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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by integsrtite
how about variable tint?

http://www.ltismartglass.com/evtp.htm

10% while driving... 100% when you get pulled over. the cop will surely see his optometrist the next day.

probably costs a bunch though.
Dang that would be SICK!!! haha I wonder if there are actually any places taht do that for cars haha
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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I wish NJ law didn't prohibit tint on the driver's and passenger's side windows. My previous car was a 1993 BMW 325is and whenever I got pulled over, they'd cite me for having tint on both my driver's and passenger's side windows. Plus it wouldn't make much sense to just tint the two rear quarter panels.. that would look silly. I can live with the s/c, intake, exhaust, and other mods.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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28% tint all around
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hbmike11

28% tint all around
Thanks for posting those pics! I'm curious, Is that a Black or Flint Mica Car?? Also, what Brand Tint did you get, if any at all. Ok Thanks
Looks Sweeeeeeeeeeet
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 01:59 AM
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That is black sand pearl - it sparkles in the sun, it kinda looks like a dark dark grey. I don't know the brand of tint, but it was the best quality they had.
$170 bucks w/ lifetime warranty
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 02:02 AM
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my uncle owns a detail/ tint shop .. he tinted my sides and rear window with a expensive double ply limo tint 5% .. man is it sick looking on my silver streak .
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by maybeillcatchfire
my uncle owns a detail/ tint shop .. he tinted my sides and rear window with a expensive double ply limo tint 5% .. man is it sick looking on my silver streak .
Post some pics of that Sick Car
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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It varies state by state how dark you can go .... check this site out .. it's helpful!

http://www.tintdude.com/ptow.html
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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Post some pics of that Sick Car
i will tommarow i promise.. its kinda darkk already here so ill do it in the day
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by maybeillcatchfire
Post some pics of that Sick Car
i will tommarow i promise.. its kinda darkk already here so ill do it in the day
Did you ever take those pics?? :?: :?:
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 03:06 AM
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i live in nj.. they dont allow any sort of tinting ?
Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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Do you guys think silver or mirror tint would look good on silver streak mica??
Old Jul 19, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scion jC
i live in nj.. they dont allow any sort of tinting ?
Not on the driver or passenger window. Delaware is the same way. I still see plenty of cars with them tinted. I might go for something really light (50-60%) on those windows just to avoid any police hassles.

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Do you guys think silver or mirror tint would look good on silver streak mica??
No. I think silver, mirror and mirrored fade tint all look really crappy. I think a nice high quality gray or dark gray tint looks better.
Old Jul 19, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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anybody know what the stock tint on the glass roof is?????
Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Like others have said, it just depends on what state you live in. When I lived in Las Vegas, I had limo tint all around except for the winshield and never got a ticket in 7 years. When I moved to San Diego, I was pulled over the first day I was in town. The stupid thing is that even though I still had Nevada plates and told the cop I was just on vacation, he still gave me a citation.
Old Jul 19, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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i hope you fight/fought that. He cant do that...can he?!?
Old Jul 20, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tC4me
i hope you fight/fought that. He cant do that...can he?!?

That's what I though but unfortunately the law is that out of state residents have to be in compliance with California tint law.
Old Jul 20, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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That bull____. I'm sorry but thats going too far. I'm starting to really hate California. Canada, Here I Come! =o)
Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:18 AM
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NY only allows 30% on the side/rear, so that was the highest my dealer could legally do.


Old Jul 21, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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i tinted mine 20 percent all around except for the windshield. Also tinted the sunroof's to 10%. The whole job set me back $250. I'll post pics within a couple of days. But 20's look really hot on Flint Mica.



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