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Dec 23, 2014 | 05:57 PM

King6

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Back Window Tint

For those that have had their new Zs tinted already, have you been tinting the rear window or leaving that alone to help with nighttime visibility? If tinted, what %?

Also, what % are you all doing on the sides?

Dec 23, 2014 | 06:08 PM

kstine98

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St. Jude Donor '15

35%

Dec 23, 2014 | 06:11 PM

H2LS3

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X2 on 35%. I did it all the way around, dark enough where it looks nice, but not a problem at night.

Dec 23, 2014 | 07:49 PM

Jamie Parsons

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I tinted mine 35% and did the back window. No problems yet.

Dec 23, 2014 | 07:52 PM

RandomTask

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X3 for 35%. 50% is too meh and 20% is too dark. . . and generally attracts unwanted attention where tint laws are in place.

Dec 23, 2014 | 11:21 PM

Nite Riderrr

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I had mine done 5% rear and 15% sides

Dec 24, 2014 | 11:18 AM

euson2

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I think you will find 5% on the rear way too dark. I did that with my C7 AW and couldnt see out at night.

I think 20% all around will work better.

Dec 27, 2014 | 12:35 PM

Bmbarney

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From: Papillion NE

Here is what Nebraska tinting requires... I will most likely follow the ... recommendation

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Dec 27, 2014 | 05:56 PM

sbabaco

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From: Old hickory Tennessee

I had 5% on the sides and back of my 2011 grand sport and i will be doing the same to my z06 next week .. Yes at night its harder to see but i never had a problem getting pulled over .. (Knock on wood) !!

Dec 27, 2014 | 11:47 PM

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CaryBob

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Originally Posted by sbabaco

Getting pulled over isn't the problem here in NC. The problem is passing the annual state inspection. The photometer has to read 32% or better.

Dec 28, 2014 | 12:15 AM

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soulsea

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St. Jude Donor '15-'16

15% Llumar ceramic all around and airblue 80 on the windshield of all my vehicles ... I find it the best compromise between looks and functionality.

Last edited by soulsea; Dec 30, 2014 at 07:30 PM.

Dec 30, 2014 | 07:31 PM

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soulsea

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St. Jude Donor '15-'16

If anyone is interested ...

I had my tint installed today including Airblue 80 on the windshield and it has no effect on the HUD. I can still see it as if the tint wasn't there.