Windshield cracked (HUD question) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

guerrillakilla13 · 03-27-2015, 03:20 PM

Yup. The damn Arizona highways finally got me. I had a rock chip on the top of the windshield for awhile, but I pulled out of the car wash yesterday and got it back with a huge crack down the middle of it. Talked to the manager and long story short, he told me it was thermal expansions fault.

The good news is I have free windshield replacement with my insurance, no deductible.

My question though is about the HUD. I have a 2SS, which comes with it; will I still be able to see it alright after the replacement? I'm getting it done through "Safelite", and I specified through them that my car has the HUD. Should I be alright? Anybody got any experience with this?

wally mayfield · 03-27-2015, 03:25 PM

Its a reflection…….its not a special windshield.

GreaseMonkey · 03-27-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

Yup. The damn Arizona highways finally got me. I had a rock chip on the top of the windshield for awhile, but I pulled out of the car wash yesterday and got it back with a huge crack down the middle of it. Talked to the manager and long story short, he told me it was thermal expansions fault.

The good news is I have free windshield replacement with my insurance, no deductible.

My question though is about the HUD. I have a 2SS, which comes with it; will I still be able to see it alright after the replacement? I'm getting it done through "Safelite", and I specified through them that my car has the HUD. Should I be alright? Anybody got any experience with this?

Yes it will be alright I had mine replaced through safelite and I wanted to make sure it was OEM they told me that the aftermarket one was pretty much the same as the OEM except the badge . I had doubts but surely enough I cant tell a difference .

Enduring · 03-27-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Its a reflection…….its not a special windshield.

The windshield for HUD equipped vehicles is different than normal glass. It uses a different glass to reflect the image properly. Here is a thread that shows the difference between normal glass and the special glass for HUD cars:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268927

guerrillakilla13 · 03-27-2015, 03:38 PM

Good to hear gents thanks

Wally I was pretty sure we needed a certain windshield for it to show, like Enduring said.

Yendor · 03-27-2015, 03:41 PM

I had mine replaced and the folks I went through used OEM. It was not cheap, but the HUD showed up perfectly.

JasonK · 03-27-2015, 03:42 PM

I use the app, HUD Speedometer when driving my 66 Mustang. I guess Ford used special glass 49 years ago?

TheSmokingSuns · 03-27-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Its a reflection…….its not a special windshield.

It is a special windshield and an expensive one too. I also got a rock chip on my windshield from the I-10 freeway in AZ, but fixed it that same day so it wouldn't get any larger. Hardly noticeable now.

Camarodriver2 · 03-27-2015, 05:18 PM

HUD glass is special and can be $800 to replace.

wally mayfield · 03-27-2015, 05:23 PM

Hmmm you can add HUD to a camaro without changing the windshield…

http://www.gen5diy.com/DIY_kits/HUD/

My daughters motherinlaw works for a glass shop, I asked her to check on a 2013 camaro, 2SS and a 1SS.

Red2014SS · 03-27-2015, 05:29 PM

You can have a HUD with any windshield, but if you want it to be crisp, clear and colored, you use the special glass like GM does on the Camaro. It's a fact - GM uses an expensive glass for the HUD cars. To the OP - I would try to get an OEM glass if I were you.

Why is everyone being a douchebag about this?

el ess A · 03-27-2015, 05:45 PM

Nobody's being a douchebag. They're just not convinced that the HUD could be any more clear on the HUD designed glass than the "regular" glass. It will work, but it's faintly more fuzzy from what I've seen.

I'm in the camp that if you get the chance to upgrade your glass to the HUD glass and you have a HUD, then use it. It actually is a sharper reflection.

Chevy_cowboy · 03-27-2015, 07:09 PM

cars with HUD definitely have a different windshield. Like mentioned above, it will reflect on any ol glass, but won't be as crisp or bright.

and for future reference, chips can usually be repaired for very little money and will prevent them from spreading, best to get them fixed asap before they have a chance to turn into a crack.

KaBoom1701 · 03-28-2015, 11:30 AM

Just had mine replaced.

Would have cost $800 but I have AllState and they covered the windshield for only $100 deductible.

I insisted they use the OEM glass with the GM logo and "HUD" lettering on the glass.

03-27-2015, 03:20 PM	#1
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Windshield cracked (HUD question) Yup. The damn Arizona highways finally got me. I had a rock chip on the top of the windshield for awhile, but I pulled out of the car wash yesterday and got it back with a huge crack down the middle of it. Talked to the manager and long story short, he told me it was thermal expansions fault. The good news is I have free windshield replacement with my insurance, no deductible. My question though is about the HUD. I have a 2SS, which comes with it; will I still be able to see it alright after the replacement? I'm getting it done through "Safelite", and I specified through them that my car has the HUD. Should I be alright? Anybody got any experience with this?

03-27-2015, 03:25 PM	#2
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Its a reflection…….its not a special windshield. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

03-27-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	I had mine replaced and the folks I went through used OEM. It was not cheap, but the HUD showed up perfectly. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

03-27-2015, 05:18 PM	#9
Camarodriver2 Drives: FOR SALE! Bumblebee 1 of 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 530 View My Garage	HUD glass is special and can be $800 to replace. __________________ My 1 of 1 Bumblebee: Paint=House of Kolor Sunrise. Shaved door handles and concept handles added. Shark fin removed, concept mirrors, Showstoppers concept LED side marker lights. Wiper blades removed, muffler delete, and Range AFM disable. BMR springs lowered 1" rear and 1.4" front and added Eibach wheel spacers - 20mm rear and 25mm front.

03-27-2015, 05:23 PM	#10
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Hmmm you can add HUD to a camaro without changing the windshield… http://www.gen5diy.com/DIY_kits/HUD/ My daughters motherinlaw works for a glass shop, I asked her to check on a 2013 camaro, 2SS and a 1SS. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

03-27-2015, 03:38 PM	#5
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Good to hear gents thanks Wally I was pretty sure we needed a certain windshield for it to show, like Enduring said.

03-27-2015, 03:42 PM	#7
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	I use the app, HUD Speedometer when driving my 66 Mustang. I guess Ford used special glass 49 years ago?

03-27-2015, 05:29 PM	#11
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	You can have a HUD with any windshield, but if you want it to be crisp, clear and colored, you use the special glass like GM does on the Camaro. It's a fact - GM uses an expensive glass for the HUD cars. To the OP - I would try to get an OEM glass if I were you. Why is everyone being a douchebag about this? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-27-2015, 05:45 PM	#12
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,561	Nobody's being a douchebag. They're just not convinced that the HUD could be any more clear on the HUD designed glass than the "regular" glass. It will work, but it's faintly more fuzzy from what I've seen. I'm in the camp that if you get the chance to upgrade your glass to the HUD glass and you have a HUD, then use it. It actually is a sharper reflection. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

03-27-2015, 07:09 PM	#13
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	cars with HUD definitely have a different windshield. Like mentioned above, it will reflect on any ol glass, but won't be as crisp or bright. and for future reference, chips can usually be repaired for very little money and will prevent them from spreading, best to get them fixed asap before they have a chance to turn into a crack. __________________

03-28-2015, 11:30 AM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Just had mine replaced. Would have cost $800 but I have AllState and they covered the windshield for only $100 deductible. I insisted they use the OEM glass with the GM logo and "HUD" lettering on the glass. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.