The glass is more highly polished to reflect the display.

 

That may be true, but I was also told that a layer of the laminate inside the glass was a special reflective material.

 

ooh

 

They did ask if I had the Navigation system. On a vert with Nav, there is a black metal box up top on the passenger side for GPS. This could be part of the price difference. Parts and labor. Again, only paid $100 deductible.

 

The black box on the windshield is for OnStar...

 

Your both right... the manual states that that is the "Cellular and Navigational Antenna"

So the additional cost of this windshield reflects that a new antenna is pre-attached to the new windshield?

 

For the most part companies like Safelite use aftermarket windshilds, they actually make their own, do not, and I repeate not let anything other than an OEM glass be installed in any vette, aftermarket afe very different, usually thicker, although that does not mean they will stand up better, never bent or cut to pattern correctly, all sorts of problems with aftermarket, although they are fine on a Nova or F150, well maybe not on an F150, how do I know all this? I have been a glass company owner my whole working life and have installed thousands of windshilds, or tried to fix problems after we installed something. It is hard enough to get a perfect job with OEM, and almost impossible with aftermarket, also keep in mind that today most of the moldings, and trim afe bonded to the glass, that means that they come already attached to the glass and belive me they are not the same moldings on the aftermarket. The price diff between the two is often double if not more for the OEM. Most important is the time and care the tech takes to do your car, that is what tells the tale. Also remember that these glasses both front and rear are installed with a fast cure urethane, that means that theere is nothing holding the glass in except the adhesive, the car cannot be driven for an extended length of time after the install and must be allowed to cure.

 

Good information. Thanks.

 

Glad I can help, anyone with any glass questions feel free.

 

Anybody have problems with creaking?

I replaced my '08 C6 non-HUD windshield last year and began noticing creaking in that area about 6 months later. It would be useful to know if this is a common problem and if it has anything to do with installation quality or technique.

It occurs most noticeably when cold out of the garage, going over uneven road that causes the body to flex. The sound is more creaking than squeaking.

 

The 966.00 price was retail at the dealership. I'm sure the glass company paid something closer to the 666.00 you quoted.
I actually had one glass company tell me on the phone that the windshield costs 2,400.00. And that was the company my insurance agent recommended.
I paid 100.00 deductible, and the important thing was that the job got done right.

 

I wanted to add to this post because I just had my windshield replaced because the dealer broke it when replacing the A pilar. I got an aftermarket windshield from their guy, and the H.U.D. looked AWFUL!!!!! They swear it's the same company making the glass, "it just doesn't have the GM logo." The image was so unclear, it made me turn the HUD off. They brought a second glass today (also aftermarket) and it looks better, but not like the original. I am now insisting on OEM, but it's like pulling teeth. In addition, the installer ripped my new A pillar, not that has to be fixed again!!!

 

The Dealer in Macgregor, Texas whre i bought my Vette told me the windshield would cost 994.50 and to install it the totsl was 1153 and change. I looked at GM parts wharehouse for ,y 09 windshield with HUD/NAV/Onstar and the price was 994.50, special for me at 762 and change, plus shipping. So i think for the 1153 it is ok. I donthave full coverage yet, but i maintain too amny claims make your rates go up, maybe i am wrong, but.....glad you got your fixed. Our Brigade is moving to FT Knox from Texas an knowing Louisville has a good repair shop is great. Good luck, be safe.

 

Cars equipped with a HUD have a different windshield. The windshield has a layer of reflective film laminated between the two layers of safety glass. Additionally, the HUD windshield is .3mm thicker at the base and tapered toward the top. This taper is designed to set the focal point of the HUD precisely in the area where the projector projects the HUD image on the glass.

 

I have the black box on my 2008 Coupe attached to windshield. When I removed my factory nav, the gps antenna is mounted under the dash pad behind the nav unit. This box attached to windshield I believe is part of OnStar, NOT the GPS antenna for navigation......

 

I had my HUD windshield replaced today, I caught a stone and caused a big bullseye.
The new windshield does not have the special reflective square I see on some windshields but the entire windshield is laminated with an HUD reflective coating of some kind.

The windshield actually says "SHADED HUD" on it. Its a Solar Ray windshield.

 

Amazing the variance in prices between OEM and aftermarket, and then insurance vs. non-insurance. Took my wife's Tacoma to a place recommended by several people for new windshield. Using aftermarket glass, I was quoted $181 if I was paying or it and $742 if insurance was paying for it. For OEM, it was $598 for me and $1079 for the insurance company. Same glass in both scenarios, with the only difference being who was paying for it. And you wonder why insurance costs are so high

Since it was for my wife's truck, I just opted for the aftermarket glass and to pay for it myself since there would have been a deductible to pay anway. Less hassle all around and no claim to deal with. Looks fine and no leaks. It's now the 4th windshield in her truck in 7 years.

 

I had a windshield replaced in my C5. the installer also requested that the car be left all day. his reason was this is not an 'in and out" job or else he could do it in my driveway. He said he needed to be close to the proper tools. Better for him to be comfortable while he's working. The job came out excellent. No cost to me . Glass coverage paid for it all

Clif

 

on my third.watch the insurance co they will try to replace it with [like kind] after market brand which was about $ 900.00 +- w/hud.I have insisted on a gm windshield which cost $1500.00+-.Safelite did the istall at my garage.installer did a first rate job..GOOD LUCK....

 

I've always believed that the Z06 windshield is thinner and lighter than the regular Vette. True?