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3LT Kalahari Owners: Any Dash Glare?

Old 01-20-2014, 05:51 PM
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Default 3LT Kalahari Owners: Any Dash Glare?

I'm liking the look of the dash being the same color but wonder about glare in the windshield?
Any owner feedback?
Thanks!!!
Old 01-20-2014, 07:44 PM
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Just under 6000 miles on mine and I have never noticed any glare.
Old 01-20-2014, 07:59 PM
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me neither, no worries in this regard.
Old 01-20-2014, 08:03 PM
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me neither, no worries in this regard.
None here either
Old 01-20-2014, 08:07 PM
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Glare is not a problem. Get it and enjoy.
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I would beg to differ with the comments above. If the sun is out, there is glare with a Kalahari dash. Sometimes its fairly noticeable and sometimes only a hint, it all depends on the angle of the sun. After 3500 miles I've learned to ignore it in all but the worst cases.

3LT Kalahari is a fabulous interior. It is sharper looking than any other color by a long way. Even with the glare, I would get it again without hesitation.
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Not an issue and I like it so much better than the 2LT interior dash trim. I was not a fan of the 2 color dash on the 2LT. It was the main reason I went with the 3LT Kalahari with Laguna Blue. The car really pops. Could not be happier with my decision.
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Nope!
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Thanks!
I saw my first Kalahari in person today and it looks better in person then any photo I have seen. I do need more color then the 2LT and I might have to do the two-tone "D" steering wheel seen on this forum to complete the package.
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Originally Posted by John Ulrich
I'm liking the look of the dash being the same color but wonder about glare in the windshield?
Any owner feedback?
Thanks!!!
Can't tell - the glare is blinding me!
Old 01-21-2014, 09:17 AM
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Anyone with a 3LT Kalahari vert and a glare issue?
Old 01-21-2014, 09:24 AM
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I have had the car since 10/1 and have not had a glare problem.
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Originally Posted by Glenmcp
I have had the car since 10/1 and have not had a glare problem.
Glare is not a problem for me. I had initially ordered the 2LT version, and when I saw the side by side pictures of 2LT and 3LT Kalahari I changed my order with no regrets. It's a major difference in appearance with no glare issue.
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Originally Posted by John Ulrich
I'm liking the look of the dash being the same color but wonder about glare in the windshield?
Any owner feedback?
Thanks!!!
None at all. The black leather strip along the windshield may be helping. When you're sitting it isn't noticeable. Had black interior in my other 3 recent Vetts, love the 3LT Kalahari.
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Originally Posted by F4Topgun
I would beg to differ with the comments above. If the sun is out, there is glare with a Kalahari dash. Sometimes its fairly noticeable and sometimes only a hint, it all depends on the angle of the sun. After 3500 miles I've learned to ignore it in all but the worst cases.

3LT Kalahari is a fabulous interior. It is sharper looking than any other color by a long way. Even with the glare, I would get it again without hesitation.
What you're experiencing will happen with a black interior as well.
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Good feedback I can use. Thanks to all!
Old 06-23-2014, 03:03 AM
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Some but not enough to distract me. Even black has some glare.

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Old 06-23-2014, 09:52 PM
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I have the 3LT Kalahari as well. I haven't noticed a glare either. Since this is an issue for some, I wonder if anyone conditioned the dash. That could be an issue for anyone.
Old 06-24-2014, 07:20 AM
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I have and love the Kalahari but I ordered a 2LT because I was concerned that the lighter color on the dash panel might be distracting. I wanted the darker color.
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Buy better sunglasses....

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