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#210 of 219 windshield by silvascion Dec 20, 2008 (10:24 am)
Heh,   I bought one of the first 08 Xb's and now have 50k on it. I have also replaced the windshield twice due to pebble damage becoming a crack ( Flat windshield design by Scion sucks) My latest windshield is aftermarket and seems fine. your "L" deal may be from factory glass defect in some of the windshields (not mine) GO aftermarket now available. Replies to this message: maggie75 (Dec 20, 2008 4:48 pm) xbme2 (Dec 20, 2008 8:46 pm)
#211 of 219 Potential Solution by uroutofurmind Dec 20, 2008 (10:43 am)
Not that anyone should have to, but there is a product called diamond or crystal fusion that comes with a warranty (up to 5yrs I think, replacement and labor included) that increases the strength of the glass significantly. Additional nice side effects are glare reduction and for the first few weeks a slick glass effect that wicks away water. Depending on where you are it costs a couple to a few hundred dollars and yes I realize it should not be needed but it is there and is offered by some dealerships. As a personal testimony a large chunk of ice flew off the top of an 18wheeler, like in slow motion I saw it flip and rotate several times while airborne. I was on I95 with no chance to brake or change lanes without possibly causing an accident and braced for what was surely going to be my windshield getting cracked at best or run through at worst or so I thought. impact I was white knuckled and saw/heard the impact. Nothing. No chip, no crack. Just ice pebbles all over my windshield. I'm sure it doesn't stop everything and perhaps even if not on it would have done no different. No way to tell. But after that my belief is it was worth every penny.
#212 of 219 Re: windshield [silvascion] by maggie75 Dec 20, 2008 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: silvascion (Dec 20, 2008 10:24 am) I've had my windshield replaced so many times using aftermarket glass and it still gets the "crack". It's not the glass, it's the way the braces were made that hold the glass in place. There is too much tension being put on the sides and center of the window because the brackets were made incorrectly. I have an in with some glass guys. They told me all about the problems with the Xb. Hell, I keep them in business, after all! Replies to this message: xbme2 (Dec 20, 2008 8:46 pm)
#213 of 219 Re: windshield [maggie75] by xbme2 Dec 20, 2008 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: maggie75 (Dec 20, 2008 4:48 pm) well if 212 people on here are having the same problem, and about 1 out of 10 take the time to complain, and another 50% of Scion XB buyers aren't even aware of this forum or what potentially lies ahead, I'd say they have a structural/safety issue that needs to be dealt with. time to man up, they got our money, we deserve to drive a car without being in fear of a pebble! I heard every single claim you make is entered into a database, whether small or large, and alot of your premiums (from claims) are based on these figures, whether the windshield cost you out of pocket or not...it will down the road. I really like the car, but I dont like me or my ins paying for the consequences of their inferior design flaw. Where is a fearless attorney with integrity not getting his bread buttered by Big Money? I want him!
#214 of 219 strut bar question for hondadave by xbme2 Jan 04, 2009 (1:18 pm)
hondadave where can you find a good strut bar and get it installed? lady owner here, thanks! also I noticed on the NHTSA site no mention of the windshield complaints! got a few little chips, debating as to fix them... Replies to this message: texases (Jan 04, 2009 2:23 pm) hondadave7 (Jan 05, 2009 9:25 am)
#215 of 219 Re: strut bar question for hondadave [xbme2] by texases Jan 04, 2009 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: xbme2 (Jan 04, 2009 1:18 pm) Can't go wrong with the factory one. Don't get a cheap one on Ebay.
#216 of 219 Re: strut bar question for hondadave [xbme2] by hondadave7 Jan 05, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: xbme2 (Jan 04, 2009 1:18 pm) The only one(1) piece strut bar that I know of is made by Toyota Racing Developement - TRD. It can be purchased a Toyota Dealers. They can also install it.    Thanks, David
#217 of 219 scion xb windshield leak by honestnic Jan 07, 2009 (2:54 pm)
So I bought a used 2004 Scion xB. When I bought it, the guy who sold it to me said that he had gotten the windshield replaced and he thought that they didn't seal it well so it might leak once the rain sets in (it was summer). Sure enough, it leaked with no visible cracks. I just got the windshield replaced (after paying someone to attempt to reseal the one that came on it when I bought it) and it's leaking more than ever, this time from more locations (top right hand side). When they put in the new glass they said they didn't see any problems that would've caused a leak. Needless to say, it's not under warranty from Toyota and I am worried it's a big issue. Can anyone tell me what a fix is for this? I've seen some discussion about the frame of the vehicle putting pressure on the glass-- is it pushing the glass up and causing gaps? I live in Portland, Oregon, if anyone has tips on where to take it. The dealer wouldn't touch it. Thanks. Replies to this message: xbme2 (Jan 07, 2009 4:28 pm) halo34 (Jan 11, 2009 8:18 am)
#218 of 219 Re: scion xb windshield leak [honestnic] by xbme2 Jan 07, 2009 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: honestnic (Jan 07, 2009 2:54 pm) In the Jan/Feb '09 AAA mag it says "if you get your windshield replaced make sure the tehnicians use the correct primer and adhesive and handle the windshield with gloves. Oils on the fingers can adversely affect the mastics used to mount the windshield to the car body, which can result in water or air leaks and compromised crash safety." It also recommends letting the car sit for a day after the installation (I did that myself at the dealer, insisting they keep it inside overnight). Water leaks=mold...BIG problem! I would contact Scion and insist they get involved. my prayers are with you!
#219 of 219 Re: scion xb windshield leak [honestnic] by halo34 Jan 11, 2009 (8:18 am)
Replying to: honestnic (Jan 07, 2009 2:54 pm) Just keep on them. It took the company 3 times to get mine right. It's a PITA but it's better than having a bad window.

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