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surferbarney · 06-20-2009, 06:51 PM

I haven't seen any threads with any pics on this yet so I'm posting a couple pics of my car. I had the front windshield tinted today, I think it makes the whole car look a lot better since the tint on all windows now is the same, plus it goes great with the black stripes. I know it's illegal but whatever, it looks good. I'm probably gonna take the windshield wipers off tomorrow since I don't plan on ever driving it in the rain and I always use Rain-X anyways, should make for a cleaner look.

Oh and I know the stripes and car in general look dirty, that's cuz it got rained on today

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-20-2009, 06:55 PM

do you plan on driving at night? lol

looks clean.

surferbarney · 06-20-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

do you plan on driving at night? lol

looks clean.

Haha, I'm actually gonna try driving it around the neighborhood tonight to see how it is, if it's bad I'll just drive my mustang if I plan on being out at night. The lights are pretty bright so I think I'll be fine. My brother has the same tint on his car and he drives around at night all the time.

EU4IC · 06-20-2009, 06:58 PM

SOOOOOOOO illegal haha

Looks really good though, what's the %?

crail10 · 06-20-2009, 07:06 PM

Looks awsome, what percent are the sides?

themossman · 06-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Wow...first time I've ever seen this done...your need a badge.

surferbarney · 06-20-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EU4IC

SOOOOOOOO illegal haha

Looks really good though, what's the %?

All windows are tinted 20%. I just went for a drive around 10:30 to see how it is driving at night. I took it down a road with no lights on it and on the highway. It really was't bad at all. With lights on the roads, it looks pretty normal, you just can't see quite as far as you normally can. With no lights on the roads, it still isn't too bad because the camaro has very bright headlights. I still won't be driving it very much at night. During the daytime, it's no problem at all, it's just like wearing sunglasses.

zekefreak · 06-20-2009, 11:35 PM

Better drive it like an alter boy cause you'll be drawing alot of attention and tinting windshields and removing wipers is illegal. Don't give them any reason to pull you over. Haha! Looks schweeeeet!

superstockcam · 06-20-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by themossman

Wow...first time I've ever seen this done...your need a badge.

Paul Blart award

surferbarney · 06-20-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zekefreak

Better drive it like an alter boy cause you'll be drawing alot of attention and tinting windshields and removing wipers is illegal. Don't give them any reason to pull you over. Haha! Looks schweeeeet!

No windshield wipers is illegal too? Even if I'm not driving in the rain? That's stupid. I am gonna keep them in the trunk in case I need to put them back on quickly. I know cops are gonna be all over this thing. I wonder how long til I get pulled over...

Supermans · 06-20-2009, 11:45 PM

You will eventually have to pay a big fine and be forced to have that removed..I hope you know..

surferbarney · 06-20-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

You will eventually have to pay a big fine and be forced to have that removed..I hope you know..

That's true...unless I know someone...

Halo2 · 06-20-2009, 11:55 PM

This is just asking for trouble in many ways. Its going to open the door for the State Police Officer scrutinizing the rest of the windows as well. I have been all through this before and ended up having to pull all the film off and having to re-do it at the legal limit. Also, I can't tell you how many times I have put down my drivers window at night as a result of tint just to see out before I pull out in traffic or see a curb when turning left. The windshield that dark is just asking for an accident at night.

zekefreak · 06-21-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

No windshield wipers is illegal too? Even if I'm not driving in the rain? That's stupid. I am gonna keep them in the trunk in case I need to put them back on quickly. I know cops are gonna be all over this thing. I wonder how long til I get pulled over...

Wipers are required in PA. Part of the yearly inspection is to test the wipers to see if they work, although alot of stations don't bother. Check your laws in MD.

Supermans · 06-21-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

That's true...unless I know someone...

You may know one or two police officers, however that is not going to get you out of this if another cop tickets you for it.. Once you get written up, even if your friend calls up the officer that wrote you up, they will be hard pressed to make the ticket disappear. Also, window tinted that dark will cause trouble seeing thru the sides and rear because you don't have light shining out in that direction as you do in the front. Very dangerous.. But good luck though, hope nothing happens to you..

