Tint or Not

busman76 · 03-18-2009, 09:20 PM

I can't decide if I wan't to tint. I think the M looks clean either way and if I do tint I am not sure how dark. If you have different shades of tint on your car can you post with the % of tint. I am thinking if I do the tint I will go 35% in the back and 50-55%. Trying not to get stressed by the cops but out here they can be dicks what do you think?

Labrada_Exoticz · 03-18-2009, 09:59 PM

I was in the same place as you a while ago but now I have no regrets after I did my tints. I got 20% all around. What ever you do, dont do the 30 in the back and 50 in the front. Just do the 35% all the way around. You can tell a difference in the 2 different tints when they are installed and will annoy the crap out of you or atleast it would to me lol.... Just MHO

Cab5er · 03-18-2009, 10:03 PM

I'm doing 35 all around when I do mine

endofanera7 · 03-18-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cab5er

I'm doing 35 all around when I do mine

me too...35%

where are you getting your car tinted? I will be taking my car to Rocky Mountain in Livermore since they carry F1 and guarantee the matrix dots...

maybe we can get good deal for group tint...

SlammedR8 · 03-18-2009, 11:09 PM

YES!
Tint it!

endofanera7 · 03-18-2009, 11:12 PM

oh I didnt realize that the OP is from the Bay area as well.. maybe we all should go to Rocky Mountain together... if you guys want, pm me I can ask for a group tint quote...

busman76 · 03-18-2009, 11:16 PM

pm sent

busman76 · 03-18-2009, 11:20 PM

http://rockymtnwindowtint.com/gallery

Ha! went on their website and look what I found under gallery

Cab5er · 03-18-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

me too...35%

where are you getting your car tinted? I will be taking my car to Rocky Mountain in Livermore since they carry F1 and guarantee the matrix dots...

maybe we can get good deal for group tint...

I'm down. When I get my car!

endofanera7 · 03-18-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cab5er

I'm down. When I get my car!

when are you getting your car dude??? busman cant wait!!!

montreal red · 03-18-2009, 11:52 PM

i did 50% fronts and 20% rears... i know 35 all around looks better but a fellow forum member has gotten harassed a few times by the police so i didnt want to risk it... theyre pretty strict here in montreal

spyderco10 · 03-19-2009, 01:53 AM

looks naked without tint

jk6672 · 03-19-2009, 02:41 AM

I did 5% all round, looks great

MMMorish · 03-19-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

looks naked without tint

lol I thought so too

Manny212 · 03-19-2009, 01:26 PM

I'm getting 35% all around

kittivan · 03-23-2009, 12:46 AM

I got limo in the rear, 32 in the back, and 50 in the front two. I think its a smooth transition and the front looks somewhat lighter than the back which is good if you are trying to avoid a ticket. Most cops won't pull you over if they see that the front is lighter than the back since they don't want to pull you over without being 100% that you have tinted the front.

Of course 32% all around would look better but the 32% and 50% combo doesn't look bad at all and you won't be bothered by the cops...

03-18-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
busman76 Private First Class 10 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 M3 AW/Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Tint or Not I can't decide if I wan't to tint. I think the M looks clean either way and if I do tint I am not sure how dark. If you have different shades of tint on your car can you post with the % of tint. I am thinking if I do the tint I will go 35% in the back and 50-55%. Trying not to get stressed by the cops but out here they can be dicks what do you think? Attached Images __________________ 08 E90 M3 AW/FR/ 6 speed/Prem/H&R/Macht Schnell Air Filter/B&W Roundels/ Monochrome Badging/ Black Kidneys/ black grilles/ clutch pedal spring removed,painted reflectors,AA Pulley. On order: Macht Schnell Spacers 15/12, GP Thunders,
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03-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#2
Labrada_Exoticz Subscribed 124 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (4)	I was in the same place as you a while ago but now I have no regrets after I did my tints. I got 20% all around. What ever you do, dont do the 30 in the back and 50 in the front. Just do the 35% all the way around. You can tell a difference in the 2 different tints when they are installed and will annoy the crap out of you or atleast it would to me lol.... Just MHO
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03-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	I'm doing 35 all around when I do mine __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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03-18-2009, 11:09 PM	#5
SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	YES! Tint it! __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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03-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#6
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	oh I didnt realize that the OP is from the Bay area as well.. maybe we all should go to Rocky Mountain together... if you guys want, pm me I can ask for a group tint quote...
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03-18-2009, 11:16 PM	#7
busman76 Private First Class 10 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 M3 AW/Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	pm sent __________________ 08 E90 M3 AW/FR/ 6 speed/Prem/H&R/Macht Schnell Air Filter/B&W Roundels/ Monochrome Badging/ Black Kidneys/ black grilles/ clutch pedal spring removed,painted reflectors,AA Pulley. On order: Macht Schnell Spacers 15/12, GP Thunders,
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03-18-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
busman76 Private First Class 10 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 M3 AW/Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	http://rockymtnwindowtint.com/gallery Ha! went on their website and look what I found under gallery __________________ 08 E90 M3 AW/FR/ 6 speed/Prem/H&R/Macht Schnell Air Filter/B&W Roundels/ Monochrome Badging/ Black Kidneys/ black grilles/ clutch pedal spring removed,painted reflectors,AA Pulley. On order: Macht Schnell Spacers 15/12, GP Thunders,
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03-18-2009, 11:52 PM	#11
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i did 50% fronts and 20% rears... i know 35 all around looks better but a fellow forum member has gotten harassed a few times by the police so i didnt want to risk it... theyre pretty strict here in montreal __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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03-19-2009, 01:53 AM	#12
spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	looks naked without tint __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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03-19-2009, 02:41 AM	#13
jk6672 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca iTrader: (2)	I did 5% all round, looks great
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03-19-2009, 01:26 PM	#15
Manny212 Captain 62 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	I'm getting 35% all around __________________ 2008 E92///M3 - \| Alpine White/Fox Red Extended Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| Mods: \| 19" Avante Garde \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| Rogue SSK \| MS Spacers \| ACM Test Pipes \| ESS Tune \| Remus Race \| LUX V4 Angels \| KW V3 \|
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03-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#16
kittivan Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I got limo in the rear, 32 in the back, and 50 in the front two. I think its a smooth transition and the front looks somewhat lighter than the back which is good if you are trying to avoid a ticket. Most cops won't pull you over if they see that the front is lighter than the back since they don't want to pull you over without being 100% that you have tinted the front. Of course 32% all around would look better but the 32% and 50% combo doesn't look bad at all and you won't be bothered by the cops... Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 Black on Black 'Loaded' 2008 RX350 for Chicago Winters 2007 SLK 55 (Sold)
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