Hey guys just wanted an opinion from all on tinting my windows. I talked to the main guy from my custom shop that I go to and I asked about tinting my vehicle. He quoted me a great price of $250 with a lifetime warranty. I asked how dark I can go and I WAS DISGUSTED by his answer. He told me that in the state of Illiois you cannot tint your driver side front and passenger windows. But the stupid thing was that you can go as dark as you want on the rest except front windshield. I told him that, that would look ridiculous and he agrees. He says that they get a way by installing it on all windows by stating that the car they are going to tint is for "off-road use" or show. My question to all especially to the 2nd gens should I tint my rear windows 50% and back 100% or 25% 45% or even tint my front at 10% where the cops would not notice. He told me that the chances of me getting ticketed for this is low but that if I get caught speeding they may ticket me on the spot for the illegal tint up in front as well. I do not know want I want to do but the main reason I wanted to tint the vehicle was to hide my electronics so people could not see them from the outside but I guess if they really wanted to break in they would. I am confused, searching for suggestions, answers and Illinois vehicle laws really suck and pretty much restrict how your vehicle looks and sounds.
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All I know is getting windows tinted on the rear sides but not the front sides is horrendous. I would rather leave the car with no tints than any percentage arrangement that shows a difference and any perecentage will. Also, just lightly tinting the front windows will still allow visibility to your electronics. My opinion is, in your state, to forget about tints. Sorry for my negative sounding opinion.
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Originally posted by IntruderDo everything 15%, then when you get pulled over for speeding just roll down all your windows.
Just to warn you, get the window as clean as possible before they do a check if possible. Because it was a 30% window tint, but when he tested with the dirty windows it was like 22% or something.Create your own VB Gallery here.
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Originally posted by 95ProLeilaI think 10% would be noticed.
P.S. Ooh and mannydingo there is no negative opinion man. That is what I am looking for. Honesty. I want to know if you guys would not do it to your vehicles then I do not want to do it to mine. But if there is a nice way of doing it then let me know or another type of option.Last edited by sanblaster1; 07-25-2005, 06:59 AM.
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i'd just keep it as it is. you said it yourself if people would want to break into your car a tint would not stop them.
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Yeah beetle but it could help to deter them just a tad instead of just completely being clear and easily visible. But yeah like anything, if they want to get into your house or your car they will do it if they are determined to and want what you have.Last edited by sanblaster1; 07-25-2005, 07:14 AM.
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Originally posted by sanblaster1Illinois vehicle laws really suck and pretty much restrict how your vehicle looks and sounds."Squirrels are evil because they have thumbs."
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I've been driving my car since December with my tint and haven't had a problem. Michigan law says you can tint only the top 4 inches of the front door windows and winshield. the rest of the windows can be anything you want. I've put 12,000 miles on my car passing many cops in michigan, indiana and illinois and I haven't been hassled about my tint or exhaust. my brother had his Focus for 2 weeks and got a ticket for his windows. I guess you just take your chances. In michigan you don't have to pay the fine if you remove the tint within a week or 10 days.Please sponsor me for the American diabetes association Tour de Cure.
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Originally posted by sanblaster1I know 95proleila but you are not helping. For me personally it is easier to go by visibility. Any suggestions on my problem though? Forward or backwards.
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