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Mar 13, 2009 | 03:39 PM

Steve Alan

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Tinted windows on Torch Red

Seen a TR on here with tinted windows and I think I am going to have the mine tinted,
Show me yours so I know I'm not making a mistake.
Thanks,

Mar 13, 2009 | 03:49 PM

Tom/99

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Mar 13, 2009 | 04:09 PM

JJS04

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It is a pretty safe bet that tinting the windows will only better the looks of just about any car.

Mar 13, 2009 | 04:10 PM

IMXCITD

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I had them done dark last year and they look great! Go for it!

Mar 13, 2009 | 04:13 PM

Clutchdog

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I don't have any pictures, but mine is Torch Red as well and it looks great tinted.

Mar 13, 2009 | 04:52 PM

510picker

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Do it!

Mar 13, 2009 | 05:16 PM

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St. Jude Donor '12-'13

Rear 20% sides 35%
all lights tinted as well

Mar 13, 2009 | 07:25 PM

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Is there any down side to tinting? Like reduced vision at night? What is the tint level to get and how much money should tinting cost? Is there a tinting method that is better than others? I have a black car and I have to say those red corvettes are smoking hot! Looking good brothers. Thanks for the info and the photos

Last edited by aleadfoot; Mar 13, 2009 at 07:27 PM. Reason: more info

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Mar 13, 2009 | 08:22 PM

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No downside at all regarding vision, Benefits are cabin will be cooler by several degrees even in high 80s temps. Risk is the upper portion of the rear hatch area where the dots are....you need to find an installer who can do it without bubbles. Here's mine:

Mar 13, 2009 | 08:26 PM

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Mar 13, 2009 | 08:29 PM

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jdmvette

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i need to get mine done.

Mar 13, 2009 | 08:34 PM

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91LSMAN

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I've got 35% on the sides and 20% on the rear.

See sig...

Mar 13, 2009 | 08:58 PM

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Ryan L

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5% tint, but the cop tested it at 3%.

...not that it matters because legal is 35%.

Mar 13, 2009 | 09:27 PM

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jdmvette

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5% tint, but the cop tested it at 3%.

...not that it matters because legal is 35%.

damn thats dark.

how much was your ticket?

Mar 13, 2009 | 09:43 PM

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ColeTrain'sC5

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my black C5 is getting done this spring in 35% all around

Mar 13, 2009 | 10:10 PM

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ArcticWhite

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Not great pics, but tinting definitely makes a car look better!

Mar 13, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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GMANS C5

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You are not making a mistake. Just do it.

Mar 13, 2009 | 10:43 PM

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Mar 13, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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Ryan L

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From: Jax Florida

My ticket was $80 at the time... non-moving violation (no points.)

If I had to do it over again, I'd get the 20% tint because it's very hard to see out of at night.