C7 Z51 trouble
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
C7 Z51 trouble
After 90 miles on my new c7 I popped the targa top off ( love that feature ) and discovered after I carefully put it back a cracked windshield from inside out at a place that's covered by the drivers targa release latch
#2
Drifting
Sometimes when the winshield is installed it is not positioned correctly and creates stress on the glass. This stress can be multiplied when the roof is off (more body flex).
I had a 99 trans am, the first time I took the T-Top off and went down a twisty road the windshield split.
I had a 99 trans am, the first time I took the T-Top off and went down a twisty road the windshield split.
#3
Team Owner
Sometimes when the winshield is installed it is not positioned correctly and creates stress on the glass. This stress can be multiplied when the roof is off (more body flex).
I had a 99 trans am, the first time I took the T-Top off and went down a twisty road the windshield split.
I had a 99 trans am, the first time I took the T-Top off and went down a twisty road the windshield split.
#5
Team Owner
#6
Racer
#7
Le Mans Master
the Firebirdis 10 steps down from the vette of its generation. Driven in quite a few and they are wet noodles.
Last edited by T_Vert; 10-13-2013 at 11:03 AM.
#8
Pro
The c7 is stiffer due to advancements in technology and quality of materials. Its not rocket science but in some ways it is
Hope OP gets his car fixed and would love to hear dealers/GM's explanation on the subject.
Hope OP gets his car fixed and would love to hear dealers/GM's explanation on the subject.
#9
Team Owner
#10
Sorry for your trouble, OP. I'd head into the dealership 1st thing tomorrow. To the other commenters, chill out on the bashing of other rides. I've owned several F-bodies over the years, and yes, the C7 is the newest thing, but Corvette quality hasn't been a bragging point over time.I owned a C5 that rattled like a tin can by 40k miles. Relax.
Last edited by Vegas Sam; 10-13-2013 at 04:36 PM.
#11
Drifting
LoL.. This website is pathetic sometimes
To the OP... Sorry to muddy up your post with nonsense.
It is still a valid point that the windshield in your car may have been installed improperly, keep it in mind. Look closely and see if you can tell if this was an impact based crack or a stress based crack.
To the OP... Sorry to muddy up your post with nonsense.
It is still a valid point that the windshield in your car may have been installed improperly, keep it in mind. Look closely and see if you can tell if this was an impact based crack or a stress based crack.
#13
Instructor
Thread Starter
Sorry for your trouble, OP. I'd head into the dealership 1st thing tomorrow. To the other commenters, chill out on the bashing of other rides. I've owned several F-bodies over the years, and yes, the C7 is the newest thing, but Corvette quality hasn't been a bragging point over time.I owned a C5 that rattled like a tin can by 40k miles. Relax.
#14
Instructor
Thread Starter
Dropped it off yesterday, new car sales manager came to service department and looked at the car ( also missing a small amount of paint on the top of the trunk gate), he was very nice and professional, his concerned was how soon they can get a new windshield from Chevy. They gave me a new Chevy to drive and apologize for the inconvenience. I have purchased several Porsches from Len Stoler before and Len Stoler Chevy is as good in customer service as their Porsche brothers.
#16
Team Owner
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#18
Instructor
Thread Starter
So I must pick up the car and drive it with a crack windshield till Chevy decides to make some parts, or maybe not.....Now I remember why I was buying Japanese and European cars...lol
#19
Burning Brakes
The cars you are maligning are over a decade past their last production. But when they reigned, nothing else with a live axle was in their class.
#20
Pro
Can we just quit defending the Firebirds? Let it die.
This is a thread about the C7 windshield cracking.
The Dealer determined it was from an Exterior collision???? How convenient. Not their fault. Do you remember anything hitting the car?
Crazy. I get upset when someone tries to avoid taking responsibility. If there is some proof, it is one thing. So that's what I'm wondering.
And what insurance covers this?
On top of that, I kind of laugh that GM does not have any replacement windshields yet. Sorry, OP, I'm sure it is not funny to you.
This is a thread about the C7 windshield cracking.
The Dealer determined it was from an Exterior collision???? How convenient. Not their fault. Do you remember anything hitting the car?
Crazy. I get upset when someone tries to avoid taking responsibility. If there is some proof, it is one thing. So that's what I'm wondering.
And what insurance covers this?
On top of that, I kind of laugh that GM does not have any replacement windshields yet. Sorry, OP, I'm sure it is not funny to you.