As for wipers, rain-x doesn't stop you from getting tons of bugs on the windshield which will also make it harder to see on a road trip..

surferbarney · 06-21-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

You may know one or two police officers, however that is not going to get you out of this if another cop tickets you for it.. Once you get written up, even if your friend calls up the officer that wrote you up, they will be hard pressed to make the ticket disappear. Also, window tinted that dark will cause trouble seeing thru the sides and rear because you don't have light shining out in that direction as you do in the front. Very dangerous.. But good luck though, hope nothing happens to you..

As for wipers, rain-x doesn't stop you from getting tons of bugs on the windshield which will also make it harder to see on a road trip..

I'll get a work order to get the tint taken off and then it will have to pass inspection, this is where a cop friend comes in handy. I drove it around during the day today and it's not that dark inside while driving, at night it is darker but still not too bad. Still, I don't plan on driving it around at night very often because it is dangerous. Worst case with the cops...I'll take it off if I have to.

This also is not my daily driver, if it was, I wouldn't be doing any of this because it is too dangerous to be driving around all the time like that.

domano 68 · 06-21-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

I know it's illegal but whatever

LMAO!!!!!

CAMAROCOP · 06-21-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

No windshield wipers is illegal too? Even if I'm not driving in the rain? That's stupid. I am gonna keep them in the trunk in case I need to put them back on quickly. I know cops are gonna be all over this thing. I wonder how long til I get pulled over...

SIR!!! Please pull to the side of the road!!! Put down the windows...Lets see some hands!!!! Get used to hearing this all the time.

patriotpa · 06-21-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

This also is not my daily driver, if it was, I wouldn't be doing any of this because it is too dangerous to be driving around all the time like that.

Too dangerous to be driving around all the time like that, then it's too dangerous to be driving around. YOU may not be the one who gets hurt.

Matster · 06-21-2009, 08:57 AM

Don't be surprised if or when you get into an accident you are automatically found at fault. Having said that...it does look sweet!

NYG71 · 06-24-2009, 11:08 PM

I'll be getting 70% on my windshield. The guy who is gonna do it will give me half price (regular price of $150 chopped down to $75) for letting him post it on his company's website. Once it gets done, I'll post pics and who did it. BTW, the tinting is being done in Grand Rapids, MI.

*Mindz* · 06-25-2009, 12:24 AM

Sounds like we need Matrix to set you straight. Ask him about his driver side window tint on his Dodge Magnum...

CamaroDreams07 · 06-25-2009, 02:10 AM

Im so glad Maryland is far from Texas, where I spend most of my time. I'd hate to have you on the road around me with that. Incredibly irresponsible I hope no kids are out around dusk or if, God forbid, your plans to not drive in the rain are messed up by surprise shower...but hey you can just tell their mothers how cool your car looks right?

Vash · 06-25-2009, 02:18 AM

You should remove it up to the line. For your own safety and others.

calflan · 06-25-2009, 07:41 AM

There's appearance and there's functionality. Don't get the 2 confused.
Don't prioritize appearance over functionality.

06-20-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
surferbarney Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1999 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 240	tinted front windshield I haven't seen any threads with any pics on this yet so I'm posting a couple pics of my car. I had the front windshield tinted today, I think it makes the whole car look a lot better since the tint on all windows now is the same, plus it goes great with the black stripes. I know it's illegal but whatever, it looks good. I'm probably gonna take the windshield wipers off tomorrow since I don't plan on ever driving it in the rain and I always use Rain-X anyways, should make for a cleaner look. Oh and I know the stripes and car in general look dirty, that's cuz it got rained on today Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM exterior, IO interior Black Rally Stripes (painted aftermarket) GFX Package Pre-Ordered 1/19/09 2000 4/9/09 3000 4/24/09 3300 5/4/09 3400 5/9/09 3800 5/15/09 Delivered 6/2/09!!!!! VIN 2G1FT1EWXA9110199

