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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: jbcollier on Sunday,October 26, 2014, 01:37:39 PM
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I notice pro-source glass is again adverting after-market Europa windshields on ebay: $450 + $25 crating and $135 to $185 shipping (cont US). Pilkington Classic sells original spec windshields (they made them for Lotus) for $300 + $125 shipping (cont US, no packing fee).
I bought one of the Chinese knock-off windshields from pro-source and it didn’t fit, not even close. I contacted him right away and he did not get back to me until 3 months later. He made vague promises to “get a replacement to me”. That is another three months past now with no windshield, or further communication.
YMMV,
John
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Sorry you got caught by an apparent scammer, John. Hopefully, you'll get your money (or windshield) eventually!
Thanks for the warning and the info.
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I don't think Pro-Source is a scammer. They are just sourcing their windshields from a supplier with poor quality control. The windshield might just work in the later glue-in cars but there just isn't any wiggle room in the early cars with the rubber seal -- it's about 1 to 2 inches too narrow across.
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John, is Pilkington locate in North America or somewhere in Europe?
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Pilkington is a UK company with US operations. The prices quoted were from the US operations. Search for Pilkington Classic in google.
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I notice pro-source glass is again adverting after-market Europa windshields on ebay: $450 + $25 crating and $135 to $185 shipping (cont US). Pilkington Classic sells original spec windshields (they made them for Lotus) for $300 + $125 shipping (cont US, no packing fee)..
YMMV,
John
Great info as I am looking for one for our '71 S2. I found original factory glass for $550.00 + $320.00 shipping :o . $300 + $125 shipping sounds more like what I would consider a fair price. I saw the one you mentioned from pro source & was instantly skeptical, (picture looked like it wasn't even an Europa windshield). Thanks for the heads up & info ! I hope they make it right with you one way or another.... ( If not give me the guys number & I'll start blowing his phone up! lol. ;D )