Window tint pics?
08-22-2007, 09:30 PM
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Window tint pics?
I am trying to decide what percent I want to get my windows tinted whenever I get my rx-8. I live in Indiana and I know for sure I'm going darker then the 35% legal limit I'm just not sure how much darker. Also I don't know if I want to get a strip across the windshield or what. Everyone post your opinions and pictures with the percent your cars are. Thanks, Phill.
08-23-2007, 08:16 AM
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Before and after
35% front / 5% rear
If you are going darker then 35 anyways, definately do at least 20 on the front. I like mine, but your not allowed to have any on the front in IL so I didn't want to go too dark.
35% front / 5% rear
If you are going darker then 35 anyways, definately do at least 20 on the front. I like mine, but your not allowed to have any on the front in IL so I didn't want to go too dark.
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08-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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I think I want to do my windows 15% anyone got pics of 15%? Here are the 2 rx-8's I'm looking at on Saturday.
First one only thing it has the second one doesn't is navigation...
And the 2nd one...
First one only thing it has the second one doesn't is navigation...
And the 2nd one...
08-23-2007, 11:47 AM
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A friend here in the office has 20% and for me it is too dark. While it is nice during the day, night driving is horrid. I like the look from the outside, but it doesn't make up for adding even more blind spots to the 8. Another friend has 35% which is a little light from the outside but is just right from the inside day or night. As for the front window tint...I have yet to like it on any car.
08-23-2007, 01:57 PM
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more pics as requested.....and it does make it a bit more difficult to drive at night, but love that people can't see in during the day
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08-24-2007, 12:57 PM
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Why, what are you doing in there?
Seriously, this makes cops very nervous. If you get stopped for any reason it's a good idea to roll down your windows and/or turn on interior lights before the officer walks over. They will appreciate it and might save you a problem with the tinting.
09-06-2007, 09:09 PM
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09-07-2007, 11:43 AM
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I got mine done in Huper-Optik, I don't know the exact % but I want to say it's 35%? Whatever the legal limit is in Texas, that's it.
From the outside, it's virtually pitch black. From the inside, you hardly realize it's tinted at all--nighttime driving is a breeze. Plus it's better at rejecting heat than pretty much any other tint. It's pricey but I will definitely have it on whatever car I own next.
From the outside, it's virtually pitch black. From the inside, you hardly realize it's tinted at all--nighttime driving is a breeze. Plus it's better at rejecting heat than pretty much any other tint. It's pricey but I will definitely have it on whatever car I own next.
09-11-2007, 02:41 PM
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I'm having a tough time getting anyone around me to do 20% its really pissing me off. Looks like I'm gonna have to keep looking around... Also still want some pics of 5" front strips... 
Thanks
Thanks
09-11-2007, 02:44 PM
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There are a few cars in my thread with the strip. Go check it out...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ow+tint+leesha
And pg. 3
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ow+tint+leesha
And pg. 3
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09-15-2007, 12:44 AM
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25% is a really good level I think. It's not too dark to see out of at night, but it's just enough that you really can't see in from a few feet away during the day. This is important for highway trips with the girlfriend ;-)
09-15-2007, 09:01 PM
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I reccomend that you ask if people in your area get crap from the police about tinted windows. Where I live, cops have better things to worry about than window tints, and nobody gives you problems. I have 20% all around, and I love it.
I also reccomend that you wait until you are fully comfortable with knowing the dimensions of the 8 before you get tints. It can be hard to get around at night with the windows tinted if you don't know your car well.
I also reccomend that you wait until you are fully comfortable with knowing the dimensions of the 8 before you get tints. It can be hard to get around at night with the windows tinted if you don't know your car well.