Group Deal on Tints: Chicago Area

floot_roops · 04-07-2010, 07:35 PM

I was actually going to call for an appointment to have my e92 done at Umbra... but if there might be any sort of group deal, I'll hold off for a bit... I was quoted 290 for Pinnacle, which seems awesome, so if i don't see anything materialize in the near future, I'll just get it done on my own.

floot_roops · 04-07-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by floot_roops

I was actually going to call for an appointment to have my e92 done at Umbra... but if there might be any sort of group deal, I'll hold off for a bit... I was quoted 290 for Pinnacle, which seems awesome, so if i don't see anything materialize in the near future, I'll just get it done on my own.

Oh, and in terms of the tint law, my car's registered in Indiana and almost always parked in my condo's garage or the hospital garage, though of course I'll occasionally street park when I go out... Do you think I'll still have issues with getting tickets?

CubanJJ09 · 04-07-2010, 08:21 PM

No. Il canT enforce IN. Law, u don't need a front plate either.

CubanJJ09 · 04-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Stupid fuckin iPhone caps

mkPOTO · 04-07-2010, 10:34 PM

i have been talking to vs motorsports and i may have a guy who will hook us up. let you guys know tomorrow

UdubBadger · 04-07-2010, 11:00 PM

sweeeet

Mirz_E90 · 04-11-2010, 07:51 AM

price? im in

UdubBadger · 04-11-2010, 09:43 AM

I'm out... just heard the shop up here will redo my fronts for free as they're guaranteed for life of the car.

zhangzeyuandss · 04-11-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by floot_roops

Oh, and in terms of the tint law, my car's registered in Indiana and almost always parked in my condo's garage or the hospital garage, though of course I'll occasionally street park when I go out... Do you think I'll still have issues with getting tickets?

Yeah I am in the same situation. The car was registered in Indiana to drive in IL.no front plate problem lol

ultimate · 04-16-2010, 12:16 PM

anyone have an appointment with them? i'll be going there soon to get one of my window redone.

CubanJJ09 · 04-16-2010, 12:18 PM

whos them? the government

Black Sheep · 04-16-2010, 12:19 PM

Whats the deal with the group buy I'm ready.....

ultimate · 04-16-2010, 12:22 PM

umbra...

ultimate · 04-16-2010, 12:24 PM

but yeah los, i don't know why, i happen to get 18mpg still no matter what. it's either the constant stop and go and/or awd right?

saifsiddiqui · 04-16-2010, 12:49 PM

anyone want to do tints for $120? I might be going to get my tints done with my brother either April 25/26. I'm not sure exactly when but the place is in Chicago. For more details PM me. Maybe if we get a couple more cars I can drop the price a little bit also. Lifetime warranty also.

Black Sheep · 04-16-2010, 12:52 PM

I'm set on Umbra

vasillalov · 04-16-2010, 01:42 PM

Count me in for the Umbra Group rate. I talked to them last week and I was quoted $230 for tint for my E90. They also have a shop next door that installs felt so that your tint won't get scratched for another $100.

Those guys are Ukrainian! I might be able to pull some Eastern European connection thing...

I had 20% tint on my last car coming from Ohio. I drove that thing for 1.5 years in Chicago. I live in Logan Square. I got a ticket. Went to court with pictures of my car without tint and got my ticket dismissed!

So, I strongly advise all of you to take detailed pictures of your car BEFORE you put tint on. If you get a ticket, simply go to court, show them your pictures and tell them you are now in compliance and have your ticket dismissed!

Vasil

P.S.
BTW. This crap about Chicago Ordinance is total BS. Here is why:

http://www.cartype.com/pages/246/ill...ow_tinting_law

UPDATE: 7-28-9. Andrea at the Illinois Capitol Office answers a very good question from one of our readers.

Question: I emailed my alderman's office, and they said that even if Illinois passes a law allowing tint, the Chicago Municipal Code will supercede that law. So tint will still be illegal with a $250 ticket in Chicago until the Municipal Code is changed (at least according to my alderman's office)."

Answer: NO that is not true. The Illinois Vehicle Code (Chapter 11 specifically) allows Chicago to adopt ordinances in regards to the movement of vehicles and rules of the road. However, tinting is not a moving ordinance but an equipment ordinance (Chapter 12 of the Illinois Vehicle Code) thus Chicago is not exempt from the law. This information came from the Illinois State Police.

It's a small technicality BUT very important!

