First off, I'm writing this thread to see who all wears sunglasses (when applicable) while driving. For a long time I've been against them because I feel like they obstruct my view of the road. But I recently bought what appear to be a decent pair of actual polarized sunglasses (not the "fake" ones) and I think they are great! The only thing I don't like about them is the dark spots I get in my LCD panels on the Civic, and I notice small defects in windows, particularly the rear ones, of most vehicles. I know the LCD thing is "normal", but is seeing the window defects? Just curious!
Sunglasses!
- Thread starter mhadden
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I just can't get used to wearing sunglasses. I have a pair in my truck but never use them unless the sun is directly in my eyes and I can't see. However, when I go on my yearly fishing trip I'll wear them almost the entire time. I have cheap polarized ones for fishing that I wear because I can see into the water much better.
the other pc
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When you live in a desert, sunglasses are not optional. 
I'm with Slick, I don't like driving without them. Even when I'm riding in someones else's car I always wish I had brought my sunglasses with me. Heck a lot of times I'll park my car, walk into a store and walk around for a few minutes before I realize I still have sunglasses on. I wear polarized ones, forget the brand, I bough at Cabelas for $20. Its normal to see patterns on windows since most automotive glass has some sort of film or tint on them.
BlueZero
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mhadden said:
Yep, that's normal too. I always wear sunglasses even on cloudy days. I get headaches from too much sun pretty easy.
bumoftheday
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I've got a few pairs of spy's I wear. I have 3 in the car, 2 regular and 1 polarized. I almost always go for the non-polarized glasses. The polarized glasses mess up my lcd, my iPod and rainbow my window tint. I get annoyed all the time. I have 1 pair of light and 1 pair of dark non-polarized glasses, the brightness of the day dictates which I wear.
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tsantoro
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I've been wearing the same pair of Serengeti sunglasses with the original Driver's lenses since 1986 and won't drive without them. I even ride my bicycle with them. I paid $68 back then and after 22 years and counting I would say they are and have been worth every penny. Get yourselves a good pair of sunglasses designed for driving and they will pay for themselves many times over and protect your vision too. Good sunglasses are indispensible when driving.
Chris@Optimum
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Don't ever put on a pair of Maui Jim Titaniums unless you've got the $300 to buy them. I've not put on my Oakleys since. They weigh NOTHING and you can wear them all day without pinching your head or leaving those little dents in your nose.
I have quite a few pairs of high end glasses and use them extensively in the summer time. The thought of not using them; squinting, fighting glare, UV continually bombarding the eye just isn't an option. I want to see the road and see all of it all the time.
I have a couple of pairs of Serengetis, drivers and an old pair of S7000s I've had repaired 3 times, Maui Jim Titaniums, and a pair of Vuarnets for extra bright days.
The S7000s have the extra glare protection on the top and the bottom and a normal strip through the middle and are so heavy I get a sore neck but they're comfortable like an old sweater and are clear as a bell.
I've always worried about cheap glasses causing the eye to open more allowing more UV in to damage the interior lens, so good glass and UV and polarization are always on my shopping list.
-John C.
I have a couple of pairs of Serengetis, drivers and an old pair of S7000s I've had repaired 3 times, Maui Jim Titaniums, and a pair of Vuarnets for extra bright days.
The S7000s have the extra glare protection on the top and the bottom and a normal strip through the middle and are so heavy I get a sore neck but they're comfortable like an old sweater and are clear as a bell.
I've always worried about cheap glasses causing the eye to open more allowing more UV in to damage the interior lens, so good glass and UV and polarization are always on my shopping list.
-John C.
dmw2692004
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I have a pair of ray-band aviators that have really dark tint for the super sunny days, and a pair of lacoste "half tint/ radiant tint" glasses, where the tint is light at the top and gradually reduces as it comes to the bottom of the glass.
both have glass lenses.
I could not live without my ray-bands though.
both have glass lenses.
I could not live without my ray-bands though.
kenleekenlee
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Maui Jim Waileas here. Titanium FTW. Costly, but well worth the price (especially if you can get them cheaper on eBay).
cajunfirehawk
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This might shock some of you but just like their are people that "collect" auto detailing supplies (LOL, see the thread on this forum! :hifive
some people collect Oakley sunglasses, no I am not kidding, do I use them, hell yes!
We even have a forum with collectors all over the world, I kid you not, its just as sick has collecting car wax too...:spot
our forum
The Oakley Review
my case showing my collection...No, I dont own a store or a shop, I just collect them, some pair are worth in excess of $500-1k, I kid you not. :cooleek:
some people collect Oakley sunglasses, no I am not kidding, do I use them, hell yes! We even have a forum with collectors all over the world, I kid you not, its just as sick has collecting car wax too...:spot
our forum
The Oakley Review
my case showing my collection...No, I dont own a store or a shop, I just collect them, some pair are worth in excess of $500-1k, I kid you not. :cooleek:
imported_truzoom
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Go to the Wal-Mart fishing section. You can pick up some really nice sporty polarized sunglasses for $15. Definitely not the first place sunglass shoppers will look.