Why window tinting doesn't suck

roadburn · 07-10-2008, 11:21 PM

I know there's a good reason.

AZ135 · 07-11-2008, 01:37 AM

or how about because it's 115 bajillion degrees every day in Arizona and it helps keep the heat out and keeps the sun's rays from cracking the dash...

and because I can carry my gun without distracting pedestrians!

hansenc · 07-11-2008, 09:12 PM

right... never heard of someone being anti-window tint.

cynical1 · 07-15-2008, 12:37 PM

People park that close to you...look at that POS right over the line next to your car. Did it make you furious? That kind of stuff just irks me!

Tijuana · 07-15-2008, 12:42 PM

I don't understand this thread. :iono:

ScottyGams · 07-15-2008, 12:43 PM

ITS A HATER THREAD....

EspressoBoy · 07-15-2008, 01:57 PM

Anyone park close, they will see my Uzi... as I jump up and show them my Uzi!

Gun's don't kill, parking too close does... back-off!!!

Yoda

PS
Avatars can have fun too!

gatorfast · 07-15-2008, 02:06 PM

Who doesnt like tint? It keeps the car cooler and looks great. I cant think of a single downside....

gargoyal · 07-15-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

How doesnt like tint? It keeps the car cooler and looks great. I cant think of a single downside....

You dont live in So Cal... Cops and Tickets !!!

I guess roandburn just needs to be seen in his BMW or it isnt worth it to him.

3toM · 07-15-2008, 02:33 PM

Nice thread?? Although I can say that when old tinting starts to bubble up on cars, it really looks like sh*@.

rcracer_tx · 07-15-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3to1

Nice thread?? Although I can say that when old tinting starts to bubble up on cars, it really looks like sh*@.

Thats why I got went with one that comes with a lifetime warranty.

InsaneSkippy · 07-15-2008, 03:31 PM

Where's the "Hell yes I'm getting it tinted!" option?

GQ 135i · 07-16-2008, 09:36 AM

Also helps when your f***ing around on long trips. (take as you please)

ScottyGams · 07-16-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GQ 135i

Also helps when your f***ing around on long trips. (take as you please)

+1 and hooray for the invention of the passenger's seat!:headbang:

Red135 · 07-16-2008, 02:02 PM

I don't get it. The OP really doesn't think there is any good reason to tint? Seriously?

qntran2 · 07-16-2008, 08:45 PM

The only reason why I dislike tint is because then people can't see that its me driving the sexy new 135 but oh well its too hot down south not to get it.

Its that reason that my uncle refuses to put tint on his SL he likes to show off haha.

PA135i · 07-16-2008, 09:45 PM

I'm 50 - 50 on tint, but these are the downsides I have read on 1Addicts.com

1. Problems with Comfort Access
2. Problems seeing/driving at night
3. Looks like a pimp car
4. Can start to come off after a few years
5. Expensive

I really want to get it but, not too dark and want my comfort access to work properly. I never had tint so I dont know much about it. I'm sure you guys can educate me on these concerns.

gargoyal · 07-16-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kja325ci

I'm 50 - 50 on tint, but these are the downsides I have read on 1Addicts.com

1. Problems with Comfort Access
2. Problems seeing/driving at night
3. Looks like a pimp car
4. Can start to come off after a few years
5. Expensive

I really want to get it but, not too dark and want my comfort access to work properly. I never had tint so I dont know much about it. I'm sure you guys have answers to these concerns.

1.:iono: did know there was an issue. what is it?
2. Don’t tint the windshield and keep the driver side tint to 20% and this is not an issue
3. Damn straight where my money bytch..JK.. on a luxury car it looks more VIP(limo) than pimp. very eruo style. keep it simple
4. You need to find a good vendor with a good rep in your area. If you are going to keep your car for 4+ years the replacement warranties are worth it, if you get the warranty from a good dealer/installer that has be around for a while
5. $50-$300 . I have seen $50 jobs last 2 years. this is not the norm. this is the crap every one talks about. It depends on what you are looking for but it is a cheap mod to me.

roadburn · 07-21-2008, 05:07 AM

If BMW offers "privacy glass" from the factory as an option on the X3 3.0si & up, why isn't it an option on the 135i?

The tint is in the glass, not squeegeed on.

TP 135i · 07-21-2008, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kja325ci

I'm 50 - 50 on tint, but these are the downsides I have read on 1Addicts.com

1. Problems with Comfort Access
2. Problems seeing/driving at night
3. Looks like a pimp car
4. Can start to come off after a few years
5. Expensive

I really want to get it but, not too dark and want my comfort access to work properly. I never had tint so I dont know much about it. I'm sure you guys can educate me on these concerns.

1. I have Comfort Access and a tint....and No Problems.
2. I'm old and have No Problem seeing out at night ( I do not have tint on the windshield ).
3. I have a light ( 50% ) tint......it's not a pimp looking car.
4. Lifetime warranty with a good 3M tint.....I don't anticipate a problem. Guaranteed not to come off or turn purple.
5. Cost is relative. $235 for a good name brand and quality installation. Is this too much ??? The $50 tint job would probably turn purple and bubble after a short time, so that justifies the cost in my mind.

TP 135i · 07-21-2008, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gargoyal

Don’t tint the windshield and keep the driver side tint to 20% and this is not an issue

20% is REAL dark (20% of the light is transmitted). Plus on top of the factory tint built into the glass ( I think I heard it's like 8% or so ) it would be way too dark.
I have 50% and it's a very "mild" tint.
35% is max allowed in my state, so I went with the 50% to stay legal.

emm3tt · 07-21-2008, 06:51 AM

The OP is from Indiana, no wonder.

View Poll Results: Window tinting doesn't suck because....
All those little air bubbles are good insulation.	5	9.80%
I didn't use Comfort Access that much anyway.	3	5.88%
The eerie purple tint matches my shirt.	3	5.88%
I can demonstrate my solidarity with 1977 Celicas everywhere.	2	3.92%
The glare from my Uzi won't distract pedestrians.	31	60.78%
There's nothing wrong with a BMW that can't be cured with a sheet of plastic.	9	17.65%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

07-10-2008, 11:21 PM	#1
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AZ135 REALTOR 23 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2010 Jag XF Supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	or how about because it's 115 bajillion degrees every day in Arizona and it helps keep the heat out and keeps the sun's rays from cracking the dash... and because I can carry my gun without distracting pedestrians!
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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	right... never heard of someone being anti-window tint.
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cynical1 New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	I hate it when... People park that close to you...look at that POS right over the line next to your car. Did it make you furious? That kind of stuff just irks me!
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Tijuana Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	I don't understand this thread. :iono:
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Anyone park close, they will see my Uzi... as I jump up and show them my Uzi! Gun's don't kill, parking too close does... back-off!!! Yoda PS Avatars can have fun too!
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3toM Lieutenant 18 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2013 335i EB Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Nice thread?? Although I can say that when old tinting starts to bubble up on cars, it really looks like sh*@.
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07-15-2008, 03:31 PM	#12
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Where's the "Hell yes I'm getting it tinted!" option? __________________
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07-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#13
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qntran2 Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nola iTrader: (1)	The only reason why I dislike tint is because then people can't see that its me driving the sexy new 135 but oh well its too hot down south not to get it. Its that reason that my uncle refuses to put tint on his SL he likes to show off haha.
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PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I'm 50 - 50 on tint, but these are the downsides I have read on 1Addicts.com 1. Problems with Comfort Access 2. Problems seeing/driving at night 3. Looks like a pimp car 4. Can start to come off after a few years 5. Expensive I really want to get it but, not too dark and want my comfort access to work properly. I never had tint so I dont know much about it. I'm sure you guys can educate me on these concerns.
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roadburn rrroadburn 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley iTrader: (0)	If BMW offers "privacy glass" from the factory as an option on the X3 3.0si & up, why isn't it an option on the 135i? The tint is in the glass, not squeegeed on.
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