Window tint
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Window tint
The owners manual says NOT to tint the rear window- how many of you did it anyway? Any issues? Im thinkning of tinting all the windows except the front of course
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My 2nd C7, my 2nd tinted rear window (and no issues with either)
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Most OM state the same w/regards to the heating elements/defroster. I’ve never had a problem on any car, truck, or SUV w/tint and the defrosters...
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
3 C7's, 3 with 5% tint on the back, no issues.
Go for it!
Go for it!
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Whatever the tint limit is on the front windows I do on all including the rear in the coup, no issues whatsoever. The Texas sun demands it. I do this on all my vehicles and never a problem.
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My Subaru OM also says not to tint re: defroster elements. I couldn't find this in the C7 OM. Regardless, the biggest problem my tint shop had was the little tiny Corvette wings embedded in the glass. I'm 5% around + 70% windshield on the C7. I love it; however, I still roll down the windows to backup.
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I will say the C7s with the windows tinted sure look good. Now you’ve got me thinking about tinting the windows on my car.
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My Subaru OM also says not to tint re: defroster elements. I couldn't find this in the C7 OM. Regardless, the biggest problem my tint shop had was the little tiny Corvette wings embedded in the glass. I'm 5% around + 70% windshield on the C7. I love it; however, I still roll down the windows to backup.
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Huh... never thought of that.
You know that you can use all 4 rear view devices AND turn your head?! Whoduthunkit? (that's the dick in me fkg with you). IRL, I was taught to use the 2 side view mirrors for fast j-turns in reverse. Forgive me trusting my habit.
You know that you can use all 4 rear view devices AND turn your head?! Whoduthunkit? (that's the dick in me fkg with you). IRL, I was taught to use the 2 side view mirrors for fast j-turns in reverse. Forgive me trusting my habit.