View Full Version : Cracked! Call out for a Fast freedies windshield
Well, went on my daily checkup of our cobra last night before bed and found a nice crack in the windshield. 1000 miles and only 5 months on the road.... Factory five has them on backorder for 5-6 weeks and wont warrantee any part of it. I checked with fast freedies and he is on backorder for 2-3 weeks. I really need to fix before fathers day for a show. I was wondering if anyone has a fast Freddie windshield they have not installed yet and can wait a few weeks for a new one from him. I would pay all shipping and have him send the new one to you!
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VdubJoe
06-04-2013, 11:42 AM
Cant believe all the window issues. Im not to the point of installing mine yet. But I am taking it to the glass man and have the edged polished.
Doesn't your insurance over that ?
Joe
I don't know if the insurance will cover or not. I am going to call though.
All I can say is that there are no screws hitting the windshield and it fit into the frame perfect. I am just not willing to take a chance on another one at this point. There is definitely some type of issue here with these. It very well could be install error, but I wish they would identify the problem and release a technical bulletin on how to correctly install it.
Freddie thinks he may possibly have a loaner for me while I wait on the backorder. fingers crossed!
Pedalmasher
06-04-2013, 12:40 PM
I too, am almost at the point of first install of the windshield, and I am definitely worried. I plan to disassemble the frame, inspect the clearances, and get the edges smoothed/polished as many other have done. But why should we have to bear the cost of this added expense to repair a "brand new" part?
We definitely need an answer/solution for these fragile windshields. Any comments from FFR? Please?
efnfast
06-04-2013, 12:41 PM
Good call - I was his first customer for the windshield and all these years later i'm still 110% satisfied with my purchase.
There is a problem with the glass windshields - I can't remember exactly what my issue was that we found when we studied it, but I think it was something like the edge wasn't cut right so it would naturally crack in time (it did).
I am not complaining, and I can certainly see how it could be installer error. There are plenty out there that are not cracked. But I wish they would clarify the issue with a resolution.
efnfast, how does it look today? can you tell the difference over glass?
OCCPete
06-04-2013, 03:01 PM
You can get replacement glass from ********** also.
Pete
efnfast
06-04-2013, 07:40 PM
I am not complaining, and I can certainly see how it could be installer error. There are plenty out there that are not cracked. But I wish they would clarify the issue with a resolution.
efnfast, how does it look today? can you tell the difference over glass?
With proper washing technique and care it looks exactly the same as when I bought it 4yrs ago. No scratching or marring on it.
It is WAY clearer than glass.
riptide motorsport
06-04-2013, 08:26 PM
I'm really pleased with mine.
Fred stepped up and found one hidden in the barn!!!!!!!!!!!!! A real life saver! thanks a ton!
IICEmanR6
06-10-2013, 08:48 AM
The demon struck again on my cobra. only 200 miles on the car. Funny thing is it looks like its in the exact same location as yours.