Tint tommorow

nolan1016 · 06-27-2010, 08:14 PM

Im getting the z tinted tomorrow and I keep flopping between 15 or 25 percent. I like the way 15 looks alot but dont want to crash the z because of reduced visibility.

so my question is, is 15% to dark? will I be able to see my side mirrors through the windows at night to check for cars.

Thanks

flashburn · 06-27-2010, 08:26 PM

I have no problems with 15% at night. I had 25% on my old car and almost stuck with it, since I really wanted 20% and they didn't offer it. I had the same concerns as you. In the end, I'm glad I went with 15% and all my future cars will be 15%.

onefastz · 06-27-2010, 08:41 PM

I have 20% and honestly wish I had went with 15%. I think it's a perfect tint. And you will have no visibility problems at all.

nolan1016 · 06-27-2010, 08:50 PM

Thanks guys!! made my decision easier. Going with 15% tomorrow. I wish 5 wasnt ridiculous to see out of or I would go with that.

onefastz · 06-27-2010, 08:53 PM

No problem. 5% is just about as dark as it gets. My roommate got 5% last week on his Xterra and I can BARELY see in it with my face against the window. It's not too bad to see out of, but at night it's pretty dark. Plus, there would be a good chance you would get pulled over for a tint that dark, unless it's legal where you live, but I think it's illegal in every state for passenger cars.

nolan1016 · 06-27-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastz

No problem. 5% is just about as dark as it gets. My roommate got 5% last week on his Xterra and I can BARELY see in it with my face against the window. It's not too bad to see out of, but at night it's pretty dark. Plus, there would be a good chance you would get pulled over for a tint that dark, unless it's legal where you live, but I think it's illegal in every state for passenger cars.

Yeah Im pretty sure the limit in Texas is 25% so 15 shouldnt be that big of a problem. 5% just seems like an unnecessary hazard, but I don't know if you feel comfortable driving it then I guess it isn't a problem

onefastz · 06-27-2010, 09:02 PM

It won't be that big of a difference, you will be very happy with 15%. Here in Tennessee the limit is 35%, but I've had mine tinted at 15% for about 10 months now and haven't had any problems.

Boost_lee · 06-27-2010, 09:21 PM

went with 20% today and I love it. Not too dark, not too light. I'm sure 15 will be great for you if you like it just a tad darker

Jesse_Hunter · 06-28-2010, 12:31 AM

I'm thinking about 15% post pics!

AK370Z · 06-28-2010, 01:20 AM

I have 40% tint

Jesse_Hunter · 06-28-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I have 40% tint

I have either 35 or 40, Whatever the dealer put on, still looks pretty dark because of how low our car sits!

I need the rear to be DARK, probably 5 %, don't want creepers to notice sub so easily.

nolan1016 · 06-28-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

I have either 35 or 40, Whatever the dealer put on, still looks pretty dark because of how low our car sits!

I need the rear to be DARK, probably 5 %, don't want creepers to notice sub so easily.

I hear 5% is a very real danger at night backing into places and seeing cops in the rear view.

Matt · 06-28-2010, 07:36 AM

I had 0% done on all my cars prior to the Z (except my vw bug) but after thinking about it, the darker tint made the Z look a little too "thug". The last thing I wanted is to take away from the beauty of the Z.

Now, the only time I ever had an issue with the darker tint, is when it was in the middle of the night, with no street lights, while it was raining. In that situation, I had to be a little cautious when pulling out onto roads and whatnot. Other than that, you'll be able to see just fine.

Personally, I think anything between 20% and 45% should look great on the Z. I ended up with 35%.

Superthug · 06-28-2010, 08:06 AM

I went with 20% on mine and love it....anything from 15-35% should look awesome on the Z

zZSportZz · 06-28-2010, 08:39 AM

15% in bright sunlight on magnetic black....

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06-27-2010, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
nolan1016 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock Posts: 214 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6 Rep Power: 17	Tint tommorow Im getting the z tinted tomorrow and I keep flopping between 15 or 25 percent. I like the way 15 looks alot but dont want to crash the z because of reduced visibility. so my question is, is 15% to dark? will I be able to see my side mirrors through the windows at night to check for cars. Thanks

06-28-2010, 12:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 39 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 367	I'm thinking about 15% post pics! __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

06-28-2010, 01:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
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06-28-2010, 07:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 20	I had 0% done on all my cars prior to the Z (except my vw bug) but after thinking about it, the darker tint made the Z look a little too "thug". The last thing I wanted is to take away from the beauty of the Z. Now, the only time I ever had an issue with the darker tint, is when it was in the middle of the night, with no street lights, while it was raining. In that situation, I had to be a little cautious when pulling out onto roads and whatnot. Other than that, you'll be able to see just fine. Personally, I think anything between 20% and 45% should look great on the Z. I ended up with 35%. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

06-28-2010, 08:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 20	15% in bright sunlight on magnetic black.... Nissan 370Z Forum - zZSportZz's Album: Black 370z Sport Package - Picture __________________ --Rick

06-27-2010, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	I have no problems with 15% at night. I had 25% on my old car and almost stuck with it, since I really wanted 20% and they didn't offer it. I had the same concerns as you. In the end, I'm glad I went with 15% and all my future cars will be 15%.

06-27-2010, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 17	I have 20% and honestly wish I had went with 15%. I think it's a perfect tint. And you will have no visibility problems at all.

06-27-2010, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
nolan1016 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock Posts: 214 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6 Rep Power: 17	Thanks guys!! made my decision easier. Going with 15% tomorrow. I wish 5 wasnt ridiculous to see out of or I would go with that.

06-27-2010, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 17	No problem. 5% is just about as dark as it gets. My roommate got 5% last week on his Xterra and I can BARELY see in it with my face against the window. It's not too bad to see out of, but at night it's pretty dark. Plus, there would be a good chance you would get pulled over for a tint that dark, unless it's legal where you live, but I think it's illegal in every state for passenger cars.

06-27-2010, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 17	It won't be that big of a difference, you will be very happy with 15%. Here in Tennessee the limit is 35%, but I've had mine tinted at 15% for about 10 months now and haven't had any problems.

06-27-2010, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	went with 20% today and I love it. Not too dark, not too light. I'm sure 15 will be great for you if you like it just a tad darker

06-28-2010, 08:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Superthug Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 90 Drives: 2012 VW GTI Rep Power: 17	I went with 20% on mine and love it....anything from 15-35% should look awesome on the Z

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