Random thoughts for the day

[double c]

Well I traded the 2010 SHO-59625 miles.  New-2016 X Sport-all bells and whistles. Got a good deal-considering SHO would need some wheel reconditioning-new rear tail lamp-an inch of water inside, and rear back-up sensors needed replaced.  Now i see they have dropped the price to $20,995 from original asking price of $29,995. HUH???  Guess the drop of 9K looks good in the copy-but the 29,995 is what I paid 5 years gone by.  I guess that is why the dealers are in the business. 

[92BlackGT]

Safelite will never get my business again

[USMCSHO341]

Safelite do hack jobs. I used to work at binswenger glass and did automotive and commercial glass installs and we aaaaalways had safelite customers come to us because their jobs were jacked up


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[SHOdded]

So how do you find a good installer?

[ZSHO]

I would definetly put Safelite on the avoid list,BTW they called me last thurday and friday to schedule an appt and after that they send me an email that the camera built in the windshield needs to be recalibrated by the Ford dealer.ummm. Z         Windshield Service Notice

Thank you for choosing Safelite AutoGlass! We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:00 AM.
As a reminder, your windshield is fitted with a forward-facing camera linked to an advanced driver assistance system. Some vehicle manufacturers require a recalibration of the camera system after a windshield replacement. You must check with your vehicle manufacturer in order to determine whether the camera system must be recalibrated. If so, you must go to a dealership (or other qualified specialist) to have your camera system recalibrated as soon as possible after the replacement of your windshield. 
NOTE: The camera may not operate properly until it has been recalibrated. Some camera systems have a warning symbol or a message MAY appear if the system is not operating properly, so you should not rely on the operation of camera-linked systems until the camera SYSTEM has been properly recalibrated. 

[BiGMaC]

Good info Z
I will say that with the OEM widshield I have never had to recalibrate... Even done theough the dealer.  Thought the camera on the windshield only was used to measure refraction of light to turn on the automatic wipers and control their speed... Does it do other things?

[FoMoCoSHO]

My window was removed and replaced and I was told nothing about the recal. I will ask the Mrs to find out if this is an issue with our cars.

[ZSHO]

Good info Z
I will say that with the OEM widshield I have never had to recalibrate... Even done theough the dealer.  Thought the camera on the windshield only was used to measure refraction of light to turn on the automatic wipers and control their speed... Does it do other things?

I'not quite sure,but it could be related to the collision warning system on the non PP SHO.  Z        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2o5BtSlbJ4           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UeVkFoQNo

[dfwSHO]

According to ford the camera is part of the lane keeping system and does need to be calibrated after replacing the windshield.

https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehicle-features/safety/lane-keeping-system.html

Wonder what that entails since my windshield is being replaced next Tuesday.

[BiGMaC]

According to ford the camera is part of the lane keeping system and does need to be calibrated after replacing the windshield.

https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehicle-features/safety/lane-keeping-system.html

Wonder what that entails since my windshield is being replaced next Tuesday.

Likely a dealer trip dfw.  I don't have lane keeping on the '13... Never had a problem with the collision avoidance system except scaring passengers, LOL.  PROBABLY WHY I never had a problem.

[dfwSHO]

Rotfl.  The funny thing is I choose this particular SHO over one with PP for lane keeping and adaptive cruise. Makes driving the freeways much easier. It is fun when the collision avoidance lights up and your passenger has no idea what is going on. Sometimes I'll increase its sensitivity just to freak somebody out. Added to a burst of WOT and you have a perfect recipe for somebody that will never ride with you again. 


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[BiGMaC]

I did the same for the ACC.... Use it every day (when I can drive).  And the BLISS is great too.

Yea, the flashing red windshield definitely gets their attention, LOL!

[SHOdded]

Where to get reproduction decals for your vehicle (originals must be in good enough shape to reproduce) :
http://www.ecsvin.com/order.php

[BiGMaC]

Where to get reproduction decals for your vehicle (originals must be in good enough shape to reproduce) :
http://www.ecsvin.com/order.php

Great info Manu.... Thanks!  But jeez, for those prices I feel like I should pull the existing off and store them in the glove box.

[SHOdded]

Sure seems like it, right?  Probably more for resto-modders.