C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Best driving sunglasses

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-13-2012, 11:52 PM
  #41  
Joe_Planet
Safety Car
 
Joe_Planet's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2007
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 4,451
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

polarized sunglasses are the absolute worst for driving, they blackout lcd screens and washout the hud display. I use vedalo hd nonpolarized sunglasses
Old 02-14-2012, 12:05 AM
  #42  
Gary '09 C6
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Gary '09 C6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 12,633
Received 454 Likes on 399 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by jksvet
Sarengetti drivers.
Originally Posted by gbgary
i had those years ago. didn't know they still made them. great glasses.
Originally Posted by BWM C6GS
Still use my old aviator style progressive non-polarized drivers. The best but hard to find.

I had Serengetti Driver's (aviator style) years ago...lost them in the Pacific Ocean. Replaced with Maui Jim's
(not sure which style--large lenses, not quite aviator look). Both polarized & lens-coated.

Both are excellent for me...
Old 02-14-2012, 12:21 AM
  #43  
Buck-I
Racer
 
Buck-I's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Eureka Ca
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

IMO drivewear is the best lens for driving. The lenses actually change color based on how sunny it is outside, and they actually change when you are inside the car.

The lenses are polarized, but I can see HUD and all the gauges no problem.

They are expensive, not sure it woul be worth it for those who dont need an rx to drive.

http://www.drivewearlens.com/
Old 02-14-2012, 12:26 AM
  #44  
Rocket-J
Pro
 
Rocket-J's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2007
Location: Gilroy Ca.
Posts: 584
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Polarized makes me nuts.
Everything in the car is messed up. Even the light coming through the winows looks like a rainbow. Tilt your head a bit and it changes again.
Nav. radio, HUD, all messed up.
Same problem flying with polarized lenses. Bank in the sun and the light changes. They only work while sitting by the pool, looking under the water at Bikini's.
Aviator Ray Ban or maui jims.
Old 02-14-2012, 01:40 AM
  #45  
Knob Jockey
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Knob Jockey's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2007
Location: Edgewood Washington
Posts: 11,371
Received 208 Likes on 172 Posts
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

Default

Serengeti Drivers for me.

Photo-chromatic feature is a must.

Cheaper polarized glasses in the boat.
Old 02-14-2012, 01:52 AM
  #46  
MidYearRoadster
Melting Slicks
 
MidYearRoadster's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2002
Location: SOUTH SHORE Massachusetts
Posts: 2,128
Received 66 Likes on 41 Posts

Default

Maui Jims...Typhoons, block all outside light. Great lenses, can do RX if you need it. Blocks uva and uvb..and blue light too which some companies don't. A good quality product with superior service. I keep a pair in the glovebox of the 67 and the new 12 as back up to the daily driver pair, you can never have enough sunglasses. I have worn various brand sunglasses over the years and really like the Maui's. Just my 2 cents.
Old 02-14-2012, 02:01 AM
  #47  
SilverScorp
Safety Car
 
SilverScorp's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2007
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 3,665
Received 48 Likes on 43 Posts

Default

Oakley Ducati Limited editions here.
Old 02-14-2012, 02:04 AM
  #48  
RAVEN007
Instructor
 
RAVEN007's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2009
Location: Oak Harbor WA
Posts: 236
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

BluBlocker Viper Gray polarized sunglasses #0792K that have side lens.
http://shop.blublocker.com/collectio...gray-polarized
Outstanding for the early morning/ late evening blinding low sun angle.
I like the orange lens that provides better optical colorization.
Old 02-14-2012, 02:59 AM
  #49  
JLB768
Melting Slicks
 
JLB768's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 3,421
Received 20 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

I keep a pair of Maui Jim's in the Vette, and a pair of Maui's in my wife's SUV. I've had Oakleys, Ray Bans, and Bolle's, I prefer the Maui's.
Old 02-14-2012, 06:35 AM
  #50  
BigKitty
Drifting
 
BigKitty's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Vasta
...and they don't spill the Gin.
Gin!What Gin!!
Old 02-14-2012, 06:43 AM
  #51  
R&L's C6
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
R&L's C6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2010
Posts: 17,884
Received 1,244 Likes on 704 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by OnPoint
Cheap walmart specials. So when I lose them or one of my kids sits on them, it's no big deal.

I put sunglasses in same category as pens. No Mont Blanc pen to lose, no high dollar sun glasses to lose/break.
Same for me. I usually go through several pairs each summer....
Old 02-14-2012, 06:45 AM
  #52  
ray24z06
Instructor
 
ray24z06's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2011
Location: hamilton ontario
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ray bans
Old 02-14-2012, 07:57 AM
  #53  
TOBASCO
Le Mans Master
 
TOBASCO's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2000
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Posts: 7,306
Received 138 Likes on 62 Posts
CI 2-4-5-6-7-8-10-11-12 Vet
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '08-'11-'13-'14-'15

Default

I've noticed that some polarized sunglasses make the HUD virtually disappear, and other that just lighten it a little. My best overall glasses were an old pair of Revo's. Given the evolution of style and thin glass, they don't make them anymore. But I've got several pair of Maui Jim's, Vaurnet, Oakley's (they were the worst in blocking the HUD), but the best pair that I ever owned was Revo.
Old 02-14-2012, 08:35 AM
  #54  
azc62006
Burning Brakes
 
azc62006's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2009
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default sunglasses

wiley x xl-1
Old 02-14-2012, 08:41 AM
  #55  
lastcowboy
Melting Slicks
 
lastcowboy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,213
Received 15 Likes on 12 Posts

Default

..
Old 02-14-2012, 08:41 AM
  #56  
johnodrake
Moderator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
johnodrake's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2002
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Posts: 40,059
Received 3,570 Likes on 1,615 Posts

Default

I have several pairs of Serengeti Drivers
Attached Images   
Old 02-14-2012, 08:49 AM
  #57  
JLargo
Burning Brakes
 
JLargo's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2006
Location: Largo Florida
Posts: 1,174
Received 52 Likes on 41 Posts

Default

Walgreens polarized for driving the car and the boat. If I lose them (have lost plenty) only $20 to replace. Chicks dig them as well .

Get notified of new replies

To Best driving sunglasses

Old 02-14-2012, 08:55 AM
  #58  
gonezen
Intermediate
 
gonezen's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2011
Location: Naperville Illinois
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It seems to me, given the popularity of Corvettes with astronauts and pilots, that aviator shaped glasses look best. I use RayBan aviator reflective mirror glasses. Had them six years and love them.
Old 02-14-2012, 08:59 AM
  #59  
speedraider
Le Mans Master
 
speedraider's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2006
Location: Oviedo,FL. Las Vegas
Posts: 7,459
Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts

Default

who really give a ****...........
Old 02-14-2012, 09:04 AM
  #60  
blkscls1z
Racer
 
blkscls1z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2011
Location: Charleston South Carolina
Posts: 466
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedraider
who really give a ****...........
Exactly!


Quick Reply: Best driving sunglasses



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:08 AM.