chevy drivetrain!
Supposedly G8 and Caprice windshields both fit, but neither is compatible with the HUD.
You can't give someone a pirate ship in one game, and then take it back in the next game. It's rude.
Replacing halogen headlights bulbs with LED units designed to keep the housing and replace only the bulb: Good idea? Bad idea?
1. you get what you pay for (the cheap- and moderate-price ones are terrrrrrible)
2. heat is going to be a big problem; you can't run LEDs hot like you can halogens so your buckets weren't designed to stay cool. Expect excitement around the new rear heat sink and/or wildly reduced emitter life. If you have room for the style with the giant flower-bulb heat sink hanging off the back, go for that. Try to avoid fans for reliability reasons.
3. expect a change in the throw pattern; you can't put the LEDs exactly where the filament used to go. For some reflector+bulb combos it'll be minor and for others it'll blind oncoming drivers
4. still not DOT legal in any US state last time I checked
5. they're probably not going to be any brighter than good halogens; this is not true for all bulb types but, again, heat is the limiting factor
6. you may have to just try it to find out
1. Define "cheap / moderate"
2. Is there another kind that doesn't have a heat sink? Seems like a bad idea
The entire reason I'm asking is my current halogens are crap, and I've tried many different bulbs but the light output just isn't there
Throw in some Silverstar Ultras, that's about the best you're going to get out of the factory housings.
You can't give someone a pirate ship in one game, and then take it back in the next game. It's rude.
we have run out of motorsport names, we're gonna have to switch to a horse-racing style system where everyone gets a totally unique one.
The Mitsubishi dealership became a Kia dealership some years back, though they still serviced Mitsu cars. But no longer. I'm on my own in terms of keeping the Evo road-worthy.
In the meantime, I'll save up for a 2nd set of wheels and some RE-71Rs (or whatever the current hot shit tires are) for racing.
Yeah, try the 4s and let us know how they are!
Pirelli Trofeo Rs are meant to be ridiculously grippy.
2016 Mazda Miata MPG- 26/33/29 city/hwy/comb
2016 Mazda CX-5 (2WD) 26/33/29
Miata 2300lb, 155hp 2.0L
CX-5 3400lb, 185hp 2.5L
um what?
2016 CX-5 Cd estimated: 0.33
Drag + drivetrain losses (RWD) + tuning, I'd wager? The CX-5 probably has about the same tire loading given the bigger wheels and tires so likely very slightly lower rolling losses, too.
We've got a 6 hour road trip tomorrow and thanks to the girlfriend's corporate discount it's super cheap to rent a sports car so we're going that route. An Ecoboost 'Stang would be the economical choice but they've had a lot of Challengers on the lot so it would help them out to take a Challenger.
Looks like the 4 / 4S isn't available in 17", so that's out. Costco has the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and the Super Sport for the same price. It looks like the 3+ is all season and has a longer treadwear, and the SS is summer.
Seems like the 3+ is the way to go. Thoughts?
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If my Conti DWS's weren't still in good shape I'd ditch them for SS's as I have a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. I have no need for all season tires now but when I got them all seasons were all I could afford.
The Pilot Sport 4 is totally available in 17 inch sizes: http://www.michelin.com.au/AU/en/tires/products/pilot-sport-4.html#Sizes-and-versions
The Pilot Super Sport is Michelin's top-level sports tyre that can still be driven on in winter. I wouldn't call it an all-season tyre though, but at least it's not as bad as the Pilot Sport Cup semi-slick (dry roads only, thanks!)...