Problem withVIN #

Chris Semple chris at force5auto.com
Thu May 12 21:00:49 EDT 2005



> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces+chris=force5auto.com at audifans.com

> Brings up an interesting question.
>
> I have an '89 100q with a cracked windshield and an
> '86 5ktq parts car with a perfect windshield. I
> thought I would swap the good one into the 100q. I
> note that the blank spot for the VIN in the blacked
> out area around the perimeter is in a different place.
> The black paint appears to be between the layers in
> the glass so I can't clear a new place. Am I breaking
> any laws if I move the VIN plate to match the opening?
> Thanks,
> Mike
> '89 100q, 298,000 miles
> '86 5ktq, parts car, still runs
> '01 S4, 120,000 miles, but new to me, takes fun in an
> Audi to a whole new level.

Corollary: the chances of successfully removing a type44 windshield without
cutting the car *off* of it = 5%.

We've crushed hundreds of good 'shields for lack of anything to do with
them.

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Concord NH
'92 S4
   '81 Vw Pickup
      '02 F350 DRW --For Sale--



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