Rekpoint Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Curious who is running window tint and what % you are running. Wisconsins Tint Law : Windshield – Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer’s AS-1 line. Front Side Windows – Must allow more than 50% of light in. Back Side Windows – Must allow more than 35% of light in. Rear Window – Must allow more than 35% of light in. Has anyone tried to get a doctors exemption saying you have "Bad Eyes" so you can get a darker tint? Going to be getting tint for my E36 this winter so any advice will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Use the bad eyes excuse for the tint and also tell them the pot is for your glaucoma Jdesign and andyhundley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Snap said: Use the bad eyes excuse for the tint and also tell them the pot is for your glaucoma It would have to be a written excuse from a Physician or a Christian Science practitioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I've had multiple cars through the years with 20-30% all around. Never had an issue. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Dad tried the doctors note thing with a state trooper. Trooper told him to get sunglasses. Tint was changed for legal % Rekpoint and Jdesign 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 19 minutes ago, KaiserRolls said: Dad tried the doctors note thing with a state trooper. Trooper told him to get sunglasses. Tint was changed for legal % Ill probably get 35% all around and call it a day then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Dad tried the doctors note thing with a state trooper. Trooper told him to get sunglasses. Tint was changed for legal % Ill probably get 35% all around and call it a day then. This was also in Nevada. He had 5% on everything and 50% on the windshield. I think the cop was bored. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbimmer Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 All my previous cars had 20% all around. Never had a problem (Ive been pulled over many times in my younger days). My current truck has 35% all around (factory in rear, fronts aftermarket). I just got pulled over last week, didnt say a word. If you ever drive your car at night, dont go with 20%...its a pain trying to see out when backing up. With my truck, while it is still more difficult than clear windows, it is much easier than with my previous cars. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 It depends on the car your driving. I have found that the more racetastic cars with stupid dark tint and loud exhaust get pulled over more for silly things than if your driving a decent car. My 240sx was pulled over all the time. In my BMW's I don't get bothered for tint, no front plate, etc. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 ^ This. An older guy at work has an otherwise stock G8 and got nailed almost immediately for tint, the car came from Florida so it was dark. He is around 60 years old and I thought he would have no trouble because he isn't out fooling around. Nope, state trooper got him in the first week, pulled him over JUST for the tint. But in my other e36 I drove for 50k miles in Wisconsin with no front plate and never got pulled over once. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 ^ This. An older guy at work has an otherwise stock G8 and got nailed almost immediately for tint, the car came from Florida so it was dark. He is around 60 years old and I thought he would have no trouble because he isn't out fooling around. Nope, state trooper got him in the first week, pulled him over JUST for the tint. But in my other e36 I drove for 50k miles in Wisconsin with no front plate and never got pulled over once. In Wisconsin you can get out of a no front plate ticket, if you can prove that the car came factory without plate mounting holes. So on an E36 m3 bumper it's the BMW trim. But I plan on just going 35% all around and not risk it. I'd would be another thing if I had a black car, I'd go darker. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Just now, Rekpoint said: In Wisconsin you can get out of a no front plate ticket, if you can prove that the car came factory without plate mounting holes. So on an E36 m3 bumper it's the BMW trim. This is wrong. Unless it's a collector or hobbyist vehicle. I've been pulled over twice and ticketed for my tint. Not sure the percentage, but I haven't removed it. Just paid the tickets and moved on. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I've got 20% all around on my Saabaru and haven't had issues yet (been on for about a year now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I had 20% on my black E46 for awhile and never had issues with it. Other than trying to see out of the side windows at night of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Is there an advantage to tint beyond the looks? I bought my e36 and it had fairly dark tint on all the windows and a strip along the top of the windshield. It felt like I was in a cave and I couldn't see anything at night. It took an entire day with a fabric steamer and ammonia to remove it all but it was worth it. As far as tint legality, I was with a friend in downtown Milwaukee and he got pulled over at night on