Which windshield is better for Westa?

02 September 2015 Lada.Online 26 427 0

The windshield of a car is replaced if it becomes scratched, scuffed or cracked. The process is not complicated, but requires knowledge of certain skills. Replacement of fixed body glazing for all Lada cars (Granta, Priora, Largus, Kalina, Niva 4x4, Vesta or XRAY) and foreign cars is similar, the only difference is in the requirements for glue.

Which windshield is better for Vesta?

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I pulled it from my own message about the replacement. Here. I pulled it from my own message about the replacement.

Recently a stone flew into my forehead and a “bull’s eye” formed. The insurance company sends CASCO to replace the glass at its service station, where they promise to supply the BOR, assuring that it is the original. Now there are glasses for tits.

That's it, Mikhalych. And I thought, I should just run for new wipers instead of the factory ones, in which the rubber is welded with an admixture of abrasive and it is the factory brushes that cause the glass to rub.

Regarding the stripes and strength of BOR glass, I can remember the case on the Oka River.

So that it became cloudy from the wiper - this did not happen. I don’t know how this happens on Vesta and how this RUBBING is expressed.

But the next morning I started the car, turned on the wiper and... There was the sound of a diamond glass cutter working on glass. The brush did its job, but during the night grains of sand blew onto it, which are invisible to the eye, and you won’t even look closely.

One small crystal stuck between the wiper rubber and the glass and cut a beautiful, even groove in the glass from edge to edge.

By the way, did anyone post a photo of Vesta’s worn-out drain here? I'd like to see what everyone is complaining about.

If you lift the windshield wiper away from the glass on your car, you will see on the glass a strip the length of the brush, consisting of particles of soil, sand, dirt, etc.

And the brush will drag this very dirt across the entire glass with the first stroke.

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Technical equipment of Lada Vesta

As a transmission, Lada Vesta uses an AMT gearbox, which can conventionally be called a “robot”.

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The gear shift lever is too light, so it's easy to make a mistake and switch to the mode instead of neutral, but in manual mode everything is fine. In general, AMT does not work very well in automatic mode.

The box, as they say, is “stupid” and does not want to adapt to the driver’s driving style, although according to representatives of AvtoVAZ it should do this.

There are also some complaints about the new engine. The engine here is a standard VAZ 1.6-liter with a capacity of 106 horsepower. It has some problems with noise and vibrations.

The brakes of the Lada Vesta are set up very well. They haven't changed much, but the cylinder has become more powerful. The result of this was a more precise and measured effort on the pedal. So Vesta’s brakes are really well made.

In general, the car handles very well when cornering on the road. The steering wheel does not bite and you get an adequate response to turns. The suspension also works very well.

AvtoVAZ did a great job on the sound insulation performance of the Lada Vesta. The company was able to significantly improve this figure by investing a lot of effort.

Lada Vesta windshield - replacement instructions, manufacturers

The windshield on a Lada Vesta car is the familiar triplex, that is, laminated glass with a film inside. Plus, heating elements were added for heating the glass. Technologies are becoming more complex. Heated glass is more technologically advanced, and therefore more expensive. Price starts from 9,000 rubles plus the upper rubber band and windshield seal costs a couple of hundred rubles. Installation on one hundred will cost from 2000 rubles and more.

Car windows initially performed only basic functions, protecting people inside from bad weather and headwinds. They were designed to provide an overview, create lighting in the cabin during the daytime, and at the beginning they were no different from ordinary window ones, and accordingly they could easily break, break, or crack.

Over time, car manufacturers began to pay attention to road deaths. The first desire was to invent any methods that would increase the safety of the driver and passengers. The glass has been made more durable - to the point that it is not at all easy to break it with ordinary blows, and if this can be done, it will shatter into tiny “lumps” that cannot seriously injure a person.

The windshield on the Lada Vesta is a reliable element of the body - it is made according to new standards. Even with a Lada Vesta SV, SV Cross, you don’t have to worry about the safety of the car when conquering the countryside - the car is tightly protected and will withstand any load. The windshield on a Lada Vesta car is a guarantee of safety. However, chips and cracks from stones have not been canceled. When you leave the city, driving opposite a Kamaz truck, you cannot avoid them.

