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Windshield tint
#47
06-22-2006 | 04:08 PM
Originally Posted by Simi_G35
This is a very interesing thread.
1. First, I want to say that Altima looks great (tint or no tint).
2. I never even considered tinting my front windshield until I read this thread. There are clear UV tints as well as colored tinits (not sure if automotive safe). I drive a black G and that extra layer of tint on the front windshield should help block the heat. Anyone know if there are lighter shades than 50% for automotive use?
3. Why would you just automatically assume someone with ricer taste has the bare minimum insurance? Not sure of Dyen's financial status, but my wife and I are educated people, we own multiple homes, and we like ricer cars. We have much more insurance than the minimum and we have to pay into professional liability insurance as well.
4. Can't blame ricer car drivers for the increase premium costs for insurance. I am pretty sure part of the premium costs is due to higher replacement costs for Infintis versus Dodge/Chryslers. My insurance is pretty cheap tho, with multiple cars, being married, professional degree, and muti-policy discount, I am not complaining. No matter how cheap insurance is for an American car, I would never buy an American car. So can't really compare...not apples to apples.
5. Tinting front windshield does not equal immediate accident.
Like I said, very interesting thread...sorry for the long rant, but felt like i had to chime in.
1. First, I want to say that Altima looks great (tint or no tint).
2. I never even considered tinting my front windshield until I read this thread. There are clear UV tints as well as colored tinits (not sure if automotive safe). I drive a black G and that extra layer of tint on the front windshield should help block the heat. Anyone know if there are lighter shades than 50% for automotive use?
3. Why would you just automatically assume someone with ricer taste has the bare minimum insurance? Not sure of Dyen's financial status, but my wife and I are educated people, we own multiple homes, and we like ricer cars. We have much more insurance than the minimum and we have to pay into professional liability insurance as well.
4. Can't blame ricer car drivers for the increase premium costs for insurance. I am pretty sure part of the premium costs is due to higher replacement costs for Infintis versus Dodge/Chryslers. My insurance is pretty cheap tho, with multiple cars, being married, professional degree, and muti-policy discount, I am not complaining. No matter how cheap insurance is for an American car, I would never buy an American car. So can't really compare...not apples to apples.
5. Tinting front windshield does not equal immediate accident.
Like I said, very interesting thread...sorry for the long rant, but felt like i had to chime in.
thanks for the compliment and everything was well stated. put it this way -- with my 35% windshield tinted it's almost the same as looking out the rear window which most people have it 35% or 20% tinted. so if you can see out your rearview mirror fine then you can see everyone out a tinted windshield perfectly. the front windshield tint will not void your warranty b/c there is no defroster connected to the front windshield like the rear one (which can go bad) but in some states you might not pass inspection.
and people can call my altima rice just because it has a body kit and big rims on but look at the dodge charger daytona edition -- comes factory w/ riceboy stripes and no available manual tranny for american muscle
#48
06-22-2006 | 04:58 PM
if i had a choice, i would get the full windshield tint at 50%. to tell you the truth, i think all it would do is make driving easier - less glare, less heat. at night time, it would just seem like its a bit darker...i dont think it will make you crash the instant you drive off.
the only reason why i have the 3inch strip on my windshield is because i did not have enough money (at the time) for the full windshield and i did not have the patience (believe it or not!) to peel off my registration and inspection sticker! The sunstrip doesnt look too great, but it certainly helps when you have to stare at one of those red light that placed strategically infront of the sun
otherwise...when i first drove off the lot with the sunstrip...my car felt like a bombshelter , but i eventually got used to. you would eventually get used to a windshield tint as well
back in the day we had a full mirror tint (i know horrible) on our silver saleen mustang and we never had problems with visibility. in fact, i think my rear windows were more of a problem when backing up and changing lanes
if you think 50% is too dark, than you can get llumar 70% which is practically transparent but stops even more heat than the standard tint.
da mayors altima = best altima i ever seen
took some time to get it where it is now - but its def a good looking vehicle
Last edited by Neal376; 06-22-2006 at 11:14 PM.
#49
06-22-2006 | 11:02 PM
Originally Posted by Neal376
the only reason why i have the 3inch strip on my windshield is because i did not have enough money (at the time) for the full windshield and i did not have the patience (believe it or not!) to peel off my registration and inspection sticker!
