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"parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff" (parkave231001) 06/15/2015 at 19:40 • Filed to: None

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So after working inside all day, I come outside to find this. (No, not the dust — that’s always there.)

This, of course, was the hottest day of the year so far here in Charlotte (98 degrees). And naturally, this was the first day my company moved into our new office — and out of covered parking.

I assume this was caused by the heat — anyone have any suggestions on how to minimize the risk of the replacement cracking too?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:44

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One of those giant Mylar windshield covers. If they can prevent my dash from cracking, they can prevent your screen, too!

Because Racecar > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:45

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Crack the windows, maybe invest in a sunshade, possibly even throw a towel over the screen when you’re gonna be out of the car for an extended period of time. Those are my best ideas.

jkm7680 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:45

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GM product?

parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff > jkm7680 06/15/2015 at 19:48

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Yep — 2014 CTS.

parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/15/2015 at 19:48

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Going up tomorrow!

jkm7680 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:50

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If that’s cue, then you’re better off that way :)

parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff > jkm7680 06/15/2015 at 19:51

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I was waiting for something like that. :D

jkm7680 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:52

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You must be under warranty though? I’d imagine that it’ll be a costly one if you aren’t.

That entire facade is made out of glass or that weird touchy feely shit though, right?

T5Killer > Because Racecar 06/15/2015 at 19:52

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That is what I do with all my cars here in NM. (we are already @ 98 today and going to 99 to 100 at the end of the week) . I do wish they still made those cardboard sun shades like they did in the ‘80s those seem to last longer compared to the mylar ones.

parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff > jkm7680 06/15/2015 at 19:56

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Yeah, it’s still under warranty. That section of the screen still works at the moment — I don’t know if the cracks are just something superficial in an intermediate layer or what have you. I can’t imagine there will be a huge hassle getting it replaced, but.......

I’m not entirely sure what the rest of the center stack is made out of. It is definitely touchy feely shit, but it doesn’t have the same look and feel as the radio screen, which is very similar to a smartphone.

jkm7680 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 19:59

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Yeah, I got that impression also. It doesn’t feel like glass, it sorta feels like cheap Android phone screen. You might want to ask fellow Opponaut BugEyedBeetle , he works (d?) at a Cadillac dealer.

Sneaky Pete > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 20:09

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2012 CTS without nav. Got up to 106 that day...parked out in direct sun all day, no issues.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 20:36

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http://www.amazon.com/Majic-Accordio…
Bought one like this sized for my jetta, it works great I got it as I have the black interior.

911e46z06 > parkave231 can't get enough of that funky stuff 06/15/2015 at 21:42

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I’ve got a CTS V-Sport that frequently sees 100+ degree temps. I’ve never had a problem.