Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[Cubieman]

Another glass question, this time the front windshield.

I am hoping to buy a new windshield but need to make sure I get the correct one, if it's available that is.

I know nothing about glass but pulled some #'s off the windshield, after looking at realoem and all the options I don't believe I have enough information to proceed.

Should I use a VIN decoder to find what P/N I need?

FWIW this is all the numbers on my windshield that I could find:


Pilkington 43 R-001047

AS M 83-3 DOT 25
E000201

[Slideways]

Is there a consensus on a replacement rear windshield (brand, availability, etc)? Looks like OE is NLA? Not finding much info on the rear, most threads are on the front replacement. I'm getting the windows redone and the shop talked about replacing the rear glass if the old tint won't come off. Hopefully it won't come to that but I'd like to be prepared.

Pick one up from a parts car. Glass techs should be able to remove the rear glass without damaging it.

[Keith_MN]

Is there a consensus on a replacement rear windshield (brand, availability, etc)? Looks like OE is NLA? Not finding much info on the rear, most threads are on the front replacement. I'm getting the windows redone and the shop talked about replacing the rear glass if the old tint won't come off. Hopefully it won't come to that but I'd like to be prepared.

[DJAM3]

I've had two different MK20 cars, both with yellow tag racks. DSC doesn't seem any different to me. I turn it off if I plan on pushing the car.

[fattycharged]

Is it still a bad idea to swap to a faster steering rack if you're on a MK20 DSC? I recall reading a few years ago that because MK20 can't be programmed to account for different steering ratios than the stock M3 rack, if you swap in a different rack you'll set off DSC constantly. Is this a solved problem or still the same now in 2025?

Related question: anyone here rack swap a MK20 car and not regret it?

I always turn of DSC anyways, but curious if it still is an issue with it OFF as well


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