Just got a nasty crack in the windshield (2012 TL) and I was quoted around $300 for OEM or $700 for Acura glass. What will I be missing if I go with OEM? With all the light sensors up front I'm worried that OEM will mess with the sensitivity but then again $300 doesn't sound that bad.
Is the windshield the same as the 2009? Will I get a lower quote if I lie on the year?

 

The 2012 Acura TL has an new, upgraded windshield with twin-layer acoustic glass. Ensure the OEM replacement is also twin-layer acoustic glass or the noise levels in your car won't be the same.

You can read about it here:
http://www.hondanews.com/channels/ac...-acura-tl-body

 

Mac, the acoustic glass has been present on the 4G since day one.

http://www.hondanews.com/channels/ac...-acura-tl-body

 

is the OEM glass the EXACT same specs as the acura badged glass (ie manufactured by the same company with the same codes on the label?

if you look at the windshield on the car right now there is a manufacturer's name with a bunch of codes. you can get the same windshield without the "acura" badge on it for significantly less.

it was established in the 3G forums that AP tech makes the windshield for the 3G TL. confirmation of the codes on "label" were the same as the original "acura" glass. i know a different company makes the windshield for the MDX (agc automotive).

so if you can get the exact same windshield less the "acura" badge...then you'll know its the same.

 

Oops, I stand corrected. When I saw the 2012 TL intro video, I remember them saying they made improvements to further quiet the interior. I thought it was the windshield because that point was in the link above, but now that I read that link even further, these were the improvements for 2012:

Thanks for the correction!

 

misu,
check if your insurance covers cracks.

I had 2 bad chips and I told them, after they tried to fix the chips, that I want an OEM and they paid for it, since the car was so new.

Anyways,
I'd go with the cheaper one if insurance don't cover it, since you'll might end up having another crack and then you'll be pissed.

 

Deductible is more that both so I'm paying for it, I'll make sure the oem one is the same quality before I go with that option, thanks all

 

The only negative experience with glass replacement a friend of mine had on his TL was the OEM glass didn't come with the 4" of tint across the top. He actually went back and had them swap out for the Acura glass.