06-20-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
CamaroSpike23 Truth Enforcer Drives: anything I can get my hands on Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: over there. Posts: 15,297 View My Garage	do you plan on driving at night? lol looks clean. __________________

06-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,093	Wow...first time I've ever seen this done...your need a badge. __________________ Ordered 10/13/08 -----> Delivered 6/15/09----->Modified 6/30/09 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

06-20-2009, 11:45 PM	#11
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,762 View My Garage	You will eventually have to pay a big fine and be forced to have that removed..I hope you know.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

06-21-2009, 08:57 AM	#20
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 898 View My Garage	Don't be surprised if or when you get into an accident you are automatically found at fault. Having said that...it does look sweet! __________________

06-20-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
EU4IC Drives: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	SOOOOOOOO illegal haha Looks really good though, what's the %?

06-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#5
crail10 Drives: 1969 Camaro (Hit Head On) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 33	Looks awsome, what percent are the sides?

06-20-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
zekefreak Sweet Sassy m' lassie Drives: 1979 Z28, 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baden, PA Posts: 101	Better drive it like an alter boy cause you'll be drawing alot of attention and tinting windshields and removing wipers is illegal. Don't give them any reason to pull you over. Haha! Looks schweeeeet!

06-20-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
Halo2 Drives: 04 Mercury Marauder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 134	This is just asking for trouble in many ways. Its going to open the door for the State Police Officer scrutinizing the rest of the windows as well. I have been all through this before and ended up having to pull all the film off and having to re-do it at the legal limit. Also, I can't tell you how many times I have put down my drivers window at night as a result of tint just to see out before I pull out in traffic or see a curb when turning left. The windshield that dark is just asking for an accident at night.

06-24-2009, 11:08 PM	#21
NYG71 VIN # 18176 Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 122 View My Garage	I'll be getting 70% on my windshield. The guy who is gonna do it will give me half price (regular price of $150 chopped down to $75) for letting him post it on his company's website. Once it gets done, I'll post pics and who did it. BTW, the tinting is being done in Grand Rapids, MI. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS 6-spd manual, black interior, sunroof, Black racing stripes, with midnight silver wheels, 70% windshield tint, 35% tint for everything else, complete front-end 3M clear-bra including rocker panels, side-mirrors, and rear fenders, Chrome Bowties, Noweeds exhaust diverter system and soon to be installed: Hurst Billet throw shifter.

06-25-2009, 12:24 AM	#22
Mindz Account Suspended Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The happy place... with the white padded walls... wearing a coat that makes me hug myself... Posts: 10,630	Sounds like we need Matrix to set you straight. Ask him about his driver side window tint on his Dodge Magnum... __________________ "The blue rush feels like an Iconic camaro to me, like hennessey and other tuner cars have their own feel to them" ~ AdnanHfuda "Wow...That was record time...I didn't have to remove the pic. It suddenly disappeared in like 5 seconds...haha...Wow!!!" ~Big Al Camaro5 Car of the Week 3/22/10

06-25-2009, 02:10 AM	#23
CamaroDreams07 Drives: CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas w/ East Lansing summers Posts: 1,278	Im so glad Maryland is far from Texas, where I spend most of my time. I'd hate to have you on the road around me with that. Incredibly irresponsible I hope no kids are out around dusk or if, God forbid, your plans to not drive in the rain are messed up by surprise shower...but hey you can just tell their mothers how cool your car looks right?

06-25-2009, 02:18 AM	#24
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,148	You should remove it up to the line. For your own safety and others.

06-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#25
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salisbury, N.C. Posts: 394	There's appearance and there's functionality. Don't get the 2 confused. Don't prioritize appearance over functionality. __________________ *IBM 1LT; ADD ONS - Hood Spear Decals; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust; Interior Floor Lights; RS Spoiler; Wheel Radio Controls*

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