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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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Did you tint your front windshield?

Tried sending a pm first ...

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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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How did it affect HUD, or did he say?
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by DCortez
How did it affect HUD, or did he say?
Not sure also not sure of the % tint he did. I do not recall him mentioning any issues. I am sure he will see your post and give you all the details. Just hang on.
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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50% = awesome
1LT = no HUD

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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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I'd like to save my interior from UV rays. Wonder if it's legal in Texas.
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DCortez
Wonder if it's legal in Texas?
Hang tight bro, a forum tint/safety/legal expert will be along

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I've seen some dirty a$$ windshields on the road.
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Originally Posted by DCortez
I'd like to save my interior from UV rays. Wonder if it's legal in Texas.
It is not legal in Texas unless you have a prescription
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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Not legal in MA either, but neither is my exhaust, tinted tail lights, no front plate, ride height or Road rallies!

I tinted mine due to the heat in the cabin while parked, did the trick and yea, it looks bad ***.

50% on windshield and 40% all around.
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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...that makes us scofflaws
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 12:44 PM
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Haha Cjake
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt26
It is not legal in Texas unless you have a prescription

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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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Risky....I wouldn't suggest it.
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Old Oct 4, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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It's wonderful fun to bust C7Jakes *****, but his recommendation for the trunk net has resulted in my most useful mod by far.
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I don't think its legal in any state below the windshield hash mark, unless prescribed by a doctor.

I Have had 50% on my cars windshields for years, and have only been pulled over once in my Panamera. There was a trooper on the side of the road and pulled me over because he said he could not see inside my windshield as I drove past. He just gave me a warning and told me to remove it.

It does definitely help with glare.

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Originally Posted by Motohead279

It does definitely help with glare.
Do you notice any problems at night?
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Originally Posted by DCortez
I'd like to save my interior from UV rays. Wonder if it's legal in Texas.
I don't think it's legal in any state, but there is special tint for windshields that deflects 95% of UV rays but show very little change in color so you can hardly tell anything was done. I know a few local Corvette owners here in Florida who have it. I plan to add it as well.
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35% on windshield, 5% all around
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C7Jake's recommendation on the trunk net resulted in my most useful mod by far.
$12.99 shipped...for those that missed it

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