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Perhaps you meant Shatterproof? Yes all windshields are required to be shatterproof. That means when it breaks, it does not break into sharp shards that kill you. It would be pretty amazing if this one were not.
What you probably want to know is whether it is OEM equivalent. Best way to tell that is by the price. Under $300 it is probably a cheap Chinese replacement that is not as safe. I cannot remember the difference, other than I made a mental note after researching this that I do not want the cheap windshields. I know one thing is they break more easily and a chip or crack spiderwebs always and immediately (my daughter has one and a son had one in the past, so that is based on reading, plus a sample of 2).
Most windshields have a plasticy coating in the glass that keeps the pieces from coming out even if the glass breaks. If you have ever seen an accident where someone's head hit a windshield, you will know what I am referring to. It also appears when a windshield gets shot with a bullet, but it is unlikely you will ever see that (Unless you are a teenager and come upon a bunch of old cars in the woods while you are out with friends and carrying rifles).
I think they all have to have that coating, but I am not certain. You can learn a lot with three hours of research on the internet. I have forgotten more than I remember. It was enough to not never buy a cheap windshield for any reason. Then I forgot the rest.
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Learn something new every day. I wonder if it really makes any difference. Obviously it will make some difference, but noticeable?
I am not sure how you would test it since you woudl have to have two of the same car, one with it one without.
Except for little economy cars that have so much road noise you cannot hear the radio, I am not sure I notice a lot of difference in road noise from car to car. Most cars I have had the exhaust was fairly loud anyway. Usually I either have the radio pretty loud, or a lot of people talking, or I have the windows and top open, so road noise is not an issue (unless it is crazy, like a Corolla).
Learn something new every day. I wonder if it really makes any difference. Obviously it will make some difference, but noticeable?
I am not sure how you would test it since you woudl have to have two of the same car, one with it one without.
Except for little economy cars that have so much road noise you cannot hear the radio, I am not sure I notice a lot of difference in road noise from car to car. Most cars I have had the exhaust was fairly loud anyway. Usually I either have the radio pretty loud, or a lot of people talking, or I have the windows and top open, so road noise is not an issue (unless it is crazy, like a Corolla).
Fiestas have acoustic glass too
It doesn't do much. It does some, but it's still a couple sheets of transparent glass.
It doesn't do much. It does some, but it's still a couple sheets of transparent glass.
Aren't all windshields two sheets of glass with plastic laminated in the middle?
Maybe this si special plastic that provides sound dampening. I wonder whether ti is .00001% difference or something? Maybe it is just a fancy name for ordinary features. Mazda did that with its "Skyactiv technology" Or Chrysler with the "Hemi" engine that is not a Hemi. Stick a cool sounding name on something ordinary and sell more. Not saying that is what this is, but it is my guess since there is not much you can do to significantly dampen sound in a windshield.
The replacement windshield doesn't seem to have any indication that it is acoustic glass. That doesn't guarantee that is isn't, but most manufacturers give an indication of it on the label so it is highly unlikely. Your best bet is to ask the installer or contact xyg.
Acoustic glass is pretty noticeable when it is done on all the glass. When it is just the windshield, it can be less noticeable, depending upon where the noise is coming from (many cars largest noise is tire noise and wind noise from the mirrors/door seals). Some studies have shown 2-4 db reduction from the front windshield and 3-6 for side glass. I have no idea if that is additive though.
EDIT: Just looked at xyg's website and they make no mention of any acoustic glass when touting their windshield features. Again, doesn't guarantee it isn't, but very doubtful
Aren't all windshields two sheets of glass with plastic laminated in the middle?
Maybe this si special plastic that provides sound dampening. I wonder whether ti is .00001% difference or something? Maybe it is just a fancy name for ordinary features. Mazda did that with its "Skyactiv technology" Or Chrysler with the "Hemi" engine that is not a Hemi. Stick a cool sounding name on something ordinary and sell more. Not saying that is what this is, but it is my guess since there is not much you can do to significantly dampen sound in a windshield.
Acoustic glass has a middle layer pvb designed specifically to reduce noise. It's not just a name.
The newest generation of the Mercedes C class originally had some wind noise complaints and they had been arriving with and without the acoustic side glass as they looked to solved the problems. The acoustic glass was noticeably different, and you could look at the edge of the side windows and easily tell which ones had acoustic glass and which didn't. They replaced some without the acoustic glass with under warranty to cure some noise problems and it always made a noticeable difference.
Let us get back to my question: based on attached photo (first post), is my windshield soundproof/acoustic?
Thanks.
Why don't you ask the people who put it in for you?
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