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MLL67RSSS · 11-10-2016, 11:40 AM

Unlike the tempered side glass that shatters into a million pieces, the windshield is laminated glass. Has two pieces of glass with a plastic layer in between so if something breaks it won't end up in your lap like tempered glass would. A HUD windshield has a special light-redirecting optical film in the sandwich of glass.

rileys34 · 04-09-2018, 06:32 PM

Just had a Safelite windshield replacement. The HUD is compressed 25% less in the horizontal such that when radio info comes up it can not be read. There are 4 NAGS part numbers for the 2011 Camaro that range from $980.20 to $689.15. They were supposed to use NAGS part number DW01901GTYN, list is $941.40 will find out later this week what they used as I told the insurance company to hold payment.

robertebob · 09-14-2018, 01:43 PM

In order to pass safety inspection, I recently had to replace mine and I used Safelite. I did notice a slight difference in the HUD but I'm already used to it. It did look a little stretched at first but certainly not distorted. And, yes, they did use HUD glass. See attached pics.

robertebob · 09-14-2018, 02:00 PM

Sorry for the sideways pics. They are right side up on my computer. Here's what I paid for windshield replacement at Safelite. I don't have insurance coverage for my windshield.

Parts and labor$489.99 Disposal$9.99

Subtotal$499.98 Sales tax$34.89

Total$534.87 Amount paid$534.87

CoolRS1 · 10-25-2019, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

While replacing my wiper blades the dealer cracked the windshield. When it was replaced I noticed the heads up display was a little distorted. Kind of stretched horizontally. I instantly noticed it...

I recently had a similar experience but due to a chip/crack in the windshield of my 2011. After replacing the windshield the display was stretched horizontally and not as tall. The display was also on a noticeable angle, sloping down to the left. I searched online and found this helpful forum thread.

The same technician from Gerber Glass who did the install came out to take a look. He made sure the window was seated and positioned correctly. He said it was a Chinese aftermarket windshield. He said he could replace it with another aftermarket brand, Pilkington, but he didn't know if that would fix the problem.

He took pictures of it and recommended an OEM windshield and that I call my insurance agent which I did. Fortunately they agreed to replace it with an OE one at no extra cost to me. I paid $100 deductible upfront on the first one. Once that was done I am back to how it looked originally.

Ghosttowncs · 10-25-2019, 05:56 PM

Haha, I just read this yesterday too. Debating whether or not it's worth it to file a claim or just buy a cheapie?

mikeman · 10-26-2019, 10:15 AM

I wonder what causes the Chinese glass to have improper optical quality when it comes to HUD glass? Cheaper laminate films? Faster drying times when molten?

It seems whenever it's a Chinese made replacement part, it doesn't function as good as OEM no matter what kind of part.

SummitWhite11 · 10-26-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghosttowncs

Haha, I just read this yesterday too. Debating whether or not it's worth it to file a claim or just buy a cheapie?

I filed a claim on my my former 2011 Camaro with HUD and had no issues with getting an OEM windshield replacement. I only had to pay around 150 for the difference with my insurance company. That was with AllState.

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04-09-2018, 06:32 PM	#44
rileys34 Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL Posts: 4	HUD distorted Just had a Safelite windshield replacement. The HUD is compressed 25% less in the horizontal such that when radio info comes up it can not be read. There are 4 NAGS part numbers for the 2011 Camaro that range from $980.20 to $689.15. They were supposed to use NAGS part number DW01901GTYN, list is $941.40 will find out later this week what they used as I told the insurance company to hold payment.

09-14-2018, 01:43 PM	#45
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	Safelite Replacement In order to pass safety inspection, I recently had to replace mine and I used Safelite. I did notice a slight difference in the HUD but I'm already used to it. It did look a little stretched at first but certainly not distorted. And, yes, they did use HUD glass. See attached pics. Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5

09-14-2018, 02:00 PM	#46
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	One last thing Sorry for the sideways pics. They are right side up on my computer. Here's what I paid for windshield replacement at Safelite. I don't have insurance coverage for my windshield. Parts and labor$489.99 Disposal$9.99 Subtotal$499.98 Sales tax$34.89 Total$534.87 Amount paid$534.87 __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5

10-25-2019, 05:56 PM	#48
Ghosttowncs Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Wyo! Posts: 40	Haha, I just read this yesterday too. Debating whether or not it's worth it to file a claim or just buy a cheapie? __________________

11-10-2016, 11:40 AM	#43
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Unlike the tempered side glass that shatters into a million pieces, the windshield is laminated glass. Has two pieces of glass with a plastic layer in between so if something breaks it won't end up in your lap like tempered glass would. A HUD windshield has a special light-redirecting optical film in the sandwich of glass.

10-26-2019, 10:15 AM	#49
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I wonder what causes the Chinese glass to have improper optical quality when it comes to HUD glass? Cheaper laminate films? Faster drying times when molten? It seems whenever it's a Chinese made replacement part, it doesn't function as good as OEM no matter what kind of part.