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'89 Testarossa windshield

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  1. ODK

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    My Testarossa is in for a much needed major etc...on the list of "while you are there" is a new windshield. Mine is totally livable as it has a minor delaminating in the bottom center. But...I would love to find an OEM with an antenna. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all!!

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  2. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Steve Magnusson, Feb 8, 2022
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    I'd suggest that you consider getting a 512TR windshield (that also has the "in-glass" antenna) rather that a TR windshield -- has a wider black border and a fading dot edge pattern (which hides the area where the glass pulls the skin off the dash leather and the areas where it's impossible to apply leather treatment. I love mine:
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  3. ODK

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    Is the 512 windshield a perfect fit?
     
  4. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    The installer didn't report any trouble with mine ;). I didn't do it intentionally (or even know it was being done) -- mine was rock chipped (and then cracked), and the glass shop did the part sourcing and bought the parts (I can't recall if they informed me that they would be using a 512TR windshield or not). The funny part of the story is that I called my insurance company to report that I had a claim to replace my windshield, and the clerk replied: "Mr. Magnusson, you have a $1000 deductible, and I'm sure it won't be more than that" -- I had to give her the bad news that the part cost alone (at the time) was about $3500. I just took it to the auto glass shop that they recommended. I note that the windshield and the windshield trim piece part numbers are the same for TR and 512TR in the online SPCs -- might be that you can't even get an original TR windshield anymore (i.e., they update the design to that more modern edge border).
     
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  5. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    They were superseded to TR512 years ago and are all NLA from Ferrari. Maranello Classic has reproductions.
    [email protected] I'd try this guy. The key is to get a really good installer. The trim is glued in as well and a really good installer can usually save it. New trim is about the same price as the glass. On insurance jobs we used to just quote both to cover the bases.
     
  6. ODK

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    Thank you both!
     

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