Did ZR1s have special windshields?

[Vette73]

I heard that ZR1s had special windshields....From the factory
Did it have a square cut out in front of the steering wheel..? Meaning,
When you look at it you can see a square section that is a different shade from the rest of the windshield...

[Domestic Power]

yes, the cut out was said to be for garage door opener, more likely radar detector. My understanding the delamination problems stems from a special ZR1 only UV ray blocking process or something along that line, ( GM = oops ! ).

[We Gone]

Yep, early cars had a wider opening. I think the delamination is from improper handling and prep. GM also had this type windshield in a van (can't remember the name Astro I think) and it did not have any issues.

[KILLSHOTS]

Yes, due to packaging issues created by the larger LT-5 engine, the engineers needed to save space, and one of the ways they did that was by employing a smaller (and less effective) AC compressor. In order to assist the smaller compressor, they used a special UV-protection laminated windshield to cut down on interior temps. The cutout in front of the wheel allows radar detectors, door openers, etc. to transmit without interference. There were 2 differently-sized cutouts: the larger (earlier) one and the smaller (later) one. The windshields tend to delaminate due to poor assembly techniques.

[Vette73]

I guess than my windshield was actually changed at one time ..
There is no square "cutout" on the front of the windshield ...

[Fully Vetted]

Since original replacements are anywhere from $1800 to $3k it's pretty typical for owners to swap out for a standard C4 windshield.

[Paul Workman]

Since original replacements are anywhere from $1800 to $3k it's pretty typical for owners to swap out for a standard C4 windshield.

Yep! I replaced mine with a standard tinted windshield. Works fine and looks much better than the stock one, which was delaminating. Cost me ~ $600 installed, including seals.

However, I didn't like the seal provided by Lifelite, so I had one from Corvette Rubber installed instead. (approx $150, if I recall correctly) The Corvette Rubber seal is MUCH closer to the stock firmness, which is very important to avoid problems with interfering with the window operation or closing the door.