Morning Vote = Tint
03-06-2008, 09:03 AM
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True, (about lying to the cops).
I feel bad, I know why they hassle, it's "scary" enough approaching an unknown person in a car, yet alone if you cant see in, lots of cops get shot that way.
I feel bad, I know why they hassle, it's "scary" enough approaching an unknown person in a car, yet alone if you cant see in, lots of cops get shot that way.
03-06-2008, 11:25 AM
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On my last car, GTI(has 5 windows), I had Limo 5% on the rear 3, and 20% on the driver/passenger. I loved it.
In fact, maybe I'll go get my Sube tinted right now. Hmm. 5% rear 5, 20% D/P!!!
In fact, maybe I'll go get my Sube tinted right now. Hmm. 5% rear 5, 20% D/P!!!
03-06-2008, 12:20 PM
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TINT IS DONE!!! looks HAWT!!! will pick up the car soon, I have pictures, my buddy at the shop sent to me. they aren't great, and they are huge, I'll post them in a second
03-06-2008, 04:44 PM
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A friend of mine, just got an '08 STi, and already got hassled by a cop for not having a front plate. Also, tried to hassle him for 5% in the rears too. 
I really think cops are cracking more and more down on these insignificant laws. Sure, I wouldn't care as much if they got him for speeding and then tried to add on these, but he's still in break in, so he's babying it like no other, and they all they tried to get him was for no front plate.
I really think cops are cracking more and more down on these insignificant laws. Sure, I wouldn't care as much if they got him for speeding and then tried to add on these, but he's still in break in, so he's babying it like no other, and they all they tried to get him was for no front plate.
For drivers like most of us; front tints keep the passenger compartment cooler, control glare, reduce sunlight wear on the interior, and provide a reasonable amount of privacy. Sure would be nice if this argument held up in court for most of us....it does for celebrities.
03-06-2008, 08:31 PM
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They arent "cracking down" per se; they are supposed to be cracknig down on drugs/terrorism. Since that doesnt create revenue, they have to spend an equivalent amount or more time writing chicken-S tickets for no front plate & having front tints. They'll claim its a safety issue, since with front tints they cant see inside to the driver/passenger when approaching the vehicle (per my CHP source).
For drivers like most of us; front tints keep the passenger compartment cooler, control glare, reduce sunlight wear on the interior, and provide a reasonable amount of privacy. Sure would be nice if this argument held up in court for most of us....it does for celebrities.
For drivers like most of us; front tints keep the passenger compartment cooler, control glare, reduce sunlight wear on the interior, and provide a reasonable amount of privacy. Sure would be nice if this argument held up in court for most of us....it does for celebrities.
I guess I'm just mad that they hassled my friend for not having a front plate and tried to get him for not having registration considering he bought it less than a week ago.
03-07-2008, 09:59 AM
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I understand the safety issue with tint. Which is why I always roll down both windows when I get pulled over, not because of the 45% tint, but because it'll create that safer environment for cops.
I guess I'm just mad that they hassled my friend for not having a front plate and tried to get him for not having registration considering he bought it less than a week ago.
I guess I'm just mad that they hassled my friend for not having a front plate and tried to get him for not having registration considering he bought it less than a week ago.
Tint wise I usually roll down my fronts (50% tint) when I'm on city streets where I know there'd be cops...unless its raining then I just hope for the best.
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