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Originally Posted by jiio' post='280789' date='May 10 2006, 09:24 PM
What tint did you go with? SunTek, Huper Optik, Formula One, Llumar, Madico, Sun Gard? Oh, yeah... Where are the pics!!!
To be honest, I dont know which one the guy put in my car. I will call him today and ask him.
I will post some pictures. It is pretty funny, sometimes i like tint other time i dont.
That is why i went with 70%. I see the tint depending on the time of the day or where I park. I love that If I park where there is no shadow..forget it...i am tintless if i park under shadow? oh she looks so cute with her light tint.
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My Ride: 2004 530i, titanium gray, gray interior, NAV, adaptive headlights, window screens, folddown rear seats, PDC
I am getting Huper Opkit put on my car this Saturday. Going with the legal limit here in FL. Cost is $325. We'll see what happens.
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Originally Posted by cwoarmy' post='280955' date='May 11 2006, 06:39 AM
I am getting Huper Opkit put on my car this Saturday. Going with the legal limit here in FL. Cost is $325. We'll see what happens.
Posts pics afterwards!
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Interesting discussion.
I'm sure that the film itself is the most important issue,
but the installation must be also professionally done.
The film tech has improved a lot in the last decennium.
Overhere only the backwindow and rear passanger windows can be tinted.
BMW has the mentioned tint on their option list, that's no film but the glass
itself.
My questions are:
- In dark and rain, (ie 30% tint) do one see anything out of the rear window?
- Does the film cope with rearpassanger windows doing up and down?
- Can you clean the tinted (film inside) windows without scratching/getting it off?
I'm sure that the film itself is the most important issue,
but the installation must be also professionally done.
The film tech has improved a lot in the last decennium.
Overhere only the backwindow and rear passanger windows can be tinted.
BMW has the mentioned tint on their option list, that's no film but the glass
itself.
My questions are:
- In dark and rain, (ie 30% tint) do one see anything out of the rear window?
- Does the film cope with rearpassanger windows doing up and down?
- Can you clean the tinted (film inside) windows without scratching/getting it off?
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I'm sure that the film itself is the most important issue,
but the installation must be also professionally done.
but the installation must be also professionally done.
My questions are:
- In dark and rain, (ie 30% tint) do one see anything out of the rear window?
30% tint is not so dark that you will not be able to see out at night or in the rain. 5% will give you that effect.
- Does the film cope with rearpassanger windows doing up and down?
The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint.
- Can you clean the tinted (film inside) windows without scratching/getting it off?
The window can easily be cleaned without damaging the tint. Warning: Do not use glass cleaner with ammonia. It will damage the tint. Some car wash establishments use this kind of glass cleaner.
- In dark and rain, (ie 30% tint) do one see anything out of the rear window?
30% tint is not so dark that you will not be able to see out at night or in the rain. 5% will give you that effect.
- Does the film cope with rearpassanger windows doing up and down?
The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint.
- Can you clean the tinted (film inside) windows without scratching/getting it off?
The window can easily be cleaned without damaging the tint. Warning: Do not use glass cleaner with ammonia. It will damage the tint. Some car wash establishments use this kind of glass cleaner.
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Thanks jiio!
Quality is usually not cheap when purchased,
but in the long run there's no other way.
"The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint."
No doubt, but will the film be scracthed by dirty gasket etc?
Quality is usually not cheap when purchased,
but in the long run there's no other way.
"The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint."
No doubt, but will the film be scracthed by dirty gasket etc?
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='281039' date='May 11 2006, 10:05 AM
Thanks jiio!
Quality is usually not cheap when purchased,
but in the long run there's no other way.
"The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint."
No doubt, but will the film be scracthed by dirty gasket etc?
Quality is usually not cheap when purchased,
but in the long run there's no other way.
"The windows will have no problem moving up/down with the tint."
No doubt, but will the film be scracthed by dirty gasket etc?
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Originally Posted by cwoarmy' post='280955' date='May 11 2006, 06:39 AM
I am getting Huper Opkit put on my car this Saturday. Going with the legal limit here in FL. Cost is $325. We'll see what happens.
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Originally Posted by 525iiiii' post='277489' date='May 3 2006, 10:34 AM
im in the uk and does anyone recommend places to get my car done. Also what is involved in doing it.
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