[BDA]

Agree would prefer to pay less for just the front. Happy with tinting other windows. So basically $2.5k for the front. Keep changing my mind on this one...

 

[chylld]

Agree would prefer to pay less for just the front. Happy with tinting other windows. So basically $2.5k for the front. Keep changing my mind on this one...

Sorry to be repetitive but it's $3.4k (gotta add LCT and stamp duty)

Maybe not relevant when comparing to other options, but quite relevant when comparing to aftermarket tint and bang/$.

There is also the noise blocking to consider which makes it an even tougher choice. It is something I want to tick but don't have ticked under my current 'ideal' config...

Maybe if it works well enough then I don't need 3-zone?

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Heat and noise insulated glass/ toll transponder - 6speedonline.com Forums

question re: thermal and noise insulated glass option - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermal Insulated Glass Option? - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermally insulated glass - 6speedonline.com Forums

 

[chylld]

Heat and noise insulated glass/ toll transponder - 6speedonline.com Forums

question re: thermal and noise insulated glass option - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermal Insulated Glass Option? - 6speedonline.com Forums

Thermally insulated glass - 6speedonline.com Forums

The description for the Macan thermal glass is:
"Sound- and heat-insulating laminated glass with enhanced
reflectivity all round. Tinted rear side windows and rear
window similar to privacy glazing."

So we can ignore the comment from one of those links where a dealer said the windscreen wasn't insulated (which conflicts with all the transponder issues anyway).

I can count only 2 or 3 people who have actually compared with/without. All the other opinions are moot as the placebo effect comes into play. Of these few, there is a noticeable difference in heat and noise but only in extreme weather, without additional tint, and without the audio system playing.

 

[RizzyDH]

What are you thoughts on this option?

I wouldn't want to cut down on the sound of that sweet exhaust note. Reviews have all said the Macan is quiet without it so I can see spending $1000 for thicker glass. I'm hoping to read some positive feedback from someone who has had privacy glass in another Porsche.

Thanks!

 

[gobobbie]

I think you are referring to the heat and noise insulating glass which is something like double glazing and is a thicker glass that stops the heat and noise.

The privacy glass is the tint on the windows that is darker from the rear doors back and I would think would have a minimal impact on sound if any.

I've never had the heat / noise insulating glass so can't comment on that I'm afraid.

 

[sebis]

Privacy Glass is standard in US.

 

[sebis]

I think you are referring to the heat and noise insulating glass which is something like double glazing and is a thicker glass that stops the heat and noise.

The privacy glass is the tint on the windows that is darker from the rear doors back and I would think would have a minimal impact on sound if any.

I've never had the heat / noise insulating glass so can't comment on that I'm afraid.

I have the equivalent of heat insulation glass on my ML, it does make a difference. Here is how I know:

I drove to work the ML (with heat insulation glass) and my 335d (without) on two consecutive days with about same temperatures in mid to high 90s. After about 9 hours of sitting in the sun, the ML was bearable and was able to simply get in and drive while the 335d was unbearable where I had to lower the windows and get the AC on max. Note, both cars are white.

Having said that, since I don't plan to drive my Porsche to work , I did not get this option.

 

[RizzyDH]

I drove to work the ML (with heat insulation glass) and my 335d (without) on two consecutive days with about same temperatures in mid to high 90s. After about 9 hours of sitting in the sun, the ML was bearable and was able to simply get in and drive while the 335d was unbearable where I had to lower the windows and get the AC on max. Note, both cars are white.

Yes, I was referring to the thermal and noise insulating privacy glass option. I live in Chicago and we get the extremes temps, 90s in the summer and single digits in the winter. I wonder if it helps the car maintain warmth in the winter. Do you notice any esthetically with the thermal glass such as a variation in color?

 

[remgb]

Privacy Glass is standard in US.

Do you know if both front and rear windows have Privacy Glass in US?

 

[ChoyV]

Do you know if both front and rear windows have Privacy Glass in US?

Usually it is just the rear. I always have the front tinted with the same % as what is in the rear.

 

[remgb]

Usually it is just the rear. I always have the front tinted with the same % as what is in the rear.

Do you what is the default % of tint for rear ?

 

[slw23]

Can anyone confirm if the privacy glass has UV blocking features similar to most of the higher quality tints? I've always tinted all windows as a) I prefer darker than the factory and b) for UV blocking (sun is pretty intense here), with the front driver/passenger side windows going darker to get a closer match to the rears.

TIA.

 

[Tony92]

I was tempted by privacy glass but with only rear windows tinted, I didn't want people to think I was the chauffeur... especially if you open the roof (taxi mode)

 

[ChoyV]

Do you what is the default % of tint for rear ?

The last time it was 25%. I used ceramics for color consistency and less interference compared to metal tint.

 

[sebis]

Yes, I was referring to the thermal and noise insulating privacy glass option. I live in Chicago and we get the extremes temps, 90s in the summer and single digits in the winter. I wonder if it helps the car maintain warmth in the winter. Do you notice any esthetically with the thermal glass such as a variation in color?

I did not notice any color variations but it doesn't mean there aren't any. On the ML the glass has an infrared shield, may be different on the Porsche. As far as winter goes, make sure you get heated seats and steering wheel, don't count on the glass. I think that is mostly for protection against sun, not much help, if any, from cold.

 

[Patrick]

Does the sound/heat package darken the front windows? or the panoramic sunroof at all? In FL, somewhat nervous about panoramic sunroof and not having a fully insulated liner.

 

[Old Tiger]

Does the sound/heat package darken the front windows? or the panoramic sunroof at all? In FL, somewhat nervous about panoramic sunroof and not having a fully insulated liner.

I have both and have been driving both faster and slower with temperatures around 45C.

I do not need to tint the windows. The pano shade is good enough to keep cool. The AC fan is obviously on all the time, but only at around 40-60%.

If there are no regional differences in AC systems, don't worry.

 

[ibwill]

In my old M3 I used 3m Crystalline 90 on the front windshield to help block out some of the heat. I've used Huper Optik 70 in the past and for me I didn't like it because I could see the tint. With the 3m I could not tell it was there.

 

[TripleL]

Thermal Insulated Glass and Toll Device

I thought I'd put this here instead of starting a new thread.

After 2+ months of ownership my travels finally took me on a toll bridge where I was able to test it out.

I placed the EZPass in the exact location described in the Macan owners manual and it worked perfectly both times I crossed the bridge.

OK not a very exciting find but hopefully it will help others feel more comfortable if they go that route.