Alpine White M3. To tint or not?

OC Guy · 02-25-2008, 01:55 PM

Go 35% and ceramic. I went with Formula 1 Pinnacle Series and am very pleased. The Ceramics won't interfere with your electronics (CA) and offer better heat rejection with more clarity. I have all black interior (High Gloss Black trim as well) and it does not look too dark. It is very subtle.

I've attached some pictures below (Note: That's when my car was stock and had the aluminum trim).

!Xoible · 02-25-2008, 01:57 PM

thanks for input John

not used to seeing ur car without m-tech and quads anymore

OverDrive · 02-25-2008, 05:46 PM

AW with tint FTMFW!!!

JPH · 03-02-2008, 07:15 PM

in the end, whatever looks good to you, whatever makes you happy every time you look at your car in the garage is what's important, not necessarily what other people think.[/QUOTE]

I agree with the above quote, it is all about what will make you happy.

I have medium tint on my E46 330Ci and have lived with it in Seattle (gray days), San Francisco (sunny) and Chicago (mix of miserable weather). I have never felt that it was to dark in the car, even in Seattle. I actually liked the slightly darker look. I have a Space Gray E92 w/Fox Red and am going for the moderate tint (limo looks cheesy to me). Goes great with the SG.....my 2 cents.

the_stranger · 03-03-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JPH

I agree with the above quote, it is all about what will make you happy.

I have medium tint on my E46 330Ci and have lived with it in Seattle (gray days), San Francisco (sunny) and Chicago (mix of miserable weather). I have never felt that it was to dark in the car, even in Seattle. I actually liked the slightly darker look. I have a Space Gray E92 w/Fox Red and am going for the moderate tint (limo looks cheesy to me). Goes great with the SG.....my 2 cents.

Know any good places in chicago or Indiana to get tinting done?

Jack28 · 03-10-2008, 10:33 PM

If you have FR Interior Dont Tint IMHO.... I had Imola Red Interior in my E46 M3 and I didnt tint cuz the Interior Looks Great from the Outside. Im not tinting my E92 M3 cuz of the FR Interior... But if you cant stand people looking inside your car while your driving, Tint!

OzStriker · 03-14-2008, 05:51 PM

Well after 4000kms now and nearly six weeks I am happy I left my car untinted.

There is some tint in the windows from the factory anyway, the car cools quickly (CF roof) after being out in the sun (40oC+ days lately) and I am not convinced the car would look any better with darker windows, I think tint would look best on black / dark grey.

spike357 · 03-17-2008, 06:43 PM

I've never been a fan of the limo tint either. Not only is it illegal, but at night outward visibility becomes a problem. I got 20% all around on mine, and it seems to be a good compromise between function and looks. In the desert, tint is simply a must.

domer86 · 03-20-2008, 12:10 PM

The place where I am considering getting my car tinted is offering aa 20% tint and it is metallic. Will I be ok with my electronics? I feel like it should be fine as my friend took his 528i in there and he said he hasn't had problems with bluetooth, NAV etc. So basically my question is I should be ok too right?

Great White · 12-31-2008, 06:38 AM

Tint ! I got mine done too and they are better than before !

MrHarris · 12-31-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by domer86

The place where I am considering getting my car tinted is offering aa 20% tint and it is metallic. Will I be ok with my electronics? I feel like it should be fine as my friend took his 528i in there and he said he hasn't had problems with bluetooth, NAV etc. So basically my question is I should be ok too right?

metallic is a no go for navi

Rupes · 08-16-2014, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OzStriker

Well after 4000kms now and nearly six weeks I am happy I left my car untinted.

There is some tint in the windows from the factory anyway, the car cools quickly (CF roof) after being out in the sun (40oC+ days lately) and I am not convinced the car would look any better with darker windows, I think tint would look best on black / dark grey.

Thread revival! Question: after posting about how much I love my car unmodified, I received feedback that I should tint the windows to keep the leather looking new. I noticed (like OzStriker) that the windows already have a light haze or tint to them from the factory. More so than other cars on the road. Does anyone know if this provided any type of protection to the interior from UV rays? I get the car without tint will be warmer, which in itself can cause damage to the leather, but I rarely leave my car parked outside in direct sunlight. Just curious to the type of protection non-tinted windows have.

sylonien · 08-16-2014, 07:44 AM

Both M3s I had were factory tinted for the rear 2 side windows and back window.
I prefer it with tints

View post on imgur.com

Datsik · 08-17-2014, 03:13 PM

Get a good 20% film. Makes the car look so much better! I would suggest Hüper Optik.

