what does 15/20% tint look like?

ANedelka335i · 04-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Never really dealt with tint much, and i'm thinking of doing either 35% or 20%. Just curious what it's like from the driver's seat? Difficulties looking out at night or anything (beyond the requisite added attention from police). Thanks

karliejai · 04-21-2009, 06:41 PM

20% is def noticable (attention from police)

at night, theres no way of lookin into the car unless theres light shinning from inside the car... also, backing up is a pain in the ass if theres no street light. i have to lower my window sometimes to see from my side mirror when i back up if its too dark.

whatever you will get used to it...

Jimmeh · 04-21-2009, 06:54 PM

I got 35% on my Montego outside, black inside and it looks good...20% would be really dark for my taste.

Check out some cars in person and see what you like best, thats what I did.

dreamk · 04-21-2009, 07:08 PM

i have 15 on my back windshield and 30 on the other windows

Mark850 · 04-21-2009, 07:19 PM

I have 35% all around..Any darker you're just asking to get pulled over IMHO..

AWMSPORT · 04-21-2009, 07:40 PM

I know you are not looking for Dark tint, but here is mine just to give you an idea how dark you want to go b4 its Blacked out. I have 3% (5%limo) all around windshield included . Hope this helps

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cn555ic · 04-21-2009, 07:45 PM

35% is perfect, but to be honest I got pulled over by cops being ball busters and they told me that my tints were illegal and 70% is legal...BS

AWMSPORT · 04-21-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

70% is legal...BS

+1

ANedelka335i · 04-21-2009, 07:58 PM

Awesome guys, thanks! I'm probably going to go with 35% or so (probably just sides though, not so sure i want to mess with the rear). At that darkness is there much of an issue with night driving?

CV335 · 04-21-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

35% is perfect, but to be honest I got pulled over by cops being ball busters and they told me that my tints were illegal and 70% is legal...BS

WTF 70%??? That is just ridiculous

LiKWiD335xi · 04-21-2009, 08:04 PM

70% is what all window glass from the factory comes with. The cop was being a douche because 70% being legal = no tint is legal.

ejazbmw · 04-21-2009, 08:19 PM

IMO cops won't bother you if your not doing anything stupid, also depends where you live the cops in my town actually have shit to do so I've never been pulled over for tints :knock on wood: and i have 35% perfect shade not to dark not to light.

Fresh330 · 04-21-2009, 09:47 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253248

20% on the back windows

dreamk · 04-21-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2B330i

I know you are not looking for Dark tint, but here is mine just to give you an idea how dark you want to go b4 its Blacked out. I have 3% (5%limo) all around windshield included . Hope this helps

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Owner/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Owner/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]

I can't believe you've done this

AWMSPORT · 04-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Ive had this done on all my cars! For the most part i drive with my 2 front down, so it is less conspicous. also i dont want people looking in to my car, and is awsome for the HOT dayz down here! Although it is illegal, they dont mess with you too much.

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karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	20% is def noticable (attention from police) at night, theres no way of lookin into the car unless theres light shinning from inside the car... also, backing up is a pain in the ass if theres no street light. i have to lower my window sometimes to see from my side mirror when i back up if its too dark. whatever you will get used to it... __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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Jimmeh Major General 84 Rep 7,629 Posts Drives: Ms. Daisy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I got 35% on my Montego outside, black inside and it looks good...20% would be really dark for my taste. Check out some cars in person and see what you like best, thats what I did.
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dreamk Banned 123 Rep 9,946 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south nj iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	i have 15 on my back windshield and 30 on the other windows
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Mark850 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 1991 E31 850i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I have 35% all around..Any darker you're just asking to get pulled over IMHO.. __________________
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	35% is perfect, but to be honest I got pulled over by cops being ball busters and they told me that my tints were illegal and 70% is legal...BS
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ANedelka335i Private First Class 21 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i white/black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: wayne pa iTrader: (1)	Awesome guys, thanks! I'm probably going to go with 35% or so (probably just sides though, not so sure i want to mess with the rear). At that darkness is there much of an issue with night driving?
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LiKWiD335xi Anthony 10 Rep 274 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	70% is what all window glass from the factory comes with. The cop was being a douche because 70% being legal = no tint is legal.
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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	IMO cops won't bother you if your not doing anything stupid, also depends where you live the cops in my town actually have shit to do so I've never been pulled over for tints :knock on wood: and i have 35% perfect shade not to dark not to light.
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Fresh330 It is what it is 20 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253248 20% on the back windows
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