spang ramstein area meet ups ?

Lowroller · 05-26-2010, 07:47 AM

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Sansnoetic · 05-28-2010, 04:50 PM

Just wondering if anyone has or knows the window tinting policy for Germany? Is it allowed for the front side windows at any %? Thanks.

Sylon · 05-28-2010, 04:55 PM

They made me remove my front tint on my Subaru before going into the inspection bay. They said it wouldnt pass if my front windows were tinted. However, new cars (ie our BMW's) do not require inspection, so I dunno.

Elsabor67 · 05-29-2010, 02:10 AM

By German law, which the inspection place enforces, you cannot have any tint on the doors, no matter how light it might be. Now.........if your car is a 2009 or above.......all you gotta do is show up with your paperwork and walla......plates for 2 years. You DO NOT have to run your car through inspection. I haven't seen anyone get pulled over yet by the tinting though.

spang135 · 05-29-2010, 03:44 AM

im running 10% on the front no problems yet knock on wood

Dackelone · 05-29-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

By German law, which the inspection place enforces, you cannot have any tint on the doors, no matter how light it might be. Now.........if your car is a 2009 or above.......all you gotta do is show up with your paperwork and walla......plates for 2 years. You DO NOT have to run your car through inspection. I haven't seen anyone get pulled over yet by the tinting though.

Yup! As long as you pay for the two year reg, most likely you won't get caught. BUT if you do...

This was one advantage to the old "AD" and "HK" and "AF" plates - that it allowed us to be exempt from certain German KFZ(auto) laws, since those plates were from the USAEUR and not the Germans.

The only tint that is allowed is on the rear windows. OR only if it came from teh factory THAT way. AND they will want something in writting saying so.

Sylon · 05-29-2010, 12:26 PM

Where are some good places to get tint done at?

marcus · 05-29-2010, 05:46 PM

depending on where u at. I knwo a guy at spang that did my tint on my old 135i for about 100 euros
If you go with a german place you gotta find someone that does the front, cuz not everyone will.

Sansnoetic · 05-30-2010, 06:41 AM

Awesome, thanks guys for the information. Yeah I waited to tint my windows while I was in FL for the 10 months because I knew if I came back here I might have a problem. I think I'll be looking for a place to get it done around Spang --nothing significantly dark. I just want some darkening because with my Monaco Blue paint, I think it'll look a lot better.

spang135 · 05-31-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Awesome, thanks guys for the information. Yeah I waited to tint my windows while I was in FL for the 10 months because I knew if I came back here I might have a problem. I think I'll be looking for a place to get it done around Spang --nothing significantly dark. I just want some darkening because with my Monaco Blue paint, I think it'll look a lot better.

PM me when you are ready i can hook you up with the same guy that did my tint he lives in bitburg does good work

dlmpesh · 06-02-2010, 03:14 AM

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PM me when you are ready i can hook you up with the same guy that did my tint he lives in bitburg does good work

Yea, he did mine too. I'm at 20%, no issues with the politzei yet.

Spang135--still having issues with your comfort access due to the tint?

FDM68 · 06-02-2010, 05:47 AM

I was looking into this and, being German law, the way it comes across is it's illegal/won't pass inspection but not illegal to "operate". Of course this is probably some idiom in translation and if for some reason the Politzei pull you over/stop you I'm sure there will be something "said". I do know that once I get back and get my 1er I'll be tracking down some "tintage"

Sylon · 06-02-2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FDM68

I was looking into this and, being German law, the way it comes across is it's illegal/won't pass inspection but not illegal to "operate". Of course this is probably some idiom in translation and if for some reason the Politzei pull you over/stop you I'm sure there will be something "said". I do know that once I get back and get my 1er I'll be tracking down some "tintage"

Me too, if I get sent back to the east coast, I already have a place picked out that will do it, lol.

