ricker6869

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I was failed on inspection for tint being too dark...meter read 12% min 20%.

The thing is...this is the same guy who has passed me for the past 3 years..its why I keep going back to him, he has never said anything about it till now. Anyone have recommendations...I dont really want to scrape my tint off. Fugger should of told me something before making me pay...SOB!!

Rick

rayosequis

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You really don't have a choice on that one, I had to do the same thing a few months ago. Just get it re-tinted with a legal tint as it will save you a lot of the trouble in the future. Our cars attract enought attention as it is, and illegal tint is just one more reason to get pulled over.

99BLACKBIRD

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Roll your windows down, and then take out the fuze for them. Tell the guy you have an appointment to get them fixed. Or have bring up your record of business with them and explain your case.

NelsonLt1

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May be to late now, but all you have to do is put your windows down and take the fuse for the power windows out (that is if you have power windows) there is no Texas law saying that you have to have side windows.
Maybe take it back that way and see what they do.

LUKE

Will Clark

Yes, do this. If they give you any **** tell them to look it up in the book...I checked this out a couple months ago, lemme go find it.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/publ...ch42.htm#20.32

"1. Inspect for and reject if:


a. Glass coating or sunscreening devices on windshields:


1) Extends downward beyond the AS-1 line or more than five (5) inches from the top of windshield on vehicles without an AS-1 line. Measurements shall be taken from inside the windshield; or


2) Is red or amber in color.


b. Glass coating or sunscreening devices on windows:


Windows immediately to the right and left of the driver, which open, have less than 20% light transmittance.


c. Check calibration before rejecting vehicle."

Therefore if your windows don't roll up they can't check it and its totally legit. If they give you any **** tell them to check the rules, specifically make sure they're looking at section 20.32 so you know they arn't bullshitting you. If they keep giving you **** threaten to call the DPS and tell them that they arn't following the rules.

superfreakws6

Just go to another place............. I know a place off of highway 6 that will pass it no matter what. I have my windshield tinted dark as hell and he said he doesnt care, as long as everything else is cool. Go there, he is young and cool as hell.

komik

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I got pulled over the other day and the trooper put a meter on my window. It read 7%. I told him they were like that when I bought the car and I thought they were 20% like my last two cars (I really did). He let me off with a warning. I had been meaning to get them retinted anyway. I have tape holding the tint on my driver's and hatch windows.

I also got a warning about my taillight covers and lacking front plate (also like that when i bought the car). I got ticketed for going 82 in a 60 with expired proof of insurance.

LS1LUNATIC

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Where on HWY 6??

CAMAROWITHBASS

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keep all that through email's or PM's

komik

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Gotta love it when a n00b tries to put their foot down like they're a mod or something.

I'm sure your post is a much better use of bandwidth than their valid question.

superfreakws6

yeah, I did send a pm because I dont wanna get him in trouble. But lick my ***** anyway

LS1LUNATIC

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[QUOTE=komik]Gotta love it when a n00b tries to put their foot down like they're a mod or something.

Thanks,

superfreakws6, never got the pm

BlackEcho

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the whole fuse idea is excellent.... i might do that if i get my mirror tint windows.

Cheater

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ricker6869

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Im gonna try the DPS rule book thing...I dont think it'll fly....I will probably end up going to superfreaks pal.

THX,
Rick

RoAdRaGe912

damn, ur a smart one. the kid is just trying to protect any shop that is a friendly inspector. it's an open forum, to ANYONE, including police. the penalty for passing somebody is severe and we need to keep those places alive and kicking.

edit- if he had posted where it was located and a mod came through they actually would delete that info.

SAI

you have your windsheild tinted? any pics? i have always wanted to do this, just didnt know how it would be driving at night like this.

had20z

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if anyone knows of a place on the south side of houston....please pm me....i have 3 more days until my inspection is out....

CRAGER

A "nOOb" that has 9 less posts then you, and has been here one month longer?

Like others have said, he's just trying to keep the shop from being caught.

If you have info on a mod friendly shop, PM the person that needs the info please.


Thanks,
Craig.

2fast97Z

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that sucks