Hard to See at Night with Tinted Windows? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dcamco · 10-26-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostofAkina

On a side note, how do you guys feel about the tinting the top strip on the front windshield? I'm thinking about going 35% all the way around including the front strip.

I opted not to because I'm not a fan of the look and I didn't feel like the function was enough to overcome that...I reserve the right to be completely wrong though as I have never had that strip tinted on any car.

travace · 10-26-2012, 10:18 AM

Full Limo tint and its hard to see when there is no street lights but for the most part in the city its all good. my other vehicle is a truck so driving the fr-s at night compared to that i feel like im getting blasted in the eye by every other vehicle so i usually crack the windows just to over the mirrors to dim the other people behind me.

diirk · 10-26-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostofAkina

Woah, I've never even heard of that! Sounds perfect. Only problem is that A) I can't seem to find anyone in Southern California that carries it and B) I think the highway patrol would still give me a ticket for it. Thanks for posting though I'm gonna keep an eye out for it.

On a side note, how do you guys feel about the tinting the top strip on the front windshield? I'm thinking about going 35% all the way around including the front strip.

I tint the front strip on all my cars. It's a must-have for me. Really helps out when driving into the sun, which I do twice a day. And I actually like the look, but I'm old.

White64Goat · 10-26-2012, 02:16 PM

Balboa Park right?

travace · 10-26-2012, 02:23 PM

yes it is

GhostofAkina · 10-26-2012, 11:20 PM

On a side note went to a guy around here and he tried to sell me on the ceramic tints which sounded awesome but was asking $600!!!!!!! This seems a little excessive no?

FreshFRS · 10-27-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostofAkina

On a side note went to a guy around here and he tried to sell me on the ceramic tints which sounded awesome but was asking $600!!!!!!! This seems a little excessive no?

Huper optik? they have great tint but its pricey

Wankel Rex · 01-01-2013, 01:28 AM

Hmm, worth a trip from Ft. Worth? What's the cost?

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Originally Posted by dcamco

I have Solar Adaptive Transition Tint on mine, 35 during the day and 45 at night. It's a great product if you want tint that keeps sun/heat out and still allows visibility when it's dark. More info: http://www.evsmotors.com/sat-solar-a...in-houston-tx/

mrlewistan · 01-03-2013, 03:16 AM

just had mine done tonight with 20% tints. i was suprised at how clear everything is. really didnt get in the way at all

Mr.Bobbino · 01-04-2013, 01:36 PM

I have 5% all around. Pretty much limo tint. Day time driving is not a problem. My only issue is reversing when I'm in a really dark area. Otherwise, you'll adapt.

chenshuo · 01-04-2013, 02:04 PM

I had mine done 30% on my Altima coupe and it was fine driving at night hardly know the difference. The shop that i went to told me 20% might be too dark since i drive mostly at night.

Techfl3x · 01-05-2013, 01:01 AM

Had limo tint on all windows except the windshield of my prius. Was great for the hot summer days driving to and from work but yes it was hard to see when making turns in dark streets at night. Got pulled over so I removed the front window tints and visibility was drastically improved (of course). Later got the front retinted with the lightest tint they had and visibility was much better than limo.

DriftEightSix · 01-05-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

cant really tell, it all depends on your eyes.

i have 20%all around including front window and i can still see clearly

now that the rain has gone

01-04-2013, 01:36 PM	#24
Mr.Bobbino Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Orlando Posts: 40 Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 5% all around. Pretty much limo tint. Day time driving is not a problem. My only issue is reversing when I'm in a really dark area. Otherwise, you'll adapt. __________________ Mods: Five-Axis Spoiler, Beat-Sonic Shark Fin antenna 5% Tint, Lamix Dark tint side markers, FA20Club intake, Perrin Pulley, JDM spec interior, Painted Piston Badges

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10-26-2012, 02:16 PM	#18
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GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On a side note went to a guy around here and he tried to sell me on the ceramic tints which sounded awesome but was asking $600!!!!!!! This seems a little excessive no?

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Techfl3x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Firestorm Red FRS/86 MT Location: So Cal South Bay LA/ 626 Posts: 182 Thanks: 177 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had limo tint on all windows except the windshield of my prius. Was great for the hot summer days driving to and from work but yes it was hard to see when making turns in dark streets at night. Got pulled over so I removed the front window tints and visibility was drastically improved (of course). Later got the front retinted with the lightest tint they had and visibility was much better than limo.

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