BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board
 
EXXEL Distributions
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-14-2011, 03:45 AM   #23
McMuffin
Lieutenant Colonel
McMuffin's Avatar
United_States
104
Rep
1,549
Posts

Drives: A Widebody 92
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Califas

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW View Post
50%? lol...
You do know the higher the % the lighter it is right?
__________________
Embryo>e92
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 03:47 AM   #24
persian54
Lieutenant General
persian54's Avatar
United_States
922
Rep
15,818
Posts

Drives: M760/G83M4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: The Valley, SoCal

iTrader: (298)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW View Post
50%? lol...
his actually looks really good IMO

much better than the really dark picture

IMO, if the tint is too dark, then it starts to look ghetto...unless the windshield is done etc and it flows well with the car (usually a white car... or a car being blacked out)

50% for me is too light... but I rather have 50 than 15

Also, it depends on which kind of film and material is used


My tint is 30%, but it looks dark when people see it.
I'm assuming cause it's ceramic? along with my windshield being 60% and blocking more light from going in...
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 03:48 AM   #25
DougLikesBMW
Fapmin
DougLikesBMW's Avatar
399
Rep
2,660
Posts

Drives: '03 E46 330Ci
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Plano, Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by persian54 View Post
My tint is 30%, but it looks dark when people see it.
I'm assuming cause it's ceramic? along with my windshield being 60% and blocking more light from going in...
Your tint looks much darker than 30%.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 03:50 AM   #26
persian54
Lieutenant General
persian54's Avatar
United_States
922
Rep
15,818
Posts

Drives: M760/G83M4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: The Valley, SoCal

iTrader: (298)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW View Post
Your tint looks much darker than 30%.
Yeah but it is

I have the same tint on the Z4

If my top is open, the tint isn't dark as a lot of light is let in

but due to the windshield being tinted, it makes it look really dark

Best part is when I'm inside, it's not too dark, I can see outside without an issue.

My cousin has 15% (nothing on windshield) and I need to pull his windows down in order to see outside at night; not safe at all
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 07:40 AM   #27
darkcloud
Colonel
darkcloud's Avatar
United_States
335
Rep
2,385
Posts

Drives: 09 VW JSW
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: cleveland, oh

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by twinturbo335 View Post
Pointless. Cop asked me to roll it up in 2 separate occasions when I was already driving with the windows down. You can't roll down your rear windshield and that pretty much gives it away that you are tinted..
Thats cuz you live in CA and the cops there will ticket an infant for drooling on the sidewalk.


I have 20% on everything but the windshield. With my wagen I have a full roof of class. On really sunny days in can look very light but on slightly overcast days in starts looking darker. I too have had several variations of tint %, 20% is my favorite.
__________________

retired 06 E90 325i

New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 08:28 AM   #28
Verbiage
Dismembered Member
Verbiage's Avatar
Jamaica
3581
Rep
9,213
Posts

Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DMV

iTrader: (6)

Twenny!!

__________________

My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 09:26 AM   #29
JayKay335i
Banned
Egypt
189
Rep
5,046
Posts

Drives: ///M323 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH

iTrader: (1)

I've got 30 something % huper optic. The stuff is amazing. And 60% on the windshield. I love it. Its also more silver than black like carbon based tints.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 09:27 AM   #30
NYCGP
WTF are you looking at?
NYCGP's Avatar
228
Rep
1,560
Posts

Drives: Bandwagon
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Jungle

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JayKay335i View Post
I've got 30 something % huper optic. The stuff is amazing. And 60% on the windshield. I love it. Its also more silver than black like carbon based tints.
When did you get your goped tinted?
__________________
"It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not."
-André Gide
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:01 AM   #31
JayKay335i
Banned
Egypt
189
Rep
5,046
Posts

Drives: ///M323 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCGP View Post
When did you get your goped tinted?
Back in NY. The summer before I left. Murdered that shit outtttttt.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:12 AM   #32
RedBarron
Lieutenant
United_States
133
Rep
419
Posts

Drives: BMW 440i
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL

iTrader: (0)

I had 15% and 50% on my windshield. I loved it
__________________

Current: Porsche Cayman S
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:14 AM   #33
NYCGP
WTF are you looking at?
NYCGP's Avatar
228
Rep
1,560
Posts

Drives: Bandwagon
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Jungle

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JayKay335i View Post
Back in NY. The summer before I left. Murdered that shit outtttttt.
wanksta stylez
__________________
"It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not."
-André Gide
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:21 AM   #34
KingOfJericho
Major General
KingOfJericho's Avatar
United_States
2452
Rep
7,341
Posts

Drives: Yes
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CT

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2010 135i Coupe  [5.26]
I rock 20% with a 15% rear.


