Re: windshield question followed by accident description

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Ken Keith writes:
> ti@amb.org (Ti Kan) wrote:
> > Ken Keith writes:
> > > 
> > > Derick Farfan <hfarfan@nynet-ac.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Would the windshield from an 82' 4k fit an 85' 4k?
> > > 
> > > I believe so.  Ti?
> > 
> > Yes, it should fit fine.  You'll want to make sure you get the
> > correct gasket trim molding for the glass you have.  Audi changed
> > glass thickness at one point (I don't remember when), so the
> > molding has to match the glass.
> 
> They changed the thickness?!  Interesting.  Is this some type of upgrade 
> for some people?  Anyone know the reason for this (yeah, right)?

OK, I checked the Bentley and it seems the thickness change is for
the rear windsheld and rear side windows only.  They went from
4.2mm to 3.0mm.  the changeover appears to be in the 1980-81 time
frame so I guess nothing is affected with respect to this
discussion here.

Why did they change the glass thickness?  Probably to reduce weight.

-Ti
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