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02-25-2008, 01:55 PM	#45
OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Go 35% and ceramic. I went with Formula 1 Pinnacle Series and am very pleased. The Ceramics won't interfere with your electronics (CA) and offer better heat rejection with more clarity. I have all black interior (High Gloss Black trim as well) and it does not look too dark. It is very subtle. I've attached some pictures below (Note: That's when my car was stock and had the aluminum trim). Attached Images __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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02-25-2008, 01:57 PM	#46
!Xoible Banned 837 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	thanks for input John not used to seeing ur car without m-tech and quads anymore
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02-25-2008, 05:46 PM	#47
OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! 99 Rep 1,350 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	AW with tint FTMFW!!! __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, 6MT, SSII on Fox Red Extended Previous: 2008 E92 335xi, 6MT, AW on Saddle Brown
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03-02-2008, 07:15 PM	#48
JPH Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	in the end, whatever looks good to you, whatever makes you happy every time you look at your car in the garage is what's important, not necessarily what other people think.[/QUOTE] I agree with the above quote, it is all about what will make you happy. I have medium tint on my E46 330Ci and have lived with it in Seattle (gray days), San Francisco (sunny) and Chicago (mix of miserable weather). I have never felt that it was to dark in the car, even in Seattle. I actually liked the slightly darker look. I have a Space Gray E92 w/Fox Red and am going for the moderate tint (limo looks cheesy to me). Goes great with the SG.....my 2 cents.
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03-10-2008, 10:33 PM	#50
Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	If you have FR Interior Dont Tint IMHO.... I had Imola Red Interior in my E46 M3 and I didnt tint cuz the Interior Looks Great from the Outside. Im not tinting my E92 M3 cuz of the FR Interior... But if you cant stand people looking inside your car while your driving, Tint! __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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03-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#51
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Well after 4000kms now and nearly six weeks I am happy I left my car untinted. There is some tint in the windows from the factory anyway, the car cools quickly (CF roof) after being out in the sun (40oC+ days lately) and I am not convinced the car would look any better with darker windows, I think tint would look best on black / dark grey. __________________ BMW E92 M3 6MT, G-Power SKII supercharged, custom exhaust with 100 cell cats and Remus Sport mufflers, Brembo 380mm BBK, BMW Performance steering wheel, LUX H8 angel eyes, CF CSL boot, Hamann CF diffuser, Vorsteiner CF lip, CF grilles, CF gills, CF bonnet vents, BMW Performance stripes, RAC RG63 wheels, Eibach lowering springs, camber modifications.
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03-17-2008, 06:43 PM	#52
spike357 Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: The 1st 2008 e92 M3 in NV Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [0.00]	I've never been a fan of the limo tint either. Not only is it illegal, but at night outward visibility becomes a problem. I got 20% all around on mine, and it seems to be a good compromise between function and looks. In the desert, tint is simply a must.
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03-20-2008, 12:10 PM	#53
domer86 Trouble Maker 16 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	The place where I am considering getting my car tinted is offering aa 20% tint and it is metallic. Will I be ok with my electronics? I feel like it should be fine as my friend took his 528i in there and he said he hasn't had problems with bluetooth, NAV etc. So basically my question is I should be ok too right? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 -Apline White-Fox Novillo Extended Leather, CL Trim -Premium Package-Technology Package-CW Package -M Audio with Enhanced Bass-I-pod/USB adapter -19" Wheels-Rear Sunshade
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12-31-2008, 06:38 AM	#54
Great White Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 259 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT AW/PS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Between Autobahn country & Swiss chocolates iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 M5 E39 [10.00] 2008 M3 E92 [0.00] 2002 318i Compact [0.00]	Tint ! I got mine done too and they are better than before ! __________________
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08-16-2014, 07:44 AM	#57
sylonien Major 114 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Both M3s I had were factory tinted for the rear 2 side windows and back window. I prefer it with tints View post on imgur.com __________________ Please consider checking out my YouTube Channel for car and tech videos.
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08-17-2014, 03:13 PM	#58
Datsik Lieutenant 22 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (3)	Get a good 20% film. Makes the car look so much better! I would suggest Hüper Optik. __________________ 2011 Alpine White/Black E90 M3 Competition, Technology, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Comfort
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