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Gilamonster Veteran Date registered: Sep 2013 Location: New Mexico Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500 Posts: 151 | Windshield Can a GWagen windshield be reversed, i.e. inside swapped with outside? Thx. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: Windshield Gilamonster - 3/8/2015 12:54 AM Can a GWagen windshield be reversed, i.e. inside swapped with outside? Thx. Probably, but why? | ||
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Gilamonster Veteran Date registered: Sep 2013 Location: New Mexico Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500 Posts: 151 | RE: Windshield The windshield's wear and tear on the drivers side (LHD) of both my G's is notably worse than on the passenger side. If they are reversible then I could buy some time before I replace them. | ||
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BlueG Elite Veteran Date registered: Aug 2009 Location: DC Vehicle(s): 2003 G500 Posts: 714 | Re: Windshield Stop now. Do not proceed. Windshield should be replaced. | ||
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Gilamonster Veteran Date registered: Sep 2013 Location: New Mexico Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500 Posts: 151 | RE: Windshield I haven't done anything yet. Can you explain? Fyi - I don't have any cracks - just pitting. Thanks | ||
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Toronto230ge Extreme Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Toronto Vehicle(s): 2002 VW van 1987 230GE, 2002 G500 1965 porsche 911 Posts: 492 | Re: Windshield You should rotate your tires and drive in reverse as often as possible... | ||
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NHDave Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2013 Location: Seacoast NH. Vehicle(s): 2004 AMG Posts: 465 | Re: Windshield If you don't have the auto rain sensor, it may be possible. But you will need a new gasket, you will need to remove all the old sealant from the glass. This process will take hours and probably plagued with many other unseen issues. | ||
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LucaB Member Date registered: Jul 2013 Location: Italy Vehicle(s): G 400 cdi Posts: 31 | Re: Windshield radio antenna is on the right side, quell will still work is installed on the left, but will need to be wired to the amplifier which is on the top right | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Windshield LucaB - 3/14/2015 12:15 PM radio antenna is on the right side, quell will still work is installed on the left, but will need to be wired to the amplifier which is on the top right Not so on either of his two G's. Also no rain sensor. | ||
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Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3006 | Re: Windshield Hi William, I had an acrylic windshield made when I last replaced the glass on my past 2002 G500. They matched the size and thickness exactly. Cost was just over $100. I would recommend doing the same. Then when you go for the original glass at a later time, you can save the acrylic piece under your Geronimo mattress as an emergency spare. BTW, when you pull your old glass, it will likely break. Unless you cut the gasket and are very careful. So not very likely to be successful in trying to reverse it. http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=19786&po... Edited by otiswesty 3/14/2015 10:49 PM | ||
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Gilamonster Veteran Date registered: Sep 2013 Location: New Mexico Vehicle(s): G #1 (mix of a 460, 461 & 463), #2 is a 2000 G500 Posts: 151 | RE: Windshield Thanks guys for the good input (and the drive in reverse suggestion!). I'll get new glass for the G500 and live with the pitting on the camper for a while longer. I'm doing a bunch of upgrades on the camper at the moment and the glass isn't in the budget. | ||
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