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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 04:37
 
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call windscreens o'brien
tell them the size of the smash - they'll tell you whether it's repairable or not - if it is, either get them to do it (come to you) or go somewhere else
if it's not, start hunting 
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Brisvegas
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June 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 04:43
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Not sure if its different in NSW but from what i'm aware you cant actually repair the front windscreen it needs to be totally replaced as its a "safety issue". the crack causes weakness in the glass....i could be wrong..wouldnt be the 1st time
that sucks rob...people that mess with cars on others property have no spines and should be shot 
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 04:55
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balls - I repaired mine
was a cip, with a 1-2cm crack either side, 2 spiders
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:14
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you cant actually repair the front windscreen it needs to be totally replaced as its a "safety issue". the crack causes weakness in the glass...
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jah that is what I am worried about, I will go down to Obrien tomorrow and see what he's got for me. Thanks Draven.
I have LOTS of spiders, but they are only like 2-3cm long right now..  Friggn' morons. No respect. I spend more money fixing what other people do to my car that things that I do to it.
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Location:
Brisvegas
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June 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:18
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im not saying you cant repair it...i was just questioning the legality of it...i dont know for sure...you guys would know more about it than i would anway. you've perked my interest in the matter and i'll endeavour to find out
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Perth
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September 2002
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:19
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whack some clear contact over it so it doesnt spread
if it spread to far, it cant be repaired
and if its in the direct line of site for the driver, that are no allowed to repair
btw, most insurace companies give u one free windscreen a year
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:27
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grrr Just got off the phone with the NRMA.
NO I do NOT get a free windscreen. I just don't have to pay the under 25 age excess, so it is *only* $450. losers. I don't know why I pay them $1000 every year.
So off to O'Brien it is....
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Location:
Brisvegas
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June 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:33
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just hope they can fix it for you. Glass is expensive...if they want to replace it $450 sounds about right...bullshit expensive 
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 05:55
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Ok, Phoned O'Brien.
Repair (not likely given the position) $83
Replace $249
grrrr... so much money
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Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 07:51
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if u really wanted to save $$$ you could get dodgy and try and repair it yourself...
just get the smallest drill bit u can find and drill little holes at the end of the cracks, and fill the holes with some clear adhesive or resin or something.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 08:05
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Mine was only $190 for a new windscreen. I'd be getting a new one. Pain in the arse, but think of how clear it will be 
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Thu, 06 November 2003 08:40
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hows this when i bought my car they gave me spare galss for every window all of the glass is sweet not one crack/chip.
so if i ever get a window smashed
no biggie 
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Fri, 07 November 2003 02:06
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UPDATE: Celica Spares dude is giving me one for $50 if he can get it out without cracking it! But O'Brien want to charge me stacks for installing it. ANyone know of a cheaper place? Just like a regular workshop or something maybe?
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Location:
Gawler, SA
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August 2003
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs?
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Fri, 07 November 2003 02:09
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Could you try perhaps a window tinting place?
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Location:
Perth
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September 2002
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Re: Windscreen crack - repairs update - anyone know of place that will install a 2nd hand one I have
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Fri, 07 November 2003 02:12
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i know NOVUS over here is $85 standard price
i had my rear window removed so i could repair some rust
taken out on monday, and came back on thursday to reinstall it
$85
and i had a window swapped from one car to another for $85, as long as he was able to get it out without breaking it
i was impressed when he did with ease
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threw a beer bottle at my windscreen. (the bottle was in my front yard, the was a crack in my winscreen) This was during the day on the side of my quiet street
