35%, 20% @#$#^&*
09-03-2004, 06:30 AM
#1
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chrome tint ?
Ok got my new baby two months ago, but before i start modding it i need to tint the windows any suggestions on what tint to put on a white SE?
I kinda like the fading chrome tint but i have never seen any maxima with this please post pics of tinted maxs
I kinda like the fading chrome tint but i have never seen any maxima with this please post pics of tinted maxs
09-03-2004, 11:14 AM
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I wouldnt suggest mirror tint, i think it looks fugly. Pending on where you live cops mite bust you up for mirror.
I'd say go with 20% You dont really need anything more then that.
Plus it looks real dark, and at night its great. If your gonna hit the windsheild i'd go with 35% That way you can still see.
I'd say go with 20% You dont really need anything more then that.
Plus it looks real dark, and at night its great. If your gonna hit the windsheild i'd go with 35% That way you can still see.
09-03-2004, 11:45 AM
#7
I just got 20% all around; will post pics soon. I drove around last night to see how it would affect my vision. It's darker but not so bad that I can't see nor does it pose a safety issue.
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09-03-2004, 03:35 PM
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i got 35% on the 2 front windows and 20% on the back windows and rear windshield. here are some pics in the heat of the day http://www.cardomain.com/id/cooljt1
09-03-2004, 04:53 PM
#13
wow all this mirror tint bashing? wtf? i have a 97 black max se and just got the mirror to smoke fade (going from bottom - mirror to top - smoke) and i'm sorry, it looks f*cking sweet and everyone that sees it says so, on your WHITE max, definitely not a good idea with the mirror tint, and a lot of other colors for that matter, but black - it looks nice... so ya i'd listen to everyone else and go with like 20 or darker, even 30 wouldnt be bad cuz your white paint will make it stand out quite a bit...my $.02
-Brendan
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09-03-2004, 05:00 PM
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I guess i got that "chrome like" tint, but dunno. I went to the tint place and they guy said that its Quantum Tint and that it would look good on max and that it has some extra "never fade/bobble" warranty on it, which i think is BS but still. Here are the pics:
P.S.: Mine is 14% tint fyi
P.S.: Mine is 14% tint fyi
09-03-2004, 08:20 PM
#17
Originally Posted by 98MikeXimaSE
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09-07-2004, 05:48 AM
#23
Here's a pic of mine. Not sure what percent but I'd guess less than 10 (probably 5?). I can't see inside of it from the side at all unless the sunroof is open and even then it's difficult.
I liked it 100% until trying to back up my driveway in the dark this morning with the remnants of tropical depression Frances dumping mass quantities of rain!
I liked it 100% until trying to back up my driveway in the dark this morning with the remnants of tropical depression Frances dumping mass quantities of rain!
09-02-2005, 09:03 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by Daily Interlude
Here's a pic of mine. Not sure what percent but I'd guess less than 10 (probably 5?). I can't see inside of it from the side at all unless the sunroof is open and even then it's difficult.
I liked it 100% until trying to back up my driveway in the dark this morning with the remnants of tropical depression Frances dumping mass quantities of rain!
I liked it 100% until trying to back up my driveway in the dark this morning with the remnants of tropical depression Frances dumping mass quantities of rain!
09-02-2005, 10:20 PM
#25
I friggin hate chrome-fade tint. Please don't do that to the max. ilyaat's looks like "dark-mirror"...I used to have that. I like that but I don't like the regular bright mirror. I think you should go with like a 20% smoke...On my last car I had 5% on the sides and 20% on the rear window. That way the state boys wouldn't be so quick to bother me. It worked everytime. It's all up to you. Just make sure not to get that chrome-fade crap.
09-02-2005, 10:30 PM
#26
Just had mine re-tinted to 20% (rear half of car), old stuff was fading/bubbling.
Looks damn good, I'm very happy with it. My max is dark green, if it matters.
I'd say don't go with anything above 30%, you pay the same for less of an effect. Don't go stupid dark either though, or you won't be able to see at all during the night. 10-20% would be just fine, seems to be the general consensus among these orgers.
The dark mirror is a cool effect, but don't go all-out chrome. It will look crappy and ruin both everyone else's and your feelings towards the car.
Looks damn good, I'm very happy with it. My max is dark green, if it matters.
I'd say don't go with anything above 30%, you pay the same for less of an effect. Don't go stupid dark either though, or you won't be able to see at all during the night. 10-20% would be just fine, seems to be the general consensus among these orgers.
The dark mirror is a cool effect, but don't go all-out chrome. It will look crappy and ruin both everyone else's and your feelings towards the car.
