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Old May 4, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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One piece back window at 5%, sides at 35%. Cost me $120 with a lifetime warranty. They did a great job:





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Old May 4, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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looks good. must have been a quality shop cause alot of shops only do a 2 piece back window . I need to get my windows tinted, seems like im the only one who hasnt
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Old May 4, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Can you get a straight on side window shot?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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This is the closest I have to a full on side shot:

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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cookba
looks good. must have been a quality shop cause alot of shops only do a 2 piece back window . I need to get my windows tinted, seems like im the only one who hasnt
Mines one piece... Also why did you go light on the sides... I went 15 and its still pretty easy to see through during the day
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra2WS6
Mines one piece... Also why did you go light on the sides... I went 15 and its still pretty easy to see through during the day
His state only allows 35% max.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Looks good, gonna do mine next week.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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That looks really good, i like how its just one piece on the back window, when i got mine done, my back was one piece, but i got 15% all around, and on my brow, why did you go with 35% on the sides, just wanted it to be legal? Mine is far from legal.
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Originally Posted by HIPER-Z
That looks really good, i like how its just one piece on the back window, when i got mine done, my back was one piece, but i got 15% all around, and on my brow, why did you go with 35% on the sides, just wanted it to be legal? Mine is far from legal.
Some people don't like running the risk of paying for $100+ tickets just to have a tad darker window tinting.

The car looks great LS1formulation!
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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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that looks worlds better!
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Actually, in Michigan ANY tint on the side windows is illegal unless it's on the top 4" only. That looks like crap in my opinion. I rarely EVER drive with my windows up, so I'm not worried about getting a ticket. I just learned they also assess two points on your license for it as well. I figure for the most part I'll be fine since you can see inside pretty easily.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1Formulation
Actually, in Michigan ANY tint on the side windows is illegal unless it's on the top 4" only. That looks like crap in my opinion. I rarely EVER drive with my windows up, so I'm not worried about getting a ticket. I just learned they also assess two points on your license for it as well. I figure for the most part I'll be fine since you can see inside pretty easily.
Actually, since I know your talking about the law you found one some website is outdated. You can put 35% on the sides all the way like you have and it's still legal.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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damn, good to know because I thought it was the 4'' as well. I have been waiting on doing the tint because I dont want the tickets after. I searched and many places said only top 4'' but the sites were old (2004) and then I found a new one that said 35%. Probably do like a 30% or something but the 35% isnt bad, way better than nothing, that is for sure. Where did you go to have it done?
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looks awesome!! 120 was a good deal. did you get the Ttops tinted too?
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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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They're already tinted about 35% (the T-tops). That's awesome that 35% is legal on the sides now - I can get my Mustang done too then.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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yah i gotta get my car re tinted. previous owner got the tint done and its a really bad job.

im gonna get 5% all around
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Originally Posted by dj2005
His state only allows 35% max.
I think all states are like that or at least 28% and up
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Old May 5, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Looks good! I wish here in Indiana we could get 5% on the back.. I so want it! lol
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Nice looking car...

It's funny, I refuse to run a front plate, but I'd be afraid of tinting my windows here in Illinois...
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tint is a must on any car imo
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