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Old 07-26-2006, 05:48 PM
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Hey Guys.

I was planning on gettin 5% tints for the side windows w/ a 20% tint on the back. Do you guys think this will look akward? I dont wanna go with 5% on the back becuase the visibility already isnt so great. If you have any pics with this setup, I would REALLY appreciate it. I have PPW btw. Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it!
Old 07-26-2006, 05:54 PM
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ur going to get tickets for tints that dark but i guess it depends where u live.

try searching and ull get some ideas on the tints.

for starters here:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/206092-got-my-tintss-donee.html
Old 07-26-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JhayRCruz
ur going to get tickets for tints that dark but i guess it depends where u live.

try searching and ull get some ideas on the tints.

for starters here:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206092

ya, I saw that thread. Thanks for the reply though bro.
Old 07-26-2006, 06:06 PM
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i did the opposite. the 5% rears aren't thaaat bad.
Old 07-26-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmaxitus
i did the opposite. the 5% rears aren't thaaat bad.

really? do u have any pics of ur ride by any chance. Thanks.
Old 07-26-2006, 07:20 PM
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20% all around
Old 07-26-2006, 08:16 PM
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i did the opp too. 7 on back, 17 on the sides
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351640
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Originally Posted by ericjackson
i did the opp too. 7 on back, 17 on the sides
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351640
Thanks for link, looks great
Old 07-26-2006, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hypeiv
20% all around
+1
Old 07-26-2006, 09:08 PM
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i think you have an understanding of the % numbers mixed up...

5% front and 20% rear will be DARKER up front and Lighter in the rear...

5% lets 5% of light through...
20% lets 20% of light through...
Old 07-26-2006, 09:38 PM
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Never go lighter in the rear. 5% would be fine IMO as you don't really need to see behind you. You'll still be able to see headlights at night
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Originally Posted by kPaNdA350
+1
+2. Every now and then I regret not getting 20%. But eh 35(legal limit here) ain't bad.
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5% looks ghetto.
I got 5% and regret it, im gonna redo it with like 20% or 35%

Just do 20% all the way around or 35%, trust me u wont regret it.
Old 07-26-2006, 11:11 PM
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yeah i got 2 tickets in under 3 months with my 3rd gen eclipse 5% on the side and 20% in the back , when i had 20% all around i never got stopped or a ticket. Def go with 20% all around.
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The tint I had installed was by Solargard, 16% all around. Looks good and it's premium film. I wouldn't recommend doing 5% sides and 20% back... will look backwards in my opinion. Do 20% all around or do 5% back 20% sides. Either way the Z will look sweet.
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My 300zx has 10% all around and i cant see anything at night when i am backing up.

I am tinting my 350z soon and i am doing 30% sides and 20% back...
Old 07-27-2006, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sparco55
Hey Guys.

I was planning on gettin 5% tints for the side windows w/ a 20% tint on the back. Do you guys think this will look akward? I dont wanna go with 5% on the back becuase the visibility already isnt so great. If you have any pics with this setup, I would REALLY appreciate it. I have PPW btw. Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it!


15% on sides...limo in back.....and 30% in the entire front
Old 07-27-2006, 05:41 AM
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I did 20% all around. Sometimes I wish I had done 15%, but definetly not lower than that.
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wow thanks for all the input guys. I am going to go with 20% all around. Thanks again!!!
Old 07-27-2006, 07:14 AM
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I did 3% all the way around and havent been ticketed once for a tint when I got pulled over for speeding or warned for speeding


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