Pittsburgh BMW Meets

bimmer_335 · 04-30-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I posted this up in all the other forums as well, all the 1ers, 5ers, //M's, Z4's! no love from any of those guys tho.
I cant believe not one of you guys tints windows!

why do you want to hide behind tints... ? Its not like you get much sun here... I never got tints even in texas... beside i was there only for one summer lol

bimmer_335 · 04-30-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kreit2

Lol, and I thought 5 was pretty good...being that this is for the BMW "enthusiast" scene of Pittsburgh!

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer_335

why do you want to hide behind tints... ? Its not like you get much sun here... I never got tints even in texas... beside i was there only for one summer lol

Well I never looked at it that way, I just want to finish the look I was going for. The whole car is pretty dark and tints would just complete it imho.

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 04:53 PM

Well guys if I dont see you on here I will see ya on Sunday at 3:00 pm at the Primanti's in the Strip! Have a good weekend fellas!
Rain rain go away come again some other day(s)!

JTZimmerman · 04-30-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I posted this up in all the other forums as well, all the 1ers, 5ers, //M's, Z4's! no love from any of those guys tho.
I cant believe not one of you guys tints windows!

I tinted mine myself, the back window is difficult even with the heat gun and the right tools (brother works at a vinyl shop). It took me three times to get the back formed correctly without any creases.

I only used 50% VLT though, I've been told PA law forbids tint but I've never actually known anyone who had an issue with it.

Anyway you can buy professional film a few places online, mine is the SolarGard which blocks something like 99% of UV rays. Someone asked why even bother tinting but if nothing else I'd tint the windows with something very light that blocks UV just because the sun is real bad on the back deck and headrests etc.

I would say anything darker than 35% is excessive, particularly for this area.

M3PGH · 04-30-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JTZimmerman

I tinted mine myself, the back window is difficult even with the heat gun and the right tools (brother works at a vinyl shop). It took me three times to get the back formed correctly without any creases.

I only used 50% VLT though, I've been told PA law forbids tint but I've never actually known anyone who had an issue with it.

Anyway you can buy professional film a few places online, mine is the SolarGard which blocks something like 99% of UV rays. Someone asked why even bother tinting but if nothing else I'd tint the windows with something very light that blocks UV just because the sun is real bad on the back deck and headrests etc.

I would say anything darker than 35% is excessive, particularly for this area.

I have 20% on both of my cars and have had no problems around here

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JTZimmerman

I tinted mine myself, the back window is difficult even with the heat gun and the right tools (brother works at a vinyl shop). It took me three times to get the back formed correctly without any creases.

I only used 50% VLT though, I've been told PA law forbids tint but I've never actually known anyone who had an issue with it.

Anyway you can buy professional film a few places online, mine is the SolarGard which blocks something like 99% of UV rays. Someone asked why even bother tinting but if nothing else I'd tint the windows with something very light that blocks UV just because the sun is real bad on the back deck and headrests etc.

I would say anything darker than 35% is excessive, particularly for this area.

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Originally Posted by M3PGH

I have 20% on both of my cars and have had no problems around here

Yeah I am looking to go 35% all around. Zimmerman you wanna do mine?

Hey are either of you guys gonna make it to the meet on Sunday?

kreit2 · 04-30-2010, 09:46 PM

Gooooooo Peeeeeeens!!!

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kreit2

Gooooooo Peeeeeeens!!!

YEAH BAY BAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kreit2 · 04-30-2010, 10:06 PM

I got a set of tickets last minute...it was incredible!

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kreit2

I got a set of tickets last minute...it was incredible!

awesome man! I went to few playoff games last year was awesome!

M3PGH · 04-30-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

Yeah I am looking to go 35% all around. Zimmerman you wanna do mine?

Hey are either of you guys gonna make it to the meet on Sunday?

Nah, maybe next time!

bimmer_335 · 04-30-2010, 10:50 PM

hey i also got a pair of tickets... for pirates/cubs game wednesday...

boy i'm loving my new job !!!

JTZimmerman · 04-30-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

Yeah I am looking to go 35% all around. Zimmerman you wanna do mine?