water street for solely his tint (20% all around, strip at the top of the windshield). He only got a warning, but it was a bit ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbimmer Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 30 minutes ago, m42b32 said: Is there an advantage to tint beyond the looks? Most people do it for looks over anything else. There are other advantages. Keeps interior cooler to some extent Makes it harder for people to see whats inside. Obviously, makes it darker inside....which is nice for during the day, obviously a bit of a nuisance at night. I like being able to drive without my sunglasses on and not be blinded when the sun is to the side of the vehicle. I wear glasses, and have yet to find a decent, reasonably priced, pair of prescription sunglasses that fit my huge head. So, the tint helps. Just my .02, your mileage may vary. I do think really dark tint is stupid, and just asking for trouble. I think your location has a lot to do with the amount of hassle you will get. Rekpoint and m42b32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Even if the vehicle came from a state without front plates, there is always hardware available from the manufacturer to install one so good luck getting away with that. For some cars it is pretty cheesy though, like my Volvo it is simply a metal bracket screwed through the plastic bumper with self tapping style screws. However it is less visually noticeable if you have the "no front plate" trim on the front. I had that on my other e36. My current one looks like a crap so I screwed the plate right to the bumper with white gutter screws. I don't know what my windows tint % is, I would guess 35-50% and it really keeps the car cooler on a sunny day. Helpful with no A/C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Rekpoint said: In Wisconsin you can get out of a no front plate ticket, if you can prove that the car came factory without plate mounting holes. So on an E36 m3 bumper it's the BMW trim. This is very wrong. 7 hours ago, m42b32 said: Is there an advantage to tint beyond the looks? I find it to be a lot more comfortable to have tint. I liken it to driving with sunglasses and without. I notice a big difference between driving my personal car with tint and my company car without tint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 I guess I am wrong about the mounting holes. But I will also say that I got my info from a State Trooper. Good to know they know the laws I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Is there an advantage to tint beyond the looks? Clear glass is sexy in an older car. I do enjoy the heat reduction in the summer from the window tint on a daily driver though. Keep it legal and you wont have anything to worry about. Source: I’m a dad. jc43089, m42b32 and Rekpoint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 12 hours ago, Rekpoint said: I guess I am wrong about the mounting holes. But I will also say that I got my info from a State Trooper. Good to know they know the laws I guess... The State Trooper did not know the law which doesn't surprise me. Not that that's a knock on officers but they're job doesn't necessarily dictate that they need to know each and every law but they have an understanding of right/wrong and illegal/legal. They make the judgement call on the street then the lawyers and judges battle it out to determine law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 You have to ask yourself, do you want to get pulled over or get a ticket. If you don't mind getting pulled over, you just have to know how to talk to the cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I have about 10% in my civic and I haven't got pulled over for it yet. I always assume that's what they are pulling me over for but its usually something else. They have brought it to my attention but never cited me. I ALWAYS (even if its freezing outside) roll all of my windows down, turn on my dome light, and have my ID ready with both of my hands on the wheel when I get pulled over. If you make the officer comfortable and the situation obvious that your not smuggling elves or large bags of flour, the better off you are and the less chance of them ticketing you. I have been pulled over wayyy to many times and almost always just get a warning. 10% - too much and you cant see out of your side mirrors at night 20%- better but still really dark 35%-50% This is what I would go with if I was going to tint a car. I had a lexus with 35% and loved it. wasnt too dark, wasnt too light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 ^ good idea dropping all the windows. I think the main issue with transporting large bags of flour is the gluten intolerance that is popping up all over these days. They have to keep a tight lid on all wheat products If the cops ever give you grief for the windows being "too dark" pull the race card and always have Jackie Chiles on speed dial to represent you in a court of law Jdesign, Rekpoint and AsparagusMike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 but if we tint our windows, the ladies can't see our razor straight brims and dope ass vape pens when we're rollin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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