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Old 03-26-2007, 08:41 AM
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I am getting my windows tinted next week, and I can’t decide if I should have a tint strip put across my windshield. In all of my other cars (in the past) I have always had one, but I am concerned that it will fall in my line of sight. Has anyone had this problem? Should I do the strip or not?
Old 03-26-2007, 08:47 AM
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I think the strips look, Hmmmmm, Added on/Cheap/Cheesy/Ghetto kinda. Get some sunglasses
Old 03-26-2007, 08:52 AM
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i tinted the whole front windshield? it's fairly light. no one really ever notices but it sure does help w/ the glare. i would def do it again? but i dont like the strips.
Old 03-26-2007, 08:54 AM
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I used to think strips had a cheap look to them but have recently changed my mind. It looks good and serves its purpose, when that sun is right there you'll be glad you got it. I think its just personal preference ..
Old 03-26-2007, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by idwin
i tinted the whole front windshield? it's fairly light. no one really ever notices but it sure does help w/ the glare. i would def do it again? but i dont like the strips.
I really wanna tint my windshield lightly but don't wanna attract the 5.0. Ever get pulled over for it?
Old 03-26-2007, 09:04 AM
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I would say go for it I didn't have one for the longest time and it definitely helps block the sun. IMO it doesn't look that bad either.

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do the strip real dark and then tint the whole windshield. the cops will never think you tinted the windshield because the strip is there.
Old 03-26-2007, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Lo$t
do the strip real dark and then tint the whole windshield. the cops will never think you tinted the windshield because the strip is there.
Hmm .. not a bad idea
Old 03-26-2007, 09:30 AM
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I would never recommend tinting the front windshield, a definite safety issue. and the strips look aweful in my opinion. Save the strips for the Mustang owners, whats next, a mullet?
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Originally Posted by SargentZ
I would never recommend tinting the front windshield, a definite safety issue. and the strips look aweful in my opinion. Save the strips for the Mustang owners, whats next, a mullet?
Either there is no sun where you are in the Midwest or your car sits in a garage all day because the strip IMO would be a must in FL or CA.
Old 03-26-2007, 10:03 AM
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strip looks out of place IMO

But it's your car, so do what ya like. If you like it then it's all good

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Old 03-27-2007, 10:20 AM
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Thanks for the replies…. I have thought about it and it is a go. I live in the desert and it gets about 120° in the summer. Whatever I can do to keep that black leather a little cooler…consider it done. I don’t think the strip looks that bad IMO...and from those who have it seem to enjoy the functional aspect of it.
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Nope, doesnt look too bad....go for it
Old 03-27-2007, 01:35 PM
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I personally don't like the strip look, however recommending a front windshield tint is dangerous. But if you must do the whole windshield lightly like 50%, or get some good sunglasses
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I wondered the same thing when I was about to get my windows tinted. I decided to go for it and never looked back. I think it looks great and certainly serves its purpose.
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hardly noticeable at night.. and doesn't look bad in the day

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Make sure that the front windshield tint is not illegal in your state as it will surely be an issue should you get in an accident
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