I really want my tint back, my last 2 cars were tinted, its driving me crazy here, hurts my eyes at night. I wear glasses and its such an issue we got a waiver for back in DE to allow us to have tint on our cars. Law there is no more than 75%, so basically no tint at all.

spang135 · 06-02-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dlmpesh

Spang135--still having issues with your comfort access due to the tint?

Yeah still have to have my pocket with my keys in it closest to the door for it to work But i have learned to live with it because i really dont want to take it off

dlmpesh · 06-03-2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spang135

Yeah still have to have my pocket with my keys in it closest to the door for it to work But i have learned to live with it because i really dont want to take it off

I don't blame you. The tint looks good. I get a lot of compliments on mine..I'm sure Tony is staying very busy as much as I give his info out.

FDM68 · 06-03-2010, 01:39 AM

Whats the pricing for the 4 drs and rear window run Eurowise?

Sansnoetic · 06-05-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by spang135

Yeah still have to have my pocket with my keys in it closest to the door for it to work But i have learned to live with it because i really dont want to take it off

Yeah, I think I finally saw your car the other day --the tint looks really good. Also, I spoke with Glenn at PCS today (read paragraph below to see why) and he mentioned your problem with the tint and comfort access. I have CA as well, and just wondering if you took it off once to apply a new type of film (with carbon or something)? Or is it still the original?

And, my 135 is still awaiting trans from Bremerhaven port --so hopefully I get it this week!! I'm getting very anxious to drive her again. In fact, I was stupid and test drove the Z4 today. Fantastic car and I'm seriously thinking about getting one. The 135 is nice, but I'm looking for more of a couple/sports car. However, that may just be my brain telling me it's about time to get back into my 135. Five weeks on a boat is just too long!!!!

Sylon · 06-05-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Yeah, I think I finally saw your car the other day --the tint looks really good. Also, I spoke with Glenn at PCS today (read paragraph below to see why) and he mentioned your problem with the tint and comfort access. I have CA as well, and just wondering if you took it off once to apply a new type of film (with carbon or something)? Or is it still the original?

And, my 135 is still awaiting trans from Bremerhaven port --so hopefully I get it this week!! I'm getting very anxious to drive her again. In fact, I was stupid and test drove the Z4 today. Fantastic car and I'm seriously thinking about getting one. The 135 is nice, but I'm looking for more of a couple/sports car. However, that may just be my brain telling me it's about time to get back into my 135. Five weeks on a boat is just too long!!!!

Ouch, 5 weeks?! Thats rough dude. I had mine in 4, but it sat up there at that damn port forever. My suggestion? Stop test driving cars, lol. Go rent a POS car for a little while, it will make you appreciate your 135i a lot more, trust me.

There is this place in Ramstein called Powell's. They have the cheapest rental cars, but it shows. These cars are crappy, straight up bad, but hell, for 300euros for a month, you can't beat it. I went there when I first got here and I was waiting for my Subaru to arrive. Then again when I was waiting for my 135i to be delivered. Both times I appreciated getting my car back a lot more.

spang135 · 06-07-2010, 02:56 PM

Was going to change the tint but it works enough that i dont want to deal with the headache of having to take off tint buy the new stuff and have it put on .

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Originally Posted by Sansnoetic

Yeah, I think I finally saw your car the other day --the tint looks really good. Also, I spoke with Glenn at PCS today (read paragraph below to see why) and he mentioned your problem with the tint and comfort access. I have CA as well, and just wondering if you took it off once to apply a new type of film (with carbon or something)? Or is it still the original?

And, my 135 is still awaiting trans from Bremerhaven port --so hopefully I get it this week!! I'm getting very anxious to drive her again. In fact, I was stupid and test drove the Z4 today. Fantastic car and I'm seriously thinking about getting one. The 135 is nice, but I'm looking for more of a couple/sports car. However, that may just be my brain telling me it's about time to get back into my 135. Five weeks on a boat is just too long!!!!

dlmpesh · 06-10-2010, 02:18 AM

Lowroller...any more 1er meets planned anytime soon?

