Thumbs up to Rocky Mountain Windowtint
06-14-2007, 09:59 AM
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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
Precursor: Two weeks ago my right rear passenger window was smashed while in SF meeting up with torquey5 near the Embarcadero. Thankfully, the tint maintained the integrity of the window while driving back to San Jose. If not for the tint, the glass would've probably collapsed inside the cabin on the way back. The next day, Darwin of SonicMS (formerly CarLab), arranged for a replacement window.
I went to Formula One's website and located the nearest dealer near Mountain View, CA. The closest was Rocky Mountain Windowtint. I googled the name and came across a few reviews. The reviewers all praised them. I called and set an appointment. So, yesterday I left work anticipating that it would take 1 hour to drive 40 miles. Ummm... yeah, welcome to Bay Area traffic. 40 miles turned out to be 1.5 hours. The worst part was the 680 N and 580 E junction. From there it's 10 miles to their tint shop. It took 45 minutes to drive 10miles! :thumbsdown:
I eventually got there at 5:40pm and they close at 6pm. Fortunately for me they were sympathetic to my ordeal. My appointment was for 5pm. They agreed to do the work and finished in under 20 minutes. Very professional work. I was talking to the two guys in the shop while the tint was being applied to my window. These guys are good. They know what they're doing. I'm absolutely happy with the work and told them I would be referring Bay Area BMW people to them. I think they do all the tint work for BMW of Pleasanton.
These guys aren't cheap. For the top-of-the-line Pinnacle Series tint it'll cost $399 for all the windows except the front windshield. My cost was $65 for the tint and I left them a little tip for such a great job and good conversation. They have 15%, 35%, and 50% tint. So, any Bay Area residents wanting the best tint see these guys. Yes, I am biased. IMO, Formula One is THE best ceramic tint.
I went to Formula One's website and located the nearest dealer near Mountain View, CA. The closest was Rocky Mountain Windowtint. I googled the name and came across a few reviews. The reviewers all praised them. I called and set an appointment. So, yesterday I left work anticipating that it would take 1 hour to drive 40 miles. Ummm... yeah, welcome to Bay Area traffic. 40 miles turned out to be 1.5 hours. The worst part was the 680 N and 580 E junction. From there it's 10 miles to their tint shop. It took 45 minutes to drive 10miles! :thumbsdown:
I eventually got there at 5:40pm and they close at 6pm. Fortunately for me they were sympathetic to my ordeal. My appointment was for 5pm. They agreed to do the work and finished in under 20 minutes. Very professional work. I was talking to the two guys in the shop while the tint was being applied to my window. These guys are good. They know what they're doing. I'm absolutely happy with the work and told them I would be referring Bay Area BMW people to them. I think they do all the tint work for BMW of Pleasanton.
These guys aren't cheap. For the top-of-the-line Pinnacle Series tint it'll cost $399 for all the windows except the front windshield. My cost was $65 for the tint and I left them a little tip for such a great job and good conversation. They have 15%, 35%, and 50% tint. So, any Bay Area residents wanting the best tint see these guys. Yes, I am biased. IMO, Formula One is THE best ceramic tint.
06-14-2007, 10:05 AM
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High resol. Pics pls.. I didn't go with ceramic tint, because it doesnt have reflection like the LLUMAR ATR tint has.. it metal in it, didnt care much about Radio reception, I donot have probs. On Rear windsheid I got just charcoal dyed-tint.
06-14-2007, 10:10 AM
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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
Precisely why I went with Formula One ceramic tint. It doesn't have a reflection. My primary reasons in choosing FO: high heat rejection, non-metallic, non-reflective. I have tons of pics in my gallery with FO tint.
06-14-2007, 10:10 AM
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sucks to hear you window was smashed, but good to hear that it has all been fixed and everything is all good. can't wait to see your car with its updated mods at the next meet 
06-14-2007, 10:12 AM
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Ohh.. how is the back view in night?
I heard on pretty much every tint, on rear windsheild u will have reflection of light at Defroster lines.. do u guys have same prob too..
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I heard on pretty much every tint, on rear windsheild u will have reflection of light at Defroster lines.. do u guys have same prob too..
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06-14-2007, 10:12 AM
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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
Thanks, weezy. FYI, the pic you see in my sig line is not a true representation of what my car currently looks like. 
06-14-2007, 10:15 AM
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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 coolguy' post='435784' date='Jun 14 2007, 11:12 AM
Ohh.. how is the back view in night?
I heard on pretty much every tint, on rear windsheild u will have reflection of light at Defroster lines.. do u guys have same prob too..
this is how it would look like:
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I heard on pretty much every tint, on rear windsheild u will have reflection of light at Defroster lines.. do u guys have same prob too..
this is how it would look like:
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06-14-2007, 12:41 PM
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Sorry to hear about your window being smashed. Some parts of the Embarcadero are very nice and others are straight ghetto. FYI, my cop buddy told me there's been lots of smash & grab incidents happening around town. It's not safe anywhere......
Yes, Rocky Mountain does most of the tint for BMW of Pleasanton. The finance adviser tried to sell me a 5-window tint job for $599 when I was signing my papers!! Typical stealership trying to upsell. I ended up w/ Madico for $200, not as good as Formula, but I'm pleased w/ it so far.
Yes, Rocky Mountain does most of the tint for BMW of Pleasanton. The finance adviser tried to sell me a 5-window tint job for $599 when I was signing my papers!! Typical stealership trying to upsell. I ended up w/ Madico for $200, not as good as Formula, but I'm pleased w/ it so far.
06-14-2007, 01:43 PM
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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
Torquey5 and I went to visit our favorite waitress at Americano on Tuesday. Of course, I didn't drive my car there.
06-14-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='435872' date='Jun 14 2007, 02:43 PM
Torquey5 and I went to visit our favorite waitress at Americano on Tuesday. Of course, I didn't drive my car there.
Off Topic #2: Is it true Torquey5 works at BMW SF?? I'll like to intro myself next time I'm there...., not like I'm looking forward to bringing the car down, but it happens.
