Windshield leakage after system install

[Espresso]

Has anyone had their windshiled leak after installing their system?

I've had mine reinstalled twice so far. It all started after the amp & sub install. It leaks at the upper right & all across the bottom. After the first time, they noticed the system & when I played it they measured windshield movement at almost 1/8".

Is this normal for this car? If so I am very disappointed. Is there anything on the market i can use that will make it stiffer, yet not enough to crack it?


Thanks for any insight.

[audiophile]

well.. what the hell do you have in there.
you have to understand that sound is pressure, and like all pressure it needs some where to go.
i have seen a-pillars along with there windshields move at least a 1/4 of an inch in a competition vehicle. but then again those cars were hitting at least 150 db:eek:
unless your car has been in some sort of accident, then your situtaion is not normal, unless again you have some serious thump in your car.
:D

[matt09]

Bow chika bow wow....

[Espresso]

I've been installing systems for quite a while so yes I am aware of the SPL.
The car is accident free, I know this as fact. The car has only been to the Mercedes dealership, no other place has dealt with it, so it isnt like a Jiffy Lube looked at it.
As for sound all I have is a simple setup of a MTX amp w/ 2 12" RT12's pushing "200 RMS" ;) that is all.
I have had alot more system in alot less of a vehicle & never had windshiled problems.

This weekend I have a guy coming over & we are guting the interior, checking for cracks, rust or any other oddities & then going to dynamat it all. Also going to start designing a rollcage for it. Not for racing purposes, but for looks & chassis stregnth. Also going to start bracing the underside of the car. Once all is finished I am going to be upgrading the system.

[c280nz]

be careful how you install your cage, as cages can be dangerous