Buying a transparent frontal element for the Lada Vesta Cross and SV is not difficult; the need for a purchase may arise at the most inconvenient moment - one trip along the highway is enough for a chip or crack to appear. To replace the windshield, we recommend going to a car repair shop, but you can do it yourself by starting the work carefully. Read the article to the end and find out how to do it; if something is not clear, ask in the comments.

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Valery , 43 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car is in its fourth year, the windshield is intact, the seal is sealed.
2.	Kirill , 39 years old (www.zr.ru): survived two winters, the interior and seals are in good condition.
3.	Vitaly , 23 years old (www.autobann.su): comrades advised replacing the seal with a new one after four years, since cracks and contour deformation often form.
4.	Georgy , 33 years old (www.lada-vesta.net): I won’t complain about the quality of the Lada Vesta, the car is good, there were no critical breakdowns. He eliminated minor defects on his own.
5.	Vladlen , 41 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car overwintered for two seasons in an open parking lot, there is no garage. There are no comments on the interior or seals.
6.	Dmitry , 43 years old (www.zr.ru): mileage 80,000 km, no capital investments. I systematically carry out technical inspections and buy original consumables.
7.	Vitalievich , 25 years old (www.autobann.su): I recommend the car for purchase, good quality, affordable price, wide range of spare parts.
8.	Zheka , 33 years old (www.lada-vesta.net): over four years of use, the rubber has cracked in places, but this is not so critical for me.
9.	Konstantin Vladislavovich , 49 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car is like a car, I won’t praise it, there are defects. For daily trips to work - from work will do.
10.	Leonidovich , 33 years old (www.zr.ru): in comparison with Granta, Priora, Lada Vesta - this is something perfect. I am satisfied with the quality, no comments.
11.	Vasily , 36 years old (www.autobann.su): I have had a car for two years, no special comments, no complaints.
Negative
12.	Ivan , 42 years old (www.zr.ru): a year and a half after buying the car, the seals in the interior dried out. I will have it replaced by an authorized dealer under warranty.
13.	Vitaly , 38 years old (www.otzovik.com): constantly taps the glass when driving, especially on rough roads.
14.	Ivan Vasilyevich , 47 years old (www.autobann.su): the quality of the fit of the windshield and the sealing is poor. It is necessary to modify it yourself, which entails additional expenses.

Lada Vesta standard windshield – article number, price

The standard windshield for Vesta is manufactured at the Bor plant in the Nizhny Novgorod region. It is multi-layered and can crumble with a strong impact. The top layer of the material is a little weak; this deficiency is revealed even in the first hours of operation of the new Vesta. The part itself is green - to darken it a little, making your stay in the car more comfortable - the air will heat up longer.

The price of a windshield assembly with stops and plate is about 9,000 rubles. It is sold under article number 8450007323. Whenever replacing glass on a Lada Vesta, you need to remember about the glass seals - “rubber bands”, which will protect the cracks from dirt, dust, and increase the tightness of the interior.

The rubber seal for the windshield for the Lada Vesta received the article number M01VXSU00130, it costs about 300-350 rubles. Also purchase the lower part of the connection between the part and the body - a plastic frill with a mesh is placed under the hood, costing 2,400 rubles, article number - 8450008090.

Normal without heating

The choice without heating and a rain sensor is a personal choice. This standard solution is a way to save money, but additional functions are favored not only by the desire to get comfort from operating the car, but also by pragmatism.

Heated glass

A heated windshield for the Lada Vesta can be installed, and after purchase it can be installed and connected correctly. This function - heating - greatly saves car owners in winter, when to clear snow they have to hit the windows with a hard brush, but in the cold they are not as strong as they might seem.

All these contacts leave very small scratches with abrasions, and the heating element melts the snow with its own hands. The cost of a windshield for a Lada Vesta with heating is from 13,500 rubles, catalog number - 8450007326. You can also purchase it with heating and a sensor - 8450007325. It will be more expensive, but the wipers will work automatically.

