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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Was wondering if anyone has ever gotten this on their Z. I have seen 1 or 2 pics with it it, but couldn't tell if it was a custom windshield with tint built into the glass, or just a strip of reg tint.

Also, I notice on the tint laws page, there's a column marked "Visor". Does that refer to this? And if I live in a state that's marked "NO" under visor, would I get pulled over for it?

Where do you put your EZ Pass if not there (it looks like a big dumb white square on ur car if you attach it next to the rearview).
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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the strip along the top of the windshield is called a visor tint. usually they are allowed in almost every state i believe
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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sh** not mine...
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Just tint the whole windshield with 50% and call it a day. The strip looks dumb.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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i've got it on mine. only 35%. I like it.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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i did the strip in 5% then put 35 over the whole windshield
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Interesting.

Thanks for the info.

Empire, is that the Stillen license bracket?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Do whatever you want if it's legal (or not if you so choose). Just don't go below the marking on the inside of your windshield that indicates the lowest it can go. I forget what it's called, as I haven't seen one in a while. It's on either side.
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Do whatever you want if it's legal (or not if you so choose). Just don't go below the marking on the inside of your windshield that indicates the lowest it can go. I forget what it's called, as I haven't seen one in a while. It's on either side.
Its the "AS1"line
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NttnbutaZthang
Its the "AS1"line
beat me to it... on the windshield is actually written in white on both sides. Called the as1 line as mentioned above
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yall have some bs laws...move to FL


New Jersey Tint Law Enacted: 2003
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New Jersey, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield No tint is allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows No tint can be applied legally to this window.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

Front Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Well, I had front windows tinted in my last car for 2 years, no tickets.

Then, as I'm driving to the dealership to trade the car in for the Z, I get stopped.

I am def gonna get the rear sides and trunk done.. prolly 35%... and maybe do the sides a real light tint so it's mostly unnoticeable.

The visor area is wht does my head in. How's that illegal? Almost every car I've ever had, had it factory. My EZ Pass looks like a big retarded white pillbox taped to my windshield.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
Just tint the whole windshield with 50% and call it a day. The strip looks dumb.
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^

i put 20% tint on all the glass & 50% on the windsheild
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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50 is not hard to see out of at night?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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What should I tell my doctor to get him to give me a note for legal tint I wonder...?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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you wear contacts? eyes sensitive? lol
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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No, but I have white, pasty Conan O'Brien skin.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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i got 35% on my windshield yesterday to match my 35% sides and rear. Took it off this morning, couldnt see at night. plus the windshield appeared darker than the sides and rear looking from both inside and out.

like already said, remove strip and go with 50% entire windshield
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ehsan
yall have some bs laws...move to FL


New Jersey Tint Law Enacted: 2003
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In New Jersey, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

Windshield No tint is allowed on the windshield.
Front Side Windows No tint can be applied legally to this window.
Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
Rear Window Any darkness can be used.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN NEW JERSEY?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.

Front Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
Back Side Windows No metallic or mirrored appearance.
haha I know right. I live in Az and I've never had a cop hassle me about tint on any of my 3 cars I've owned. Right now I have 5% on the sides and back and 20% on the windshield. Maybe cops sympathize with us cuz its so damn hot in the summer
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Just curious for the people with 50% on the windshield. How is your night visibility in your opinion?

~Robert
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