Front window tint? Yay or nay?

urbanite23 · 02-13-2011, 12:28 PM

Should I tint out the front windows? I currently have 20% on the front of my car, and I love it. I've been pretty lucky with not getting pulled over for it but it is a hassle to roll windows down. I get paranoid driving if I've had a drink or two.

I want to do 10% back and 20% front on my car. I live in Cali where they are strict on tint and no front plates. Any suggestions, or regrets?

BimmerRob · 02-13-2011, 12:52 PM

you talking about your front two windows or your front windscreen?

blackbimmer2002 · 02-13-2011, 01:18 PM

yes!

urbanite23 · 02-13-2011, 01:28 PM

front two windows.

BMWsky · 02-13-2011, 01:40 PM

We all have our own personal tastes and they're subjective. I personally don't like really dark tint and with the added caveat that your state is strict with it, I wouldn't do it. Why ask to be hassled? Just my personal .02 worth.

Mk23 · 02-13-2011, 02:27 PM

10 or 20% - No

50% - Yes

ww007 · 02-13-2011, 02:42 PM

I have 30% all around and no front plate in SoCal

I say do what makes you happy and worry about the consequences later. Then again your luck may vary and having 20% fronts and 10% rears may be significantly more noticeable than what I have and you might get dinged for it. Just make sure you roll down all your windows immediately if you get pulled over (so the cop can see you and may lessen your chance of a ticket).

madeinhongkong · 02-13-2011, 02:56 PM

No tint ftw

hipnotic · 02-13-2011, 03:01 PM

yes do the front two windows at 15%

DopeStance · 02-13-2011, 03:02 PM

30-35 percent all around

Mech_Man · 02-13-2011, 03:03 PM

I tinted my sides and back glass (Johnson InsulatIR 40 ceramic) and
put a "solar film" on my front windshield. (3M Crystalline 70).

I didn't do it for cosmetic or security purposes, but rather I live in the sunny south and have a black interior. I went for the expensive nano-ceramic film for it's IR reflectivity.

I owned my car for about a month in July prior to getting it filmed and it was an oven inside.

After? I can leave it in the sun, 100 dF in the shade "and there ain't no shade", pop open the door, slide in, grab the steering wheel and it feels only moderately warm. Prior, I'd have burnt skin off.

I know that in my state, NC, the laws say no tinting, but this is a solar film that reflects 80+% IR, (and also about 30% visible). Also, I know it was ok as the shop I used had just done about 50 cop cars for the city/county fleet.

And one more source of ease: I've already had it through the state inspection process twice, and they charge $10 more just for window tinting check. And mine passed.

a4moda · 02-13-2011, 03:14 PM

definitely do it. Put some snoopy stickers on your car and you wont be bothered.

VTECaddict · 02-13-2011, 04:22 PM

if you already have 20% front tint, why are you asking if you should get front tint or not?

UCF 335 · 02-13-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

if you already have 20% front tint, why are you asking if you should get front tint or not?

Exactly what I was thinking...

ceb · 02-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanite23

I get paranoid driving if I've had a drink or two.

Then don't drive. You're an idiot if you drink and drive.

Wait - I forgot - you can handle your alcohol and "know" when to quit.

M4LF · 02-13-2011, 04:41 PM

i have 50% for front windows and 70% ceramic front windshield and limo (5%) rear windows and so far no problems. my friend just got a ticket for 30% all around and 70% windshield (cop didn't know about the windshield). they also ticket him for no front plate. i recently put my front plate on since i drive to UCLA once a week.

so i say if you're going for front windows do no more than 50%. definitely consider 70% windshield too. awesome especially when the sun is straight in your face. cut the heat down drastically. i cannot tell i have tint on the windshield even at night. previously i had 60% on windshield and i was able to tell that. orange county is less strict about front plates than la.

MKR_DmD · 02-13-2011, 05:54 PM

I say no. I you live in CA it is illegal and cops will ticket you. I got 5% on all my rear windows and nothing on the front.

urbanite23 · 02-13-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

if you already have 20% front tint, why are you asking if you should get front tint or not?

I should of elaborated, I have two cars. On my current car, I haven't had many issues but I always get paranoid at night or around cops and roll down windows even if it is freezing.

I love the fact that it makes the car look nicer, and protects against the sun and keeping the cabin cool since I have black leather. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons before I decide to put tint on the 330i.

madeinhongkong · 02-13-2011, 09:19 PM

I use to tint all my car's 20% except windshield now i like everything blacked out with the fish bowl cali look. No window tint. Plus dark tint looks ghetto to me now. Maybe cause im older now???

