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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. The only reason I mentioned I had a CR was b/c of installation purposes, which I guess prob actually won't be a biggie. Thanks again.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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+1 to 20% being good. it can b a little dark at night, but IMO 5% is too dark and doesn't look good. windows are supposed to b somewhat transparent. i dont like the look 5% gives b/c i think ur better off just painting your windows black (after all u go 5% for the look, not because its making ur car faster).

20% or 35%. 35 seems a little too light, 20 a little too dark. need to come out with auto-dimming windows. tinted during the day, clear-up/lighten-up at night
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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What are your goals? Light/heat reduction or looks? Since you are asking for pictures, I would assume looks.

I have 35% and am very happy with that. Like frofro mentioned, the all-black interior will make the windows look a lot darker (my windows looked slightly tinted even before the tint was put on!) Nighttime visibility is important for obvious reasons, so I wouldn't go too dark. 35% looks dark enough to me, and will also help you avoid getting hassled by the police
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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In most cases, 35% is enough to suit problems with heatsoak in summer and still allow you to look great. It is dark, but not dark enough to attract much unwanted attention from the police.
Also, keep in mind that tint is much like shoes. That is to say that Reebok's size 10 is not the same as Nike's 10. I have heard of a few people thinking that they were receiving legal (lighter that 35%)installation of tint, and it was later tested by police to be of a much lower transparency.
I love my 35% tint on my car. I will tint every car I purchase, convertible or not. I don't know how some S2000s look with tint, but mine looks great with it.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sprix!,Dec 17 2008, 06:22 PM
In most cases, 35% is enough to suit problems with heatsoak in summer and still allow you to look great. It is dark, but not dark enough to attract much unwanted attention from the police.
i don't have a CR but i have 35% on my 2 windows..i didn't tint my back, since ill get a HT in the near future..but the pic doesn't do it justice ..it does have a tint..

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