95 ZR1 Windshield

[Tom M.]

I'm looking at a 95 ZR1, And I'm not up to date on the new cars C4
The windshield is "de-laminating" What is that ? car has real low mileage
how is this judged, is it common on all 95's or just ZR1'S ??? can i buy a new one at the dealer ?
THANKS Tom

[Patrick H.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Tom,

Yes, it's common.

No, you can't buy one at the dealer. ZR-1 windshields are unique and also not available in the replacement market. At least, not exact ones with the special heat reflective layer on the inside. Check on the ZR-1 boards and you will see that new ones will set you back a few thousand $.

If the delamination is minimal then just accept it. It is not worth replacing the windshield unless it is severe.

Patrick

[Terry M.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Windshield delamination is judged as a condition item.

[Mark K.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Tom,

Yes, it's common.

No, you can't buy one at the dealer. ZR-1 windshields are unique and also not available in the replacement market. At least, not exact ones with the special heat reflective layer on the inside. Check on the ZR-1 boards and you will see that new ones will set you back a few thousand $.

If the delamination is minimal then just accept it. It is not worth replacing the windshield unless it is severe.

Patrick

Tom,

I agree with Patrick. See the level of delamination before making a decision. I have a 95 ZR-1 with 4700 miles and there is also a slight bit of delamination. I don't think I've ever seen ANY ZR-1 without some degree of delamination - so welcome to the club. Even the last production 95 ZR-1 displayed at the Corvette museum has delamination (in that case - SEVERE delamination).

My delamination is so slight that it only affects the edges of the windshield and in no way affects visibility.

From an NCRS perspective, any new windshield you buy will not have the correct markings on it (a guy named Curt White has had new ZR-1 windshields with the protective coating produced, but again - incorrect markings) so you will probably lose more points for non-originality than from the delamination.

I do know that a lot of the guys over on the "ZR-1 Net" don't even bother with a ZR-1 windshield when theirs needs replacement. Many just opt for the significantly cheaper base C4 windshield.

Note too that the 90-92 windshields are different than the 93-95 windshields - and as such the later windshields are far rarer - especially given the much lower overall production of the 405HP cars versus the 375HP cars.

Good luck with the potential purchase. I for one really love this car. There is nothing quite so sublime as the ZR-1 screaming up to and over 7000 RPM.

Tom - One other thing - if you have any questions before (or after) you purchase the car - please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm also in Michigan.

[Tom H.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Hi Tom !

I too have lots of ZR1 experience and will be glad to assist with any questions you may have as well.

[Tom M.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

thanks for your help guys

regards Tom

[James W.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

thanks for your help guys

regards Tom

Tom

As a ZR-1 owner I have to agree with everything submitted. Good advice. I have a 90, and from what I have heard they seem to have less delamination than later years, although it appears throughout the entire model run. Replacement windshields can be had, but at a dear price, plus shiiping them can be an issue if you find one. I have seen delmaination to the point that the windshield is unuasable and have seen it virtually non-existanet. Seems to be luck of the draw and doe snot coincide with how much sunlight it gets or any other factor. There are a lot of nice Zr-1s out there right now for sale, especially on the bulletin boards, such as the ZR1netregistry.com. Once you "taste" the ZR-1s power and screaming exhaust note you get hooked. It's a tremendous, under-rated car.

This is a great place to learn about the "Z", especially from the judging aspect.

Jim

[Fenwick B.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Tom, I have a 90 and a 91 ZR-1, and I concur with every thing said. Both of the cars have been through the NCRS judging, and have received a McLellan award. The 90 has very low mileage, and the windshield is in great shape. The 91 has about 11,000 miles on it, and the windshield was replaced by the previous owner due to the delamination, for about $3,000. Original wiondshield are very hard to come by, and would cost over 2,000 if you can find one. The windshield that Curt White had reproduced do not have the LOF name on them, and would probably lose all the points for judging. If you are going to buy a ZR-1 you should go to the ZR-1 net registry site and get the "list of things to look for when buying a ZR-1".
Fenwick Binder

[George C.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Always liked the square opening (no tint) in bottom center of windshield to allow a passport escort radar detector to work. Dave McLellan and "friends" really outdid themselves on those ZR-1's.

[Clem Z.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Always liked the square opening (no tint) in bottom center of windshield to allow a passport escort radar detector to work. Dave McLellan and "friends" really outdid themselves on those ZR-1's.

the chevy venture van had the same metallic film without the cut out for your radar detector. that film was there to cut down on the heat coming thru the windshield and lessen the load on the A/C. i understand the ZR-1 had a undersized A/C components because of space requirement so it needed the film. i guess GM thought that venture van drivers don't speed.

[Tom H.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

The ZR1 was a great car ! I was in the plant in April of 95 when the last one rolled out !!!

[Tom M.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

The ZR1 was a great car ! I was in the plant in April of 95 when the last one rolled out !!!

A few years ago i seen a list of all the 95 ZR1's that had all the color combos for each car, I can't find it know,
Also is the ZO7 option included in the ZR1 ?

[Mark K.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

A few years ago i seen a list of all the 95 ZR1's that had all the color combos for each car, I can't find it know,
Also is the ZO7 option included in the ZR1 ?

Check out this link for the exterior/inter color combos. Note that individual data for each car is in a link near the bottom of the page.

http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_Production_color.htm

Note that the Z07 code does not appear to be a part of the ZR-1 option.

http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_codes.htm

What is the vin number of the 95Z you are looking at?

[Patrick H.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

the chevy venture van had the same metallic film without the cut out for your radar detector. that film was there to cut down on the heat coming thru the windshield and lessen the load on the A/C. i understand the ZR-1 had a undersized A/C components because of space requirement so it needed the film. i guess GM thought that venture van drivers don't speed.

Pontiac Montana had it too.
Apparently that film is not available in replacement windshields for the Montana either. Had ours replaced last week, and the bronze film is not there anymore.

Patrick

[Clem Z.]

Re: 95 ZR1 Windshield

Pontiac Montana had it too.
Apparently that film is not available in replacement windshields for the Montana either. Had ours replaced last week, and the bronze film is not there anymore.

Patrick

the only place the radar detector would work was up at the top in the clear area where the radio antenna was placed and i was after the dealership to change the radio because it was not clear. turns out it was the radar detector that caused the radio the malfunction.