#50
06-22-2006 | 11:06 PM
Originally Posted by Texasscout
That's another reason not to tint the windshield. Unless yoiu made cutouts for the registration and inspection stickers, the cops would know in a heartbeat. And it's a big fine here in TX for front tint.
#51
06-23-2006 | 02:01 AM
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Mackinnr you are wasting your time. This disscussion has been hashed in the past and no matter how much you talk about how dangerous tinting the front windshield, there will always be someone who says I can see fine.
Fact- 50% tint means you have blocked 50% of the available light coming through into the front windshield.
assuption: Good luck seeing at night or a rainy day. No matter how well you think you can see, you have just decreased your vision by 50%
Fact: It is illegal to tint the front windshield.
Assuption: hope you don't get into an accident, no lawyer is going to take your case unless your paying up front. And you better hope your insurance company doesn't void your policy and sue you for negligence. In fact why not call your car insurance company and ask if they recomend you to tint your front windshield.
Fact- 50% tint means you have blocked 50% of the available light coming through into the front windshield.
assuption: Good luck seeing at night or a rainy day. No matter how well you think you can see, you have just decreased your vision by 50%
Fact: It is illegal to tint the front windshield.
Assuption: hope you don't get into an accident, no lawyer is going to take your case unless your paying up front. And you better hope your insurance company doesn't void your policy and sue you for negligence. In fact why not call your car insurance company and ask if they recomend you to tint your front windshield.
#52
06-23-2006 | 02:30 AM
#53
06-23-2006 | 10:07 AM
Originally Posted by Texasscout
That's another reason not to tint the windshield. Unless yoiu made cutouts for the registration and inspection stickers, the cops would know in a heartbeat. And it's a big fine here in TX for front tint.
all the times i've gotten pullled over they never said anything about window tint -- only when i was parked at work an officer came in to yell at me but i wasn't near my car. at night they pulled me over for the side window tint and flashed their flashlight onto my registration and still never mentioned anything about front windshield tint.
#54
06-23-2006 | 10:10 AM
^^^thats prob cause they are not used to seeing it lol. chances are when you get pulled over they approach your vehicle from behind.
i dont think you are decreasing your visibility by full 50% w/ 50% tint.... its much easier to see outside from the darkened interior than the other way around.
i think some of y'alls are blowing this out of proportion.
i dont think you are decreasing your visibility by full 50% w/ 50% tint.... its much easier to see outside from the darkened interior than the other way around.
i think some of y'alls are blowing this out of proportion.
Last edited by Neal376; 06-23-2006 at 10:12 AM.
#56
06-23-2006 | 11:20 AM
#57
06-23-2006 | 11:21 AM
#58
06-23-2006 | 11:39 AM
lol! haha. the dt impalas do stick out like sore thumbs
funny thing. when cops at my local precinct leave for the day, they all jump into modified mustangs, bimmers etc. and they all have dark tints
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cops have not given me any problems with my 35% tint yet...but always gave us with our 20% on our mustang. I think its because coupes and 2 doors are cop candy. pulled over twice in my sedan. just turn on your dome light and roll your windows down. turn your car off, and put the keys on the dash
funny thing. when cops at my local precinct leave for the day, they all jump into modified mustangs, bimmers etc. and they all have dark tints
. cops have not given me any problems with my 35% tint yet...but always gave us with our 20% on our mustang. I think its because coupes and 2 doors are cop candy. pulled over twice in my sedan. just turn on your dome light and roll your windows down. turn your car off, and put the keys on the dash
#59
06-23-2006 | 12:23 PM
Originally Posted by Neal376
lol! haha. the dt impalas do stick out like sore thumbs
funny thing. when cops at my local precinct leave for the day, they all jump into modified mustangs, bimmers etc. and they all have dark tints .
cops have not given me any problems with my 35% tint yet...but always gave us with our 20% on our mustang. I think its because coupes and 2 doors are cop candy. pulled over twice in my sedan. just turn on your dome light and roll your windows down. turn your car off, and put the keys on the dash
funny thing. when cops at my local precinct leave for the day, they all jump into modified mustangs, bimmers etc. and they all have dark tints
. cops have not given me any problems with my 35% tint yet...but always gave us with our 20% on our mustang. I think its because coupes and 2 doors are cop candy. pulled over twice in my sedan. just turn on your dome light and roll your windows down. turn your car off, and put the keys on the dash
#60
06-23-2006 | 03:37 PM
