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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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I went light...

Just enough to cut more UV and reduce heat...

Not even really noticeable...



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Originally Posted by 2k2C5
Just for the record. Due to federal and state regulations, aftermarket tint is not allowed on the entire windshield in any state except Ohio and North Dakota which allow 70%.

A band of tint not to exceed 3" - 6" (depending on the state) or below the AS1 line (a line printed into all windshields) is allowed in most states.
It is allowed here in SC with a signed form from your physician.

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Since we are talking about tinting the front windshield in this thread. My question is, how does it affect the operation of the HUD?

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Just my opion but rode in my roomates honda a few years ago and he had 35% and it was horrible. It may have looked cool but riding behind it sucked.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thehammer69
Since we are talking about tinting the front windshield in this thread. My question is, how does it affect the operation of the HUD?

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HMMM, good question.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by threewinmag
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Since we are talking about tinting the front windshield in this thread. My question is, how does it affect the operation of the HUD?

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It doesn't....
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