2001 S8 windscreen replacement?

[GlynH]

Well the time has come for me to finally change the windscreen...last winters chip has become this summers crack

Having had bad experiences before with Autoglas on a Cosworth Scorpio and 2 Transporter vans I have decided to go to National Windscreens as my current insurer also uses them.

Just been down to see them and was enquiring about the chances of fitting a heated screen in place of the standard one.

"They don't do them for that model" was the reply.

Fills you with confidence after reading the threads here and seeing pictures of same but hey-ho...

It would be nice to have a heated screeen as winter is fast approaching - I find it a bit like aircon - before you have it you think it's a luxury but after having gotten used t it you don't want to be without it.

And it's such a big screen to scrape!

I would appreciate any comments from those of you who have had windscreens fitted...I have read the threads here and bearing in mind my previous 'form' with windscreens want to ensure I get the best job done.

The Audi 'sponge' that is mentioned in another thread - is there a part number for that?

They tell me my screen is green/grey - no mirror boss so it looks like that will be the one that is ordered...unless I can source a heated screen of course?

And if I am able to source one will I be able to gain access to the wiring/terminals after the screen is fitted or will I need to supply the harness to National Windscreens to connect while fitting?

I am going to replace the outer trim as well as apart from a little rust bubbling along the top of the trim it looks like someone has tried to pick bits of rubber from the n/side.

According to a previous thread it looks like the part number for the trim is 4D0 853 299 F 01C

Any other gotchas I need to be aware of?

Thanks & kind regards,
-=Glyn=-