E90Post
 


Studio RSR
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > percent tints?



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-08-2015, 03:47 PM   #45
roccy_miyagi
@Dat.Vermillion.E92
roccy_miyagi's Avatar
United_States
90
Rep
453
Posts

Drives: 2017
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Memaxndapickel
Quote:
Originally Posted by roccy_miyagi View Post
who told you that?
I've been told that by a couple reputable shops in my area. I agree with what's been said in here that the younger you are the darker you go it seems. And I also agree that if you have a black interior lighter will look darker and still look classy. But hey I'm a firm believer in the saying "to each their own". What Ever floats your boat or makes you happy go for it!
I hear you
__________________
A Simple E92 from Jersey
..Mod Thread..
NJ Vermillion Red Mettalic E92
BMWCCA NJ

Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 07:14 PM   #46
Wilt
Major
226
Rep
1,036
Posts

Drives: 2011 328i
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF Bay area

iTrader: (0)

In night driving the issue is seeing things like pedestrians (particularly children), curb lines, posts, utility poles. Tinting will reduce the drivers ability to see them. Poor lighting at night, combined with bright, high contrasting oncoming headlights and window tinting are an invitation for disaster.

Speaking from experience, one person says, "I have had my windshield tinted since 2002. Not just a strip. The full windshield. During that time I've always had 5% on the sides and rear and I've always had either 50% or 35% on the windshield. Most of the cars had 35% but the Prius has 50% because the place I brought it to wouldn't do 35%. ...The only statement from above that was true was that it can indeed become an issue if you run someone over. You would be surprised at how easy it is to do that when you are tinted and it is night time. On well lit roads, it isn't a big deal but in dark residential areas, it is almost impossible to see out my sides at night. I usually have to keep the windows down. If you run someone down and kill them and you have an illegally tinted windshield, you will probably run into a legal nightmare."
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 07:49 PM   #47
bloppitybloop
Major
392
Rep
1,369
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Wisconsin

iTrader: (1)

Once you go black...
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 07:54 PM   #48
wilbur_the_goose
Major
353
Rep
1,245
Posts

Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Metro Philly

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by phoshizzle View Post
i'm finally getting my windows tinted! I have an e92 alpine white car. What is a good percentage to get them tinted and not have cops on my ass? Pics would be great too! Thanks!
Don't tint.

There is a reason it's illegal. It puts cops at risk. It also puts other drivers at risk because they can't see you when they approach at a right angle (an intersection) to help assess what you're doing.

Last edited by wilbur_the_goose; 10-08-2015 at 07:59 PM..
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 08:02 PM   #49
Brettb1234
Private First Class
Brettb1234's Avatar
55
Rep
157
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 6MT 335i
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Redondo Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 335i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingnut335 View Post
There may be some truth to this, or just a coincidence for me.

15 years ago I liked my tints dark (using 5% or 10% on my cars). But when I had my BMW done over 3 years ago, I went with 35%. I still think 50% seems too light, but who knows what I'll like 10 years from now.

I'd be curious to know the ages of the people who posted having 15% or darker tints on their cars.
I have 35% in the front and 15% around that, I'm 25. It's really dark especially with the black leather. If I was doing it again I'd probably do 50% in the front and 35% around that.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 08:49 PM   #50
Fundguy1
Major General
Fundguy1's Avatar
2031
Rep
8,339
Posts

Drives: 335 e93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Orlando, fl

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose View Post
Don't tint.

There is a reason it's illegal. It puts cops at risk. It also puts other drivers at risk because they can't see you when they approach at a right angle (an intersection) to help assess what you're doing.
Um it puts cops at risk only if the guy who started the post tints then attacks cops. Personally I think that the biggest bs ever. Cops have spotlights at night more than capable of penetrating anything but 5%. I have 15% and you can clearly see me at night and no problems seeing things out there. Most states have strict tint laws. Florida lax. The tint gut u used was one of the best in the area and does dozens of cars a day. He said 9p% are illegally dark. It's the norm here and cops dont have problems. Sorry. I'm not buying what your selling. The dealerships even offer tint on new cars. Looks and heat prevention.

I don't see any need to tint the front. If the other windows are tinted I looks the same as them without being tinted and that is the only one that can really affect night vision. Not necessary and that is over the line as most cops think.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 09:00 PM   #51
dannyjones
Lieutenant
82
Rep
405
Posts

Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M-Sport
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Florida, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose View Post
Don't tint.

