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Old 05-23-2013, 08:10 PM   #1
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Heads Up Display for Polarized Sunglasses

*sigh*

my favorite part of the camaro 2ss is the heads up display...I had a 98 corvette and was always disappointed that it didn't have the heads up display (wasn't offered in that year)...so I was sooo happy to get one in my 2ss

well...I work from 7am to 5-6pm on a regular basis...so the sun is always in my eyes (on the way to work it rises in my eyes..on the way back it sets in my eyes)...so I bought $200 polarized maui Jims, and they dim the heads up display!

anyone else have this problem? I can still see the heads up display..its just faint...let me know your thoughts or similar experiences.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:21 PM   #2
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I was bummed when I first found out it was my sunglasses. My sunglasses pretty much make it impossible to see so I don't use it as much as I'd like to.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:35 PM   #3
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The same when I wear my Maui Jims as well, quite disturbed at how the HUD dims out when I wear them. Oh well, cant cry over spilled milk. I just keep my speed displayed on the DIC... problem solved.

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Old 05-23-2013, 08:39 PM   #4
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Yup, same here...just don't pay much attention to hud during the day...lol...it's awesome at night, though...lol
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:40 PM   #5
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Even with brightness all the way up?
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:40 PM   #6
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My Oakley's don't dim the HUD too much, but the HUD does change colors when I tilt my head to the left and right
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:41 PM   #7
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I have polarized Oakleys, and I can see it fine. It changes to a green color at odd angles though.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:43 PM   #8
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$200.00 for sunglasses, are you guys crazy?
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:46 PM   #9
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:49 PM   #10
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Maybe. But it's worth it.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:52 PM   #11
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I bought 10 dollar polarized rapala shades, lol also works good.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:56 PM   #12
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I spent some money on cheap sunglasses broke within a few days, then I got some Costa Del Mar ones on my trip to Tennessee. I still have them, and they only have one small scratch (which I can send away and fix for due to the lifetime warranty). The scratch was a direct drop onto a concrete sidewalk from riding my bike.

I do notice I have to turn the HUD all the way up, but I can see it ok. I did notice this morning that the HUD was auto dimming driving under trees and in direct sunlight even though the headlights weren't on.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:56 PM   #13
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My Oakley's don't dim the HUD too much, but the HUD does change colors when I tilt my head to the left and right
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I have polarized Oakleys, and I can see it fine. It changes to a green color at odd angles though.
Same here ('cept mine are WileyX's), no dimming, just color change at angles.
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Old 05-23-2013, 08:57 PM   #14
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My oakleysare RX so they ended up being almost $400 - they've lasted 6+ years. To see the display fine, just tilt your head to the left or right and it should be more visible.
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