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Heliwrench · 10-27-2010, 10:47 AM

Serious. in 12,000 km I've fixed 4 rock chips and had one actually crack instantly. Merc you saw the little crack, well I've been busy... and lazy... and never got around to it, and this morning... SNAP, the crack went across the entire front of the windshield. Literally all the way. I did a

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I've never had a car that has had such a tempermental window, and it's not like I drive on gravel roads or anything... between the black paint rock chips and window rock chips... it's like driving a damn egg!

Moral of the story make sure you have good deductible for your windshield cause $10 says you'll need it. Mine's only $100. Windshield gets replaced tomorrow

AdamCzap · 10-27-2010, 10:54 AM

you do know that windshields are pretty much all made the same way, right? i think you just have some bad luck, dude!

Heliwrench · 10-27-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

you do know that windshields are pretty much all made the same way, right? i think you just have some bad luck, dude!

I've owned many old beater cars through saskatchewan -40 winters with cracks and chips that were never fixed... and those never cracked more when throwing the defrost on at those temperatures... gets down to 5 degrees... get a little heat in the car and it cracks 5 feet across... right...

I understand auto glass is auto glass... I was thinking more the fact that this windshield is apparently an extremely structural part of the cars design compared to other cars.

Hell my work truck got 75,000km driving on logging roads last year having semis chucking rocks at it and it only got 1 rock chip... and I'd have about 10 hit the windshield an hour..

homer2004 · 10-27-2010, 11:22 AM

i got one and got it fixed asap and still is ok.

Merc · 10-27-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Heliwrench

Serious. in 12,000 km I've fixed 4 rock chips and had one actually crack instantly. Merc you saw the little crack, well I've been busy... and lazy... and never got around to it, and this morning... SNAP, the crack went across the entire front of the windshield. Literally all the way. I did a

.

I've never had a car that has had such a tempermental window, and it's not like I drive on gravel roads or anything... between the black paint rock chips and window rock chips... it's like driving a damn egg!

Moral of the story make sure you have good deductible for your windshield cause $10 says you'll need it. Mine's only $100. Windshield gets replaced tomorrow

Sucks Buddy.

Taking Pumpkin for a drive once the roads dry off. Then taking Pumpkin to my Bud's hoist in Chilliwack. Time to start getting Pumpkin ready for road trip.

Heliwrench · 10-27-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Sucks Buddy.

Taking Pumpkin for a drive once the roads dry off. Then taking Pumpkin to my Bud's hoist in Chilliwack. Time to start getting Pumpkin ready for road trip.

You're leaving me in the dust here.. I need to get on that cam..

Merc · 10-27-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Heliwrench

You're leaving me in the dust here.. I need to get on that cam..

christianmotox · 10-27-2010, 01:39 PM

Before the Camaro i had an FJ Cruiser, Men, those windshields take a beating, compared to that the camaro windshield is 100 times better.
i had to lower my comprehensive deductible to $50 just cause i knew they would break easy and pit like crazy.

Sc0rPs · 10-27-2010, 01:52 PM

Not the first time I read about this here, idunno if the glass is extra sensitive due to shape, antennae in it or what!

Hasn't happened to me yet *knock on wood* but I know it's just a matter of time, so thanks for the reminder to check that comprehensive!

B-rad · 10-27-2010, 08:37 PM

I agree, this windshield definitely sucks. 3 chips, 1 crack in just over a year. I have never had this happen to any of my other vehicles. 1 chip in 15 years before the camaro. WTF?!

CanadianCamaro · 10-27-2010, 09:57 PM

3 chips and no problems here

RCLapCar · 10-27-2010, 11:58 PM

My windshield has been fine with no chips for the last 25000 kms. I do however have a tiny chip in my passanger window down near the bottom edge where the mirror should have blocked anything. Still can figure out how that one happened.

10-27-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
Heliwrench Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Langley BC Posts: 666	This cars windshield sucks! Serious. in 12,000 km I've fixed 4 rock chips and had one actually crack instantly. Merc you saw the little crack, well I've been busy... and lazy... and never got around to it, and this morning... SNAP, the crack went across the entire front of the windshield. Literally all the way. I did a . I've never had a car that has had such a tempermental window, and it's not like I drive on gravel roads or anything... between the black paint rock chips and window rock chips... it's like driving a damn egg! Moral of the story make sure you have good deductible for your windshield cause $10 says you'll need it. Mine's only $100. Windshield gets replaced tomorrow __________________ 2010 Black 1SS LS3 M6 Power: Kook's 1 7/8" Long Tubes and 3" Exhaust, Injen Full Length CAI, Jannetty Tune Drivetrain: MGW Short Shifter, Street Slayer Twin Clutch, DSS 1 Piece Aluminum Driveshaft, DSS 1000HP Axles, BMR Pro and Delrin Diff Bushings Suspension: BMR Trailing Arms and Bushings, FE6 Swaybar Conversion With Pedders 27mm Front and 32mm Rear ZL1 Swaybars and Links Chassis: Hotchkis Chassis Max Brace, BMR Pro Cradle Bushings Exterior:: Shine by Adam's. ...and plenty more

10-27-2010, 09:57 PM	#11
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	3 chips and no problems here __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-27-2010, 11:58 PM	#12
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	My windshield has been fine with no chips for the last 25000 kms. I do however have a tiny chip in my passanger window down near the bottom edge where the mirror should have blocked anything. Still can figure out how that one happened. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

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10-27-2010, 10:54 AM	#2
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	you do know that windshields are pretty much all made the same way, right? i think you just have some bad luck, dude!

10-27-2010, 11:22 AM	#4
homer2004 Drives: Black Camaro 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 158	i got one and got it fixed asap and still is ok.

10-27-2010, 01:39 PM	#8
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Before the Camaro i had an FJ Cruiser, Men, those windshields take a beating, compared to that the camaro windshield is 100 times better. i had to lower my comprehensive deductible to $50 just cause i knew they would break easy and pit like crazy.

10-27-2010, 01:52 PM	#9
Sc0rPs Drives: 2010 2LT / RS - 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 519	Not the first time I read about this here, idunno if the glass is extra sensitive due to shape, antennae in it or what! Hasn't happened to me yet knock on wood but I know it's just a matter of time, so thanks for the reminder to check that comprehensive!

10-27-2010, 08:37 PM	#10
B-rad Yellow Stealth Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro, 1999 WS6 Trans Am Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 110	I agree, this windshield definitely sucks. 3 chips, 1 crack in just over a year. I have never had this happen to any of my other vehicles. 1 chip in 15 years before the camaro. WTF?!