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Fucking window tints

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Leo.
Posts: 508 - Karma: 17

alright so for a while my rents have been saying i could get tints and i had told them that i just wanted 15% everywhere but the front window.  soo they agree and i showed them pictures and such then they decide to call the local police station and find out the legal limit is 35% on the rear window and rear side windows and 50% on the front windows.  fucking bullshit, they're being gay...how do i convince them to let me get 15%?

Jul 29 2008 3:43PM
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Leo.
Posts: 508 - Karma: 17
to an extent im with you but the 35% minimum is sooooo barely tinted
Jul 29 2008 3:55PM
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yelsel
Posts: 12967 - Karma: 3,451

definitely get what is legal no matter how bad it sucks..you dont want to get anything darker than what is allowed because you'll be asking to get pulled over. btw, what kind of car?

Jul 29 2008 3:58PM
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cobalob
Posts: 93 - Karma: 10
you can get it darker. just get a prescription from a doctor saying you need it so you can drive...
Jul 29 2008 4:01PM
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Leo.
Posts: 508 - Karma: 17
2001 volkswagen gti
Jul 29 2008 4:02PM
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cobalob
Posts: 93 - Karma: 10
why do you even want window tint? spend the money on gas
Jul 29 2008 4:04PM
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gaudette
Posts: 424 - Karma: 79

ya i would do whats legal.  i have 5% on my car and i havnt gotton pulled over yet, but i deff get stared down when i go by the police

Jul 29 2008 4:06PM
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Scolson
Posts: 2904 - Karma: 92
Well since they probably bought you that car, and it sounds like they are paying for the tint it's their choice.
Jul 29 2008 4:40PM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Oh it keeps out the heat on my black car somewhat. Not bad on the eyes eaither.

Yeah i have mine almost blacked out. You can't see in them from 5 feet away at all so i don't know. Never really check what law is here in colorado.
Jul 29 2008 4:42PM
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ISkiSwitch
Posts: 3157 - Karma: 22
5%? where on the car? that's just stupid.
Jul 29 2008 4:44PM
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drewishish
Posts: 3710 - Karma: 23
i think you could get away with a twenty. i doubt window tints are a first affence. i  know a friend that has 2% and never gets pullled over or anything.
Jul 29 2008 5:26PM
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St.Steezy
Posts: 4228 - Karma: 20
Thats lame.. I guess. Where I'm from you can apply any tint you want to the rear windows. My truck came the rear windows of the extended cab at like 5%.
Jul 29 2008 5:38PM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
i have a buddy with 2.5%, can barley see out durning the day.

Most cops arent gonna pull you over on the tints alone. Most dont care unless you are being a dick to them. And 20-25% is a good amount for the fronts, because most SUV/Trucks are tinted that amount from the factory. So that can give a little idea on what it will look like.
Jul 29 2008 5:41PM
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Snowcase
Posts: 11456 - Karma: 634
I don't know what my moms car is but it came with the rears tinted and it looks sexy as hell. I've been thinking of getting my car tinted but I'd rather spend the money on useful things.
Jul 29 2008 6:08PM
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gaudette
Posts: 424 - Karma: 79
back and sides. and it really isnt stupid
Jul 29 2008 6:20PM
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andrewg
Posts: 4746 - Karma: 18
fck that shit. my shit is way below the legal limit. ive been pulled over at least 10 times. cops havnt said shit about it
Jul 29 2008 6:23PM
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andrewg
Posts: 4746 - Karma: 18
yall fuckin stupid
Jul 29 2008 6:23PM
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montageskier
Posts: 4725 - Karma: 126
Get as dark as you want. My friends GTI has 5% on the back windshield, all four regular windows, and He has his windshield tinted, but i dont know the percent. But, he's never been pulled over for tint, and has had no problems. Whenever he gets pulled over, he lowers all four windows.
Jul 29 2008 6:26PM
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987321654hgfd
Posts: 5133 - Karma: 5,447
fuck tints slam that car to the ground dub style
Jul 29 2008 6:30PM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Maybe you should drive a little better, and worry less about the look of your car.
Jul 29 2008 7:21PM
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Parker.
Posts: 1637 - Karma: 108
about how much does it cost to have your windows tinted?
Jul 29 2008 7:25PM
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Ender
Posts: 2348 - Karma: 112
if you feel comfortable with your DIY skillz check this stuff out, quality material that wont bubble and its pre-cut for your specific car.  you can get all around tint and the tool kit to install it for $90.  watch the instructional video and save yourself ~$210.  http://www.snaptint.com

be thankful you dont live in NY, legal tint is 70% for front and back side windows, back can be anything
Jul 29 2008 7:27PM
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Parker.
Posts: 1637 - Karma: 108
i've heard horror stories about people using snap tint, so i'd rather have somebody else do it right.  and i do live in NY...

thanks for the estimate though, +karma
Jul 29 2008 7:30PM
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Ender
Posts: 2348 - Karma: 112
really?  crap i was thinking about getting it.  did they do it right and it got bad or did they screw it up?  what  % are you going with? im torn between 30 and 20
Jul 29 2008 7:34PM
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Parker.
Posts: 1637 - Karma: 108
i was thinking around 30, i don't really wanna push it.

as for the snaptint, i just googled it and searched around for testimonials.  most were negative, like this one http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468084
Jul 29 2008 7:43PM
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Ender
Posts: 2348 - Karma: 112
thanks man, good luck and  + karma
Jul 29 2008 7:51PM
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toominator
Posts: 4792 - Karma: 120
do you guys have to get a warrant of fitness or something for your car? in nz we have to have our car checked over to make sure everythings legal and safe every 6 months. If they're being tint nazis they'll pull out a light meter and test the vlt% of the tints. the shit thing is that nearly all glass is somewhat tinted to start with, so even if you get 35% (max tint in nz) you're gonna be over the limit anyway. the cops don't really care that much about it cause you're gonna get caught getting your warrant
Jul 29 2008 9:29PM
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andrewg
Posts: 4746 - Karma: 18
im not a bad driver. i just drive fast nigga i only have one ticket. i get out of shit
Jul 29 2008 9:40PM
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