Out of all the projects this one was the most difficult because its very hard to get perfect, that said, it wasn't something I want to do again unless its something like a truck with a flat panel, the curves are tricky, I have a lot of respect for the pro shops.

I would recommend buying a high quality film, make sure you get UV protection with it, and watch some Youtube videos on shrinking the film to the back window. Otherwise the only advice I would give you is you have to keep the area very clean, you don't want any dust at all or you will see it for sure.

Oh yeah about Sunday, yeah I could probably head down there. What's the parking situation like, I realize it is Sunday but do you guys park at one of the private lots down there or what?

SpmnE9zero · 04-30-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JTZimmerman

Out of all the projects this one was the most difficult because its very hard to get perfect, that said, it wasn't something I want to do again unless its something like a truck with a flat panel, the curves are tricky, I have a lot of respect for the pro shops.

I would recommend buying a high quality film, make sure you get UV protection with it, and watch some Youtube videos on shrinking the film to the back window. Otherwise the only advice I would give you is you have to keep the area very clean, you don't want any dust at all or you will see it for sure.

Oh yeah about Sunday, yeah I could probably head down there. What's the parking situation like, I realize it is Sunday but do you guys park at one of the private lots down there or what?

There is tons of parking right on smallman st.

headlee103 · 05-01-2010, 12:51 AM

Yeah I just plan on parking on smallman st.

How bout that game tonight! I'm callin for a sweep, I don't think their defense can handle the constant pressure

SpmnE9zero · 05-01-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by headlee103

Yeah I just plan on parking on smallman st.

How bout that game tonight! I'm callin for a sweep, I don't think their defense can handle the constant pressure

Agreed!
Drew I will call you when I get down there tomorrow.
My buddy Adam is coming down with me, if any of you guys are looking for clear bra paint protection, he is the areas licensed installer. He does work for sewickley bentley, lotus, etc so he is very good.

bavboym3 · 05-01-2010, 01:54 PM

bavboym3 · 05-01-2010, 01:56 PM

With the marathon, Pens game, construction, and rain im a BIG maybe. Ill see whats up.

Im a huge hockey fan, and to miss game 2 is pretty serious for me

bimmer_335 · 05-01-2010, 03:43 PM

should we move it to next weekend then... its kinda blah day tomorrow.

kreit2 · 05-02-2010, 12:18 AM

Anyone wanna trade their trim? I'm thinking about getting rid of the chrome trim.

headlee103 · 05-02-2010, 05:56 PM

Hey Mike did you see this thread? I know you were lookin for an e92 with some Miro's... They look pretty sick IMO

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380489

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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 508 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Well guys if I dont see you on here I will see ya on Sunday at 3:00 pm at the Primanti's in the Strip! Have a good weekend fellas! Rain rain go away come again some other day(s)! __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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04-30-2010, 09:46 PM	#184
kreit2 Lieutenant 40 Rep 497 Posts Drives: E90 335Xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	Gooooooo Peeeeeeens!!!
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04-30-2010, 10:06 PM	#186
kreit2 Lieutenant 40 Rep 497 Posts Drives: E90 335Xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	I got a set of tickets last minute...it was incredible!
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04-30-2010, 10:50 PM	#189
bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	hey i also got a pair of tickets... for pirates/cubs game wednesday... boy i'm loving my new job !!!
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headlee103 Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bethlehem, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 328xi [10.00]	Yeah I just plan on parking on smallman st. How bout that game tonight! I'm callin for a sweep, I don't think their defense can handle the constant pressure
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bavboym3 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 292 Posts Drives: AW/IR 335cp Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	With the marathon, Pens game, construction, and rain im a BIG maybe. Ill see whats up. Im a huge hockey fan, and to miss game 2 is pretty serious for me
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bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	should we move it to next weekend then... its kinda blah day tomorrow.
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05-02-2010, 12:18 AM	#197
kreit2 Lieutenant 40 Rep 497 Posts Drives: E90 335Xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (5)	Anyone wanna trade their trim? I'm thinking about getting rid of the chrome trim.
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headlee103 Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bethlehem, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 328xi [10.00]	Hey Mike did you see this thread? I know you were lookin for an e92 with some Miro's... They look pretty sick IMO http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380489
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