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Old 09-25-2006, 11:05 AM
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I took my car in this weekend and got the tint strip removed and the whole windshield tinted. I think it looks better.

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Old 09-25-2006, 11:50 AM
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Isn't That illegal in all states?
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Originally Posted by supra crazy
Isn't That illegal in all states?
Yeah...
Old 09-25-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by supra crazy
Isn't That illegal in all states?
Blah! Laws are overrated! It looks great, what percent tint did you use?
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dude you are just asking for a ticket. ON the other hand look at me 5% TINT ALL AROUND hahahaha
Old 09-25-2006, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 240zx
Blah! Laws are overrated! It looks great, what percent tint did you use?
I believe they told me it was 40% tint.

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dude you are just asking for a ticket. ON the other hand look at me 5% TINT ALL AROUND hahahaha
My SB Z had windshield tint for about 1 1/2 years and never had any problems from the police. They aren't extremely strict here in Alabama...knock on wood though
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His insurance company will also argue that the illegal tint was a contributing factor and mitigates their damages. The other parties insurance company ... well you might as well just put pure raw blood in the water because their sharks/lawyers couldn't get more worked up ... then there's the civil trial that follows.

Ah, to be young and have no assets again.
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looks baller, but illegal
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Oh, how I got flamed for postin pics of my tinted windshield! Yes it's illegal, as are test pipes and street racing that everyone seems to have so much joy in advocating here. My wife was stopped (for no plate while waiting for a prestige plate) and our tint was checked. GSP sent her on her way, said everything looked OK. All cars have a certain amount of tint on the glass, all you've done is to help it along a bit! Yes I have no doubt a lawyer could eat me up for a tinted windshield, just as well as for having a TV screen in front of me or a playstation controller in my lap. Why not for the NOS bottle tucked out back? Life is nothing but a series of calculated risks, I'm inclined to believe that a lightly tinted glass is a minor concern. Looks good man!





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looks awsome, that was the first mod on my car. i got my windshield tinted like 3 years ago in my old car and every scence then i am obsessed....although you can't see that well at night.
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Well it's good to know other people have their windshield tinted, too. That DB is lookin' good!

Originally Posted by tree 50
Oh, how I got flamed for postin pics of my tinted windshield! Yes it's illegal, as are test pipes and street racing that everyone seems to have so much joy in advocating here. My wife was stopped (for no plate while waiting for a prestige plate) and our tint was checked. GSP sent her on her way, said everything looked OK. All cars have a certain amount of tint on the glass, all you've done is to help it along a bit! Yes I have no doubt a lawyer could eat me up for a tinted windshield, just as well as for having a TV screen in front of me or a playstation controller in my lap. Why not for the NOS bottle tucked out back? Life is nothing but a series of calculated risks, I'm inclined to believe that a lightly tinted glass is a minor concern. Looks good man!





Old 09-25-2006, 01:58 PM
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I have a affidavit for unlimited window tint
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looking good..
Old 09-25-2006, 01:59 PM
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is it true that once you tint your windows is permanent and NOt removeable??
Old 09-25-2006, 02:12 PM
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nope, all you need is a razor blade and some windex...
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50% on the way around. I used to have 35% on the sides, then had to have it remove because the factory tint put it over the limit. While having the repair order signed off the state police officer looked through the tinit windshield to check the VIN and didnt even notice that it was tint. lucky me!
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I like the brows better than the whole windshield.
Old 10-01-2006, 11:03 AM
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i dont think you will get pulled over, i have 15% on the windshield along with 5% on sides and havent gotten pulled over yet
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Tint aint nothing. I want to see some of you "ballers" paint it.
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how much did it to tint that strip across the windshield? is it difficult for shops to do?


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