Closers

Side window closers for the Lada Vesta car are a modification that allows you to protect the car. If the alarm system on your car is compatible with the operation of the door closer, you can install it yourself - the circuit will be waiting for you in the kit. When the car is locked, the automatic closer is activated and raises all the windows so that intruders cannot get inside the car.

There are several modifications of door closers suitable for Vesta:

RWC702 – front only, 670 rubles.
FWC722 – front only, 1130 rubles.
RWC704 – all, 1020 rubles.

What do the inscriptions on the glass mean - decoding

Special markings on the windows for Vesta will help you determine whether you have received the correct copy. This marking is divided into several types. The first one shows the name of the manufacturer, then comes the one that indicates which body type the part is suitable for:

*D is the designation of the number of doors. For example, 4D is a sedan, 5D is a five-door hatchback.

This is followed by the series designation – SER.

The next step is the type of steering wheel.

Next comes the color (shade) of the glass and sun protection coating:

The following designations may appear:

The manufacturer does not always indicate all the details in the labeling, but he must indicate the type of glass, additional functions and equipment.

Lada Vesta wipers for winter use

This issue is of particular interest to residents of regions where winters are coldest. It's safe to say that it is possible to significantly improve the performance of factory-produced wipers. To do this, you need to install winter windshield wiper blades on your car. What distinguishes them from ordinary brushes is the presence of a specially designed case. Special frost-resistant rubber is used for its production. At the same time, the height of the wiper rubber has been increased. Due to this design, in the cold the wiper frame does not freeze or become covered with a crust of ice. But it should be borne in mind that such brushes cannot be used in the summer. Under the sun's rays, the rubber will begin to melt and lose its appearance and all its useful properties.

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Basic faults

The first important malfunction is the incompatibility of the windshield with the windshield wipers. The standard wipers managed to cause a lot of trouble for the owners of the first Vestas.

The second problem is scratches on the side windows. The seals on the doors are very tight against the windows. When grains of sand, ordinary dust and dirt appear between them, vertical scratches appear on the sides. Replacing and slightly modifying the rubber seals on the doors can save you from this.

The problem with the windshield is not only due to chipping. If you hear a squeaking sound from the front, the culprit may be the upper rubber seal. If the interior seal is broken, the windshield will have to be replaced.

Lada Vesta glass sizes

From the factory, Lada Vesta cars are equipped with rear windows 1074-1190 (mm) long and 438-698 (mm) wide.

Basic dimensions of rear windows on Lada Vesta:

Often, rear windows for this Lada model are made of single-layer tempered “stalinite” with a thickness of 3-4 (mm).

The parameters of the rear windows are indicated in the “length/width” format:

Rear window measurements are taken using a tape measure. The main measurements are taken along the front of the glass - horizontally at the bottom and vertically in the center.

Important: for a more accurate selection of glass for Lada Vesta, when measuring, you should take into account the width of the molding or trim. The measurement is taken along the widest bottom part of the glass, on the outside

The measurement is taken along the widest bottom part of the glass, on the outside.

Caution: in the data after which a letter designation is indicated in brackets (for example: 'Upper length (AB)') the dimensions of the glass opening are indicated, in all other cases the data refers to the dimensions of the glass.

The length of the windshield for the Lada Vesta car is 1076 (mm), width - 468 (mm).

Main dimensions of windshields on Lada Vesta:

Lada Vesta is a 4-door sedan or 5-door station wagon, produced in Russia since 2022.

The characteristics of the model's windshields are indicated in the "length/width" format:

Important: the thickness of the Lada Vesta windshield does not exceed 5 (mm). Original windshields for this Lada model can be equipped with rain sensors or electric heating

Original windshields for this Lada model can be equipped with rain sensors or electric heating.

The measurement is taken along the widest bottom part of the glass, on the outside.

The windshield on a Lada Vesta car has an unlimited service life and needs to be replaced extremely rarely. This becomes necessary in the event of mechanical damage, cracks, impact, or a frontal collision with oncoming traffic.

The process of replacing the windshield of a Lada Vesta is simple, but requires attention on the part of the repairman.

