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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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So the glass guy should be here this evening, is there anything i need to watch for.......?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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I would personally watch him, not saying he's going to mess up your Vette, but people makes mistakes
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Get the lighter weight Z06 windshield...There is a wt. difference.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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yeah, but does the z06 windshield fit the coup with no problems, plus I'd assume it dosen't have the radio antenna in the glass like the coupe.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Do you have a HUD?
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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I was told that the C5 windshield can't be removed without being broken. Please let us know how it turns out.

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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I was told that the C5 windshield can't be removed without being broken
Incorrect its cut out..or at least the rubber that holds the windshield in is cut..it pops right out
but does the z06 windshield fit the coup with no problems, plus I'd assume it dosen't have the radio antenna in the glass like the coupe
If you buy an APTech (dw1430 vs dw15'somthing do a search on my name and DW1430) windshield their all rated for the HUD and none have the antenna
I would personally watch him, not saying he's going to mess up your Vette, but people makes mistakes
Indeed..check the "A" pillars for cuts ( they sliced mine) and check..re-check and check again for leaks...it tooks theguys two trips out to fix mine
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Thanks for the help, I am having the coup windshield installed, I have a hud and the insurance company is paying accordingly. The guys have been out here but there was an issue, the moldings that have to be pulled off of the driver's side were glued on and the glass guys didn't want to jack anything up so I am taking it to the dealership so the pros can break it tomorrow.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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The dealership glass guy said that the glued on parts are supposed to be like that and they are a one use part, they need to be replaced when the windshield is replaced. has anyone other than me heard or delt with this?
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The dealership glass guy said that the glued on parts are supposed to be like that and they are a one use part, they need to be replaced when the windshield is replaced. has anyone other than me heard or delt with this?
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My 1st HUD replacement had severe distortion in the lower L/H corner. We noticed it before the install. I had the weatherstripping replaced at the same time (convertible) Rubber was over $400 bucks! Part of the windshield replacement. State Farm zero deductable (don't know if they even write it anymore?)
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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I think I remember reading somewhere....maybe Corvette Magazine. That the ZO6 and the verts both have the lighter weight windshields.
I also have read that there is not really any difference with the HUD but I hope I never have to find out !
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