The CTR FL5 Tax Is Real!

[phothrottle]

I used to complain about the GTR tax and now I realize there is a Type R tax! Who has replaced their windshields lately? 3k for a honda windshield who knew.

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[Integra23]

Yeah its pricey.

 

[phothrottle]

So I was told an Si windshield works for the ctr for a third of the price. I wonder if that applies to the dc5 with a base integra?

 

[Websitesdown]

So I was told an Si windshield works for the ctr for a third of the price. I wonder if that applies to the dc5 with a base integra?

If so, that's some monopoly level stuff right there.

 

[Jester04]

I used to complain about the GTR tax and now I realize there is a Type R tax! Who has replaced their windshields lately? 3k for a honda windshield who knew.

Shhhh some people here will deny the Type R tax exists. ?

 

[Jester04]

The bandaid fix.

Looks legit!

 

[RUNN1N]

The bandaid fix.

That’s not going to work—the owner’s manual specially recommends Hot Wheels band-aids.

 

[optronix]

Shhhh some people here will deny the Type R tax exists. ?

Not sure of the origin of this statement, but the automotive glass market has been very strange at least since Covid. This could be an upcharge inserted in a bunch of different ways. I'm not familiar with the true supply chain for glass but I had to replace a windshield in another car (not a Honda) a few years ago and had some WILDLY varying estimates, all apparently for OEM glass. It gets even worse with aftermarket glass, which if you're not specifically asking for OEM, you could easily end up with as a replacement.

Bearing all that in mind, it isn't a stretch to think that some uncouth parts distributors or shady "glass specialist" shops wouldn't think to tack on a few extra bucks because the Type R kids think they're special.

 

[TW00Si]

250 miles on the odometer and I had a small crack in the windshield from a rock that shot out from the back of another car. The crack was not fillable so I requested for an OEM glass replacement. Long story short, don’t go through Safelight. They will try to make as much money off you as possible. Even if you have glass coverage. I found a reputable shop that the dealership I bought the car from goes to for all glass services. Two weeks later, my $50 glass coverage got me an OEM windshield.

 

[phothrottle]

Shhhh some people here will deny the Type R tax exists. ?

No way this type r tax is for real. More of us will be talking about it soon.

 

[phothrottle]

The bandaid fix.

???

 

[phothrottle]

250 miles on the odometer and I had a small crack in the windshield from a rock that shot out from the back of another car. The crack was not fillable so I requested for an OEM glass replacement. Long story short, don’t go through Safelight. They will try to make as much money off you as possible. Even if you have glass coverage. I found a reputable shop that the dealership I bought the car from goes to for all glass services. Two weeks later, my $50 glass coverage got me an OEM windshield.

It didn't take much to chip my glass. I'm almost certain glass nowadays is not as good as back in the days. With the shoring cost on everything I agree ? glass coverage is key.

 

[MoodySara]

My 2021 FK8 windshield is still intact - no cracks. But, it has hundreds of tiny pits.
Driving into oncoming headlights, especially in the rain, it's lit up like a Christmas tree. At night, it's really bad.
I don't think I'd replace it with an OEM windshield. On other cars, the after market ones have treated me fine.

 

[TheFactor]

? Im glad I have a zero out of pocket for windshield replacement with my insurance
????
oh and a box of bandaids ?

 

[Integra23]

Just leave it. Had a car with a cracked windshield for over 5 years. When i sold it i foegot to list it as an issue ?

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