It is a historically mono-industrial commune in the Nord department, which grew rapidly in the 19th century from its textile industries, with most of the same characteristic features as those of English and American boom towns. Do I call my insurance company? The second windshield was actually from the same batch of Pilkington windshields he initially replaced my windshield with so I was concerned, however, we could not find any noticeable ripples in the screen. Ive noticed that everyone whos posted about Fuyao quality problems on this VW site has had the glass installed on a Toyota. However, the black area for the rain sensor is not an exact match either (which is cosmetic and he said he can figure out a way to blacken it so it'll match) He's going to install that for me today, so hopefully this will be the end of my windshield woes. He comes out a few days later, sees the ripple and replaces the windshield with a Fuyao. It has some distortion on the lower, passenger side, and I would like to avoid that on my new windshield. Installing a Fuyao right now on my Mitsubishi Lancer.. As soon as i saw the brand, I was tempted to read google reviews and your website popped up. Thanks for visiting! I'm starting to get pissed off. Should I see if Safelite can offer another brand? A Toyota OEM windshield is $702 and Safelite wants $1032 to put that in. Few people know this, but the windshield is an integral part of the occupant protection system. I didn't really look into Pilkington because I did get some feedback that the quality was not where it used to be. So consumer pays $500, insurance company pays $1,000. I also encourage you to check out any other GTI. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Forward Collision Warning There was a big discussion about this about 6 months ago and I thought someone in or near Florida figured out which one to get with numbers etc. Guaranteed no problem. On the way home it actually rained and auto-wipers worked. Reaction score. This is holding the straight edge flat against the bottom of the windshields. FY stands for Fuyao, btw. I'm considering buying this, looking for opinions. Thanks for writing! Strange coincidence. The subsidiary company Fuyao Group (Hong Kong) Limited was founded, and started exporting auto glass to the overseas market. Welcome to the Subaru Outback Owners Forum, we have tons of information about your Subaru Outback, from a Subaru Outback Wiki to customer reviews. Instead, they used an interesting floss method which uses a ratcheting spool thats attached to the glass via suction cups. I recall being a tad disappointed with my glass when the car was brand new. Nowadays companies use laminated layer made of PVB/UVA, which absorbs UV-A, as well as provide noise isolation, but from my research so far, Fuyao tends to "comfort" and seems to pick up chips at a slightly faster rate (based on complaints) than the OEM glass from Pilkington or Saint Gobain Sekurit. We strive to be competitive in all of our glass production, Fuyao Group was founded in 1987 in Fuzhou China as a Sino-foreign joint venture to manufacture automotive and industrial glass. Bottom line is your glass guy knowing the specifics of what glass fits your golf model, he told me St Gobain, Vitro and Pilkington all make 4 -5 variations for the golf models. Glass tech here for high line vehicles, I do windshields, roof glass skeletons and body shop removals. The windshield is by Fuyao (FY), which is a supplier of OEM VW/Audi glass with a good reputation for quality. Over 600 world-class industry partners from manufacturing, supply chain and financial investment institutions gathered together. Next time, try a paper towel instead of a hammer! Here are things Anthony pointed out to me about this specific part FW4119 and why it is not exactly to spec (which he mentioned to me before installing it on my car): The rain sensor on the GTI does not perfectly match the black rear-view mirror area on the Fuyao windshield. insert wire through bead sealer and run it around the perimeter of windshield to break the bead and pull windshield out. Can anyone confirm if this is true, and can those with experience provide feedback on the quality? It have 32 miles on it. Note: all the other windows on my 2017 CRV are OEM FuYao pieces (manufactured in their Ohio Facility, DOT code 1038), only the OEM windshield was Pilkington. His customer service is honestly a rarity that I was not able to get from any of the other places I spoke to. I have an 18 SE that has rain sensing but I turn it off because just a few drops of rain activates it. Recalibration requires an investment of $30,000 to $70,000 dollars for equipment and a proper working environment. Apparently they are the current supplier for BMW. Just like a CHEVY SSR!!! This can't be normal. I dropped off my car yesterday for the dealer to make a small cosmetic repair and I was given a new 2020 Palisade SEL as a rental. Not happy. The PGW glass is fine, no issues since replacement and I have to really pay attention to see any distortion. It appears that the FUYAO is as flat as the PILKINGTON is! Then, I notice a horizontal ripple in the middle of the glass; right in my line of sight. It's a bit noticable when driving, as I can see the straight lane dividers "curve" as they travel past the bottom edge of the windshield. I dont think Id mind another one, but will work with whatever Auto Glass Now installs if the time comes. No issues whatsoever. Good Luck and thanks for visiting! FYG are known for distortions. Esther Williams Measurements, Wind noise seems no different than before. "HUAW" = "Hooah", Its an ARMY Thing! We spent a good 20 minutes looking through both Pilkington windshields he brought. