Need opinion on tint job

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 08:33 AM

So I live in that ass backward state of VA which only allows 50% upfront. I already have the rear sunshades, the installer is recommending 35s in the rear and 50 front to stay legal... However with the sunshades wouldn't it look really dark in the rear? Should I just got 50 all around? Forgot to mention I have a MG M3.

Chadfugi · 05-20-2015, 08:44 AM

I would go to an eye doctor and get a prescription if you can. I have done it in every state I've lived in and never had any problems and I've always rocked 10%. Just tell them you have very light sensitive eyes and it gives you headaches. It's worth a shot if you wana have darker tint!!

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 08:50 AM

Hmmm lol nice I might try it.

shortseller · 05-20-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

So I live in that ass backward state of VA which only allows 50% upfront. I already have the rear sunshades, the installer is recommending 35s in the rear and 50 front to stay legal... However with the sunshades wouldn't it look really dark in the rear? Should I just got 50 all around? Forgot to mention I have a MG M3.

Wow, so glad I live in Northern Virigina, ass backward state of VA must really suck.

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Wow, so glad I live in Northern Virigina, ass backward state of VA must really suck.

Hey I am in NOVA too lol state tax, property tax, tint laws life is tough here lol.

ASAP · 05-20-2015, 09:02 AM

50 is almost useless in terms of tint.

acechardukian · 05-20-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

Hey I am in NOVA too lol state tax, property tax, tint laws life is tough here lol.

A lot of places will tint whatever you want if you just pay them cash so they can keep it off their records. I've done it down in TX on 4 BMWs and never had any issues with police, and I've had my fair number of times being pulled over.

ASAP · 05-20-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Wow, so glad I live in Northern Virigina, ass backward state of VA must really suck.

Hey I am in NOVA too lol state tax, property tax, tint laws life is tough here lol.

+emission
+state inspection
+militant police force

It is one of the worst areas in the country for a car enthusiast.

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

+emission
+state inspection
+militant police force

It is one of the worst areas in the country for a car enthusiast.

I totally agree, it's home but the conservative ass backward ideologist here are just out of control.

ASAP · 05-20-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

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Originally Posted by ASAP

+emission
+state inspection
+militant police force

It is one of the worst areas in the country for a car enthusiast.

I totally agree, it's home but the conservative ass backward ideologist here are just out of control.

Other way around lol... its one of the most liberal areas in the nation. The area went almost entirely Obama last election...

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 09:14 AM

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Other way around lol... its one of the most liberal areas in the nation. The area went almost entirely Obama last election...

Yes and no, NOVA yes but take a drive west and south...lol you got pretty lips boy

mul1gan · 05-20-2015, 09:15 AM

M Sa just wants to blame everything on Rush and the conservatives lol.

I hate the seat belt laws, why should they care if I dont care...

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 09:19 AM

lol yes I hate that fat tub of s

seat belt laws save lives 35 percent tint jobs save me from getting caught getting a Monica in the car lmao

shortseller · 05-20-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

+emission
+state inspection
+militant police force

It is one of the worst areas in the country for a car enthusiast.

Emissions, state inspections are all for safety, so I'm good on that. Militant police, don't really bother me as I tend to be pretty lawful within my daily lifestyle but do agree they can be a tad overbearing at times for those that believe they know better. Car enthusiast, try country roads or even better yet the track, speaking of we have one of the best in the world, the VIR.

Not to mention based on the U.S. Census Bureau and the data. We rank(or occupy) consistently the top 3 spots in household income year after year since 2006.

So What's not to like? Can't pimp those windows? OK you got me there!

Matt_B · 05-20-2015, 09:31 AM

If you think that's bad in PA we're limited to 70%.

mul1gan · 05-20-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

lol yes I hate that fat tub of s

seat belt laws save lives 35 percent tint jobs save me from getting caught getting a Monica in the car lmao

I understand seat belts saves lives... I dont doubt that. but if I dont care about my life, why should they? why am I forced to wear it, what if I have a death wish? I use to ride big boy bikes, no seat belts on those puppies...

/// M sa · 05-20-2015, 09:46 AM

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I understand seat belts saves lives... I dont doubt that. but if I dont care about my life, why should they? why am I forced to wear it, what if I have a death wish? I use to ride big boy bikes, no seat belts on those puppies...

Agree but keep in mind insurance companies probably forced the idea to save money (not lived lol)

shortseller · 05-20-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

Wow, so glad I live in Northern Virigina, ass backward state of VA must really suck.

