Tint for Black Saphire 550i
06-11-2008 | 11:20 AM
#13
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,765
Likes: 0
From: MPLS, USA
My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='600422' date='Jun 11 2008, 09:43 AM
I wouldn't say it looks "ghetto", but what I don't understand is why you would want such dark tint (unless you live in Vegas or FL). Why? Because when you're rolling down the street and everyone is staring at what a beautiful car you have (especially the fine ladies of this world), don't you want them to see who is driving it??? Who knows...you might end up finding yourself in line with her the next time you're at Starbucks and she turns around and says to you, "You're that guy with the gorgeous BMW". And you're response is, "Your the gorgeous little biiiiiiatch I saw on the street corner the other day". After that, you and her on your merry way. Nuff said. 
06-11-2008 | 02:16 PM
#14
Senior Members
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
From: Mount Laurel, NJ
Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='600336' date='Jun 11 2008, 07:08 AM
I have 20% and love it!
I agree. IMO anything darker than 35% hinders night visibility. Plus, 35% tint (from the outside looking in) will look pretty dark since you have black interior. I have beige interior and from the outside my 35% looks fairly light, but I am ok with it. Good mix between reduction of glare, looks, and still very good night visibility.
06-11-2008 | 02:18 PM
#15
Senior Members
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
From: Mount Laurel, NJ
Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='600432' date='Jun 11 2008, 11:00 AM
I suggest 35% all around, but 50% in the windshield.
I have 20% in door windows and I will change it soon to 35% because I have some difficulties looking at side mirrors and around when in the dark.
I also have 50% in the windshield and 35% in rear window
I have 20% in door windows and I will change it soon to 35% because I have some difficulties looking at side mirrors and around when in the dark.
I also have 50% in the windshield and 35% in rear window
Any degree of windshield tint (except for the strip at the top from the factory) is illegal in every state as far as I know. You can legally have tint (different degrees) in every state with proper forms on the sides and rear window.
06-11-2008 | 02:21 PM
#16
Contributors
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,769
Likes: 0
From: Newnan, Georgia
My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
I have 35% 3M tint on my Sapphire Black....night vision is still good.
06-11-2008 | 03:49 PM
#17
Thread Starter
Senior Members
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,285
Likes: 0
From: Queens/Long Island NY
My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Great recommendations. Although I enjoy acting like $.50 and snoop, I will go with 35%. Now, who can do it the right way?
06-11-2008 | 03:49 PM
#18
Thread Starter
Senior Members
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,285
Likes: 0
From: Queens/Long Island NY
My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
In LI, NY
06-11-2008 | 11:33 PM
#20
Contributors
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
My Ride: See my signature
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='600422' date='Jun 11 2008, 10:43 AM
I wouldn't say it looks "ghetto", but what I don't understand is why you would want such dark tint (unless you live in Vegas or FL). Why? Because when you're rolling down the street and everyone is staring at what a beautiful car you have (especially the fine ladies of this world), don't you want them to see who is driving it??? Who knows...you might end up finding yourself in line with her the next time you're at Starbucks and she turns around and says to you, "You're that guy with the gorgeous BMW". And you're response is, "Your the gorgeous little biiiiiiatch I saw on the street corner the other day". After that, you and her on your merry way. Nuff said.
I almost fell out of my chair laughing! Nice response C!