Placing the vehicle within the perimeter of the repair area.
Preliminary cleaning of the working surface, drains from dirt, drying.
Dismantling frills and windshield wipers.
Removing the rubber seal.
Puncture of the adhesive seam.
Lower the saw and cut the seam.
Remove the windshield from its seat.
Reassemble in reverse order, laying the seal between the windshield and the instrument panel.

Replacing the Lada Vesta windshield - removal and installation

If the damage to the windshield is too serious and regular repairs are not enough, you will have to think about replacing it. It’s better to replace it with Bor – the “Business” class makes itself felt with its quality, because a good part will stay in its place much longer. For repairs, prepare:

The work must be done with a partner - the part is very heavy, it is undesirable to break it. First you need to wash the car - especially in those places where you are going to carry out repair work. Then drive the car into the repair area and start working:

After repairs, handle your Vesta carefully, or better yet, put it to “rest” for a couple of days. If this is not possible, avoid sudden movements (especially sudden braking), install new windshield wipers, and refrain from car washes with high pressure water.

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Installation and connection of window regulators

If for replacement they take exactly the same part as is on the Lada Vesta, then the new module is connected along the laid route. But when the window regulator is different or there was none at all, first they study the connection diagram and pinout of the ECU.

How to install a new window regulator:

Remove the door card.
Disconnect the battery.
Disconnect the power supply to the cigarette lighter and the instrument lighting on the panel.
Secure the closed glass with wide tape.
Disconnect the wires from the old window raising mechanism and remove the assembly.
Insert a new part into the inner cavity of the door, secure it with two studs, and secure with nuts.
Align the installed window regulator linkage with the window strip. To do this, you need to supply power from the battery.
When the elements are combined, they must be bolted together, and then lubricate all mating parts.

Now all that remains is to connect the rear windows on Vesta to the button. To do this, lay wiring from the door to the rack using technological holes. Next, the cords are pulled under the dashboard. The cross-section of the wires must be designed for the power and load of the ESP drive.

Power must be taken from the cigarette lighter. Next, check the operation of the circuit: turn on the side lights with the ignition key: at the same time, the backlight of the window lifter buttons should work.

Each glass is checked separately, and the door trim is replaced.

Windshield replacement and results

I have it with heating and a rain and light sensor, so only to order. The price was announced at 6500 including installation. Bohr type glass. Gel separately - another 800 rubles. In principle, the price suited me and I ordered it. A couple of days later the glass arrived and I went for a replacement. I didn’t film the whole process, because... basically nothing interesting.

I was happy with the new glass literally until the new year...

In December I went on vacation to Kislovodsk. The road back was simply terrible. After Stavropol there is continuous fog - visibility in some places is 30 meters, damp and two lanes. I drove through Elista. I planned to make it to Saratov, but the constant stress was so exhausting that I fell on the bed in the first motel I came across and could not fall asleep for a long time from fatigue... On the road you stand behind a truck and trudge until there is a 100% option for overtaking. If you walk nearby, such dirt flies off them that the wipers were constantly working. And falling behind means missing out on overtaking. And you won’t be far behind - the trail is 100 meters behind them... And so I drove for 500 kilometers... There was fog on the second day, but the road itself was better. Well, in the end, upon arrival, the glass was in a deplorable state - constant sandblasting did its job. It's not very visible in the photo - it's hard to photograph the glass.

Therefore, it was decided to polish the glass, because... It was a pity to throw away another 8 and a kopeck. I researched the issue and ordered cerium oxide on eBay back in the winter (

350 rubles for 200 grams) and bought a felt circle at the market. I had a polishing machine for a long time, because... that when the weather became more or less normal, I went to polish.

The process took just over an hour. I mainly polished the wiper stripes. How and what to do - in bulk online: dilute cerium oxide with water and polish, sometimes splashing with water and adding diluted powder. The main thing is not to overheat.

The result was pleasing - the white stripes were almost gone. In the deepest places, only a slight refraction is visible, both from the lens and only from the interior. It’s not noticeable at all from the street unless you know where it was.

The photo is only from the street, because... the phone cannot see what is visible from the interior...

I could have tinkered with it some more, but I got tired of it.