[oneredry]

So I left on a business trip and came back and I have yet to have my new HRE wheels/sensors calibrated to my car. I got back early yesterday and took it to my dealership (I didn't have time to order that tool that does it). and had them recalibrate it. Well on the way down there (about a 30 min. drive) all of the sudden (on I75) I see this what looked like Storm of rocks, gravel ect. starting pegging my car. Keep in mind that I was around a bunch of other people who were getting pummeled with the same stuff. I couldn't slow down, move over or nothing. I see abougt 1/4 mile a head of me this stupid dump drunk slinking this crap. So I had no choice but to tough it out.
Got to the dealership to assest the damage. and I see 3 rock chips in my windshield (not big but big enough for me to notice) my front splitter is just destroyed/pitted. ALso, keep in mind that I only have 3400 miles and I have the clear bra on. It looks all destroyed.. well I'm impatient, so as soon as I got home, I washed the car thinking a lot of that has the dirt splatters, and the clear bra took the brunt of it so no bumper/paint damage. (one ) very small rock chip in the hood, but it looks like the clear bra might have to be replaced. grill needs replaced and the headlights have small rock chips in it.
I called the insurance and lucky for me I have a zero deductible and this is considered a "flying object" so I don't believe it will have any affect on me. all of the stuff is very very little but its bugging me as I'm very anal about this. I'm on the fence as to weather or not I need to even start a claim. the bra is just over 800 bucks, with the lower grill replacement along with the splitter, I mine as well.

1) have any of you had your windshield replace? I have the HUD so it does matter, I'm just nervous that once the factory seal is broke, it will never be the same. Thoughts on this?

[marknagy13]

Replacing the windshield is fine but the HUD glass is very expensive. Also, these cars pick up tons of rock chips in the front regardless. I would either Xpel it or just don't worry about it.

[Joe's_cool_1le]

That really sucks dude and I hope you get her fixed up quick. You might want to keep this in mind while having the windshield replaced. Not sure if you experience the AC fog on it but at least you can have it fixed while they replace the windshield since it is required to come off to fix it.
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500223

[SPARTAN sui]

Originally Posted by marknagy13

Replacing the windshield is fine but the HUD glass is very expensive. Also, these cars pick up tons of rock chips in the front regardless. I would either Xpel it or just don't worry about it.

That was true for the 5th gen, the HUD windshield was like $700+, but now I think it's just the one windshield, around $350.

https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/c...~23493129.html

[fxdxron1]

Just remember everything goes on your auto clue report even if they don't pay on the claim. E.G. Glass repair, Tire change, Towing. I do mean everything. Having a long clue report means you will pay higher insurance in the future.

[RenegadeXR]

All cars take a ton of damage from the highway. It's just that it's more noticeable on some than others, and having a fairly low bumper cover or splitter makes it much worse. It means any crap kicked up by the cars in front of you has an even higher chance is being airborne enough to make contact with your vehicle at high speeds.

I considered replacing my splitter because it's absolutely pitted, but instead, I just use some Dr. Colorchip and do a very crappy job at that. I don't put much effort into it, because within a month, it tends to get plastered with new chips. If you wanted your splitter looking factory new, you'd either be buying a new splitter every few weeks or put a massive thick bra over the front of your car. But just like I think putting an ugly bulky case on an iPhone defeats the purpose of the protecting beauty you cannot see, I think covering a Camaro with a big black bra is doing it a disservice.

I bought some gaffer's tape that matches the color of my car. The idea is I will put it on nice and thick in layers when I know I'm going to travel along a highway with lots of debris. It's much uglier than a clear bra obviously, but less ugly than a full sized black bra, and it's temporary.

[Oldfart]

That really sucks.

[STYLO LT1]

Can't stand those dump trucks carrying stone. They always seem to make a mess on highways no matter what and The wife and I always seem to find ourselves behind one FCOL.

[Nfg2ss]

Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

That was true for the 5th gen, the HUD windshield was like $700+, but now I think it's just the one windshield, around $350.

https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/c...~23493129.html

Wrong, still different part #. Used to be completely different, HUD windshields were layed different. Now it's just a special coating, yet still more expensive. Not as much as it used to be though.

[SPARTAN sui]

Originally Posted by Nfg2ss

Wrong, still different part #. Used to be completely different, HUD windshields were layed different. Now it's just a special coating, yet still more expensive. Not as much as it used to be though.

Do you have the HUD part number? I'm curious if the price.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Bro that's absolutely terrible what happened to your car. At least your insurance is going to cover it I'm sure it will look just like new. I definitely feel bad for you man

[Donner]

Two Words; dash cam.

[FlowForm_Wheels]

Ouch that really sucks, sorry to hear.
Hope things start looking up soon

[JLSuperfly]

Something similar happened to me. I was sort of boxed in behind a truck spitting out gravel. I exited the freeway.