09-03-2005, 12:33 AM
#27
on a white max
7% tint from and back with 17% on the sunroof and the 9" visor is 30%
i was pulled over and ticket for illegal tint once in almost a year now. i told the judge i had a appt to get the tint off next week and he dissmissed it.
7% is dark. if you have problem seeing at night i dont recomend it. but you do get used to it. fast. i usually ride with my windows open at night anyway- except in the winter. i actually want to get another layer of 30% all around. but im doin the back window for now. that'll make about 2%
09-03-2005, 12:36 AM
#28
this is my boy's car. its a 2k and he has 17% recflective/ mirror tint. the back looks a lil diff from the front cuz the car came stock with a weak mirror tint that he didnt want to strip off. the diff is really minimal and i can barely tell in person
i think his car looks HOTTT with the mirror tint, but im def a black/ charcoal tint kinda guy
i think his car looks HOTTT with the mirror tint, but im def a black/ charcoal tint kinda guy
09-03-2005, 12:31 PM
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I know its a little off-topic, but I wanted to see if anyone else has heard-seen this kind of tint. I have those electro-chromatic, or just plain Transitional lense coating on my glasses.Just wondering if anyone has put a trans-tint system on their windows.It would be pimp-shizznits if the window could tint 5% in pure sunlight, and be 35% at night or in rain. That way, its tinted when you want it, and not when its dark.
09-04-2005, 12:23 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by ArcticW
I know its a little off-topic, but I wanted to see if anyone else has heard-seen this kind of tint. I have those electro-chromatic, or just plain Transitional lense coating on my glasses.Just wondering if anyone has put a trans-tint system on their windows.It would be pimp-shizznits if the window could tint 5% in pure sunlight, and be 35% at night or in rain. That way, its tinted when you want it, and not when its dark.
09-04-2005, 12:43 PM
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Don't mod your GLE. I have one and just want to hang myself everyday. It is FWD and autotragic ... the 2 worst things. I want a 96 or 97 5-speed, but it isn't an intelligent financial move to go from a 95 GLE to a 96 or 97 5 SPD. Maximas are kick *** cars. They provide sufficient power to compete, but converting to a manual costs and buying a "new" 4th gen 5 SPD with high miles just isn't smart. Our cars will go over 200K just fine, but small maintance problems will begin to appear.
I have a little over 110K on my 95 GLE and a TON of money is being dumped into it because all maintance and problems came in at once. I spent over 250 because I failed emissions because EGR went bad and CEL didn't come. I have to spend over 400 in tires next oil change.
Buttttttttt ... then again ... it is your car and your money. Do whatever you want. Just my .02 cents.
I have a little over 110K on my 95 GLE and a TON of money is being dumped into it because all maintance and problems came in at once. I spent over 250 because I failed emissions because EGR went bad and CEL didn't come. I have to spend over 400 in tires next oil change.
Buttttttttt ... then again ... it is your car and your money. Do whatever you want. Just my .02 cents.
09-04-2005, 06:06 PM
#39
Originally Posted by scrhale
Don't mod your GLE. I have one and just want to hang myself everyday. It is FWD and autotragic ... the 2 worst things. I want a 96 or 97 5-speed, but it isn't an intelligent financial move to go from a 95 GLE to a 96 or 97 5 SPD. Maximas are kick *** cars. They provide sufficient power to compete, but converting to a manual costs and buying a "new" 4th gen 5 SPD with high miles just isn't smart. Our cars will go over 200K just fine, but small maintance problems will begin to appear.
I have a little over 110K on my 95 GLE and a TON of money is being dumped into it because all maintance and problems came in at once. I spent over 250 because I failed emissions because EGR went bad and CEL didn't come. I have to spend over 400 in tires next oil change.
Buttttttttt ... then again ... it is your car and your money. Do whatever you want. Just my .02 cents.
I have a little over 110K on my 95 GLE and a TON of money is being dumped into it because all maintance and problems came in at once. I spent over 250 because I failed emissions because EGR went bad and CEL didn't come. I have to spend over 400 in tires next oil change.
Buttttttttt ... then again ... it is your car and your money. Do whatever you want. Just my .02 cents.
09-04-2005, 06:14 PM
#40
Originally Posted by Minimalmaxima
Hey man where did you get your tint done? Is there a place on the south side of Atlanta that you might recommend? I want to get it as dark as is legal. How much do you think it would cost these days for all windows and the visor on the windshield?
a new law was recently passed. 35% is the lowest you can without risking getting a $200 ticket. Windshield except for that blue part at the top isnt legal.