Tint gradients
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='665881' date='Sep 9 2008, 08:33 PM
What agency? Also...what was the disposition on the tint?
54% on the sides is a little too light for those bright sunny drives to Vegas, but it does its job and maintains vision for parallel parking at night with the windows rolled up. It's a classy look, but most will say it's too light.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I had 35% on my E39 530 and my 2007 530. Both were jet black on black. My new car is black interior with the alcantara headliner (black) and with the shades. it's perfect.
Here's my theory. too dark means nobody can see in. isn't the joy of driving such a beauty for others to see in, especially the stud that's actually driving it...even if he is married. hahahaha!
Here's my theory. too dark means nobody can see in. isn't the joy of driving such a beauty for others to see in, especially the stud that's actually driving it...even if he is married. hahahaha!
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='665897' date='Sep 9 2008, 08:50 PM
I had 35% on my E39 530 and my 2007 530. Both were jet black on black. My new car is black interior with the alcantara headliner (black) and with the shades. it's perfect.
Here's my theory. too dark means nobody can see in. isn't the joy of driving such a beauty for others to see in, especially the stud that's actually driving it...even if he is married. hahahaha!
Here's my theory. too dark means nobody can see in. isn't the joy of driving such a beauty for others to see in, especially the stud that's actually driving it...even if he is married. hahahaha!
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Here's a handful side profile shots in different lighting conditions so you can get an idea of what 54% on the sides looks like.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='665902' date='Sep 9 2008, 11:53 PM
Man...that 35 on your 07 530 is dark.
I would do 35. 
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Here are the most recent pix taken of my old 530 with 35%. As you can see, you can easily see right through. Still classy though.
http://www.leasetrader.com/2007_BMW_530Xi_...56.xhtml#photos
http://www.leasetrader.com/2007_BMW_530Xi_...56.xhtml#photos