There is a reason it's illegal. It puts cops at risk. It also puts other drivers at risk because they can't see you when they approach at a right angle (an intersection) to help assess what you're doing.
My tinted windows put cops at risk how exactly? And I have indicators to show if I'm turning or not. Who tries to look in at the driver to see what they're doing?!?
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2015, 09:19 PM   #52
Brettb1234
Private First Class
Brettb1234's Avatar
55
Rep
157
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 6MT 335i
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Redondo Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 335i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose View Post
Don't tint.

There is a reason it's illegal. It puts cops at risk. It also puts other drivers at risk because they can't see you when they approach at a right angle (an intersection) to help assess what you're doing.
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2015, 12:10 AM   #53
Memaxndapickel
Second Lieutenant
110
Rep
231
Posts

Drives: 2008 335i
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (0)

Hahaha^^^^
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2015, 10:19 AM   #54
Wilt
Major
226
Rep
1,036
Posts

Drives: 2011 328i
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF Bay area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyjones View Post
My tinted windows put cops at risk how exactly?

And I have indicators to show if I'm turning or not. Who tries to look in at the driver to see what they're doing?!?
If a cop pulls you over, you are in a darkened interior and he is peering in thru glass that darkens his view of you in the darkened interior. So he is more at risk of some scofflaw with a grudge pulling a gun and firing at him.

Turn indicators indicate your 'intention' to turn, but they do not indicate to another driver or a pedestrian or bicyclist that you have SEEN THEM, and eye contact is a significant indication that you are aware of their presence.
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2015, 10:48 AM   #55
Cory S
Major
Cory S's Avatar
United_States
305
Rep
1,163
Posts

Drives: 2011 335i-X
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: N.H.

iTrader: (0)

Don't watch the car for what you think it's going to do.... Watch the driver and watch what they are looking at.....
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2015, 12:47 PM   #56
roccy_miyagi
@Dat.Vermillion.E92
roccy_miyagi's Avatar
United_States
90
Rep
453
Posts

Drives: 2017
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilt View Post
If a cop pulls you over, you are in a darkened interior and he is peering in thru glass that darkens his view of you in the darkened interior. So he is more at risk of some scofflaw with a grudge pulling a gun and firing at him.

Turn indicators indicate your 'intention' to turn, but they do not indicate to another driver or a pedestrian or bicyclist that you have SEEN THEM, and eye contact is a significant indication that you are aware of their presence.
here is something that completely blow your mind. in most states its perfectly legal to tint the back windows, but depending on the state the laws vary for the fronts. now here is the kicker, next time you see a officer doing a traffic stop, watch his actions. he stands right next to the back window at most if he isn't standing at the front driver window. now if tints posed such a danger to cops, then why do they stand right next to the back tinted window of cars?

just a thought
__________________
A Simple E92 from Jersey
..Mod Thread..
NJ Vermillion Red Mettalic E92
BMWCCA NJ

Appreciate 0
      10-09-2015, 05:07 PM   #57
Wilt
Major
226
Rep
1,036
Posts

Drives: 2011 328i
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF Bay area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by roccy_miyagi View Post
here is something that completely blow your mind. in most states its perfectly legal to tint the back windows, but depending on the state the laws vary for the fronts. now here is the kicker, next time you see a officer doing a traffic stop, watch his actions. he stands right next to the back window at most if he isn't standing at the front driver window. now if tints posed such a danger to cops, then why do they stand right next to the back tinted window of cars?

just a thought
Because it is harder for the driver to turn back to fire a weapon at the officer, particularly if held in place by the seatbelt, and it 'telegraphs' the move.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 05:05 PM   #58
Fundguy1
Major General
Fundguy1's Avatar
2031
Rep
8,339
Posts

Drives: 335 e93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Orlando, fl

iTrader: (0)

Um,

1. unless the guy you are giving advise to IS a scoff law as you put it, there isn't any extra danger to cops with him getting tint.

2. Many states allow tint of varying degrees for door windows. Florida is 30% 15% is what I have. I have had 1 ticket for tint in 221,000 miles and that was because it was a rookie riding with a sergeant who was doing everything by the numbers.

