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Supermans · 06-20-2009, 11:05 PM

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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 · 06-20-2009, 11:13 PM

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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 · 06-20-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by surferbarney

I know it's illegal but whatever

LMAO!!!!!

CAMAROCOP · 06-21-2009, 06:25 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, 06:27 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, 07:57 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, 10:08 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* · 06-24-2009, 11:24 PM

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, 01:10 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, 01:18 AM

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

calflan · 06-25-2009, 06:41 AM

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

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 06-25-2009, 06:55 AM

I have tinted my front windshield however I used a very light Tint. ITs not the light you are trying to keep out its the UV rays. anything more than 30% on the front windshield is

Thats if you even tint the front windshield.

Here in Texas where front Tint is needed is not allowed. Only side and rear are allowed.

SS4PK · 06-25-2009, 06:57 AM

dork

Beefman · 06-25-2009, 11:34 AM

If you go to a dermatologist you can get a prescription for a lighter tint than what you have but it is something and then take it to the Dept of Public Safety which in turn will allow the window tinter to apply it legally.
This is the case in Texas at least. I have had a melanoma issue that did not spread and was taken care of and that is how I found out on being a legal issue. They also will give you a document for your glove box.

06-21-2009, 07:57 AM	#20
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 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! __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

06-24-2009, 10:08 PM	#21
NYG71 VIN#9800413 Drives: GBA '15 ZL1 & GBA '13 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 150 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. __________________ SOLD 2010 IOM 2SS/RS to get a Black ZL1. The thirst is real.

06-24-2009, 11:24 PM	#22
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Sounds like we need Matrix to set you straight. Ask him about his driver side window tint on his Dodge Magnum... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-25-2009, 06:41 AM	#25
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	There's appearance and there's functionality. Don't get the 2 confused. Don't prioritize appearance over functionality. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

06-25-2009, 06:57 AM	#27
SS4PK Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 541 View My Garage	dork __________________ Her Hot Rod.

06-25-2009, 01:10 AM	#23
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	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, 01:18 AM	#24
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	You should remove it up to the line. For your own safety and others.

06-25-2009, 06:55 AM	#26
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	I have tinted my front windshield however I used a very light Tint. ITs not the light you are trying to keep out its the UV rays. anything more than 30% on the front windshield is Thats if you even tint the front windshield. Here in Texas where front Tint is needed is not allowed. Only side and rear are allowed.

06-25-2009, 11:34 AM	#28
Beefman Drives: 08 Landcruiser, 07 Denali, Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 59 View My Garage	If you go to a dermatologist you can get a prescription for a lighter tint than what you have but it is something and then take it to the Dept of Public Safety which in turn will allow the window tinter to apply it legally. This is the case in Texas at least. I have had a melanoma issue that did not spread and was taken care of and that is how I found out on being a legal issue. They also will give you a document for your glove box.

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