Backing up with tinted windows

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:32 AM
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Backing up with tinted windows

I find it pretty hard to back up at night with tinted windows. Any one have any tips or suggestion ? I am tired of curbing my rims.
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Roll down your windows
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Dont tint your windows so dark?
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Roll down your windows, I also have Cree led reverse lights so it's easy to see even if it's hella dark
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Ghost ride the whip in reverse?

But actual advice... Use your side mirrors. If you can't do that then.... Idk.
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Stick that head out the window
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 11:26 AM
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Get rear view camera
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Roll down windows and use the mirrors. Brighter reverse bulbs too.
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by XxSti05xX
Dont tint your windows so dark?
This
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Roll windows down. Get used to driving with your side mirrors.

-I have 20 over 5 on my rear windows.
Old Feb 16, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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Use your passenger side mirror and adjust it downwards toward the curb. Just remember to readjust once you're finished parking
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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Get rear view camera
^ This!
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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CREE LED Reverse Lights.
Old Feb 17, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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OR get a back up beeper. but make sure to put it inside the cabin like the Prius. Useless.

I have 5% rears. I tilt my side mirrors all the way down. I also have Cree LED reverse lights. Things are damn bright, even though tinted tails.



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