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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:30 AM
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Difference between windhsields? 93-95

im looking to buy a windshield for my 93 rx7. is there a difference between windhsields from the 93 and 95? the prices through mazda are significantly different. the 95 is alot cheaper. anybody know? thank you
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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one of those may have the "tinted strip" option on the top? I dunno..
I see no other reason the windscreens should be different when the whole main body of the FD is more or less the same throughout the whole production period from 92 to 2002
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by oyvindjs
one of those may have the "tinted strip" option on the top? I dunno..
I see no other reason the windscreens should be different when the whole main body of the FD is more or less the same throughout the whole production period from 92 to 2002
The curvature of the rear windscreen changed from '93 to '94, so I wouldn't be surprised.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Troux
The curvature of the rear windscreen changed from '93 to '94, so I wouldn't be surprised.

i didnt know this, thanks for info
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Lol so does anybody know if they are interchangable?. As long as it fits i will use it. Im going to tint the entire front windshield anyway.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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they are interchangeable. Color differences, I think, in the tint on top.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Some were tinted grey and some were tinted brown I think.

If there is something to seriously consider, it's using the Mazda trim stripping.

David
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Some were tinted grey and some were tinted brown I think.

If there is something to seriously consider, it's using the Mazda trim stripping.

David
Yea i just bout all of that brand new from mazda. Are aftermarket windshield any good?. I can get it for 200 but its not oem mazda.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I have the aftermarket glass and I have no issues with it. I may need to replace it again since the body shop messed with the tee molding and it's not right anymore. From what I hear, it's likely that removing the glass will crack it.

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:30 AM
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So maybe it best i get the car painted before installing my windshield
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 13bturborx7
So maybe it best i get the car painted before installing my windshield
If that's in the works, then yes.

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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my 93 has the blue tint up top
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 13bturborx7
So maybe it best i get the car painted before installing my windshield
Have the windshield company coordinate with the body shop. The glass shop will remove the windshield, then the car will be painted, then the new windshield installed. This should save you some money from the body shop since they wont have to hassle with taping/removing the windshield moldings.
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