3. When I have been pulled over, I suggest doing what I always do.
Turn off radio and car
Roll down window
Hold license and carry permit in both hands out the window.

Police appreciate this as you are showing them there is no threat. Your hands are empty, you have your paperwork. They can relax. You aren't going to be a problem.

Then be polite, courteous, and straight with them. More often than not they will let you go.

So if you're doing this, I do not see a problem with having tint and the cop who pulls you over probably won't either.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 07:36 PM   #59
wilbur_the_goose
Major
353
Rep
1,245
Posts

Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Metro Philly

iTrader: (0)

Fundguy1 - well said. I had a friend who was an officer, and he recommended doing almost the same thing if I was ever stopped.

I incorrectly assumed that every state had laws against tinting. Sorry about that.

But the thing that bugs me is when it's so dark that I can't see what the other driver is doing. As I've gotten older (I'm > 50 now), I've gotten a LOT more defensive in my driving, and it's served me well.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 07:47 PM   #60
Fundguy1
Major General
Fundguy1's Avatar
2031
Rep
8,339
Posts

Drives: 335 e93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Orlando, fl

iTrader: (0)

There's different tint lawso in every state. Typically more southern higher tint allowed as the cars heat up more without it. 15% is what an SUV has on all back and backseat windows stock. Cops in florida and many other states tolerate this for front door windows. 5% is limo. Many states allow 5% on rear and backseat windows. That's what you can't see through. That's illegal for front seat door windows everywhere.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 09:29 PM   #61
SlimE92
Captain
SlimE92's Avatar
No_Country
184
Rep
927
Posts

Drives: E92 N54
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Queens NY

iTrader: (0)

Lol the cops will be fine. That's y they carry pistols for
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 10:47 PM   #62
Monster900
Zeed
Monster900's Avatar
Canada
17
Rep
561
Posts

Drives: E92 335i
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Detroit, MI

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cory S
35% IMO is the classiest. Still dark enough to be functional, but not so dark it becomes a safety issue, or look ghetto. 35% on side windows, and 20% on rear glass is always what I prefer. Anything on the windshield is just plain stupid.

This is 35% all around...

[IMG]http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/phot...MG_0030-vi.jpg[/IMG]
+1 That's what I have.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2015, 11:21 PM   #63
Chrispy650
Lieutenant
Chrispy650's Avatar
United_States
56
Rep
559
Posts

Drives: E92 LCI
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SoCal (Irvine)

iTrader: (2)

I had 35% on my car before (silver/black interior). I went with ceramic with my new car (white/beige interior). I could choose between 30 or 40%. I went with the 40 this time as the 30 seemed just a little too dark on white for me personally. I think the 40 came out perfect. You can tell its tinted during the day but can still see inside with hardly any problem. I'm more concerned about heat rejection now than privacy so 40% ceramic was a good choice for me. I'm 26 btw so even though I'm still young, I actually like 40%. At night, I can see perfectly fine and others shouldn't have an issue seeing inside as well.
Appreciate 0
      10-11-2015, 11:10 AM   #64
Fundguy1
Major General
Fundguy1's Avatar
2031
Rep
8,339
Posts

Drives: 335 e93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Orlando, fl

iTrader: (0)

Here's mine on Wednesday. 15% all around .
Appreciate 1
whyzee1251613.00
      10-14-2015, 12:43 AM   #65
Mythos
Enlisted Member
4
Rep
31
Posts

Drives: 2012 328i Coupe
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: So. Cal.

iTrader: (0)

To the OP, look into the Ceramic Tints, they cost more but the block out more heat! I tinted my windshield with a very light tint (used Johnson tints).
I went with 35 on the back three windows (I have a Coupe)
I went with 45 on the front side windows, (there is already a factory tint on them)
I went with 75 on the windshield and with the black interior there is NO WAY to tell the windshield is tinted

Read about it here: http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/au...cts/insulatir/

great stuff! I would ONLY ever buy ceramic tints going forward...
Appreciate 0
      10-14-2015, 07:13 AM   #66
Fundguy1
Major General
Fundguy1's Avatar
2031
Rep
8,339
Posts

Drives: 335 e93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Orlando, fl

iTrader: (0)

Llumar has ceramic and 3M I'm guessing. They weren't available when I did mine but probably worth the extra $20. I may even get mine redone to get it.
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:45 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST