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Old 10-03-2007, 03:38 AM
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I've a new (1 month old) C2S. I see small bubbles in the windshield -- subtle, but noticable during daylight driving.

There are no aftermarket films (e.g.; window tints) on the glass.

Is the antenna on the front windshield applied using a "sticker"? If so, have others noticed this?

Or could it be bubbling on my contact lenses ?

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This isn't entirely unusual. The windshield, like all safety glass, is a laminate of both plastic and glass layers. Sometimes a small bubble will wind up in there.

The antenna should be embedded on one of the plastic layers within the body of the windshield. It's like plastic and glass plywood.
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Thanks Dan, this is helpful.
Old 10-05-2007, 06:06 PM
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My 997 came with the worst windshield I've ever seen. There were so many tiny bubbles in it that I could hear Don Ho singing every time I drove into bright sunlight... Seriously, it was so bad I was tempted to take it back to the dealership and request a replacement. Then, I got a small stone chip which grew into a serious crack overnight. $1000 later, a new windshield was installed by my dealer. The new one is 50% better than the original but still annoying to look through driving into the sun.

I honestly believe there is a quality control issue with the windshields, or at least a batch of them.

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No bubbles in mine...if it bothers you have them switch it out.
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I've got the same problem. It's like the windshield was sand blasted. I have complained to the dealer and they said to bring it in next time the factory rep is in.



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