Project "Hyaku Shiki Hamster": My 2005 GD1 Honda Jazz 1.3S

**niky** · May 18th, 2010 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Type 100

For my purposes ADVAN Neovas are overkill.

Besides they're not a good daily-drive choice on a Jazz.

Firm Jazz suspension + hard Neova sidewalls = fatigue.
High price + low treadwear = lean wallet!

Unfortunately, once you've gone black, you can never go back...

Been a Neova addict for several years, already. Too bad the AD08s cost Michelin money already!

**Type 100** · May 25th, 2010 09:59 AM

FINALLY sent in Aibo for the long-overdue windshield replacement. The dealership really isn't making this easy or straightforward. Argh.

After this, I can move on to some other mods...nothing major, of course.

**jeDi13** · May 26th, 2010 07:44 PM

From an experiment on TV, they say that you should be worrying problems other than a windsheild crack since those glasses are laminated and wouldn't shatter easily. But if it's bothering you since it's getting longer and your wallet can handle the damage, why not!

**Type 100** · May 28th, 2010 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by jeDi13

From an experiment on TV, they say that you should be worrying problems other than a windsheild crack since those glasses are laminated and wouldn't shatter easily. But if it's bothering you since it's getting longer and your wallet can handle the damage, why not!

That's true, but the crack is also a hazard because it potentially introduces glare into the driver's vision with the way it bends light. This is most evident in hot summer days. All it takes is one spot of glare, really.

In Florida the state requires insurance companies to replace any and all broken windshields FOR FREE. ;)

**roberto_minosa** · May 28th, 2010 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Type 100

That's true, but the crack is also a hazard because it potentially introduces glare into the driver's vision with the way it bends light. This is most evident in hot summer days. All it takes is one spot of glare, really.

In Florida the state requires insurance companies to replace any and all broken windshields FOR FREE. ;)

I agree with you on the glare that the cracks make. My tito's Innova had a windshield crack on the passenger side. The glare was blinding enough to be unsafe if it were on the driver side. Good thing it was replaced by insurance.

**Type 100** · May 28th, 2010 12:20 PM

By the way I got Aibo back, windshield replaced and all, yesterday at lunch.

The way it all boiled down, insurance paid for 2/3 of the windshield replacement parts and labor.

Unfortunately my village stickers went along with the old windshield...and my eyes took a while to adjust to the absence of tint in the hot noontime sun. Still mulling over bringing back the tint, though.

Next stop is Caliraya on Saturday. Still no new tires, though, so the white Circuit 10s soldier on...

**niky** · May 28th, 2010 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Type 100

Next stop is Caliraya on Saturday. Still no new tires, though, so the white Circuit 10s soldier on...

Was hoping to go out to Quezon this weekend... just got a test unit. Unfortunately, instead of the CRDi I was expecting, I got a gasoline SUV. Methinks I will just spend my weekend here... :hysterical: