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Originally Posted by Modshack Even a 25% tint film (and NOBODY here goes that light) could be illegal when combined with the factory tint (which is usually around 10%) I

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Old 07-06-2010, 11:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Even a 25% tint film (and NOBODY here goes that light) could be illegal when combined with the factory tint (which is usually around 10%)

I went with 25% and it looks just fine. PLENTY dark without getting any more attention from the cops than I need (you know, more than the usual sports car attention we already draw from them). I dont need them to have a reason to be looking at me for anything other than gaining an appreciation for a nice looking machine.

I went with 20% on my Mazda and I have to roll the damn windows down to back up because I cant see my side mirrors when its dark...maybe it was the brand of film, but I'm really happy with the 25% on the sides of the Z (back three windows and the eyebrow are 15%, and thats no problem).
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Get a copy of the receipt for the tint purchase showing what tints you ordered.

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Hey all, first post. I hope I don't get flamed for being an LEO myself, but the individual did cut you a big break for the unlawful speed. Down here in Florida, 30 MPH+ is mandatory court appearance; not sure about your state. Hopefully it's not a criminal traffic violation.

Following too closely - Not sure of what the statute reads for your state but it's not too promising combined with the unlawful speed.

The tint - Definitely get the receipt provided from your tint shop. Hopefully the tint meter was not calibrated and it'll be dismissed upon showing documentation.
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Hey all, first post. I hope I don't get flamed for being an LEO myself, but the individual did cut you a big break for the unlawful speed. Down here in Florida, 30 MPH+ is mandatory court appearance; not sure about your state. Hopefully it's not a criminal traffic violation.

Following too closely - Not sure of what the statute reads for your state but it's not too promising combined with the unlawful speed.

The tint - Definitely get the receipt provided from your tint shop. Hopefully the tint meter was not calibrated and it'll be dismissed upon showing documentation.
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Hey all, first post. I hope I don't get flamed for being an LEO myself, but the individual did cut you a big break for the unlawful speed. Down here in Florida, 30 MPH+ is mandatory court appearance; not sure about your state. Hopefully it's not a criminal traffic violation.

Following too closely - Not sure of what the statute reads for your state but it's not too promising combined with the unlawful speed.

The tint - Definitely get the receipt provided from your tint shop. Hopefully the tint meter was not calibrated and it'll be dismissed upon showing documentation.
A Florida LEO that drives a 370Z... that gets a big from me! Not that I am always obeying the law, but you guys have to put up with a ton of stupid *** people down here.

Luckily you guys don't seem to care about tint here, since I always get between 15-20% and I've been pulled over for other things, but never once a ticket for the tint.
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A Florida LEO that drives a 370Z... that gets a big from me! Not that I am always obeying the law, but you guys have to put up with a ton of stupid *** people down here.

Luckily you guys don't seem to care about tint here, since I always get between 15-20% and I've been pulled over for other things, but never once a ticket for the tint.
Funny, I went to college in FL. I'd definitely say NY drivers are worse than FL drivers. I also remember when I was down there, a FHP guy pulled over my boss one morning coming to a morning meeting because of his tints.. he was hauling down the highway and was sure he was nailed for his speed but the guy pulled him over strictly because he saw his tints and KNEW they were illegal. They were illegal though, had to be damn near limo tints , lmfao.
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I give this thread a few more hours before it gets locked too, if that long. This has disaster written all over it.
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I give this thread a few more hours before it gets locked too, if that long. This has disaster written all over it.
I can't believe it's gone this long. I figured by the 4th post this thing would on the highway to hell.
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I was a little shocked myself but the forum is slow at the moment so I extended my initial prediction...
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