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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Damn wut tint shop allow this to happen? Did they let u kno that this isn't a good idea? I heard that if u have limo tint just on the sides alone, the officers imidiately place thier hands near the handgun because they dont kno what is goin on inside the vehicle. That is just what i heard. They probly towed it beacuse they dont want to take any risk and have a better inspection at the local impound. I hope u learned ur lesson.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by p-trix
i didnt know it would get impounded....thought i would get a fix it ticket
So you knew you were going to get busted anyway and have to remove it... so what was the point of doing it in the first place?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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I have a small lip on my windshield which is totally legal to have provided it's above the rear view mirror. I've seen these on most cars at least in Arizona and it's totally acceptable.

Having your whole windshield tinted, while might help prevent fading or damage to your dash, is a HUGE safety risk and thus having your car towed was acceptable because it was a danger to other motorists on the road. My god, I can't imagine using limo tint on the windshield and I live in a major city.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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My windshield is at 45%, sides at 35%, and rear at 15%
Have had it this way for about a year, stopped 3-4 times by the cops since then and never had a problem
See a lot of cars (mercedes and bmw) totally blacked out including the windshield
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Like a dump truck of fail
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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only in CA would something like this happen, so you're probably from CA

why limo tint? why on the f'ing windshield?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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Like a dump truck of fail
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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Not sure why a tint place would even allow installing limo tint on a front window unless a person has very light sensitive eyes and has a note from an eye doctor to back it up.

Since the officer just called in a tow truck I can gather there was no excuse.

Well let's hope someone learns from your mistake p-trix.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Not sure why a tint place would even allow installing limo tint on a front window unless a person has very light sensitive eyes and has a note from an eye doctor to back it up.
Uh, wouldn't sunglasses take care of that problem?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ericok
Uh, wouldn't sunglasses take care of that problem?
Exactly! Can't imagine what driving at night must be like. I hear people with 20% or less complain about having a hard time seeing things behind them @ night, can't imagine what limo tint (5%) on your windshield does to VLT @ night (esp. when outside city lights).
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RufusVonStorm
My windshield is at 45%, sides at 35%, and rear at 15%
Have had it this way for about a year, stopped 3-4 times by the cops since then and never had a problem
See a lot of cars (mercedes and bmw) totally blacked out including the windshield
Just because no one gave u a ticket *yet*, that does not make it right.

I understand tint is pretty important, especially under hot *** weather.

but the WINDSHIELD ?

OP, u fuxking deserves the tow. if they didnt pull u over and tow ur ***, u probably gonna kill someone in the next minute.

Get lost, We just gonna keep laughing at ur stupid act.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazurfer
even though it was probably just a strip, it's still illegal.
In most states they allow you to have a strip that comes down to the line on the windshield (I forget what it is called, but you can see it marked on the front). It is only about 6" down.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Im sure the tint shop warned them...but if he still wanted to do it, then that's more money to the tint shop...why would they refuse?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by p-trix
I do have limo all the way around including the windshield!!!!! i get pulled over cop looks at my windshield laughs and calls a towing service... today sucked...
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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DAMN dawg, dat suks u shud git ur gat n tak it bak frum da lot dum popos just hatin on us

*That was harder than you could ever have imagined...*
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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lmao, I love your chart there Jedi
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CyberPitz
DAMN dawg, dat suks u shud git ur gat n tak it bak frum da lot dum popos just hatin on us

*That was harder than you could ever have imagined...*
LMFAO!!! oh man, that hurt just reading; can't imagine trying to type that.

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lmao, I love your chart there Jedi
thanks! I aim to please. I felt it was fitting to use it for this epic thread.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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rofl - its like p-trix not only fell in the shark tank, but he was wearing a pork chop necklace.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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lol, i got mine done on tuesday, but i wasnt stupid enough to get it done like them
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
LOL
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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I think you're either jacking around and making this story up, or your the first RX8 owner with mild Down's Syndrome.


I mean you'd have to be such a blithering idiot to actually do that.. Just completely mentally dysfunctional.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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maybe he slammed his head on your desk one too many times???
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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lol, yeah what do you have on yours jedi?
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