Hey all,
I finally found a place by me that will install window tint in my ride.
They offer 2 brands of tint.
1. Formula
2. ATX

I was pondering which brand would be better (maybe some of you know which is better or what?) so please post your comments / thoughts.

I was also wondering what percent of tint would offer the best look and functionality. Not looking at getting stopped by the POPO (police) with double Limo Black.
But am wondering what would work the best. I was thinking of 40% or 35%.

Thanks for your input.

Audi_Eatter

 

AE, not knowing the color of your e60 or it's interior makes it more difficult to advise you. Black interiors make tint look even darker.
Knowing that you are from the Twin Cities area I would advise you against anything more than 50%. The state troopers in MN are tint nazi's and will pull you over in a heart beat. Also, if you head into any of the suburbs the police have nothing better to do than pull you over for this tint violation. If you are alright with being harassed on a regular basis, by all means go 35% or 20%. I myself got tired of being pulled over. IMHO I think 50% looks classier. What ever you decide is obviously up to you. I have a guy that has tinted all of my vehicles since 1990 that does a great job, is cheap and close to you in Little Canada. PM me if you are interested and I'll set you up.

 

DUH,
Yeah, I should have added that I have a black on black.
Not sure what the real difference of 10% tint is going to make.
If it's going to keep the cops off my back then I would go with the 50% then.

Thanks for your input.

 

Believe it or not 10-15% makes all the difference. I bought a Dakar Yellow e36 M3 with black interior that had 35% tint on it when I purchased the car. I got pulled over all the time until I sold the car. My wife moved here from Arizona with 35% on her silver car with black interior with the came results, constantly pulled over for the tint, we brought it in and had it changed to %50. I was told by a police officer that 20% and 35% tint on SUV's tend to be over looked because Police are accustomed to not being able to see into the vehicle when approaching because of the typical dark tint used on this type of vehicle. However, when a police officer approaches a car that he is accustomed to being able to see into and now cannot, they know the tint is illegal. I never thought of it like that but it makes a lot of sense. Now all of my cars are 50% and my SUV's are 35% because of this tip from officer friendly.

 

Interesting, can someone post pics of a E60 with 50% tint ?

thanks,