11th gen Glass Type

Ohlins8990

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Are the 11th gens (FL5 specifically) fitted with any type of solar glass, or am I reliant on aftermarket tint to deal with UV/IR. It looks like the OEM supplier is Fuyao. My FL5 however, doesn't mention anything about solar or acoustic like the image below. Just says "laminated" . Makes sense to ditch acoustic glass for weight savings, but I'm surprised on the omission of solar protection in this day and age, especially with the $1800 price tag on the new oem windshield

11th Gen Honda Civic 11th gen Glass Type windshield

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You can thank the Federal Government for us not having solar glass in the USA. The automakers were all set to install this year's ago, but a Florida sheriff petitioned Washington DC and solar glass was banned. The reasoning had to do with reflectivity and the need for police to see into cars during traffic stops.
 

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My Sport Touring has a solar glass windshield. More than likely it’s a difference on the different trims and as mentioned, weight savings for the FL5. I will say sometimes it feels like its not doing its job and I might still take it to a tint shop to add additional protection.

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If you are looking for heat rejection and blocking UV rays, you will have to look to window tint.
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