windshield replacement

[ViperDoc]

I need to replace my Roadster 2.5 windshield. Tesla came up with 2 different part numbers for my VIN, one that is clear and one that is "blue". I am assuming the "blue" windshield refers to the style where there is a slightly blue section at the top of the windshield like many cars used to have. Does anyone actually have a windshield with a blue band? I would think all 2.5 Roadsters were manufactured the same, so maybe that is for the European market or perhaps there were different ones used at different times? Before I order my replacement, I wanted more information since they are giving me a choice.

Thanks!

David

 

[eHorses]

I need to replace my Roadster 2.5 windshield. Tesla came up with 2 different part numbers for my VIN, one that is clear and one that is "blue". I am assuming the "blue" windshield refers to the style where there is a slightly blue section at the top of the windshield like many cars used to have. Does anyone actually have a windshield with a blue band? I would think all 2.5 Roadsters were manufactured the same, so maybe that is for the European market or perhaps there were different ones used at different times? Before I order my replacement, I wanted more information since they are giving me a choice.

Thanks!

David

I’ve never seen a “band” section on top of any roadster windshield. I believe the “clear” is the original lotus Elise windshield and it’s still available. The “blue” I assume was Tesla’s improved windshield (light filter??) and I was told by my local SC that it’s not available anymore. The Tesla version had a cleared out area at the bottom left corner to show the VIN.

Good luck and let us know what they say when you go to order it.

 

[drewski]

My window sticker has a "Solar guard windshield" option ($400). Maybe this "blue" is a code-name for that?

 

[ViperDoc]

So Tesla told me 2 part numbers were available (confirmed by Safelite). This is what Tesla sent to me, and it matches another page I saw in other postings. The one line is labeled "solar." Some older postings have noted they had a windshield with the blue band at the top when they had replacements. They were all owners with the Solar Guard option (like I had, since it is a 2.5 Sport), and they all pointed it out to Tesla that their original windshields weren't blue and had them replaced with the non-blue option. What is funny is that Safelite is telling me that the blue option is $200 more. I just want whichever includes the Solar Guard, since that what I purchased new.