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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 12:52 PM
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I'm about to have the windows tinted on the Vert. I'm going with a Ceramic 30 on the sides and back. They are asking if I want to do a 70 on the windshield. I asked if that was legal and their answer was " well not really but it's not dark enough to be call attention to is and so it will pass inspection" all that said will it cause an issue with the HUD display on the windshield?
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Is paying the money to tint the windshield worth the risk?

I wouldn't do it....not for HUD issues but for the simple fact of safety driving at night. C5 isn't very big, so the side/back will offer a big benefit.
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My buddy has a C5 with a front tinted windshield @70%, no issues with HUD.
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I don't think it will hurt your HUD function, but if it's illegal in your area, I wouldn't do it. How much do you drive at night.
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It doesn't hurt the HUD at all. I have 70% on my windshield and it's practically un-noticeable. Looks great, helps a TON with cabin heat.




This is 70 on the windshield and 15% on all the other glass.
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I just had my windows ceramic tinted but only tinted the top of the windshield............
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It doesn't hurt the HUD at all. I have 70% on my windshield and it's practically un-noticeable. Looks great, helps a TON with cabin heat.




This is 70 on the windshield and 15% on all the other glass.

Yea in Houston that 15% will get me stopped just because if you know what I mean.
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I just had my windows ceramic tinted but only tinted the top of the windshield............
I'm thinking that is going to be what I do. it will help with the day time driving and not hurt with what night driving I do.
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Originally Posted by Burnt C6
I'm thinking that is going to be what I do. it will help with the day time driving and not hurt with what night driving I do.
Those were my thoughts exactly. As low as our cars are and the rake of the windshield, just doing the top was more than enough.
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Originally Posted by Stingroo
It doesn't hurt the HUD at all. I have 70% on my windshield and it's practically un-noticeable. Looks great, helps a TON with cabin heat.




This is 70 on the windshield and 15% on all the other glass.
Not totally off topic, so here goes; what does 70 on windshield and 15 on the rest mean? Is it transparency? Which would mean the windshield is 30% darker, and the rest 85% darker, than OEM? Thanks, Stingroo.
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Not totally off topic, so here goes; what does 70 on windshield and 15 on the rest mean? Is it transparency? Which would mean the windshield is 30% darker, and the rest 85% darker, than OEM? Thanks, Stingroo.
Tint is measured in light transmission. So the windshield lets 70 percent of light in and the sides and rear let in 15.
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