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jotoole · 12-24-2013, 03:28 PM

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gerber28 · 12-25-2013, 04:45 PM

I'm waiting for "Smart Glass" for the door glass so I could vary the tint. I'd stay clear with the top down and darken them with the top up.

Deserion · 12-25-2013, 07:34 PM

I'm going to end up with tint on mine next year, I think. But, I don't drive it often enough for it to be parked in the sun for long.

thstone · 12-25-2013, 08:34 PM

I had tinted windows on my silver Boxster. Loved them. Don't see anything ghetto about them.

Of course, no windows at all now on the Black Spec car.

litespeedp · 12-25-2013, 08:48 PM

Only thought about tinting once because the windows are so small and it seems like we sit in a deep well.On the other hand,anything to protect our expensive interiors seems justifiable.

jotoole · 12-26-2013, 01:23 AM

Must say, though, the cars pictured here do look good w/tinted windows.
But still ...

MitchSF · 12-26-2013, 06:22 AM

If you live in the South, driving with tint during the summer is about much more than looks.

alanqning · 12-26-2013, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerber28

I'm waiting for "Smart Glass" for the door glass so I could vary the tint. I'd stay clear with the top down and darken them with the top up.

When is it coming out? Also, estimate on cost?

Kenny Boxster · 12-26-2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchSF

If you live in the South, driving with tint during the summer is about much more than looks.

Tis too true. I felt like a chicken being baked in a solar oven on 100 degree+ days last summer.:chicken:

jotoole · 12-26-2013, 12:28 PM

Good looks and comfort don't outweigh safety.
I spent a year in the jungle, on foot, loaded w/gear and ammo. When I was 19-20.
So I've done without both.
Some of your stories are breaking my heart.
Life can be a ******************** if you drive a Porsche.

Atomicblue99 · 12-26-2013, 01:46 PM

As others have said, it's not a matter of looks so much if you live in the south (Florida in my case). It's a matter of practicality. I had planned to tint the Boxster before I purchased it, but it came tinted already. I have tinted the windows on the last 6 cars I've owned. It makes a big difference in the interior temperature, and helps the A/C keep up on those really hot days.