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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 10:54 AM
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Default Front camera lens cracked

Do I have the honors of being the first C8 with right front camera lens shattered? Seems like it's glass. Looking at a C7 thread for this issue, if C8 is similar, could be a pain to replace.

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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 12:38 PM
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I recall a post from another owner who lost a camera to a rock strike, so not the first. Good luck on getting a new camera soonest.
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 07:35 PM
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[Hal9000] "Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over." [/Hal9000]
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 08:31 PM
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Yikes.I’m wondering if the aftermarket is selling lens protection yet.
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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Sorry to see, but it's a car. If you drive it s**t happens... to many of us in one way or another, eventually. Have it fixed and go on.
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishfryer527
Yikes.I’m wondering if the aftermarket is selling lens protection yet.

I was thinking same thing. People put PPF on headlights……. Wonder if small piece would “help” protect it….
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chevyvette1
I was thinking same thing. People put PPF on headlights……. Wonder if small piece would “help” protect it….
Probably couldn’t hurt.
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Probably couldn’t hurt.
It might hurt the clarity of the camera or, perhaps, cause some image distortion since you are changing the radius of the lens curvature. But cheap enough to try.
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Originally Posted by ZipZap
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
It might hurt the clarity of the camera or, perhaps, cause some image distortion since you are changing the radius of the lens curvature. But cheap enough to try.
I have a small piece of suntek react PPF on my camera lense. Zero distortion whatsoever on my PDR, and I'm sure it's probably already prevented some surface scuffs on the lens from dust/dirt/pebbles not to mention giant dragonfly strikes that practically chemically bond if not cleaned off immediately.
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Korbek
I have a small piece of suntek react PPF on my camera lense. Zero distortion whatsoever on my PDR, and I'm sure it's probably already prevented some surface scuffs on the lens from dust/dirt/pebbles not to mention giant dragonfly strikes that practically chemically bond if not cleaned off immediately.
The front 2 camera lenses have nothing to do with the PDR. The PDR lense is behind the windshield.
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Interesting... the camera is part of the larger assembly for about $390


Cheaper with camera than without!
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by op z
Interesting... the camera is part of the larger assembly for about $390

Cheaper with camera than without!
That is indeed strange.
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I need to verify but I think this might be the camera

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Originally Posted by Hoover Dam
I need to verify but I think this might be the camera

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https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...bC12OC1nYXM%3D
Based on the picture, that is camera, that behind the lens that is cracked. He will have to tell us if the camera still functions but has a bad image because of the cracked lens. Ideally he could just get the lens, and it could just be popped out and in the bumper cover panel. And cost about $10
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Default 2023 Cracked right camera lens

Got on the forum today and saw this post from 2022. My right camera lens is working but lens is cracked. Dealer wanted 600 for a new camera. Any fresh ideas on a simple lens replacement? Appreciate the help!
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Old Sep 9, 2023 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jzellmerpe@gmail.com
Got on the forum today and saw this post from 2022. My right camera lens is working but lens is cracked. Dealer wanted 600 for a new camera. Any fresh ideas on a simple lens replacement? Appreciate the help!
I haven't done anything with my camera, got used to it I guess. I'm bringing her in for service in a couple months and will get their opinion.
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Guess I'll PPF mine when I get it.....
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Originally Posted by jimmie jam
Guess I'll PPF mine when I get it.....
I don't disagree if clarity is not affected but i question whether or not it would save the lens from a rock strike large enough to break it. This happened to a friends ZR1, he debated all sorts of protection ideas and ended up replacing the camera and doing nothing else.
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighters
I haven't done anything with my camera, got used to it I guess. I'm bringing her in for service in a couple months and will get their opinion.
I'm going to do some more research. And I've asked the Corvette guru at my dealership to do the same . I'll keep you posted if anything fruitful develop.
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