Windshield Eyebrow Question
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Windshield Eyebrow Question
Does anyone know why Lexus did away with the front windshield eyebrow (the dark strip across the top of the windshield) on the new IS? I've noticed more and more manufacturers have eliminated the eyebrow. Is it just to save a few pennies? To me, it just gives the vehicle a cheap clear window look from the 60's. I've noticed that all the latest MB's, many GM vehicles, Ford, Chrysler, etc. have done the same thing.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
Does anyone know why Lexus did away with the front windshield eyebrow (the dark strip across the top of the windshield) on the new IS? I've noticed more and more manufacturers have eliminated the eyebrow. Is it just to save a few pennies? To me, it just gives the vehicle a cheap clear window look from the 60's. I've noticed that all the latest MB's, many GM vehicles, Ford, Chrysler, etc. have done the same thing.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
Does anyone know why Lexus did away with the front windshield eyebrow (the dark strip across the top of the windshield) on the new IS? I've noticed more and more manufacturers have eliminated the eyebrow. Is it just to save a few pennies? To me, it just gives the vehicle a cheap clear window look from the 60's. I've noticed that all the latest MB's, many GM vehicles, Ford, Chrysler, etc. have done the same thing.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
To me, it just gives the vehicle a cheap clear window look from the 60's.
A clear window is not from the 60s, but a tinted one is from the 80s and 90s.
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Maybe its just me but one of the first things I notice on any vehicle is the windshield eyebrow. The lack of it just reminds me of old Subaru's, Toyota's, Honda's from years ago that came with tinted glass all around but didn't have the w/s eyebrow to save money. And yes, they all came with interior visors back then. All the more expensive models and premium brands always had the eyebrow across the top of the w/s. Looks to me that its just a way for the manufacturers to cut a few nickels off the price of the w/s. Ridiculous on a premium brand though. And Mercedes should be ashamed of themselves but I'm sure the bean counters from the Chrysler side had their say on the elimination of the eyebrow.
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A clear window is not from the 60s, but a tinted one is from the 80s and 90s.
What helps, and our new Passat has it, is the black dot pattern around the rearview mirror where the visors are ineffective.
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Agreed. Tint strips look soooo dated. And they're worthless.
What helps, and our new Passat has it, is the black dot pattern around the rearview mirror where the visors are ineffective. [/QUOTE]
I almost always use the tint strip since it saves me from having to pull the visor down. My 06 GX470 does have the dot matrix pattern around the rear view mirror. Its new on the 06 model year. It also comes in handy since there is no extension on the visor that can slide towards the center to block out the sun.
What helps, and our new Passat has it, is the black dot pattern around the rearview mirror where the visors are ineffective. [/QUOTE]
I almost always use the tint strip since it saves me from having to pull the visor down. My 06 GX470 does have the dot matrix pattern around the rear view mirror. Its new on the 06 model year. It also comes in handy since there is no extension on the visor that can slide towards the center to block out the sun.
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Originally Posted by BobsGX
Maybe its just me but one of the first things I notice on any vehicle is the windshield eyebrow. The lack of it just reminds me of old Subaru's, Toyota's, Honda's from years ago that came with tinted glass all around but didn't have the w/s eyebrow to save money. And yes, they all came with interior visors back then. All the more expensive models and premium brands always had the eyebrow across the top of the w/s. Looks to me that its just a way for the manufacturers to cut a few nickels off the price of the w/s. Ridiculous on a premium brand though. And Mercedes should be ashamed of themselves but I'm sure the bean counters from the Chrysler side had their say on the elimination of the eyebrow.
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