In for the HUD vs. non- HUD windshield comments.
Anyone replace their Windshield?
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: New Jersey
Anyone replace their Windshield?
Was thinking of doing it myself but I see nobody else has or at least hasn't written any guides or info about it. Small chip on my windshield has developed into a crack halfway across. And yes I have a hud and probably want to put a regular windshield on it.
I'm just entertaining the idea of doing it myself. I doubt putting the new windshield is a problem, but getting the old one out without damaging the dreaded overpriced weatherstrip is a challenge.
So has anyone ever done it? Want to share your experience? I'm just thinking about it, so it's not set in stone.
I'm just entertaining the idea of doing it myself. I doubt putting the new windshield is a problem, but getting the old one out without damaging the dreaded overpriced weatherstrip is a challenge.
So has anyone ever done it? Want to share your experience? I'm just thinking about it, so it's not set in stone.
Team Owner
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If it were my car, I'd avoid the risk of damage to either the car and/or the new windshield, and have a professional do it.
Just my $0.02 worth.
Keep in mind, the windshield is part of the air bag retention system, so it needs to be installed properly.
Just my $0.02 worth.
Keep in mind, the windshield is part of the air bag retention system, so it needs to be installed properly.
Le Mans Master
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From: South Dakota
I had a professional do it for my '99 FRC.
They damaged the weatherstrip, the plastic rain channel trim above the door, and put a scratch on the roof parallel to the top of the window.
If getting someone to do it, try to check out how much experience they have with a C5.
Good luck.
They damaged the weatherstrip, the plastic rain channel trim above the door, and put a scratch on the roof parallel to the top of the window.
If getting someone to do it, try to check out how much experience they have with a C5.
Good luck.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: New Jersey
I guess that's that then. Get a professional.
I'm always interested in hearing everyone's opinion on this. I hear things like pre-hud owners having no problems with sticking with their old windshields to people claiming it's a blurred mess.
I'm always interested in hearing everyone's opinion on this. I hear things like pre-hud owners having no problems with sticking with their old windshields to people claiming it's a blurred mess.
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Have a professional work on your new windshield.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2007
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definitely look for references! I've seen my windshield done twice and the 3rd time I was not present. The two I've watched had different techniques! This is definitely something I would rather pay someone who does this for a living and has experience with corvettes.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Clovis CA
I've done it several times......but then, I own an auto glass replacement business! It is not something I suggest a weekend warrior do. It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to do and I always have assistance removing and replacing it due to its size (and the fact that these are nice cars). I'm 6'3" and 260, too, so it's not like I couldn't do it alone, it's that I wouldn't do it alone. 