Kylekuu · 04-16-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

Count me in for the Umbra Group rate. I talked to them last week and I was quoted $230 for tint for my E90. They also have a shop next door that installs felt so that your tint won't get scratched for another $100.

Those guys are Ukrainian! I might be able to pull some Eastern European connection thing...

I had 20% tint on my last car coming from Ohio. I drove that thing for 1.5 years in Chicago. I live in Logan Square. I got a ticket. Went to court with pictures of my car without tint and got my ticket dismissed!

So, I strongly advise all of you to take detailed pictures of your car BEFORE you put tint on. If you get a ticket, simply go to court, show them your pictures and tell them you are now in compliance and have your ticket dismissed!

Vasil

P.S.
BTW. This crap about Chicago Ordinance is total BS. Here is why:

http://www.cartype.com/pages/246/ill...ow_tinting_law

UPDATE: 7-28-9. Andrea at the Illinois Capitol Office answers a very good question from one of our readers.

Question: I emailed my alderman's office, and they said that even if Illinois passes a law allowing tint, the Chicago Municipal Code will supercede that law. So tint will still be illegal with a $250 ticket in Chicago until the Municipal Code is changed (at least according to my alderman's office)."

Answer: NO that is not true. The Illinois Vehicle Code (Chapter 11 specifically) allows Chicago to adopt ordinances in regards to the movement of vehicles and rules of the road. However, tinting is not a moving ordinance but an equipment ordinance (Chapter 12 of the Illinois Vehicle Code) thus Chicago is not exempt from the law. This information came from the Illinois State Police.

It's a small technicality BUT very important!

best to find and print it out for future use

mkPOTO · 04-16-2010, 04:30 PM

we may have a tint day at vs motorsports, ill keep you guys posted

Spazdoc · 04-20-2010, 09:48 PM

I have an appointment for May 17 at Umbra For Pinnacle Ceramic. If this goes through before then, I'm in.

vasillalov · 04-21-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

we may have a tint day at vs motorsports, ill keep you guys posted

Talk is cheap! Chop-chop! Lets see this happen! LOL

floot_roops · 04-21-2010, 07:12 PM

I have my appointment tomorrow at Umbra. I'll try and put some pictures up for people still on the fence about going there. As for me... I got impatient.

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04-16-2010, 12:49 PM	#37
saifsiddiqui Captain 37 Rep 858 Posts Drives: 2008 E92Xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	anyone want to do tints for $120? I might be going to get my tints done with my brother either April 25/26. I'm not sure exactly when but the place is in Chicago. For more details PM me. Maybe if we get a couple more cars I can drop the price a little bit also. Lifetime warranty also.
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04-16-2010, 01:42 PM	#39
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose 1121 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan, 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i E90 [8.00]	Count me in for the Umbra Group rate. I talked to them last week and I was quoted $230 for tint for my E90. They also have a shop next door that installs felt so that your tint won't get scratched for another $100. Those guys are Ukrainian! I might be able to pull some Eastern European connection thing... I had 20% tint on my last car coming from Ohio. I drove that thing for 1.5 years in Chicago. I live in Logan Square. I got a ticket. Went to court with pictures of my car without tint and got my ticket dismissed! So, I strongly advise all of you to take detailed pictures of your car BEFORE you put tint on. If you get a ticket, simply go to court, show them your pictures and tell them you are now in compliance and have your ticket dismissed! Vasil P.S. BTW. This crap about Chicago Ordinance is total BS. Here is why: http://www.cartype.com/pages/246/ill...ow_tinting_law UPDATE: 7-28-9. Andrea at the Illinois Capitol Office answers a very good question from one of our readers. Question: I emailed my alderman's office, and they said that even if Illinois passes a law allowing tint, the Chicago Municipal Code will supercede that law. So tint will still be illegal with a $250 ticket in Chicago until the Municipal Code is changed (at least according to my alderman's office)." Answer: NO that is not true. The Illinois Vehicle Code (Chapter 11 specifically) allows Chicago to adopt ordinances in regards to the movement of vehicles and rules of the road. However, tinting is not a moving ordinance but an equipment ordinance (Chapter 12 of the Illinois Vehicle Code) thus Chicago is not exempt from the law. This information came from the Illinois State Police. It's a small technicality BUT very important!
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floot_roops 181st Imperial Pilot 11 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I have my appointment tomorrow at Umbra. I'll try and put some pictures up for people still on the fence about going there. As for me... I got impatient.
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