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BlkCamaroVert · 10-30-2016, 01:20 AM

While replacing my wiper blades the dealer cracked the windshield. When it was replaced I noticed the heads up display was a little distorted. Kind of stretched horizontally. I instantly noticed it but after a week I'm use to it. Is it worth complaining about? Is there a way to fix it? The dealer doesn't do the replacements themselves. Some guy in a beat up van came to my house and did it.

rontammy0 · 10-30-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

While replacing my wiper blades the dealer cracked the windshield. When it was replaced I noticed the heads up display was a little distorted. Kind of stretched horizontally. I instantly noticed it but after a week I'm use to it. Is it worth complaining about? Is there a way to fix it? The dealer doesn't do the replacements themselves. Some guy in a beat up van came to my house and did it.

Your up late tonight discussing quality.....

Make sure your dealer replaced it with a windshield designed for the HUD. Ive read on here that there is a difference in a HUD and non HUD windshield.

JCunningham · 10-30-2016, 01:46 AM

probably installed the wrong windshield. You need a Factory HUD windshield. I bet they installed the cheapest non hud they could. should have gone right to the dealer.

CamaroFred · 10-30-2016, 07:40 AM

I can't even imagine the magnitude of ineptness that it would require to crack a windshield while changing wiper blades.

But yes, different glass.

Welker2 · 10-30-2016, 08:05 AM

As others have said, sounds like it was replaced with the wrong, non-HUD windshield. I know people who have replaced their windshields in their Corvettes & Camaros with non-HUD ones because it's cheaper. I've seen their displays and, although they all say the distortion is minor & worth the cost difference, from the ones I've seen, I'd make sure I got the right one ... the distortion is very noticeable and would irritate the heck out of me.

Snoman · 10-30-2016, 08:08 AM

major differences between the two glass types and major cost, like double.

Call the glass company hack back and tell them they installed the wrong glass.

*mlee* · 10-30-2016, 08:53 AM

Sounds like they cheaped out on you. HUD windshields cost quite a bit more.

BlkCamaroVert · 10-30-2016, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

probably installed the wrong windshield. You need a Factory HUD windshield. I bet they installed the cheapest non hud they could. should have gone right to the dealer.

I did not go to the dealer. They don't do their own windshields.

rontammy0 · 10-30-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

I did not go to the dealer. They don't do their own windshields.

Yes but you need to find out from the install company what wind shield they installed. ...dont settle for less then what you deserve. I bet the dealer doesn't even know there are 2 different windshields for your car.

Homeless Man · 10-30-2016, 10:54 AM

How much is the difference in price? Also a picture might help I've always heard about this but nobody ever takes a pic

Mike J · 10-30-2016, 11:01 AM

If you took the time to make a post here. It means it bothers you. Take the time to call the installer.

Snoman · 10-30-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

How much is the difference in price? Also a picture might help I've always heard about this but nobody ever takes a pic

$250 vs. $1000

Zezima · 10-30-2016, 11:31 AM

I would of gone through the dealership for the part and then have them install it. I think you could possibly turn in your windshield for a core charge payment. I don't know though

KaBoom1701 · 10-30-2016, 11:58 AM

HUD glass......

10-30-2016, 01:20 AM	#1
BlkCamaroVert Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99 Vert IO Interior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: FL Posts: 296	Distorted Heads Up Display After Replacing Windshield While replacing my wiper blades the dealer cracked the windshield. When it was replaced I noticed the heads up display was a little distorted. Kind of stretched horizontally. I instantly noticed it but after a week I'm use to it. Is it worth complaining about? Is there a way to fix it? The dealer doesn't do the replacements themselves. Some guy in a beat up van came to my house and did it.

10-30-2016, 01:46 AM	#3
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	probably installed the wrong windshield. You need a Factory HUD windshield. I bet they installed the cheapest non hud they could. should have gone right to the dealer. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-30-2016, 08:05 AM	#5
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	As others have said, sounds like it was replaced with the wrong, non-HUD windshield. I know people who have replaced their windshields in their Corvettes & Camaros with non-HUD ones because it's cheaper. I've seen their displays and, although they all say the distortion is minor & worth the cost difference, from the ones I've seen, I'd make sure I got the right one ... the distortion is very noticeable and would irritate the heck out of me. __________________

10-30-2016, 08:08 AM	#6
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	major differences between the two glass types and major cost, like double. Call the glass company hack back and tell them they installed the wrong glass. __________________ H-Town Camaro Club / HTCC Facebook / 2013 Dusk Registry

10-30-2016, 08:53 AM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,505 View My Garage	Sounds like they cheaped out on you. HUD windshields cost quite a bit more. __________________

10-30-2016, 07:40 AM	#4
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	I can't even imagine the magnitude of ineptness that it would require to crack a windshield while changing wiper blades. But yes, different glass.

10-30-2016, 10:54 AM	#10
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	How much is the difference in price? Also a picture might help I've always heard about this but nobody ever takes a pic __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

10-30-2016, 11:01 AM	#11
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 574 View My Garage	If you took the time to make a post here. It means it bothers you. Take the time to call the installer.

10-30-2016, 11:31 AM	#13
Zezima Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 347 View My Garage	I would of gone through the dealership for the part and then have them install it. I think you could possibly turn in your windshield for a core charge payment. I don't know though

10-30-2016, 11:58 AM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	HUD glass...... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.