View Poll Results: How many people with tinted windows tinted their windshield as well?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northcentral, Pennsylvania
St. Jude Donor '09-'11
I had the side windows and rear glass tinted. I wouldn't tint the entire windshield, maybe just the upper portion. Too dangerous at night. Illegal for a good reason.
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgia
I have a 50% tint on my front windshield. It helps with the glare from the road but doesn't impair my ability to see ANYTHING. Granted, most posters on here are somewhat "up there in age" and I can understand their unwillingness to have it done. Tinted windshields and glaucoma glasses don't mix 
. I also don't wear sunglasses in the car because they seem to impair me more than a lightly tinted windshield.
. I also don't wear sunglasses in the car because they seem to impair me more than a lightly tinted windshield.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Land O' Lakes/Tampa Florida
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
The only difference I can see between sunglasses and a tinted windshield is in most cases, the tint would be lighter than most sunglasses. Is there that big of a difference in a tinted windshield and sunglasses. Yes of course you can take off the sunglasses at night. Probably sfaer during the day with tint.
Last edited by 360Rocket; Sep 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Holly Ridge North Carolina
I have opinions about people who tint the windshield but I'll leave that off the table. I will say it's unsafe to do so because if you are in an accident the winshield is designed to break apart like we have all seen but if it's tinted it will not break apart and can either hit you as a whole and injure you and / or you could be stuck in the car and not be able to get out because the glass will be as a whole, not little pieces falling apart.
Just my .02
Just my .02
Mine is tinted at 80% with a 18% 12" glarestrip. I don't get how people say its that dumb. I can see just as good out the windshield in the morning, afternoon, evening and night as well as before without tint. It keeps the car cooler and looks great as well even with just the glarestrip.
I have never in my life owned a pair of sunglasses. They bother me haha. And if I was going to wear sunglasses, I may as well tint the windshield?
I have a 50% tint on my front windshield. It helps with the glare from the road but doesn't impair my ability to see ANYTHING. Granted, most posters on here are somewhat "up there in age" and I can understand their unwillingness to have it done. Tinted windshields and glaucoma glasses don't mix . I also don't wear sunglasses in the car because they seem to impair me more than a lightly tinted windshield.
. I also don't wear sunglasses in the car because they seem to impair me more than a lightly tinted windshield. This has me LMFAO !!! Good call!
The only difference I can see between sunglasses and a tinted windshield is in most cases, the tint would be lighter than most sunglasses. Is there that big of a difference in a tinted windshield and sunglasses. Yes of course you can take off the sunglasses at night. Probably sfaer during the day with tint.
The only difference I can see between sunglasses and a tinted windshield is in most cases, the tint would be lighter than most sunglasses. Is there that big of a difference in a tinted windshield and sunglasses. Yes of course you can take off the sunglasses at night. Probably sfaer during the day with tint.
I expected the responses to turn out like this. I am not sure if it is the mean age of Corvette drivers or what? I have done a lot of stupid things to my Z that many people do not like or prefer. Many people do not like their Z's loud, but some prefer it. Some do not like that aftermarket look, some prefer it. My Z isn't a DD regardless. It has straight pipes, catless LTs, and a big cam. You cannot carry on a conversation in it and I do not really care about if the tint is legal or not; my mods are already not legal. But the visibility and safety of myself and others you all speak of is an issue. I just think my car looks ridiculous with such a clear windshield and it would be nice to keep more sun out of the interior. Thanks for the input. Keep it coming.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: brooklyn ny
Tint it at around 50% it won't impair your vision at all. I was driving my buddy's truck all winter last year with a 35% tint on the windshield and I didn't miss a beat. I'll be tinting my vettes windshield very soon.
Advanced
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From: Danville Cali
My buddy with a maro got his front tinted at 35%. It did look clean because his car was black but after about 3-4 times of night driving he wished he never got it. And a week later he got ticketed.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hamilton Square NJ, Ocean City N. J. Key Biscayne Fla.
[QUOTE= Disadvantages: 1. Less visibility, especially at night. 2. Tickets. [/QUOTE]
I am not getting this. Why would you purposefully limit your night time driving vision. And, run the risk of expensive tickets?
