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RandallNeighbour · 03-22-2007, 08:45 PM

I have a 3x black box and had 20% tint and yanked it off. Looked stupid with the windows up and top down on the freeway. It was also scary how close I came to scraping my car getting into the garage at night with the windows up. Couldn't see a thing.

The removal was mandated by the state of Texas though... I could not get a state inspection sticker with it on. Too dark.

Actually, a much lighter tint will reduce a lot of heat and keep you legal and safe. Not as cool looking on a black boxster at night, but it does cut down the heat.

I was also amazed at how much roomier the interior felt without it on. With the top up and windows up, it made me feel a bit claustraphobic.

03-22-2007, 08:45 PM	#8
RandallNeighbour Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,243	I have a 3x black box and had 20% tint and yanked it off. Looked stupid with the windows up and top down on the freeway. It was also scary how close I came to scraping my car getting into the garage at night with the windows up. Couldn't see a thing. The removal was mandated by the state of Texas though... I could not get a state inspection sticker with it on. Too dark. Actually, a much lighter tint will reduce a lot of heat and keep you legal and safe. Not as cool looking on a black boxster at night, but it does cut down the heat. I was also amazed at how much roomier the interior felt without it on. With the top up and windows up, it made me feel a bit claustraphobic. Last edited by RandallNeighbour; 03-22-2007 at 08:47 PM.