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qikstagea

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the black dotted strip is there to hide the glue that holds the screen on. The button you are referring to is for de-icing the wiper blades, which isn't really an issue here in Orstraylia so I wouldn't worry about it. It operates the same way the rear window demister does, (the heating element IS under the black strip tho) so getting it working on a new screen shouldn't be that big an issue, but I wouldn't bother myself...`

I am pretty sure you can buy the heating elements at Repco / supercheap etc and then it would just be a case of connecting it back to the switch.

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Some stageas including mine,(referred to as 'cold area' in Nissan FAST, probably those sold north of Tokyo) have heater strips at bottom of windscreen to prevent the wipers icing to the windscreen (also heated side mirrors and possibly larger battery for cranking), not sure if the heater strips are part of the glass or behind it. Operated by the switch shown in photo.

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Mr_RS4 Rising Star

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Ahhhhhhh ok, I was kind of on the right track the :laugh: I only made the assumption based on the pics in the green stagea manual (in Japanese) that came with the car :D I couldn't care less about that though so I'll just get aftermarket glass fitted.

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webng Experienced

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Ahhhhhhh ok, I was kind of on the right track the :P I only made the assumption based on the pics in the green stagea manual (in Japanese) that came with the car :D I couldn't care less about that though so I'll just get aftermarket glass fitted.

hmm... just got a stone chip on mine today. :) Lucky my insurance comes with 1 free windscreen replacement a year.

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hi guys, just read this, you must be the luckiest lot around, for a 33gtr windscreen fitted in the uk its 2500dollars or 1000 ukpounds at nissan, cheapest is about 600uk pounds, could do with you guys sending a couple of hundred over..bernie

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Mr_RS4 Rising Star

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Contact Steve from RMA imports. He got me one for $165.00

I must also recomend these guys. I've been putting mine off (and its pretty bad) because of cost etc.... Called them up this morning and is getting me a brand screen for $275 will be picking it up on saturday. Anyone know how much fitting is roughly alone???

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Nah to the right of the ignition key barrel. I wasn't sure what it did, the only reason I thought it was something to do with the windscreen was from reading the factory japanese manual I have and going by the pics :blink: And yes I know the a/c heated air is to demist.

EDIT: realised answered above

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Mr_RS4 Rising Star

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Ok well after a fair bit of a stuff around I am now going with Novus who are coming to my work tomorrow to supply and fit the windscreen for me. Has quoted $325 supplied and fitted which I think is amazing. I will post again tomorrow just to confirm thats what it actually cost when the jobs done. If you compare that price with my last quote posted above which was for the screen alone I think I know which ones the better deal so as long as they turn up I'll be happy. Sorry to say but for anyone else looking to replace a windscreen (in Brisbane at least) I would say to go to Novus instead of the other. Won't post it up here but PM me if you want the details.

Will let all know tomorrow how it goes. Sure beats the quotes I was getting last year when it first happened. :thumbsup:

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o'briens came to the spraypainters where i had the car,(stonechips) the day after i enquired, fitted the screen(i only dealt with them over the phone), shannons paid approx $275, was very happy with the service.

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o'briens came to the spraypainters where i had the car,(stonechips) the day after i enquired, fitted the screen(i only dealt with them over the phone), shannons paid approx $275, was very happy with the service.

Your kidding right. They were the first guys I tried last year and the price they quoted me was about 3 times that. Well it got fitted today anyway. Very friendly service and did a great job. Would recomend them again for sure (Novus that is :D )

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