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Originally Posted by LEAKYTCH
Does anybody know what the difference is on the specs with this glass vs. the non-accoustic noise reducing windshield?
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That's what I'm trying to find out. Safelite refuses to give me the information; I'm going to let the NTHSA know about this and I'm guessing they will investigate and find out the difference between the two glasses.
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Originally Posted by LEAKYTCH
Is there any aftermarket noise reducing windshield available or do you have to go with OEM? And who is the OEM manufacturer(s)? Price difference?
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There may be, although there is no evidence in the forums yet of any one that got aftermarket glass (except the aftermarket glass designed for the gas Camry).
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Originally Posted by LEAKYTCH
Would seem to me that you could specify OEM if no aftermarket is available if your insurance company promises to return your vehicle to truly pre-loss condition.
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Correct. As far as I can tell, insurance companies are legally required to install the OEM glass if no aftermarket glass exists, and would probably be violating the law installing aftermarket glass that "happens to fit" that wasn't designed for your car.
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Originally Posted by LEAKYTCH
If you got aftermarket did you notice any difference?
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Noticing a difference is irrelevant at this point. It is a safety issue. That's the point of this thread; it doesn't even matter if the gas Camry aftermarket glass has the noise reduction. If you're driving around in a car that doesn't meet the safety standards that the original car met, there's a serious problem.
[if anyone is reading this and has had their Camry Hybrid windshield replaced, please check the first post in this thread, and if you do not mind, respond]
-Scott