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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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I'm pizzed. Got in the 5 ness yesterday and found a cracked windshield. Makes me sick. Not covered under warranty. I have to run it thru the ins. co. How does a stress crack happen to a windshield that is mounted ?
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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From stress I believe..
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What stress. The damn thing was just sitting there parked. I should be so lucky to have that kind of stress.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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From stress I believe..
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Heating and cooling cycles can do it, especially if there's a little rock nick in it.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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sometimes windshields crack for no apparent reason. expansion and contraction along with a small chip and POW, a crack.

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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Just like they said more than likely there was a small chip in your glass. Most of the time they dont stress break it can happen but very rarely..Becareful getting it replace there has been alot of issues with AP Tech windshileds being warped from the factory.. Dont let the shop cut out the glass untill you or them has fully inspected the new one, this could svae you alot of headache.
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