Window Tint
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It looks just as stupid driving with the top down and un-tinted windows up. When the soft-top is down, windows should be down.
I have 20% tint on my M. The film brand is Sun-gard and it's actually one of the lighter 20% tints out there (not all brands have the same darkness for the same % of tint film). If I could do it again I'd have gone with 30% or 35%. There's absolutely no visibility issue with my 20% tint at night, but 20% looks borderline ghetto. 30%~35% looks a lot more classy.
I have 20% tint on my M. The film brand is Sun-gard and it's actually one of the lighter 20% tints out there (not all brands have the same darkness for the same % of tint film). If I could do it again I'd have gone with 30% or 35%. There's absolutely no visibility issue with my 20% tint at night, but 20% looks borderline ghetto. 30%~35% looks a lot more classy.
I got mine tinted and it goes really well with the exterior. The only problem is they are Illegal in Chicago and someone told me they changed the fine to $250. Luckily I have not gotten pinched yet.
O, and I sometime drive with the windows up and top down on the highway. It is just too windy and when a semi pulls up to the side of you it is way too loud.
O, and I sometime drive with the windows up and top down on the highway. It is just too windy and when a semi pulls up to the side of you it is way too loud.
sp3ctre said:DannyBoy said:Keeps the heat in and makes music tracks audilble on the motorway.
So does having the roof up... and it has the added benefit that you don't look like a fanny! :rofl:
......but I have the extra bonus of getting a sun tan and that wind in the hair feeling. :wink:
i like to leave the windows up sometimes because i hate my hearing my fiance bitch about wind throwing her hair all over the place. also.. sometimes its blistering cold and i dont wanna feel any cold air hit my face while im flying at about 100 mph.
BUT! i do make it a habit to drive with the top down as much as i can. even in 30 degree weather (thats as low as it gets around here).
tints?? thats something i thought about doing to my car.. but it wouldnt look good having dark windows on a white zed with the top down. it would look awkward. maybe if my car was black i'd consider it.
BUT! i do make it a habit to drive with the top down as much as i can. even in 30 degree weather (thats as low as it gets around here).
tints?? thats something i thought about doing to my car.. but it wouldnt look good having dark windows on a white zed with the top down. it would look awkward. maybe if my car was black i'd consider it.
GP20 said:
Why does 20% look borderline ghetto and 30% to 35% classy? Surely the darker the more 'ghetto'? Maybe we measure the opposite way? In the UK 20% tint equates to 80% light transmission.
OK GP20 - then we measure the opposite way or at least the legislation measures amount of light that can pass though and that has to be 70%.
That of course explains you 'ghetto' comments
That of course explains you 'ghetto' comments
cj10jeeper said:OK GP20 - then we measure the opposite way or at least the legislation measures amount of light that can pass though and that has to be 70%.
That of course explains you 'ghetto' comments
Tints are measured in the same way...
70% light through, and 70% tints are the same! eg. 30% tints allow for 30% light...
I'm not sure about that. My X5 was done pre delivery and is clearly written up as '20%' allowing for a 5% tint in the existing glass and keeping me clear of the 70% side window rule.
Pulled at random this site quote shows confusion is possible in the rating:
"Be careful whether the tint you are considering blocks 70% of light or allows through 70% of light. For front windows the regulations are about the amount of light that is allowed through. Also be aware that if you have a factory tint that blocks 10%, you will only be able to block an additional 20%."
Either way it's pretty clear what the UK rules are since 2004 and any tint company will be able to ensure the final combination of original and added is legal.
Pulled at random this site quote shows confusion is possible in the rating:
"Be careful whether the tint you are considering blocks 70% of light or allows through 70% of light. For front windows the regulations are about the amount of light that is allowed through. Also be aware that if you have a factory tint that blocks 10%, you will only be able to block an additional 20%."
Either way it's pretty clear what the UK rules are since 2004 and any tint company will be able to ensure the final combination of original and added is legal.
cj10jeeper said:
I think if you ask a tints dealer / garage to fit you a 5% tint you'll come away with a car that has limo black windows
My mate is in the business and a 5% tint is darker than a 20%tint! I have a VXR with 5% all around the rear (cant see into the back) and 50% on the front, see through without a problem
IMO window tinting just looks naff, very Saxo,Corsa, can't stand the amount cars now having it done as standard. :thumbsdown:
I thought legally it was all about the amount of transmitted light, I know with Motorbike helmet visors they can not block more than 30% available light but you can wear Sunglasses that block 90% under a clear visor legally.
I thought legally it was all about the amount of transmitted light, I know with Motorbike helmet visors they can not block more than 30% available light but you can wear Sunglasses that block 90% under a clear visor legally.
crooner12 said:
I'm having my windows tinted on Saturday, it's gonna cost me 180, ok so i have a Coupe but i presume it will be similar for a roadster.
I don't think tints look good on many cars, but on my black Coupe i think it will look good as i'm not going really dark like some of these chavmobiles you see. Also will be good to block out some of the sun when summer come's around so my seats don't get mega hot.