thinkin of tinting the windows all round, suggestions please
01-26-2010, 03:25 PM
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tint it as much as it it legally permisible. Although, If you're in US don't go so dark as to where cops will pull you over.
i used darkest BMW dealer installed tint possible for security purposes and also imo it looks awsome
i used darkest BMW dealer installed tint possible for security purposes and also imo it looks awsome
01-26-2010, 03:40 PM
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My Ride: '04 525i. Bluetooth upgrade, SS brake lines, iPod interface upgrade. Air intake kit, sport suspension, 20% tint.
Other: 2001 Audi A4 Avant: S4 suspension, 20% tint, painted calipers, slotted rotors, iPod interface, custom grilles.
Well, it depends on why you are tinting. However, tint in general is a must. Two things will improve the look of the car dramatically: tint and wheels.
If you're tinting for looks only, darker the better.
If you're tinting for heat blockage, darker the better.
If you're tinting for security reasons, darker the better.
If we take an average of those....the darker the better. Every state has different limits on how dark you can go. Any installer in your area will know, otherwise you can search google (http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/).
Most officers use their discretion. But...since you drive a BMW, most are not very forgiving. I've probably received over 10 tickets in my lifetime for tint (window and license plate covers). The most recent officer suggested as long as my front windows are easy to see through, an office probably won't pull me over due to their own protection.
Personally, I have 5% on my back window and 20% on the rest (except the front windows are tint free). I was concerned the front windows being tint free would look bad, but I actually like it. And...no tickets yet!
01-26-2010, 04:26 PM
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haha, i agree darker the better. but i dont like not being able to see a thing at night. so is it better to have 35%?
does anyone have that on a jet black e60? can i please have some pics please?
btw, im in the UK, but since the police here r so quite cocky, imo, so i think i wont go for 20%....
does anyone have that on a jet black e60? can i please have some pics please?
btw, im in the UK, but since the police here r so quite cocky, imo, so i think i wont go for 20%....
01-26-2010, 04:47 PM
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Quick question for some of you guys here that have gotten tickets for tint....I received a ticket about a week ago for tint and my court data is in almost a month. I got pulled over again today and was given another freaking ticket for tint even after I told the officer that I was just ticketed last week!! I was honestly expecting him to let me off since I was already made aware of this issue with my first ticket..Have any of you guys ever had that happen?
And the tint looks awesome by the way but I am honestly tired of getting tickets. I have a black car too so it look awful when I don't have tint. I feel as though I would almost rather trade the car in than take the tint off.
And the tint looks awesome by the way but I am honestly tired of getting tickets. I have a black car too so it look awful when I don't have tint. I feel as though I would almost rather trade the car in than take the tint off.
01-26-2010, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
I have 35% all around (except front windshield) on my black sapphire.. I like it a lot...although when I see darker like 20% I think it looks sweet...haven't had any tint tickets since getting it 2+ years ago
01-26-2010, 06:31 PM
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I have 35% tint. That was the lowest legally allowed in Colorado and I think it is about right. Darker may look nice during the day, but I think any darker than 35% and being able to see well at night would be hard at least in low light situations. In Las Vegas, you could probably see fine much lower.