[/QUOTE]I am not getting this. Why would you purposefully limit your night time driving vision. And, run the risk of expensive tickets?
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Safety Car
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From: Dyer IN
Another picture from a different angle.
1) police have looked at and sat in my car and have never noticed the windshield being tinted. With my other windows tinted at 20% all around and the small dark interior of the vette, there's only been a handful of people that have noticed it and they all had it done to their cars too.
2) like all tint, it looks darker looking into the car than being inside and looking out.
3) I've already stated that visibility at night hasn't been reduced to the point that it's very noticeable.
4) it helps from being blinded by you fancy corvette owners and your HID headlights.
1) police have looked at and sat in my car and have never noticed the windshield being tinted. With my other windows tinted at 20% all around and the small dark interior of the vette, there's only been a handful of people that have noticed it and they all had it done to their cars too.
2) like all tint, it looks darker looking into the car than being inside and looking out.
3) I've already stated that visibility at night hasn't been reduced to the point that it's very noticeable.
4) it helps from being blinded by you fancy corvette owners and your HID headlights.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Holly Ridge North Carolina
Another picture from a different angle.
1) police have looked at and sat in my car and have never noticed the windshield being tinted. With my other windows tinted at 20% all around and the small dark interior of the vette, there's only been a handful of people that have noticed it and they all had it done to their cars too.
2) like all tint, it looks darker looking into the car than being inside and looking out.
3) I've already stated that visibility at night hasn't been reduced to the point that it's very noticeable.
4) it helps from being blinded by you fancy corvette owners and your HID headlights.
1) police have looked at and sat in my car and have never noticed the windshield being tinted. With my other windows tinted at 20% all around and the small dark interior of the vette, there's only been a handful of people that have noticed it and they all had it done to their cars too.
2) like all tint, it looks darker looking into the car than being inside and looking out.
3) I've already stated that visibility at night hasn't been reduced to the point that it's very noticeable.
4) it helps from being blinded by you fancy corvette owners and your HID headlights.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Indio (near Palm Springs) Ca
save your money, just close your eyes when you drive...just kidding.
i didn't do any of my windows and i live in the "fires of hell" in the summer, one reason is i like to be seen in my car...
i didn't do any of my windows and i live in the "fires of hell" in the summer, one reason is i like to be seen in my car...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Holly Ridge North Carolina
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
To those with the "old fart" type comments, there is a reason we have lived long enough to be old farts. We don't do dumb **** things like this.
The dumbest argument I've read is, "what's the difference between a tinted windshield and sunglasses?" You can take the sunglasses off at night. Duhhhh!!!
The "cool factor" over common sense safety is another dumb **** response.
The dumbest argument I've read is, "what's the difference between a tinted windshield and sunglasses?" You can take the sunglasses off at night. Duhhhh!!!
The "cool factor" over common sense safety is another dumb **** response.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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I'm glad someone else finally feels the same way. I hate wearing sunglasses when driving, I feel more "out of it" and like I can't see/scan/notice stuff as well. I thought it was all in my head....
Safety Car
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From: Woodlands (houston) TX
i dont wear sunglasses because i wear glasses and for some reason everytime i get perscription sunglasses they get broken/lost all most immeadatly. so i just tint the hell outta the top of the windsheild.
Instructor
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From: Georgia
Found the product and supporting article. http://wot.motortrend.com/3ms-window...#ixzz1MH2xvMJD
Notice the pictures of the cars at the end of the article.
I'll post up pics of my STS-V from the outside in and inside out.
Notice the pictures of the cars at the end of the article.
I'll post up pics of my STS-V from the outside in and inside out.
☠☣☢ Semper Ebrius ☢☣☠
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From: Virginia
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St. Jude's Donor '06
Not all levels of tint on the windshield would be dangerous. If anything, windshield tint is less dangerous than side window tint. The view out of the front is vastly superior to the sides, and the front is where your headlights are illuminating things. Plus the whole "blind spot" thing.
If a tinted front windshield is dangerous, then a tinted side window is moreso.
If a tinted front windshield is dangerous, then a tinted side window is moreso.