Lowroller · 06-10-2010, 12:55 PM

hi danielle!!

in the next 2 weeks im in stuttgart city..
but in july we decide to meet us again!!
and i have some new photos from our last trip!!

dlmpesh · 06-19-2010, 11:25 PM

Awesome! I am on Texas until the end of this week, so July works out. Just let me know details!

Would love to see more pics from the last meet...

05-26-2010, 07:47 AM	#67
Lowroller New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 118i Hatch Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: K-Town iTrader: (0)	hi friends today i have upload many pics from robert,the pictures are really,really nice.. please have a look: http://www.1erforum.de/members/lowro...rt-im-mai.html
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05-28-2010, 04:50 PM	#68
Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	Just wondering if anyone has or knows the window tinting policy for Germany? Is it allowed for the front side windows at any %? Thanks. __________________ '09 135i, Monaco Blue, Savanna Beige, AS, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Hi Fi, USB, PDC
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05-28-2010, 04:55 PM	#69
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	They made me remove my front tint on my Subaru before going into the inspection bay. They said it wouldnt pass if my front windows were tinted. However, new cars (ie our BMW's) do not require inspection, so I dunno. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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05-29-2010, 02:10 AM	#70
Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 303 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	By German law, which the inspection place enforces, you cannot have any tint on the doors, no matter how light it might be. Now.........if your car is a 2009 or above.......all you gotta do is show up with your paperwork and walla......plates for 2 years. You DO NOT have to run your car through inspection. I haven't seen anyone get pulled over yet by the tinting though. __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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05-29-2010, 03:44 AM	#71
spang135 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2010 alpine white 135 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hahira GA iTrader: (1)	im running 10% on the front no problems yet knock on wood
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05-29-2010, 12:26 PM	#73
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Where are some good places to get tint done at? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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05-29-2010, 05:46 PM	#74
marcus First Lieutenant 15 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Vert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	depending on where u at. I knwo a guy at spang that did my tint on my old 135i for about 100 euros If you go with a german place you gotta find someone that does the front, cuz not everyone will. __________________
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05-30-2010, 06:41 AM	#75
Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	Awesome, thanks guys for the information. Yeah I waited to tint my windows while I was in FL for the 10 months because I knew if I came back here I might have a problem. I think I'll be looking for a place to get it done around Spang --nothing significantly dark. I just want some darkening because with my Monaco Blue paint, I think it'll look a lot better. __________________ '09 135i, Monaco Blue, Savanna Beige, AS, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Hi Fi, USB, PDC
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06-02-2010, 05:47 AM	#78
FDM68 Captain 33 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 11' 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia (hearts still in Germany) iTrader: (0)	I was looking into this and, being German law, the way it comes across is it's illegal/won't pass inspection but not illegal to "operate". Of course this is probably some idiom in translation and if for some reason the Politzei pull you over/stop you I'm sure there will be something "said". I do know that once I get back and get my 1er I'll be tracking down some "tintage"
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06-03-2010, 01:39 AM	#82
FDM68 Captain 33 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 11' 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia (hearts still in Germany) iTrader: (0)	Whats the pricing for the 4 drs and rear window run Eurowise?
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06-10-2010, 02:18 AM	#86
dlmpesh Private 5 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Lowroller...any more 1er meets planned anytime soon? __________________ 2010 128i - MT - Crimson Red - Black Leatherette - Grey Trim - Comfort Access - Heated Seats - Ipod - Park Distance Control
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06-10-2010, 12:55 PM	#87
Lowroller New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 118i Hatch Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: K-Town iTrader: (0)	hi danielle!! in the next 2 weeks im in stuttgart city.. but in july we decide to meet us again!! and i have some new photos from our last trip!!
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06-19-2010, 11:25 PM	#88
dlmpesh Private 5 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Awesome! I am on Texas until the end of this week, so July works out. Just let me know details! Would love to see more pics from the last meet... __________________ 2010 128i - MT - Crimson Red - Black Leatherette - Grey Trim - Comfort Access - Heated Seats - Ipod - Park Distance Control
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