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07-12-2010, 04:25 PM | #1 |
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Tinting windows - safety inspection
I picked up a 07 335i and want to get the windows tinted. I heard that tinting them to 35% will still fail safety inspection due to the factory tint of the windows. Can anybody confirm or deny this? I don't want to get tint and then have a hassle when it comes time to get the safety check again. Thanks!
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07-12-2010, 04:29 PM | #2 | |
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hopefully someone can chime in here! EDIT: did you pick up kevins 335? |
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07-12-2010, 05:58 PM | #4 |
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Was that the one with the CF hood/trunk up for sale? No I didn't buy that one. The car doesn't look like it has a factory tint, but I wanted to see if anyone else had any experience.
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07-12-2010, 11:15 PM | #6 |
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i would also suggest they test your tint in a garage as opposed to outdoors in direct sunlight. i suspect this is the reason why my tint (35%) was tested at 1% too dark at the recon station under the bridge, which was not in direct sunlight.
but nevertheless, i don't think safety check stations are as strict as the recon station. they would probably pass you if it came out 1-2% too dark.
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07-14-2010, 01:30 AM | #9 | |
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a) batteries were low b) meters were calibrated differently c) ambient light plays a small factor d) operator error, or some other variable i don't know, i was just throwing out a theory
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07-14-2010, 02:33 AM | #10 |
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i wouldn't worry about the tint too much... if you get the 35% the tint shop give you the paper work that it is legal and everything with warrenty.. If you go to the recon shop and they fail you then just show them the paper work that you have it done there and it all legal...I wouldn't worry to much and have it done..
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