Whoa! MSRP on a windshield is $931. Lets say avg guy will pay at least $800. Remove BOTH front fenders (and fender liners), clean and install windshield, re-install BOTH fenders and liners.... how much would YOU charge for that Bill? I'd say we're North of $1500 for the whole job. That's expensive in my book.
nota4re you reply as if I designed the gal as such presented the proper way to tend to them; I simply share that which I know to be proper and not how too cut corners or create a patchwork quilt over time. Now before I go on I have walked many folks through the process of removing their fenders and to a person they said "now that was not difficult but rather it took a bit of time and blue tape". The cost of ownership and as well as that which is needed to maintain such over time varies from product to product so for one to say that it is expensive must be based on something otherwise it is little more than an interesting comment typically reflecting that which one is comfortable spending and not based in fact.
It may be a lot of money however it is not expensive to replace.
It is not a Prius as such there are not a bazillion running around; it is a boutique very limited production car and when compared to “all” other gals that run in this league the windshield should be the least of one’s concerns; dare I share that a windshield for an Murcielago is $8K plus installed and the last I was updated the Enzo is $16K plus installed.
Now if it is based on your response that some have replaced windshields and or should be encouraged to do so without removing the fenders then for me significant concern resides because if the windshield is not properly fitted it can crack and if not properly sealed then migratory water damage to the dash is likely; a dash that today cost $32131.17; yes “Thirty Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty One dollars and Seventeen Cents” and then add to this the labor to replace it will be 30 plus hours and the need to recharge the a/c and the cooling system for another, let’s say $4K “Four Thousand Dollars” resulting in a combined bill of $36K.
So I reiterate; the windshield for these gals is moderately priced and yes even when installed properly.
I have shared many times; Ford created a phenomenal gal and sold them at a price that was IMO un-fricken believable however that was merely the cost of admission and not the cost to remain. The parts for the gals have increased and will continue to do so very simply because Ford will continue to pay a premium for short restocking orders when compared to the initial gross order and then add to this the fact that many of the initial vendors are no longer in business as such the process is truly from scratch and boutique in nature; this would be referred to as basic business 101.
Now having shared this it is fortunately that the angle of attack on the Ford GT windshield is extreme as such the number of windshields replaced have been few and yet if the concern of having to do so as well as the associated costs remains then I encourage that plastic film be applied as it will absorbed a significant impact with no migratory damage.
Takes care
Shadowman