ScheerSpeed · 02-13-2011, 11:19 PM

I have 35% all around my car and a 75% on the windshield. I lov the way it looks, and it stays a Lot cooler during the summer here in Miami...

Chriztofor · 02-13-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanite23

Should I tint out the front windows? I currently have 20% on the front of my car, and I love it. I've been pretty lucky with not getting pulled over for it but it is a hassle to roll windows down. I get paranoid driving if I've had a drink or two.

I want to do 10% back and 20% front on my car. I live in Cali where they are strict on tint and no front plates. Any suggestions, or regrets?

No tint, I want to be seen.

335BBS · 02-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanite23

Should I tint out the front windows? I currently have 20% on the front of my car, and I love it. I've been pretty lucky with not getting pulled over for it but it is a hassle to roll windows down. I get paranoid driving if I've had a drink or two.

I want to do 10% back and 20% front on my car. I live in Cali where they are strict on tint and no front plates. Any suggestions, or regrets?

Its a hassle to roll windows down? If theyre strict on tints then why would you even think about it?

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BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	We all have our own personal tastes and they're subjective. I personally don't like really dark tint and with the added caveat that your state is strict with it, I wouldn't do it. Why ask to be hassled? Just my personal .02 worth.
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Mk23 Major 114 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 09 E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i Coupe [0.00]	10 or 20% - No 50% - Yes __________________ 09 - 335i E92 / Monaco Blue
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ww007 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e93 ' ... [0.00]	I have 30% all around and no front plate in SoCal I say do what makes you happy and worry about the consequences later. Then again your luck may vary and having 20% fronts and 10% rears may be significantly more noticeable than what I have and you might get dinged for it. Just make sure you roll down all your windows immediately if you get pulled over (so the cop can see you and may lessen your chance of a ticket). __________________ 2011 335i e93 'vert 6-AT \| Le Mans Blue Metallic \| Coral Red \| Dark Glacier Aluminum trim Premium Package \| Convenience Package \| Cold Weather Package \| M-sport package w/ 18" alloy wheels and paddle shifters \| Navigation \| Harman Kardon \| iPod and USB adapter
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	No tint ftw
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DopeStance Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	30-35 percent all around
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Mech_Man I'm feeling much better now, Dave 5 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 (MontegoBlue/Bk) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Triangle, NC iTrader: (0)	I tinted my sides and back glass (Johnson InsulatIR 40 ceramic) and put a "solar film" on my front windshield. (3M Crystalline 70). I didn't do it for cosmetic or security purposes, but rather I live in the sunny south and have a black interior. I went for the expensive nano-ceramic film for it's IR reflectivity. I owned my car for about a month in July prior to getting it filmed and it was an oven inside. After? I can leave it in the sun, 100 dF in the shade "and there ain't no shade", pop open the door, slide in, grab the steering wheel and it feels only moderately warm. Prior, I'd have burnt skin off. I know that in my state, NC, the laws say no tinting, but this is a solar film that reflects 80+% IR, (and also about 30% visible). Also, I know it was ok as the shop I used had just done about 50 cop cars for the city/county fleet. And one more source of ease: I've already had it through the state inspection process twice, and they charge $10 more just for window tinting check. And mine passed. __________________ -=] *2008 335i e92* Montego Blue & Black; Prem; Sport; AT-paddles -=] Mods= VEI Digital Boost Gauge in RiXeffects custom Pod -=] Tinted (front: 3M Crystalline 70); (rear: Johnson InsulatIR 40 ceramic); 3M ClearBra
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M4LF Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 253 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	i have 50% for front windows and 70% ceramic front windshield and limo (5%) rear windows and so far no problems. my friend just got a ticket for 30% all around and 70% windshield (cop didn't know about the windshield). they also ticket him for no front plate. i recently put my front plate on since i drive to UCLA once a week. so i say if you're going for front windows do no more than 50%. definitely consider 70% windshield too. awesome especially when the sun is straight in your face. cut the heat down drastically. i cannot tell i have tint on the windshield even at night. previously i had 60% on windshield and i was able to tell that. orange county is less strict about front plates than la.
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MKR_DmD Lieutenant 6 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 16 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (3)	I say no. I you live in CA it is illegal and cops will ticket you. I got 5% on all my rear windows and nothing on the front.
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	I use to tint all my car's 20% except windshield now i like everything blacked out with the fish bowl cali look. No window tint. Plus dark tint looks ghetto to me now. Maybe cause im older now???
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	I have 35% all around my car and a 75% on the windshield. I lov the way it looks, and it stays a Lot cooler during the summer here in Miami...
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