Windseld Heads up display
04-14-2005, 07:41 PM
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Windseld Heads up display
I just had my windshield repaired " a rock ". I was informed that if I was to replace the windshield with heads up display it was almost double the cost.
I remember reading a thread were you could install heads up on your car as a kit although you did not have to change the regular windshield.
QUESTION if I ever do have to replace the windshield can I just use a regular windshield?
I remember reading a thread were you could install heads up on your car as a kit although you did not have to change the regular windshield.
QUESTION if I ever do have to replace the windshield can I just use a regular windshield?
04-14-2005, 07:49 PM
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I was informed that if I was to replace the windshield with heads up display it was almost double the cost.
No HUD = $271.42
HUD = $794.03
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04-14-2005, 08:11 PM
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Do you carry full coverage insurance?
If not, you should. No cost glass is a VERY desirable insurance option (should be part of your comprehensive coverage) on the C5...
Sorny
If not, you should. No cost glass is a VERY desirable insurance option (should be part of your comprehensive coverage) on the C5...
Sorny
04-14-2005, 08:37 PM
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The HUD is suppose to be more reflective. If you look at them side by side, esp. in the right light you can tell a slight difference. If the $$$ is coming out of your pocket I think you'll be perfectly happy with a regular windshield. If the insurance company is paying, make them buy you the HUD one 
04-14-2005, 08:47 PM
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My C5 had the windshield replaced before I got it. I strongly suspect that non-hud glass was installed. No complaints.
04-14-2005, 09:07 PM
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Many thanks for the repliies.
Bottom line , lots of money for very little difference. I will save my noney if I ever have to replace it and will buy a regular one.
Bottom line , lots of money for very little difference. I will save my noney if I ever have to replace it and will buy a regular one.
04-14-2005, 09:34 PM
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I was told that the HUD winshield is slightly staggerd.....The wind shield is made up of two pieces of glass with a sheet of film in beetween to bond them (safety glass construction) to keep the HUD display sharp the safety film at the bottom is a little bit thiker at the bottom to align the reflection of the HUD thrue both sheets
04-14-2005, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
The HUD is suppose to be more reflective. If you look at them side by side, esp. in the right light you can tell a slight difference. If the $$$ is coming out of your pocket I think you'll be perfectly happy with a regular windshield. If the insurance company is paying, make them buy you the HUD one
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I was told that the HUD winshield is slightly staggerd.....The wind shield is made up of two pieces of glass with a sheet of film in beetween to bond them (safety glass construction) to keep the HUD display sharp the safety film at the bottom is a little bit thiker at the bottom to align the reflection of the HUD thrue both sheets
