hot screen

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 17, 2018 | 08:37 AM

yellow2007

Thread Starter

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 2,568

Likes: 1,183

From: Conyers Georgia

hot screen

As is always the case with daylight savings, the sun is at my back for half my trip home from work and shines right on my radio screen making it difficult to A) see the darned thing and B) reflects right into my eyes. I flip the screen up as a solution but the other day, just out of traffic boredom, I ran my fingers on the backside of the screen and damn near burned my fingers it was so hot. I can barely keep my fingers on it for more than 2-3 seconds. Does this sound normal?

Mar 17, 2018 | 08:42 AM

BlindSpot

Le Mans Master

Joined: May 2016

Posts: 7,175

Likes: 1,546

From: Florida

LOL....kinda on the same lines as this problem:

Mar 17, 2018 | 11:34 AM

jrose7004

Team Owner

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 58,501

Likes: 1,828

From: Oklahoma City OK

C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Yep every now and then the sun is a problem.

Mar 17, 2018 | 02:45 PM

Phred2

Advanced

Joined: Mar 2015

Posts: 64

Likes: 10

From: Quebec

2,405 posts and 55,116 posts.
Do you guys read the first two lines and rattle off some inane reply to everything?

Mar 17, 2018 | 02:59 PM

Dano523

Race Director

Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 12,502

Likes: 3,631

Don't have this problem, since I have both my sides and rear window tinted within legal limits. Also, have a solid roof so I don't burn the top of my balding head when not wearing a cap with the roof off, so this cuts down on the amount of light that the cabin gets even in bright days.

Mar 17, 2018 | 07:24 PM

buckmeister2

Le Mans Master

Joined: May 2015

Posts: 5,187

Likes: 1,216

From: Las Vegas Nevada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phred2

2,405 posts and 55,116 posts.
Do you guys read the first two lines and rattle off some inane reply to everything?

52 posts??? You haven't been around long enough to realize the amount of sarcasm that exists on this forum...

OP, you did not say if you have a coupe or 'vert. If coupe, have you tried installing the hatch sunshade/security cover? Of course, I am assuming you have one.

Last edited by buckmeister2; Mar 17, 2018 at 07:27 PM.

Mar 17, 2018 | 07:48 PM

HBsurfer

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 2014

Posts: 5,463

Likes: 1,138

From: Chino CA

Since most have missed the only question you asked, I went out to my car, ran it for a bit, and the back of the nav screen is pretty hot. Probably normal.

Mar 17, 2018 | 07:51 PM

Corvette_Ed

Race Director

Joined: May 2012

Posts: 15,765

Likes: 3,282

From: Phoenix area, AZ

You might consider an aftermarket stereo with a capacitive touchscreen. It prevents the sun-blindness and allows you to see the screen even in direct sunlight.