5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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It is an exact match for shape. However, I heard the TCH windshield costs over $1k as a replacement cost, while the "regular" Gen6 windshield is something like $300. So unless your insurance is willing to allow you to do this, you would paying a lot. In fact, a lot of hybrid owners are complaining because their insurance companies are putting in regular windshields as reaplcements, and not the special TCH windshield. Everyone is checking part#'s when getting their glass replaced... huge discussion going on about this over at Greenhybrid Camry forum.
__________________ 2007 CAMRHEE Hybrid - SOLD! Nov 2008 Completed Mods: RK Sport body kit, 18" LexusGS430 wheels, TRD/SE springs, Rear Lip Spoiler, Sliding Armrest, Smoked Tails, Terk XM-Direct, Rear Bumper Applique, Front License Bracket, K&N, Lower Grill Chrome Accents
There are cheaper ways to decrease noise rather than laying down enough for 3 new ones.
What I find interesting is why the Hybrid gets a quiet windshield to begin with. If anything, the Hybrid makes LESS noise than any of the other variants.
__________________ 2008 Camry Hybrid | Magnetic Grey on Grey Leather | Bi-Xenon H1 4300K Retrofit | Italian Hertz Sound System (dash 4" EM 100, front 6.5" ECX 165, rear 6" x 9" ECX 690, 10" ES 250D sub in custom trunk enclosure, HDP5 5-channel amp, 1320W total power) | 4-sensor Rear Parking System | 20% Metallic Tint | Weathertech Floorliners | 17" ASA AR1 Rims | Toyo Garit KX (winter) | Toyo Versado LX II (summer)
There are cheaper ways to decrease noise rather than laying down enough for 3 new ones.
What I find interesting is why the Hybrid gets a quiet windshield to begin with. If anything, the Hybrid makes LESS noise than any of the other variants.
Front windshield prices at my local auto glass shop.... I wonder why there's a different
windshield for auto-dimming mirror and non auto-dimming...
(this is from their website)
2007+ Toyota Camry - $590 Toyota part, non auto-dimming 2007+ Toyota Camry - $420 OEM part, auto-dimming 2007+ Toyota Camry - $379 OEM part, non autodimming 2007+ Toyota Camry(Hybrid) - $748 Toyota part 2007+ Toyota Camry(Hybrid) - $582 OEM part non-insurance price quote. customer pays $95 installation and shop supplies please contact state inspection office to obtain replacemnt inspection decal
There are cheaper ways to decrease noise rather than laying down enough for 3 new ones.
What I find interesting is why the Hybrid gets a quiet windshield to begin with. If anything, the Hybrid makes LESS noise than any of the other variants.
I think you hit the nail on the head. Because the Hybrid makes less engine noise, you need a quieter windshield to drown out the road noise. With the normal ICE, the engine noise will drown out the low-speed road noise.
__________________ 2007 CAMRHEE Hybrid - SOLD! Nov 2008 Completed Mods: RK Sport body kit, 18" LexusGS430 wheels, TRD/SE springs, Rear Lip Spoiler, Sliding Armrest, Smoked Tails, Terk XM-Direct, Rear Bumper Applique, Front License Bracket, K&N, Lower Grill Chrome Accents
I think you hit the nail on the head. Because the Hybrid makes less engine noise, you need a quieter windshield to drown out the road noise. With the normal ICE, the engine noise will drown out the low-speed road noise.
I hate hybrids that sneak up behind me.... they're too silent.
some kids love them, so they can sneak out of the house at night
without waking anybody....
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