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windows tinted or fish bowl???

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Old 01-24-11, 03:05 PM
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tint for both looks and shielding against the deadly rays of socal
Old 01-24-11, 03:06 PM
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I'm getting 5% all around.... 0 on the windsheild. Don't need auto dimming at 5%
Old 01-24-11, 03:13 PM
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love tint, i have 17% all around and 54% on my windshield. will never own a car without tint from now on
Old 01-24-11, 03:19 PM
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if you have nav, with 5% at night you can see everything in the car, im thinking about a second layer of 5% on the sides and rear, i just turn the screen off for now
Old 01-24-11, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmags
I'm getting 5% all around....
Thats what I will be doing...



Originally Posted by ald03
if you have nav, with 5% at night you can see everything in the car, im thinking about a second layer of 5% on the sides and rear, i just turn the screen off for now
WOW... Another layer of 5%??

i have noticed that the nav is really bright at night, I guess we will see how it looks after I get the 5% put on...
Old 01-24-11, 03:26 PM
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yeah i never realized how bright it was either, until i walked behind my car with it on and i could see everyone inside and could read the nav screen, i am definately considering that second layer, i get pulled over here and there for the tint though...decisions decisions!
Old 01-24-11, 03:33 PM
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heres 20% all around


and 35% on the windshield
Old 01-24-11, 03:35 PM
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is your windshield regular tint or reflective?
Old 01-24-11, 03:38 PM
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your talking about the little oily shine to it? regular the factory window is a little polorized i think
Old 01-24-11, 03:41 PM
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i love the tinted windshield and wont have another car without it...i love getting in my car and being able to take my sunglasses of and not be blinded by the sun
Old 01-24-11, 03:48 PM
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i have the reflective tint, it makes seeing at night, even in horrible snow/rain easy. i can wear sunglasses at night and see out the windshield too. i cant drive a car without tinted windshield, the headlights coming at me and street lights hurt my eyes....now if the police would just get off my back lol
Old 01-24-11, 04:18 PM
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Am I the only person who doesn't know what a fishbowl is? -_-

Anyways, I tint my windows for both privacy and heat-reduction. I've had a mediocre experience with Huper Optik on my G35 (lots of streaking and waves). Will probably switch back to the generic (but good quality) brand.
Old 01-24-11, 04:19 PM
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No tint looks awkward. You can see right through your car! You can't even pick your nose without fearing someone will see you.
Old 01-24-11, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by felixsc300
Am I the only person who doesn't know what a fishbowl is? -_-

Anyways, I tint my windows for both privacy and heat-reduction. I've had a mediocre experience with Huper Optik on my G35 (lots of streaking and waves). Will probably switch back to the generic (but good quality) brand.
a fish bowl is where everyone can see you all around.
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lol...hell i have my sunroof tinted too...5%...just say no to fishbowls!


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