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Old 06-18-2010 | 11:10 AM
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So I Plan on tinting my 8, Just Not Sure What Percentage. I Like Dark Tints But Long Story Short
My Old Altima Has 5% Never Got Pulled Over; Well Not For The Tints At Least One Day I'm Driving My Mom Taurus I Get Pulled Over (Ironically I Wasn't Doing Anything I Got Stopped at a Red Light ) Then It Was Hell In Court The Judge Was In ***
Had To Pay A Bail Out For I Still Don't Know Why;

But if AnyOne Has
35%
50%

Please Show

Thanks!

Old 06-18-2010 | 12:02 PM
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1. take pic of car before tint
2. tint it 5%
3. if you get a ticket, show judge pic of car not tinted, case dismissed!
4. ?????????
5. PROFIT!!
Old 06-18-2010 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tbk
1. take pic of car before tint
2. tint it 5%
3. if you get a ticket, show judge pic of car not tinted, case dismissed!
4. ?????????
5. PROFIT!!
mind blown
Old 06-18-2010 | 12:14 PM
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^+1

p.s. - i have limo. I just roll down the windows whenever i see a cop

been working for 4 years n' counting.
Old 06-18-2010 | 12:16 PM
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thats just because they dont feel like pulling over the sorry looking fellow that thinks if he rolls them down they wont know LOL
Old 06-18-2010 | 12:23 PM
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^exactly!

I'll take pity over a ticket any day
Old 06-18-2010 | 02:01 PM
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mines 35 fronts and 20 backs and rear
the 20 is already pretty dark, cant imagine what 5 is...
Old 06-18-2010 | 03:30 PM
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The 35 front looks lighter than mine......and I always thought that's what I had! I have no clue what I have *from the dealership tinted...*



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Old 06-18-2010 | 03:33 PM
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hard to tell from the pic because its not sunny out, but looks like 10-20 in the front at least
Old 06-18-2010 | 03:36 PM
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Just an FYI to the op, 50% tint is literally not even worth it imo
Old 06-18-2010 | 03:42 PM
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Mine are 40% on the side, because keep in mind we already have some tint from the factory, so this additionally puts me near the 35% limit borderline of my state. It blocks the sun out from annoying me when stuck in traffic perfectly, so I don't really need it darker.

The rear is at 15%.
Old 06-18-2010 | 03:57 PM
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Mine is Florida legal, it gets the job done.
Idk why you want such dark tint, then you cant see **** at night.
Even with legal its tricky.
Old 06-18-2010 | 04:46 PM
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I wouldnt reccomend any tint on the front, my point was i dont see the point in 50% as you might as well leave it at nothing or go darker, its a waste of money because it resembles regular windows to me. When i bought my car it had tint all the way around and i removed the front, but for the week before i did that, yes it was extremely tricky to see at night.
Old 06-18-2010 | 04:56 PM
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I have 5% tint all around and love it!
Old 06-18-2010 | 08:46 PM
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Here's another 35, front, back and (can't see) rear...


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Old 06-18-2010 | 09:10 PM
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Get whatever is legal on the rear seat windows in your state on the rear's as well as fronts (probably around 20-25%). You won't have an issue. Get the tail window max legal tint (probably 12%)

That said if you get pulled over for some other issue they may check them.....roll them down.
Why do you think the 8's windows go down so fast?? lol
Old 06-18-2010 | 09:25 PM
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www.tintlaws.com For about the 100th time. It's just not worth the hassle in my opinion.


Lucky in Florida we get ~30% up front and 15% in the back, so that's dark enough for me.

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Old 06-18-2010 | 09:32 PM
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ive gotten 3 tickets in 2 weeks for my tints after being free and clear for 2 years

goddamn ny state government nearly shutting down and needing cash....
Old 06-18-2010 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by alz0rz
ive gotten 3 tickets in 2 weeks for my tints after being free and clear for 2 years

goddamn ny state government nearly shutting down and needing cash....
Yep, NY state has no money, they need to find something to fill their **** ups ... I mean err this deep red budget.

There is a group of cops, like 10-15 of them, been sticking around at Flushing Ave & Metropolitan Ave for the past couple of days to write tickets, causing a huge traffic jam.

******* NYPD.


oh as for whats legal tint for NYC, its 70%
Old 06-18-2010 | 09:50 PM
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The 35 front looks lighter than mine......and I always thought that's what I had! I have no clue what I have *from the dealership tinted...*



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thats weird
mine looks lighter
Old 06-19-2010 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Krazed_Rx8
I have 5% tint all around and love it!
yup, same here!... well almost. i have 12% for the front doors
Old 06-22-2010 | 02:18 AM
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im not sure on the true percentage of my tent as it was on the car when i bought it this past thursday, but looking the other pics im sure its around the 10-15% mark, its all around just the front windows are down.

Old 06-22-2010 | 01:26 PM
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here are a few of mine before lowering springs

mine is 20% if i remember correctly. when it is pretty dark at night, i can be slightly difficult to see. not sure how you guys can see with 5% at night if you don't have the windows rolled down :D



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