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Old 04-03-2011, 10:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just recently bought a 2010 corolla for my wife. She loves it and has no problems with it. I on the other hand, drove it on a 100 mile trip recently and discovered that there is a slight distortion in the windshield at my eye level. I am 6'1" and sit a little higher in the seat than she does. The distortion starts about 2" from the top and stops at about 6" from the top. I goes from the drivers side to the passengers side but is very sllght on the passengers side compared to the drivers side. It's sort of like looking through a slight wave to where things appear to get scrunched a little. On short trips its not really a problem but on longer trips it leaves you with a swimmy (slight carsickness)feeling. I lowered the seat so I would not have to look through it, but then this also changes the arm and leg distance relationship so that my I am either reaching for the steering wheel (even telescoped) or my knees are up close to the dash.

My question is this, is this normal? Does your corolla have this same slight distortion? If it does, and this is just the way they are made I will just make the best of it. If not I will see what the dealer will do as we have only had it two weeks. Thanks in advance, ............Dan
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Old 04-03-2011, 10:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It sounds like a defect in the glass, I'd take it in and complain, if its bad enough, it could be a safety issue.
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Im Six 1 and dont see any distortion no matter what the adjustment is on my seat. Take it back to the dealer and let em know.
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Old 04-05-2011, 12:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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maybe take a picture and it might show in the picture from the height and angle of your eyes. then take it back because that surely is a defective glass.
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I have never noticed a distortion, but how do you sit in a car? I'm 6'1 as well and can find multiple setups where I am comfortable distance to the wheel. I do need the seat all the way back though.
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Just wanted to thank you guys and give a follow up. Took the corolla back to the dealer. The service manager looked at it and within 24hrs I had a new windshield. Thanks again........................Dan

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