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

Hey I am in NOVA too lol state tax, property tax, tint laws life is tough here lol.

We have great beer too! POTOMAC RIVER BREWING COMPANY - RAPPAHANNOCK RED ALE .

shortseller · 05-20-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

So I live in that ass backward state of VA which only allows 50% upfront. I already have the rear sunshades, the installer is recommending 35s in the rear and 50 front to stay legal... However with the sunshades wouldn't it look really dark in the rear? Should I just got 50 all around? Forgot to mention I have a MG M3.

I think 50 all around would do nicley, more so that staggered shading that I think looks unbalanced visually from the outside. 50s all around will look more uniformed and do the job on glare that you need down here in rush hour traffic. Just remember "they" can still see you!

Tint, not pimp!

Deja_Vu · 05-20-2015, 10:10 AM

I had 35% all around on my Lexus and never got a ticket for it. I was even stopped twice for no front plate.

ASAP · 05-20-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

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Originally Posted by ASAP

+emission
+state inspection
+militant police force

It is one of the worst areas in the country for a car enthusiast.

Emissions, state inspections are all for safety, so I'm good on that. Militant police, don't really bother me as I tend to be pretty lawful within my daily lifestyle but do agree they can be a tad overbearing at times for those that believe they know better. Car enthusiast, try country roads or even better yet the track, speaking of we have one of the best in the world, the VIR.

Not to mention based on the U.S. Census Bureau and the data. We rank(or occupy) consistently the top 3 spots in household income year after year since 2006.

So What's not to like? Can't pimp those windows? OK you got me there!

Indeed... and because of all those great things... you have insane taxes and a median household income of 90k whereas the median price of housesold is 460k...

Trust me, there is no positives to that area other than job security...

Also, you can get away with 35%

Naz24 · 05-20-2015, 10:39 AM

Nothing is allowed on the front windows for NJ.

You know what i say to that? Screw it. I already rock no front plate anyway.

On my X3 I have 20% all around. I will probably go with 35% on my M3. In all honesty, rarely you'll get pulled over JUST for tints (I did have a NY State trooper pull the tint measuring tool on my windows, shit was hilarious)

I usually get pulled over for speeding, and can convince the cop to write me a ticket for tints or no front plate instead. It works more often than not....

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/// M sa Major 241 Rep 1,418 Posts Drives: F80 MG Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delmarva iTrader: (0)	Need opinion on tint job So I live in that ass backward state of VA which only allows 50% upfront. I already have the rear sunshades, the installer is recommending 35s in the rear and 50 front to stay legal... However with the sunshades wouldn't it look really dark in the rear? Should I just got 50 all around? Forgot to mention I have a MG M3.
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Chadfugi Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2015 ///M4 MG, SO Fully Loaded Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I would go to an eye doctor and get a prescription if you can. I have done it in every state I've lived in and never had any problems and I've always rocked 10%. Just tell them you have very light sensitive eyes and it gives you headaches. It's worth a shot if you wana have darker tint!! __________________ Mr. Grey
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/// M sa Major 241 Rep 1,418 Posts Drives: F80 MG Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delmarva iTrader: (0)	Hmmm lol nice I might try it.
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ASAP Major General 10161 Rep 8,626 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	50 is almost useless in terms of tint. __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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mul1gan Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 254 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: va iTrader: (0)	M Sa just wants to blame everything on Rush and the conservatives lol. I hate the seat belt laws, why should they care if I dont care...
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/// M sa Major 241 Rep 1,418 Posts Drives: F80 MG Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delmarva iTrader: (0)	lol yes I hate that fat tub of s seat belt laws save lives 35 percent tint jobs save me from getting caught getting a Monica in the car lmao
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Matt_B Lieutenant 153 Rep 412 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	If you think that's bad in PA we're limited to 70%.
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Deja_Vu Lieutenant 269 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SW iTrader: (0)	I had 35% all around on my Lexus and never got a ticket for it. I was even stopped twice for no front plate.
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Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Nothing is allowed on the front windows for NJ. You know what i say to that? Screw it. I already rock no front plate anyway. On my X3 I have 20% all around. I will probably go with 35% on my M3. In all honesty, rarely you'll get pulled over JUST for tints (I did have a NY State trooper pull the tint measuring tool on my windows, shit was hilarious) I usually get pulled over for speeding, and can convince the cop to write me a ticket for tints or no front plate instead. It works more often than not.... __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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