I recently had my 1994 Z28 windshield replaced -- 4 times (2 different OEM vendors) -- and it still has slight distortion. Is this normal? The original wasn't distorted, that I could tell.

Thanks,

Mark

 

i had a new windsheild put in last summer and i hadn't noticed any distortion?

 

From the 4th Gen FAQ;


"Q: Why do objects seem to be distorted through the front windshield?

A: This seems to be a problem due to the rake of the windshield and its general form. The distortion isn't noticeable on all cars, but it is turning out to be more common than previously thought. Mostly taller and shorter drivers will notice the distortion because the windshield seems to be distorted at the top and at the bottom. You can have it replaced, but there's a good chance the next one will be distorted as well."

 

Who manufactured the windshield? Should be at the bottom middle of the windshield.

 

Why wasn't it so common years back? I had a windshield replaced before with no problems.

 

there was a TSB for this problem on 1995 cars

 

what do u mean by distorted? is it blurry in them spots?

Im a tall driver and dont reconize the distortion....

Im just sick of all the light scratches in the windsheild from them Damn wipers!

 

What's the cost of a new windshield?

 

TSB?

 

Technical Service Bulletin

 

Hard to describe. It looks like a ripple in objects out in the distance as you are moving and the scenery moves by.

 

A bad batch of windshields that could simply be replaced or just something people had to live with? If the later, I wonder if the windshield manufacturers worried about liability.

 

I don't know if this is static, but I just payed 325$ for one last week.

No "distortion" before, nor after.

 

Who manufactured your windshield?

 

I have no idea. I just had my body guy, get his glass guy, to purchase and install it. Although, the first panel the guy brought, had to be returned.

Someone at the factory had written between the glass and laminate with a grease pencil. So it's safe to say that glass manufactured for these cars is maybe not the most regulated thing in the world.

If there is a way to check, or place to look, I'll get back to you.