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Old 05-31-07, 08:36 PM
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Default Window Tint..how many have it here in IL

I just bought a GS300 from Texas. It has Ceramic Window tint. I love the tint but want to know what other think if i will get busted or not.

If i do get busted what should i do? get a lighter tint?

What do you guys think..

Thanks alot
Old 05-31-07, 09:22 PM
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What is ceramic tint?
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Is it the mirror looking tint, it's not for the GS but that's my .02
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Originally Posted by PetesLS400
What is ceramic tint?
From what i understand, Ceramic tint is the best out there because it reduces substantially the amount of heat in the vehicle from the sun. it has nothing to do with mirrors.

From what i understand its the best
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Ceramic usually messes with Radar detectors etc, so that would be a no go for me. I've heard it potentially messed with Nav units too.

As for me I've had 20% tint on my car with no problems whatsoever thus far. Just don't drive like an @$$ to be targeted and you'll probably be fine. I think anything darker than 20 will get you pulled over really quick.
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I agree, I have 35% with a reflective quality all the way around. I have not been pulled over yet.. But it will surely happen eventually.

Just depends on the mood and availablity of the cops..
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i agree with everyone, depends on where you are at and how you drive. i just moved to a town that i got harassed for months with my last car for tints and no front plate. i now have a front plate as much as i hate it and both my wife and i have had no issues when we drive it. i will get looks but nothing more then that. just be careful, they can give you a ticket. i would just explain that is how you got the car and get a warning to remove...the next time i am sure they wont be as nice.
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Tintless baby!
Old 07-11-07, 03:59 PM
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Just got mine done and you know what? It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I thought I would have to lower my windows every time a cop passed by. The other day a cop gave me the thumbs up. Maybe he meant it like foreigners do?

P.S Now that I have posted this, I expect to get pulled over and ticketed today. Only with my luck (sigh).
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