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Ive read complaints about the glass cracking during removal. Zion, IL, mean hundreds of new manufacturing, engineering, administrative jobs and more. Discuss, share, and connect with others who have as much VW MK7 Love as you. I lived with it and adjusted. He was working pretty late creating that rain sensor outline (thanks Anthony!). 3) How many times have you seen a car chase on TV or a movie that ultimately resulted in a shot-up windshield being kicked out by the passenger? We couldn't even find the spot after they fixed it !!! With my three greatest concerns addressed, I decided to settle on the aftermarket windshield to save money. Now I just want this piece of garbage from China out of my vehicle. I cannot call it pitting or waviness. As of now, the warehouses are sending out a mass email to businesses that have this windshield to have the defected glass sent back. Month and Year of Production. The only difference I see is the absence of Daimlers signature on the passenger corner. Order) Ill be happy if there are no leaks during the next rain. Safelite is the Wal Mart of Glass, if you care about your car get at minimum pilkington. Unbelievably cheap and fragile safety glass. About ten minutes later, I heard a strange noise that turned out to be the glass cracking. Safelite put a Fuyao on my F22 and it's been fine. Supplier to the Trade. My MK7 R had a cracked windshield and it was a factory installed Pilkington glass. I had requested a GM windshield, but their parts manager said the only thing he could get was a Fuyao. Sometimes, old material from the wiper blades collects in key spots on the windshield and causes the blades to skip. Almost exclusively made in China. So he failed to disclose the fact until I asked about it, but I didnt think much of it. This technology is relatively new, and technology will need to work in conjunction with the following: Existing traffic laws He was able to eventually make out the distortion and agrees to replace the windshield. If this glass ever breaks, I hope the next one is Fuyao, too. Had he not offered Pilkington, I would have gone St. Gobain. 812 Central Ave, Suite 4 I am curious to know if it could be bad lamination on the windshield or if the Vizi Shield Treatment has something to do with it. Learn More, With 4 design centers worldwide and over 300 patents, Fuyao has made the advancement of glass technologies its business. I didn't notice that with the OEM glass. According to my local shop, Fuyao 459 from China is better than what's coming out of their US factory, but still nowhere near as durable as a Pilkington. I wonder why the GTI would have a separate one than the normal golf. Bon Ami is great for cleaning such deposits without scratching the glass. I've got 100% glass replacement so that's not a problem but I want OEM quality glass, not some wavy distorted junk. I hope it works out for you! Keep in mind I didn't experience that effect with the Fuyao windshield. While traveling in the RAV4 yesterday we got a stone thrown into the windshield from the car ahead that instantly cracked. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Hopefully I don't have the opportunity to test the real features of the glass though LOL. Of course, I'm looking for this stuff now but the feeling that something is off is undeniable. Guy comes out and puts a Pilkington in. They make the glass in Poiand for much of VW Europe. Not directly on point but I had mine replaced about 20,000 miles ago due to stone damage. Originally had a tech come out to the house to repair it. General Motors, Ford, BMW, Honda, Bentley and more all use Fuyao glass in their newly manufactured automobiles. Learn More WE'RE HIRING MANUFACTURING RETURNS TO THE USA Our two new manufacturing hubs, in Moraine, OH and Mt. OEM glass is not made by the automaker. Learn More, Fuyao Group was awarded GMs OEM Supplier of the Year for 5 years in a row (2011-2015). A cracked windshield is no good! (Picture 6) The main reason we bought this. Mine got replaced with Fuyao and I have zero complaints. Used the search button on top of this page and found a lengthy discussion on different windshields and different companies dated June 2016. I go to drive the car the next day and something just seems off. Never had a problem with our 19 during the 18K miles we had it, but went through two Carlex in the first year with our 20. Yes. Jack Nicklaus Pullover, Fuyao Group was founded in 1987 in Fuzhou China as a Sino-foreign joint venture to manufacture automotive and industrial glass. So consumer pays $500, insurance company pays $1,000. Time will tell how long it lasts. TL;DR Replaced OEM windshield with aftermarket windshield 3 times in 2 weeks and every windshield has caused me problems in one way or another, not sure what to do. Serving Greater California Greatly improve the car's vision and visibility from rain. LIKE NU WINDSCREENS. Never experienced this before and I felt like it was causing me to get headaches, sore eyes and was making me disoriented while driving. Learn More. . MSRP for a 2012 Sedan; 73111-TR3-A02 GLASS SET, FR. He's a one-man team and he takes pride and accountability on properly installing your windshield and it definitely shows. The windshield is junk. LR4 windshield replacement | Page 2 | Land Rover and Range XYG windshield problems if that glass is poor, inferior LR4 windshield replacement | Page 3 | Land Rover and Range Windscreen Replacement - experience | Audi-Sport.net. fit anything else or did they all just get their molds wrong? I just ended up getting a Vitro. It has some pitting, as any windshield with 60,000 miles of highway commuting miles would. Here are some things to consider: He's honest and loves what he does. Location. The technology requires the automotive glass to meet or exceed the requirements in order to not reduce, distort or impede the signal, which ultimately may cause the vehicle to react incorrectly. It's hard to understand why insurance companies want to replace windshields with (generally) the cheapest thing out there, rather than not have to replace the windshields repeatedly by using something reliable. Order) CN Weifang Haoba Tempered Glass Co., Ltd. 2 YRS Contact Supplier Fuyao Auto Glass Hot sale wholesale Car Windscreen $20.00-$30.00/ Piece 20.0 Pieces (Min. Herobaal The Pit Fiend, Got a quote from local auto glass place of $510 (with antenna) for aftermarket. Fuyao Glass has been active since 1987, when their parent company Fuyao Group first starting manufacturing glass for cars. I have a 2010 RAV4 and up until 2 weeks ago had the original OEM glass (almost 6 years). "Saflite Auto Glass" fixed a chip in my '06 Silverado and '03 SS Monte Carlo -----NO CHARGE !!! However, my glass was still labeled as Made in China. I guess the demand for Mk7 glass is still too low to make the parts in America. Hello everyone,Sorry, this is a long post but this has been an ordeal and I feel like I need to be detailed here as I have been through the ringer on this one. It does not clean off and is awful when the sun is shining. Workmanship is another significant factor. I am concerned I will never get used to this windshield and any time I drive it will be a miserable experience. As soon as I was heading toward the sun there are thousands of imperfections and reflections (going upward from bottom left to upper right on the driver side along with tiny little dot reflections all over the place. He looks at my windshield and has trouble initially seeing the ripples I was talking about. I couldnt help but be amused by the fact that removal took about 45 minutes and installing the new glass took about 45 seconds after the adhesive bead had been laid. I'll be taking my 2000 A8 on the ferry South to Washington State next week and will be doing some parts hunting and repairs while in the lower 48. It'd be nice to see a comparison of the two specs to know for sure what properties matter most for OEM glass. :surprise: Exactly why I got an OEM! Dont wait for top quality imports or settle for lesser quality glass. However, if it was in my plane of sight while driving, I'd demand to have it replaced. Good luck. The driver side distortion is very subtle but there is enough of it in many different locations, I believe, to affect the overall clarity of the glass. I do end up noticing lots of very very subtle imperfections/ripples/waviness or whatever you would call it on the driver's side AND the disorienting, can't focus my eyes feeling is BACK. I just learned that the tech made a warranty exclusion very subtly. Cheers, Gerry. I've have cars that have Fuyao windshield replacments (two cars at one point) both were flawless. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown appears in "American Factory," speaking at the grand opening of the Fuyao plant and encouraging employees to unionize if they wished. I have a Fuyao windshield on my '16 f30. Gruber Senior Member. The mirror comes off easily after simply rotating the mount 90-degrees. Todays ADAS equipped vehicles, may be referred to as semi-automated vehicles, and it is the beginning of the inevitable full autonomous self- driving vehicles. 2006 ~ 121421 Why are all these whippersnappers on my lawn? This Standard is for new cars but it does have implications for those who . I'm sure you saved a ton of dough getting the after market glass. An update: I had an appointment to get a Pilkington "OEM" windshield installed for $160. They first used a Fuyao Brand ,but the distortion was so bad I told them that they would have to keep replacing it until I was happy with the glass. Thanks for visiting! My windshield was replaced with FuYao, and performed by Safelite. 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