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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Hi All,

I've just purchased a 2008 Acadia with HUD and discovered that the standard windshields are $300 however if I have HUD, the price is $680 - Ouch!!

Does anyone have experience with a standard windshield showing the HUD properly, or not?

T.I.A.!!
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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I installed my own HUD in my ex 02 C5 & the windshield had no effect of any kind on the operation.Back in the day, the somewhat lighter & thinner windshield was a weight thing by GM.If you check the threads on the US side of the forum,much has been posted regarding this question.A standard windshield replacement,when required should work as far as I know.
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Originally Posted by Airwilf
I installed my own HUD in my ex 02 C5 & the windshield had no effect of any kind on the operation.Back in the day, the somewhat lighter & thinner windshield was a weight thing by GM.If you check the threads on the US side of the forum,much has been posted regarding this question.A standard windshield replacement,when required should work as far as I know.
I retrofit the HUD into my 97 (it was not offered as an option that year). Therefore, I had the "standard" windshield. It worked fine for me too.


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My 98 as well.
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Have a look at my car next time...I put a 'regular' windshield in it last year. Works just fine!
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 02:39 AM
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Awesome! Thanks guys!!
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