Gmoe Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I'm in NY, so pretty much anything is illegal on the front windows. I'd rather get a lighter tint that I can get away with all around if I have to rather than different front/rear. I want to go as dark as I can "get away" with. Interior is tan, so that should help a bit I think. Thoughts? Pics of RBP w/tan interior maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomamma Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 i have 20% all around. i too live in NY. if you ever get pulled over, just roll the windows down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have seen a lot of tint cracking down recently. If you want no hassle then 50% is what you need to get. If you want to risk it, then 35%. I already got a ticket for tint not long ago. Here is my 35%: http://www.deexboy.com/gallery/d/2972-2/J1600x1200-7.jpg http://www.deexboy.com/gallery/d/2967-2/J1600x1200-6.jpg Also if you have a black interior, it looks darker. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 if you need to tint he fronts, go with 35% on the back and 50% on the fronts.... a nice smooth transition and the cops might pass it by without a second look. I have 35% on all the backs with no front tint (as it's illegal up here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakgwai Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 never get different front and rear side tints. it looks awkward. i have 20% front and rear sides, and 5% rear window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 See.... 20% front will get us pulled over here in a second. nobody can see the driver with 20%. It's all relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 CT law is 35% for the fronts anything for the backs. Im planning on getting 35 all the way around, I think its a nice but mild tint. If you do good idea to roll the windows down, at least the driver window all the way. Whenever I get pulled over for any reason I turn the car off, take the keys out, put them on the dash and put both hands on the steering wheel. Dont get the registration or license out until asked just do what im told and polite and although ive gotten speeding tickets ive never been hassled or dicked with even when going WAY above the speed limit. Had one time cop told me he could arrest me in wreckless driving but he cut me a break gave me an 85 in a 55 and let me drive away with a 360 dollar ticket, which in contested and got down to a 90 dollar charitable donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydd Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I'd say 20% if you have tan interior, 35 if you don't FYI I've been running 20% over tan interior for a year and a half no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Go 5%... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 35 with the tan interior looks great. I couldn't be more pleased with the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 How much is a ticket for illegal tint in NY anyway? Do people actually get flagged down/chased and pulled over for tint only, or are they ticketing on top of another offense after they have you pulled over? I'm liking 35%. A friend of mine bought a car with what looks like 35% and hasn't had a problem with it. I guess a lot of it is luck. Which I have not so good of....that's why I'm even considering what to get and not just slapping 35% on there without a question. Darker than 35% seems like it would reduce visibility too much and just put a huge bullseye on me to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Go 5%.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 http://www.tintlaws.com/laws/NY/ I think the ticket may be around $100 or so. No front plate is about $90. 20% looks pretty slick on just about every car. Or go lighter if you have a black interior. I had a vw that was 20% with a black interior. Got pulled over a few times but never a tint ticket (knock on wood). As stated, always roll both windows down (even if its snowing). Its rare but has happened that ppl get pulled over just for tints. Usually its for something else and they tack that on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You'll actually get chased down if a cop see's you with dark tint. I think it depends more on the town or city your in. Seems like the smaller cities crack down more on it. Also I do believe each town or cities tickets cost you a little different. I have gotten 2 tickets. 1 in oneida it was 50 with a 30 dollar surcharge. and the other was in vernon (small town) and it cost me 150 with a 30 dollar surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 IIRC it is $60 and the will only flag you down if they have in their possession the machine to measure your tint level. They also get you at predetermined road stops. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 20%, old pic of car after I first got it. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/SubLGTaru/DSC01749.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 here is another one http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/SubLGTaru/stuff016.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Still very tempted to have a clear UV/IR blocking film installed on the fronts to cut down on heat and that pesky "one arm is more tanned than the other" problem +1... i have that, its awesome stuff! except that i have the sunroof to worry about now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunburnNYC Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 35% looks best IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 35% Ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmo Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 My pic is to big. I have 35% all around with black leather which makes it look darker. I live in Syracuse and had tint for 3 weeks and no hassle yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 What did you get and where did you get it? Technically it is still illegal but nobody will notice it. How much does it cut down on heat when the sun is shining on the window? I remember my drive to Edmonton last year, had the sun shining on the left side of the car most of the day... I got vkool (60%? Thats what the installer said, but it really looks clear with a hint of blue), actually some leftover from what my friend brought back from taiwan. I also have huper optik (35%)in the rear and that does wonders as well! Its definately very noticeable... i remember last summer i would roll the window up and down and you can definately feel how much the heat on your skin changes as the window comes up. Its also it takes a noticeably longer time for the car to warm up to ambient temperature when you leave it sitting out in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malingator Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I have 5% Limo on all mine except windshield of course. Takes a little to get used to at night but looks great IMO.. http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2679000-2679999/2679245_16_full.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Sebberry, and you thought my 20% was bad??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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