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SDH3 10-24-2006 12:32 AM
Have no tint on windshield?
 
Just noticed on my 07 H3 the windshield is completely clear. It's missing that 4 inch strip of shading or tint at the top that's usually blue or grey. Has it been eliminated, or is this a reject that slipped thru the line?:confused:

Hmmm2 10-24-2006 12:41 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
All of the H3's I've seen have dark tint (including mine) .. sometimes it's hard to see who's in there. My driver and front passenger window are the same tint as the windshield (dark). The rear passenger and rear cargo windows are even darker. Are you SURE it's clear?? I know a few of states allow VERY dark tints, almost blacked-out ... (New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona).

RubHer Yellow Ducky 10-24-2006 01:59 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
No tint on my windshild (06) here in Miami (either one)

RYD (POPS)

mountainbiker 10-24-2006 03:01 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
On my 2006 (bought in TX), there appears to be tint on my front windshield. It appears to be that little strip at the top. Now, you have me wanting to go out and look.

Hmmm2 10-24-2006 05:26 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Well, now I'm going to go have a look at my front windshield in the morning. I could swear mine has tint because often people say they can't tell if someone is inside or not. I'll look again tomorrow and report back. :D

TxFireman 10-24-2006 05:48 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
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Mine has the "eyebrow" at the top from the factory. I had the 2 front doors tinted on my own for 35.00 from some guy that came to my fire station to do it.

f5fstop 10-24-2006 10:56 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
I don't know why, but some have it, some don't.

Lex_Ordo 10-24-2006 02:00 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
By NYS law, factory tint can only be placed on the Back Seat side windows, and on the Rear window; If you have two, side view mirrors. the Fronts must allow a minimum of 70% light transmittance. That ='s 30% tint. The rears can be painted black!
The front seat side windows and windshield usually have about 6% tint or 94% light Transmittance to begin with. The Strip on the top is for Sunglare and is the Only legal Factory tint on the front windows.

I can't believe that there are 50 different factory tint settings to comply with laws governing window tints. So I would suspect that the Factory looks at the most restrictive states and makes the windows based on thoses state's requirements. Then the windows will be legal in all 50 States.

I don't know if the '07 model year left the sunglare windshield tint off on purpose or not.

RubHer Yellow Ducky 10-24-2006 02:03 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex_Ordo
By NYS law, factory tint can only be placed on the Back Seat side windows, and on the Rear window; If you have two, side view mirrors. the Fronts must allow a minimum of 70% light transmittance. That ='s 30% tint. The rears can be painted black!
The front seat side windows and windshield usually have about 6% tint or 94% light Transmittance to begin with. The Strip on the top is for Sunglare and is the Only legal Factory tint on the front windows.

I can't believe that there are 50 different factory tint settings to comply with laws governing window tints. So I would suspect that the Factory looks at the most restrictive states and makes the windows based on thoses state's requirements. Then the windows will be legal in all 50 States.

I don't know if the '07 model year left the sunglare windshield tint off on purpose or not.

Very Very INTERESTING !!!

RYD

Agriv8r 10-24-2006 02:07 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
ALL OF OURS ARE TINTED

Agriv8r 10-24-2006 02:08 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
I MEAN THE LITTLE STRIP A THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD

Steve - SanJose 10-24-2006 04:20 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Looked at my 2006 H3 yesterday. Yes it has the tinted strip at top of windshield.

S.

Lex_Ordo 10-24-2006 06:45 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Oh Yeah, I forgot my '06 also has the sunglare tint. March 2006 build.

Hmmm2 10-24-2006 07:00 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SDH3
Just noticed on my 07 H3 the windshield is completely clear. It's missing that 4 inch strip of shading or tint at the top that's usually blue or grey. Has it been eliminated, or is this a reject that slipped thru the line?:confused:
Do you think that your windshield may have been replaced by the dealer prior to your purchase? Maybe it was cracked or broken during shipping and replaced with a non-glare strip windshield in error? Let us know if you find out.

SDH3 10-25-2006 02:48 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hmmm3
Do you think that your windshield may have been replaced by the dealer prior to your purchase? Maybe it was cracked or broken during shipping and replaced with a non-glare strip windshield in error? Let us know if you find out.
That's a good point, and glare is right, that's how I realized it was missing. As the seasonal positioning of the sun seeks it's southernmost points there's more glare at sunrise and sunset. Anyway, check out the next post it's a picture from the Silver lake shots, and this one is definitely an 07. The 07's come with chrome wheels on the adv./offroad suspension pkg. The windshield strip is VERY OBVIOUS.

dеiтайожни 10-25-2006 02:55 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Hmm that's weird, you have no tint and I can hardly see out of mine. :giggling:


dеiтайожни 10-25-2006 03:00 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hmmm3
Do you think that your windshield may have been replaced by the dealer prior to your purchase? Maybe it was cracked or broken during shipping and replaced with a non-glare strip windshield in error? Let us know if you find out.

Maybe, check to see if you have the GM logo in the bottom passenger side of the windshield. If it was replaced I don't think it would be with factory glass, at least the dealer told me they wouldn't replace mine with factory glass if needed.

SDH3 10-25-2006 03:03 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Sorry, couldn't upload photo. It's the black H3.

Wisha Haddan H3 10-25-2006 05:09 PM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
Colorado Tint Law Enacted: 1995

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Colorado, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield - Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
Front Side Windows - Must allow more than 27% of light in.
Back Side Windows - Must allow more than 27% of light in.
Rear Window - Must allow more than 27% of light in.

RubHer Yellow Ducky 10-26-2006 01:53 AM
Re: Have no tint on windshield?
 
WOOPS !!!

I was wrong...

Got to look at both 3's today and both have about a 3" graduated tint strip in the upper windscreen.

ITS AGE I TELL YOU, A G E !!!

RYD


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