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DustinM 08-24-2005 06:44 PM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 

Originally Posted by wantsa311
Not that it should matter, but was it really hot? I had a window in my car explode one really hot sunny day. Freak accident, but it happens.

It was 105deg or so and blazing sun. Its a mystery to me.

propwash 08-25-2005 12:02 AM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
Dustin, this George guy was recommended to me through a friend of mine that got his name and no. from Formula. Just thought you might want to know that since you have been talking to Formula. Propwash. :D

DustinM 08-25-2005 05:09 PM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
Talked to Formula today and was refered to Water Bonnett the manufacturer for my glass. Ryan at Formula gave me the part number too. Water Bonnett in turn refered me back to George at Marine Glass Specialty who I have a call into.

Superboat Guy 09-19-2005 08:38 PM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
Dustin, any news updates?

coin 09-21-2005 10:01 AM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
omg :eek: Can we spell 'product liability'

wrinkleface 09-21-2005 11:10 AM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 

Originally Posted by CMG
you might be f-ed. I've heard horror stories about old formula glass. The other night I had my pocket pc gps with suction cup on windshield running hard and the mount broke and it went flying - first thought was better than the glass.

Call Chuck at Formula - 260-724-1412

Does not have to be old, had a buddy that bought a new 312 in 99. If I remember correctly, it was the first year he had it going down the Detroit river in about one foot of chop at about 40-50 mph and his front window just blew up in his face! :mad: I was right behind him and saw the results. Wrink

Iggy 09-21-2005 11:24 AM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
The day your windshield broke, was the temp real high?
Weather bright and sunny??
Did you by chance drive into a cool area just before it shattrered????

I've seen similar occurances like this before. The glass gets real hot, then you suddenly drive into a cool air zone and...POW!...it shatters.
Had an old pair of glasses that had glass lenses. Same thing happened while they were on my face.

WEMGIRL 09-21-2005 04:10 PM

Re: My windsheild exploded!!!!
 
I know you are on the East Coast but there is always the option of replacing the Aluminum Framed Windshield with a low profile Windshield. At times it does require the boat in house, but sometimes we can create the pattern off your old one. Call Wayne-Earl Mfg. (714) 577-0632.


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