Name:  downsized_0404000900.JPG
Views: 715
Size:  120.9 KB
__________________
The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi | 2010 S4 Sold | 2010 BMW 135i Retired | 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:47 AM   #35
JayKay335i
Banned
Egypt
189
Rep
5,046
Posts

Drives: ///M323 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH

iTrader: (1)

I personally think that anything under 30 looks ghetto
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:48 AM   #36
Quick6EF
Lieutenant
Quick6EF's Avatar
84
Rep
489
Posts

Drives: E92 Space Gray
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

You guys know that the pictures you're whoring doesn't mean shit; all the tint's have been looking the same.

OP you need to physically see / sit in a car with the preferred tint.


They all look nice tho


30% (looks dark)




30% on front (looks light)







Point proven. Stop whoring.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 10:51 AM   #37
Verbiage
Dismembered Member
Verbiage's Avatar
Jamaica
3581
Rep
9,213
Posts

Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DMV

iTrader: (6)

my shit is da bess.
__________________

My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 12:38 PM   #38
persian54
Lieutenant General
persian54's Avatar
United_States
922
Rep
15,818
Posts

Drives: M760/G83M4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: The Valley, SoCal

iTrader: (298)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Quick6EF View Post
You guys know that the pictures you're whoring doesn't mean shit; all the tint's have been looking the same.

OP you need to physically see / sit in a car with the preferred tint.
Yup you're right

The darkness depends on the light, position, angle, windshield, type of tint, etc etc
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 12:40 PM   #39
Verbiage
Dismembered Member
Verbiage's Avatar
Jamaica
3581
Rep
9,213
Posts

Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DMV

iTrader: (6)

Also depends on which camera took the picture.
__________________

My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 03:21 PM   #40
silvergray545
Skittles, OT OG
silvergray545's Avatar
Lebanon
2337
Rep
649
Posts

Drives: Lots of M cars
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland, OH

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2016 BMW M3 ZCP  [0.00]
2000 BMW M Roadster  [0.00]
2004 BMW M3  [0.00]
2014 VW GLI  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Quick6EF View Post
You guys know that the pictures you're whoring doesn't mean shit; all the tint's have been looking the same.

OP you need to physically see / sit in a car with the preferred tint.
He's right. Seeing it in person really does change it a lot.
Quote:
Originally Posted by persian54 View Post
Yup you're right

The darkness depends on the light, position, angle, windshield, type of tint, etc etc
Exactly. That's why I posted multiple pics to help show the variation.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bavarian III View Post
Also depends on which camera took the picture.
And this is true too. All my pics were taken with my blackberry.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 03:51 PM   #41
krnboy817
Major
krnboy817's Avatar
South Korea
43
Rep
1,011
Posts

Drives: 2008 328i coupe
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW texas

iTrader: (3)

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW
I honestly wouldn't listen to anything else in this thread. If you're going to tint your windows don't waste your time and money getting 30% on...as it is useless.

just dropped in on this thread.

i also think this is bogus. good quality films give good results no matter what shade (darkness) you get. front and rear should be the same shade to look good. but anything more than 35% is hideous IMO

here is mine 35%

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516048
__________________

driving is poetry in motion.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2011, 08:54 PM   #42
BMW F22
Major General
BMW F22's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
9,785
Posts

Drives: ///M235i
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by krnboy817 View Post
Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW
I honestly wouldn't listen to anything else in this thread. If you're going to tint your windows don't waste your time and money getting 30% on...as it is useless.

just dropped in on this thread.

i also think this is bogus. good quality films give good results no matter what shade (darkness) you get. front and rear should be the same shade to look good. but anything more than 35% is hideous IMO

here is mine 35%

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516048
Yeah I was thinking either 35% or 30% all around. Either that or 20% in the back and 30% or 35% in the front windows.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
persian54 = short bus

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 12:43 AM.




m3post
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