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Old 07-10-2006, 08:37 AM   #21
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From a pedestrian's or motorcyclist's point of view, tinted windows are lethal. When entering an intersection at the same time as a car with tinted widows, you have no idea if the driver sees you. The only reason I could understand tinting a window is if you live in a very hot climate and it keeps your car cooler, and even then I wouldn't do the driver's window.

Anyway, have a blast tinting your windows but give a thought to the people on the other side of the glass. And, oh yeah, how do you think a cop feels approaching a car he can't see into?
People who aren't responsible shouldn't have window tint... however people that aren't responsible shouldn't be driving in the first place. 99% of the time I drive with my top down and when it isn't I always use proper precautions. Responsible people also put their windows or top down when pulled over so as not to piss off law enforcement.

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Old 07-10-2006, 11:54 AM   #22
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People who aren't responsible shouldn't have window tint... however people that aren't responsible shouldn't be driving in the first place. 99% of the time I drive with my top down and when it isn't I always use proper precautions. Responsible people also put their windows or top down when pulled over so as not to piss off law enforcement.
I agree. A while back (97 blue boxster) I was stoped by NYPD under cover police. Four guys came around my car with huge flashlights. They said I was speeding (45 in 35 mp) but let me go. I think the reason they stop me be because of my tint windows.
The next day I took off my window tint.
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Old 07-10-2006, 03:54 PM   #23
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Jeph, you need to take off you EZ Tag, spray it flat black and re-apply it to the windshield so it disappears. Then it will be as stealthy as your dark tinted windows.
I'm way ahead of you bro. I've done exactly that already, however this is just a good (older) shot of my tint job. It's sound advice, so I thank you anyway.

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Jeph, that is a mean looking ride. I think I am going to tint...not quite that dark though. Is your ride lowered or are those 19s?
Thanks for the compliment! My car is neither lowered nor 19ed. Just a good angle of the car with my 18s. I fully support your decision to tint.

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From a pedestrian's or motorcyclist's point of view, tinted windows are lethal. When entering an intersection at the same time as a car with tinted widows, you have no idea if the driver sees you. The only reason I could understand tinting a window is if you live in a very hot climate and it keeps your car cooler, and even then I wouldn't do the driver's window.
As a pedestrian or motorcyclist, I think you should assume the drivers can't see you -tinted windows or not.
It's plenty hot here in TX. Not tinting the driver's window would look utterly bizarre!
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Old 07-10-2006, 04:09 PM   #24
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I just looking for a light tint anyway...just to take the edge of the blazing desert sun.

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