Notices
IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

Tint question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:07 PM
  #1  
Mrd916's Avatar
Mrd916
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 793
Likes: 3
From: Fl
Default Tint question

Need help, what is best tint for a 08 MM color F. Would greatly appreciate any pics/opinions from u guys
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:14 PM
  #2  
ISF4life's Avatar
ISF4life
Lexus Test Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,066
Likes: 166
From: SoCal714
Default

scroll down thread below for the pic i just posted . about jdm visors, 34% ceramic tint all around.. hope that help.
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:30 PM
  #3  
Mrd916's Avatar
Mrd916
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 793
Likes: 3
From: Fl
Default

Hey Blitz, what is that dark piece that ur exhaust is coming out of, looks reall good, i have seen it on several cars. Where did u get it and how much?
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:39 PM
  #4  
ISF4life's Avatar
ISF4life
Lexus Test Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,066
Likes: 166
From: SoCal714
Default

Tom's aero kit, carbon fiber, rear diffuser, pretty pricy, vipautosalon is vendor here, go to vendor section and get it quote.
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:39 PM
  #5  
bnizzle87's Avatar
bnizzle87
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,595
Likes: 61
From: CA
Default

It depends if you're going for looks or privacy. I've seen some completely limo tinted MM F's, and while they do look good, it's illegal here in CA to have tints beyond 70% in the fronts. I believe FL is a bit more lenient in the percentages, but I'm not completely sure. For a good amount of heat rejection and privacy without calling too much attention to the tints, I'd go 35% all around. But first check the state laws because sometimes it's not worth it to have darker tints if it means getting a ticket. Best of luck though!
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:55 PM
  #6  
Straightik's Avatar
Straightik
Rookie
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: KS
Default

Originally Posted by Mrd916
Need help, what is best tint for a 08 MM color F. Would greatly appreciate any pics/opinions from u guys
I bought my car in the NE, registered it in Oregon, and live in KS so that helps to blur the lines of tint laws,.. So I went with 10% all around, with WeatherTech visors. No matter what, any amount of tint will look good! IMO


Last edited by Straightik; May 4, 2012 at 05:45 AM.
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 08:27 PM
  #7  
FMYLIFE's Avatar
FMYLIFE
Pit Crew
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 104
Likes: 2
From: TX
Default

I have Formula 1 Pinnacle 30 tint all the way around and I love it. It's not too dark and the heat rejection properties are awesome!
Reply
Old May 4, 2012 | 04:50 AM
  #8  
RCB's Avatar
RCB
Lexus Test Driver
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 964
Likes: 10
From: MA
Default

My car had 30% all around and no one would give me a sticker here in MA. I got one after peeling it off the front windows. I wasn't to happy about it.
I'm going to put 35% back on them. Hopefully it looks close enough to the back windows to not stand out.
If my car didnt come tinted I would go legal. I think it's tough in dark driveways or roads with no light at night with dark tint.
Reply
Old May 4, 2012 | 06:00 AM
  #9  
VtotheJ's Avatar
VtotheJ
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,546
Likes: 6
From: NY
Default

RCB, you didn't pass inspection in MA due to tints???

Here's a pic for your reference Mrd916... leftmost F is 35%, middle is 20%, and rightmost is no tint. Mine is 20%. I got ceramic 3M tint and it cost me a grip but is well worth it. After a year there are no bubbles and is holding up great. it preserves the leather and keeps the car cooler (it's as if your car is wearing sunglasses all the time). The best part is that even after tints, the visibility out of the car is not hindered that much.

Reply
Old May 4, 2012 | 07:14 AM
  #10  
ERDoc74's Avatar
ERDoc74
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 746
Likes: 1
From: KS
Default

^^^ cool pic!
Reply
Old May 7, 2012 | 06:47 AM
  #11  
RCB's Avatar
RCB
Lexus Test Driver
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 964
Likes: 10
From: MA
Default

Originally Posted by VtotheJ
RCB, you didn't pass inspection in MA due to tints???
Yep, just for the tint and all they cared about where the front two windows.

Reply
Old May 7, 2012 | 07:24 AM
  #12  
VtotheJ's Avatar
VtotheJ
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,546
Likes: 6
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by RCB
Yep, just for the tint and all they cared about where the front two windows.

That's harsh! I just got mine inspected in NY and they didn't give me trouble for tints. I just took it to a small shop and all he did was ask me to lower all my windows and keep the car running, that's all.

But to the OP, I'd check to see if tints will void inspection your state, because that would be a hassle to remove it and put it back every year...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gotis1000
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
15
Nov 20, 2009 09:10 PM
whoisrhp
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
17
Oct 18, 2008 01:57 AM
4U2eNv_8o8
Hawaii and Guam
10
Apr 30, 2008 09:58 AM
fakebun
Automotive Care & Detailing
2
Jul 12, 2007 09:16 PM
nyczdave
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
27
Dec 22, 2003 11:39 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:12 PM.