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Old 12-20-09, 08:43 AM
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Default electrically controlled variable window tint - sweet

check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBg51JlV3dM
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Old 12-20-09, 09:52 AM
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That is SWEET!

It doesn't look like it goes to black though..which would be awesome!
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Old 12-20-09, 10:00 AM
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Reminds me those episodes from Night Riders when Kit did that

I like it
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Old 12-20-09, 10:39 AM
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Its kind of like transition lenses for your car. I still think a standard tint will look nicer
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Old 12-20-09, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cpmd
Reminds me those episodes from Night Riders when Kit did that

I like it
same here pretty cool..
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Old 12-20-09, 03:12 PM
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I dont think its going to sell well secondary to the insane cost and its really not that much better than a standard tint. Who really needs to adjust the tint on the car. Even celebrities and wealthy people would rather to keep it dark all of the time
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Old 12-20-09, 04:53 PM
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If you're in cali and the cop sees dark side tint, and pulls you over, switch it right away to 'no tint' and claim he was imagining things .
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Old 12-20-09, 05:04 PM
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Smart glass or switchable glass, also called smart windows or switchable windows in its application to windows or skylights, refers to electrically switchable glass or glazing which changes light transmission properties when voltage is applied.
Certain types of smart glass can allow users to control the amount of light and heat passing through: with the press of a button, it changes from transparent to translucent, partially blocking light while maintaining a clear view of what lies behind the window. Another type of smart glass can provide privacy at the turn of a switch.
Smart glass technologies include electrochromic devices, suspended particle devices, Micro-Blinds and liquid crystal devices.
The use of smart glass can save costs for heating, air-conditioning and lighting and avoid the cost of installing and maintaining motorized light screens or blinds or curtains. When opaque, liquid crystal or electrochromic smart glass blocks most UV, thereby reducing fabric fading; for SPD-type smart glass, this is achieved when used in conjunction with low-e low emissivity coatings.
Critical aspects of smart glass include installation costs, the use of electricity, durability, as well as functional features such as the speed of control, possibilities for dimming, and the degree of transparency of the glass.

http://www.switchlite.com/home.html
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Old 12-20-09, 07:44 PM
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Very nice...I do believe the Ferrari 550 Barchetta used this smart glass...
 
Old 12-20-09, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jewcano
If you're in cali and the cop sees dark side tint, and pulls you over, switch it right away to 'no tint' and claim he was imagining things .
I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing for Vancouver ... I would love to screw with them that way.
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Old 12-20-09, 09:04 PM
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Hmm, I was actually discussing this idea with a friend a couple months ago. With the electronic paper craze going on, it was only a matter of time before it went to the car application. Too bad I didn't look into it further to see if anyone else looked it up haha...
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SKIPPER LC-F


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Old 12-20-09, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I dont think its going to sell well secondary to the insane cost and its really not that much better than a standard tint. Who really needs to adjust the tint on the car. Even celebrities and wealthy people would rather to keep it dark all of the time
I'd love to have dark tint during the day, no tint at night, and totally opaque when the car is parked!
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Old 12-21-09, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by suka4thong
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looks like the left pic shows the tint isn't dark, but OPAQUE!?
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Old 12-21-09, 05:04 AM
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Isn't that an option for the RR Phantom? I heard you can't switch it on except you're parked.
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