you cant even realy tell. unless your realy lookin for it. i in the past i have always just payed the ticket when i used to limo tint my sides on other cars. it is just the price to pay to look cooooool (i will never peel my tint off)

 

I dont think it would be problem with the hud. Its been done before.

 

When I lived in San Diego I got a ticket for window tint, I had no choice but to pull the tint off in order for the LEO to sign it off. Same thing with not having a front license plate, I had to put the plate on, go to the highway patrol, have him sign it off than go to the court house and turn the ticket it. Granted this was a few years ago but I didnt think leaving the tint on and just paying the fine was an option.

 

Don't know where you came up with that, but if you have the entire windshield tinted at 35%, you are in violation of RCW 46.37.430 This law specificially excludes the windshield from being tinted except for the top 6". you may use a tint that reduces ultravioley rays but the 35 tint is a

You probably will care once you get your first illegal tint ticket and you will be required to remove the tint. Some state's laws might even keep you from driving the car until you get the tint removed and the car inspected.

OVerall, this is just a bad idea.

 

Most of us know its not legal and unsafe, but thats not what he is concerned with. As for the HUD, my buddy tinted his front windshield( dont remember what percent) and he had no problem. I LOVE the idea of a tinted windshield and I have been trying to find a good shop that will do it for me. Nobody wants to tint windshields. And I cant blame them. It is different. Definately posts pix afterwards!!!!!Good luCk

 

tint tickets are fix a tickets in cali. if you dont fix it. you have to pay the fine i spent many atimes in the vista courthouse in sd for havin loud exhaust or windown to dark. the juge would ask if i fixed it and i just told them i didnt have time and would pay the whole fine intead of the 10$ dismisle fee.

 

Yes...it will affect the HUD...my friend is a Marine Jet fighter pilot and he said they do not tint the front screen for that reason along with a few others. Good luck in what you do.

 

my hud works just fine! and its not a jet fighter we just need to see the the basics were not shooting somone down. jmho

 

I would only have it done if you are getting the glass replaced so there would be no edges.

Just dont get into an accident or you might get screwed if they find out and try to blame that on you as a cause.

 

I have seen full windshield tinted many times, it looks great, I dont know of anyone who even received a ticket for it. I dont know if it would hinder the HUD, do it and find out. Usually the tint that is put on windshields in like a 70-75% tint. (only blocks out 25-30%) the sides are a 20-40% tint (blocks 60-80%) unless it is a show car only. Dont forget that a car that comes factory equipped with a/c comes with a tint in the glass that varies from 7-20% from the factory. Driving a Cop magnet like a vette, I wouldnt do it. 15 years ago I was dumb enough to!! Luckily I never got pulled over for it!!

 

Not only illegal in all states, but wouldn't that be a huge safety issue? I think some cops will let you get away with tinting side windows, but how long before you have to scrap all that tint off the windshield?

 

You are wrong on so many levels...

 

Man, if you did try this, you'd probably be the first to ever do anything to a 'Vette that was illegal.

s'noJob

 

 

I have done this on all of my cars and in the florida sun it is absolutely awesome. Keeps it cooler in the summer and makes the glare of the sun on the windshield minimal. IF YOU DO IT YOU WONT REGRET IT

 

I've seen a local Tahoe with double limo tint in the front, looks horrible

But, I guess if you like it, so be it. Just not my cup of tea. The HUD shouldn't be a problem.

 

good point...never thought of that one

 

but bad idea due to the many other reasons provided

 

You already admit that it makes headlights and street lights blurry, how do think it will affect your ability to see pedestrians at night under adverse conditions?

Are you willing to risk the life of yourself and others just so your car looks "cool"?

 

Many, many, valid points that should probably be adressed by someone more responsible and law-abiding?? than myself.

Windshield tint makes the HUD brighter in my estimation. I have severe sensitivity to lights at night. My car has been lowered, which seems to put me at an even greater disadvantage with oncoming traffic. I have installed brighter bulbs, but not the HID "blind others" style.

My tint is 50% in the windshield. My eyebrow is set at 13"/5% ("limo") just above my view so that I do not have to use my visors.

Yes, to me, it looks "cool"...

I had various reasons for doing it, and I have not been ticketed in 2 years. The woman that installed mine was the "Corvette specialist" and did a fantastic job.

The concern about night-vision (positive AND negative) is a valid concern. Nonetheless; I am directly answering your question and I don't really want to get into a 'pissing-match' with everyone else.

In my estimation, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and the law officers are entitled to write you a ticket.

I DO AT TIMES have problems at night in unfamiliar territory. Not only because of the tint, but also b/c of the long front end AND my preference to having the seat as low as possible and back as far as possible.

If I were driving in an autocross course at night, I would be screwed. I would have to change the tint, and move my seat up and forward.

My car is a DD, but I don't drive it much at night. The tint REALLY helps me in the summer months, but it is a hinderance in these dark winter months.

I have considered changing it many times, and maybe a ticket would do just that. I would not just pay the fine, I would remove it.

There are so many issues with these cars. They are natural trouble-makers. It takes a very responsible individual to handle these cars properly and to deal with all of the issues that are created not only by just owning/driving them; but also issues within yourself. This car makes my heart pound. It always has and it never seems to stop.

In summary: I would opt NOT to tint the windshield if I had to do it over again.