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Windshield OEM Audi or OEM Volvo
OEM glass is slightly thicker which is more sound proof so I went that route.
Pros: thicker glass, more sound proof
Vehicle:
Audi A6 allroad
Just had this done about a month ago at Auto Glass Now. OEM front window for my RS6 with recalibration was ~$2470 including tax. Allegedly the glass place said there was no after market window FWIW.
Pros: OEM windshield installed, recalibration successful
Vehicle:
Audi RS6
Cost me $100 co-pay for claim and had brand new OEM windshield installed and calibrated.
Pros: brand new OEM windshield, properly installed and calibrated
Since bunch of sensors in the mirror mount don’t go with SafeLite insurance bootleg glass. Get an OEM glass.
Pros: OEM glass recommended
Cons: Safelite aftermarket not recommended, sensor issues
I literally just went to safelite through my insurance company last Thursday to get my windshield fixed on my A5 and I just paid my deductible and it was replaced with an OEM windshield. Easy peasy.
Pros: OEM windshield installed, easy process
Vehicle:
Audi A5
With HUD it’s always better to get OEM glass so you don’t deal with distortion of the image.
Pros: no image distortion, better with HUD
Vehicle:
Audi Q7
10 year old A4, original windshield. I'm considering changing it because it's scratched as fuck.
Pros: long lasting
Cons: scratched
Vehicle:
Audi A4
There is a significant difference in quality of the glass itself. OEM vs non. I routinely see cars that come through with non oem glass that will just not calibrate after replacement.
Cons: calibration issues
One thing I am noticing though on a negative level is a very distinct and rather annoying whistling noise coming from the windshield (center area; rather top section at the level where the rear mirror is) starting at approximately 150kmh. I am driving often on the German Autobahn, the car is specified for high speed also - and I would simply not expect such a distinct whistling noise from a 80.000€ car.
Cons: annoying whistling noise, high speed noise
Vehicle:
Volvo XC60
Cost me $2000+ for Audi Original. And i wont recommend OEM.
Cons: expensive, not recommended
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