View Poll Results: What shade do you have on your ride?
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Window Tint
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From: So. Cal (SFV)
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I like the 35% look 
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='661758' date='Sep 4 2008, 11:36 AM
No such thing as too dark. Fat ass did 35% because he has a black interior. I did 20 on sides and 5 in rear, as I like it in the rear.
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From: Mount Laurel, NJ
Originally Posted by moschse' post='661702' date='Sep 4 2008, 10:46 AM
Only problem is that I think I went too dark at 35%. What do you guys have on your rides?
When you say you went too dark do you mean the physical look of the tint or the ability to see out at night?
I have 35% on mine and it seems perfect. It physically looks good and the night visibilty is very good.
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From: Mount Laurel, NJ
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='661758' date='Sep 4 2008, 11:36 AM
No such thing as too dark. Fat ass did 35% because he has a black interior. I did 20 on sides and 5 in rear and I like it.
Oh, and the tint shop in Great Neck is awesome. I used to go there with every car I've ever owned til this one. Joe is a good guy
Oh, and the tint shop in Great Neck is awesome. I used to go there with every car I've ever owned til this one. Joe is a good guy
Maybe from an appearance point of view, but from a legal point of view anything darker than about 30% is simply too dark. If you get into an accident (even if it is not your fault), you may have a fight on your hands if you have tint darker than the legal limit. Just fyi.
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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 jmsod' post='661800' date='Sep 4 2008, 12:15 PM
Maybe from an appearance point of view, but from a legal point of view anything darker than about 30% is simply too dark. If you get into an accident (even if it is not your fault), you may have a fight on your hands if you have tint darker than the legal limit. Just fyi.
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From: Fremont, CA
My Ride: 2005 545i
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Originally Posted by fvicente' post='661730' date='Sep 4 2008, 08:15 AM
I did 40%. it looks darker when the sun is hitting the car. best way to gauge it is to look through the car in the shade, or at night. 35% is fine IMO, I got 40 because Huper Optik came in 30% or 40% and I'm getting too old for 30% and night driving.
