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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by +fireamx
Donald Trump can.

All kidding aside, I agree with Andrew. I think there should be an automatic "cut off" switch on all converts that deactivates the windows when the top is down (especially in Fla.).
In my Miata, if it's cold enough to raise the windows, it's cold enough to raise the roof.
I stand corrected! But hey, lets not forget about Don King! He actually looks like he does nothing but ride around with the top down! LOL.



And FireAMX, I am sorry to say, but the BEST time of year to ride around topless with the windows up is when its cold outside... My toosh can stay nice and toasty, thanks to the heated seats and my feet warm due to the warm air being directed down.

I just wish the convertibles had better fans to adjust to having the top down... like the SLK's that are going to have the vents in the headrest! Now THAT would be great!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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5% tint all the way around. You can't see in the car at all, no matter how close you get to the window, what time of day or how bright it is outside...it looks incredibly smooth, and protects the interior and keeps it cool inside all at once.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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jp2005,

Is you tint legal? I believe that the max tint here in Florida is only 35%.

 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kjmurphy
jp2005,

Is you tint legal? I believe that the max tint here in Florida is only 35%.
no its illegal, the limit here is also 35%...but hasn't been an issue since.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

The problem with such a dark tint is that the babes can't see you toolin' down the road.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Side and rear hatch tinted to 35%.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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I got 20% Onyx tints all around. On a black car, they look great! Just the tints really set my xfire apart from the others I see. I see very very few here with tints, but most of the ones I see are Enterprise rental cars. The tints make a HUGE difference with the temperature inside the car. When I get a crossfire loaner, the car doesn't feel like it is cooling down with the AC on full. My car cools down in about 15 min, and I can cut the fan back to 2.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

Originally Posted by midnightman
The problem with such a dark tint is that the babes can't see you toolin' down the road.
I have to agree with my pal on this one...i prefer NO tint...ya, tint protects and gives a cooler temp. effect but this is my first type of sports car and i want to be SEEN! (for the ladies of course).

...just look at my "motto" on the bottom of my signature! (which is actually on my driver window) !!!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

Hey CC, I felt the same way when I was your age in my beautiful new 280ZX circa 1982.

Now nearly 25 years later, I prefer the way the tint enhances visual appeal.

Oh... and it also makes the car look better too.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

sports cars are meant to have tinted windows and always will be. anyhow, crucial i can roll down my windows about 90% of the year.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Sharonaln67
I do it on those days when the wind is a little too chilly... or even better, its the only way I can kind of drown out the moron next to me blaring his crappy music while at a stoplight without putting the top back up... or I'm having a good hair day but don't want to mess it up too much... I know, something you men just cannot comprehend!
How cold does it get in florida? 70?

I don't mean to be offensive or anything...I guess I'm just used to cold weather. I've shoveled in my shorts before.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Limo tint on the sides and rear hatch...medium on the doors.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

I think I'd like to get my windows tinted eventually, but not anything near limo tint. I hate when you glance over at someone's window while you're driving next to them and you can't make out any semblance of a person inside of the vehicle.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Cool Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

Medium (35%) Madico Titanium Tint on my Roadster Limited, will post some pics.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

20% sides
15% rear/back
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

Originally Posted by andrew
here is mine... at 50%...

i prefer light tint... it keeps the car looking classy and continues the shine down the complete side of the car.

and protects the interior from the sun.



Same as Andrew.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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i got 13%, and i'm not the happiest about it, i'm thinking about going limo. i like the dark look, i don't like people seeing me unless i want them to see me, which is when i roll the window down and let them get a glance. =p

 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

Originally Posted by psuperti
I did it too.

That red paint looks beautiful. Is it custom, or factory Blaze Red?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Default Re: Has no one tinted their windows?

20% on the side and rear windows, 45% on the windshield. Love it!

 
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