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Nov 7, 2013 | 10:28 PM

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I went with the Florida limit of 28% on my side windows and rear convertible window.

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Nov 7, 2013 | 10:39 PM

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Zr-1Mike00

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20% here.

Nov 7, 2013 | 10:39 PM

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got-20z

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20% on my 2000. I love it but I've had the same on 2 other vehicles so I had a good idea of what it would look like.

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Nov 7, 2013 | 10:41 PM

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K9Leader

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Oh . . . Corvettes and "tints." Okay, not interested.

Nov 7, 2013 | 10:43 PM

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glorysends

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreeess

this visual actually helps a lot since my car is a pewter coupe also! beautiful car

what side skirt and chin spoiler are those? looks impossible to drive through speed bumps and driveways tho!

Thanks! The side skirts and splitter are from JWmotoring. Exactly like the ACI ones, but a lot cheaper. Car doesn't go over speed bumps and only certain driveways. LOL Everything is pretty much flat around here, so I'm good, but it's definitely low.

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That's what I want to do too...

It would look great on your car!

Nov 7, 2013 | 10:55 PM

#26

LoneStarZ06

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Originally Posted by lsxvette

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I love the Electron Blue......Where did you get the hood and wing???

Nov 8, 2013 | 01:50 AM

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melloyello01

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From: Modesto California

cars a little dirty, top of Pikes Peak - but my tint is 35 sides - 15 rear - have not had any LEO issues - even in 2 different multi state road trips. - knock on wood!

Nov 8, 2013 | 02:15 AM

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Kreeess

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Originally Posted by melloyello01

cars a little dirty, top of Pikes Peak - but my tint is 35 sides - 15 rear - have not had any LEO issues - even in 2 different multi state road trips. - knock on wood!

That 15 looks mighty dark... How is it at night

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Nov 8, 2013 | 02:17 AM

#29

Kreeess

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Originally Posted by got-20z

20% on my 2000. I love it but I've had the same on 2 other vehicles so I had a good idea of what it would look like.

I think 20 all around is for me... U got any more pics

Nov 8, 2013 | 04:17 AM

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hmmmm16417

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Mine were tinted when I bought it. ...not sure what % they are. I like it but I'm not sure if I can leave it when I get it inspecred here in pa

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Nov 8, 2013 | 04:38 AM

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strand rider

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From: Redondo Beach CA

My CAlif. car also came tinted, but with a reflective addition in the dark tint. The dark tint mostly hides the silver transparency, and works like a one way mirror. Except it is not highly reflective like a mirror. It is darker and more reflective in the back, but the opening is small in a convertible, and it is still tinted black so doesn't detract , it looks mostly black to the eye, but has an unusual visual depth that comes with black chrome and such. You don't really notice it from inside, it's pretty transparent.

Nov 8, 2013 | 05:31 AM

#32

jdot

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Just had DWs car done the other day. Kentucky law enforcement will nail you if you're too dark and 7% is about the limit but a lot of folks have much darker. They're just careful not to commit any violation to get pulled over I guess.

Nov 8, 2013 | 07:00 AM

#33

M Kurz

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Tint

I have 10% on mine. My doctor was kind enough to sign a DMV form and the permission is on my registration card and will follow the vehicle if I sell it. The info also turns up on any license check.

Nov 8, 2013 | 08:06 AM

#34

allred

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toque

If your in California

Front side windows = 70%
Rear side = Any tint
Rear window = Any tint.

http://www.tintlaws.com

That is a site selling tint, and the information is wrong.

Here's what the California Highway Patrol say, the ones who issue the tickets.

http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html

.

Nov 8, 2013 | 08:12 AM

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ronsrods222362

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35%

Nov 8, 2013 | 08:20 AM

#36

Rob Petyo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreeess

got any pics?

No, sorry. I will take some one of these days. I will say I really like the combo of:
rear - 20%
sides 35%
front 50%

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronsrods222362

It sort of looks just like this one

Nice pic BTW!

Nov 8, 2013 | 08:22 AM

#37

oldschoolvette

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

Oh . . . Corvettes and "tints." Okay, not interested.

mine is at 28%

Nov 8, 2013 | 10:35 AM

#38

Kreeess

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From: Hercules CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Kurz

I have 10% on mine. My doctor was kind enough to sign a DMV form and the permission is on my registration card and will follow the vehicle if I sell it. The info also turns up on any license check.

that is pretty cool, how do u do that?

Nov 8, 2013 | 10:42 AM

#39

Toque

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Quote:

Originally Posted by allred

That is a site selling tint, and the information is wrong.

Here's what the California Highway Patrol say, the ones who issue the tickets.

http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html

.

Good to know.. thanks !

I still don't see where it lists what the law states though.
I don't see a % number.

The windshield and front driver's side and passenger's side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting.
If the rear window of a vehicle is tinted, the vehicle must have outside rearview mirrors on both sides.

Sounds like your not allowed ANY tint on the sides at all.