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Old 10-02-2007, 11:14 PM
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20% or 35% tints

Hello all,
I'm getting my tints put on this friday and I am not sure which % to go. I'm debating over 35% or 20%. Which one would you guys prefer? I'm scared that 20% will attract cops or be too hard to see at night while driving. And a bit worried that 35% might be too light during the day. Is 20% hard to see at night?

35% or 20% ?

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Old 10-02-2007, 11:30 PM
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In my experience, 20% doesn't really affect nighttime driving or visibility to the point of being distracting or too dangerous.

Not sure about the laws from state to state, but I'm fairly certain that you cannot be pulled over simply because of your window tint. However, because the G35 comes with (I think) 8% of light blocked (92% tint, essentially) even 35% would be illegal in a state with 35% tint laws, because your tint if measured would be about 32%.

I opted for 35% so that I can always play the ignorance card about the stock windows having a slight tint, but I really wish I had gone 20% just 'cuz I think it would look a lot better.
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:32 PM
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what state are you in? i say go with 5%!!
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:34 PM
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just go with %20 , and stop being such a big baby. learn to roll down your windows when you see the cops. even when its raining lol
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:40 PM
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It depends in which state you're in. I would go with 20%...I have them and I have no problem with them. Now if you go with 5%..that's a whole diff. story.
 
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i have the best of both lol 30% front 20% rear

i have no problem at night

i say go 20%
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xfuz1on
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o then go 30%
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueDevilBAMF
In my experience, 20% doesn't really affect nighttime driving or visibility to the point of being distracting or too dangerous.

Not sure about the laws from state to state, but I'm fairly certain that you cannot be pulled over simply because of your window tint. However, because the G35 comes with (I think) 8% of light blocked (92% tint, essentially) even 35% would be illegal in a state with 35% tint laws, because your tint if measured would be about 32%.

I opted for 35% so that I can always play the ignorance card about the stock windows having a slight tint, but I really wish I had gone 20% just 'cuz I think it would look a lot better.
hmm . do you think u can post up a picture of your car with 35%? I would like to see how it looks. Thanks. If you can't, its okay
 
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:53 PM
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oh well then thats a problem, because from what i've read from cali dudes, cops

are strict when it comes to tints. NOT the case here in miami

i say go with the 20% if your always looking out for cops ready to put your windows down. otherwise 35% would be right for you.
 
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Try living in Illinois, tint is illegal on the front door windows. That makes your choices a lot easier.
 
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i just got 5% limos on the back(legal) and i put 20's on the front it looks great!
 
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and 35% tints are the same tints that suv's come stock with for the back window
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 01:37 AM
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hmm . do you think u can post up a picture of your car with 35%? I would like to see how it looks. Thanks. If you can't, its okay
I'll try to do that tomorrow... If I don't get one up soon PM me and I'll send you one as soon as I get the chance.
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 02:26 AM
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I have 18% and I live on Socal. So far I've been ok, but maybe because during the day I drive with my windows down for the most part? Except when I gotta look good and keep my hair all nice :-D.

But I've been fine so far *knock on wood* and there have been plenty of times where I have had to roll my windows down. I dont have very much trouble, but it took some getting used to to be able to see out. It looks sick tho so I love it!
 


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