Calling all SGM owners.. what tint level???

740i325e135i · 05-10-2008, 08:03 PM

I've seen a few threads with pics of tinted SGMz...they look great. Mine arrives in a few weeks. Any thoughts from the group regarding what %age? Input is much appreciated.

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shawshank772 · 05-11-2008, 02:25 PM

I for one have never been a fan of SUPER dark tint. I have been looking around and I think 35 for the two front windows and 33 for the rears looks good.

BMW Dreamer · 05-11-2008, 02:48 PM

I think 35% on the sides and 20% on the back. That way its not too bad to see out the sides at night. I have to go with 50% on all the sides because of stupid IL LAWS.

Get the same % for all 4 side windows. IMO. Even looking.

ichiban · 05-11-2008, 03:21 PM

^+1

That's what i did. 35% front and 20% back.

topvega · 05-11-2008, 04:30 PM

every time I read one of these tint threads I get pissed all over again at my state.... fukin no tint allowed on the front sides at all....

I think I am just going to say screw it and get 30% all the way around so it is not to dark but yet uniform...

gomezs2 · 05-11-2008, 04:51 PM

30% all around looks great and blends in nicely.

topvega · 05-11-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gomezs2

30% all around looks great and blends in nicely.

Yeah I am thinking 30% is the way to go... looks good and is not so dark that I will get my balls busted constantly by the cops...

Texas · 05-11-2008, 05:32 PM

I used FormulaOne Ultimate 28 on the sides and 18 on the back.

WishBone33 · 05-11-2008, 10:55 PM

When i get my SGM i was thinking 20% all the way around.

740i325e135i · 05-13-2008, 10:33 PM

Ok, I think we are getting close...
Looking at Ichiban's its simply 'SMOKE on ICE' --

near perfect--
But taking into account Topvega NJ issues and the fact that a resident of this fine State...I'm think we need to go with a constant % all round. So I think we are settling on 33% maybe 32.

Thoughts?.?.?

WishBone33 · 05-14-2008, 12:36 AM

Too light for my taste

GigEm93 · 08-08-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WishBone33

Too light for my taste

+1. Or at the very least, it all needs to be the same.

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740i325e135i Not worthy 0 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 135i, 325e, 528i, 740i, F30 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Calling all SGM owners.. what tint level??? I've seen a few threads with pics of tinted SGMz...they look great. Mine arrives in a few weeks. Any thoughts from the group regarding what %age? Input is much appreciated. wanted
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shawshank772 Major 119 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I for one have never been a fan of SUPER dark tint. I have been looking around and I think 35 for the two front windows and 33 for the rears looks good.
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I think 35% on the sides and 20% on the back. That way its not too bad to see out the sides at night. I have to go with 50% on all the sides because of stupid IL LAWS. Get the same % for all 4 side windows. IMO. Even looking.
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05-11-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	^+1 That's what i did. 35% front and 20% back.
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topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	every time I read one of these tint threads I get pissed all over again at my state.... fukin no tint allowed on the front sides at all.... I think I am just going to say screw it and get 30% all the way around so it is not to dark but yet uniform... __________________
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05-11-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
gomezs2 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	30% all around looks great and blends in nicely. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 135i SPARKLING GRAPHITE GRY PREMIUM PKG/SPORT PKG BLK BOSTON LEATHER HIGH GLOSS BLK TRIM
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Texas Private First Class 25 Rep 162 Posts Drives: G87 & E88 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i Conve ... [0.00]	I used FormulaOne Ultimate 28 on the sides and 18 on the back. __________________
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05-11-2008, 10:55 PM	#9
WishBone33 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 361 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC iTrader: (0)	When i get my SGM i was thinking 20% all the way around.
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05-13-2008, 10:33 PM	#10
740i325e135i Not worthy 0 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 135i, 325e, 528i, 740i, F30 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ok, I think we are getting close... Looking at Ichiban's its simply 'SMOKE on ICE' -- near perfect-- But taking into account Topvega NJ issues and the fact that a resident of this fine State...I'm think we need to go with a constant % all round. So I think we are settling on 33% maybe 32. Thoughts?.?.?
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05-14-2008, 12:36 AM	#11
WishBone33 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 361 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC iTrader: (0)	Too light for my taste
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