Who tinted and who didn't?

VDBimmer · 04-15-2015, 02:35 PM

Just a poll to see how many people decided to tint or will tint their M3/M4 in the near future. Maybe this could help people like myself that are sort of in between the idea but also provide a general idea for what most people do.

Feel free to provide a reason as to why you did or did not tint.

SaMaster14 · 04-15-2015, 02:44 PM

Going to be getting tints done soon! Not super dark, but dark enough haha.

Car just feels 'naked' with the stock windows...

Bonzer103 · 04-15-2015, 02:44 PM

Tint. I think it compliments AY (and tones down the SO interior). Qualifier: this is my config but haven't received it yet. I would tint anyways because I do like it aesthetically and being formerly from Texas keeps the cabin cooler and protects the interior materials a little bit.

rr006rbc · 04-15-2015, 02:59 PM

This should be EVERY M4/M3's first mod with 35% transparency at the very least.

XRAVE · 04-15-2015, 03:02 PM

An appointment set for Friday after my car gets home. Not sure if I want 15 or 20

joeyb26 · 04-15-2015, 03:06 PM

yes tinted mine, 20% all around except the windshield

XRAVE · 04-15-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyb26

yes tinted mine, 20% all around except the windshield

How's 20% look. Any pics? Any regrets not going 15%?

joeyb26 · 04-15-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XRAVE

How's 20% look. Any pics? Any regrets not going 15%?

Here's a few pictures, one from up close and one from farther away, excuse my emoji's haha. and i like the look of the 20's, 15's would have been a little too dark at night for my liking

**edit, dont know why the last picture is sideways but you get the idea haha

vividracing · 04-15-2015, 04:10 PM

Tint does more than just make the windows darker, it keeps the interior cool(er) but most importantly, stops UV damage to the material inside. Eventually plastic, leather and such will fade and such. Also you won't get a sun burn like I can if I didn't have tint haha.

I even tint my windshield, otherwise the dash gets to like 1000 degrees (it's Arizona after all).

I have a combined 17% all around and 35% on the windshield.

-RyanG

Revartr · 04-15-2015, 04:13 PM

I ended up doing 15% all around and 50% on the windshield. PERFECT amount, imo.

-JLT- · 04-15-2015, 04:20 PM

35% all around, 50% front windshield

Wah · 04-15-2015, 04:46 PM

Really want to but I don't want to give the cops another reason to pull me over.

AM4ZING · 04-15-2015, 04:47 PM

Still haven't received my car yet but really debating whether or not I should tint my windows. Considering the SO interior on Mineral White, I think id like to have that contrast but then again I do like the privacy

Jaymax85 · 04-15-2015, 04:48 PM

mine is getting done tomorrow 35% all around!

Voodi · 04-15-2015, 05:00 PM

Tints are day 1 "mod"

40% Formula 1 - All Windows
Air80 - Front Windshield

Onewheeldrive · 04-15-2015, 05:04 PM

Tint! It was literally the first thing I did. 30% all around.

idocm4 · 04-15-2015, 06:59 PM

Tinted. 35%.

N55 · 04-15-2015, 07:53 PM

I just got my car tinted on Monday. I did 20% on everything minus the windshield. I had them put a visor strip on the windshield. They ended up doing that at 5% (was not expecting that).

9SECDD · 04-15-2015, 08:13 PM

Yep. Tinted rear & rear sides 20% on my M4. Live in NJ and not legal to tint front or front sides, so didn't. Never give cops free probable cause.

Last two M3s had 35% tint, almost did that again but went with 20% and very happy with the result. Would not want any darker.

X2Board · 04-15-2015, 08:14 PM

Legal 20% due to my wife's sensitivity to the sun.

XRAVE · 04-15-2015, 08:23 PM

Florida is 28% front, 15 back. I'll probably do 20% all around.

I've never once had an issue. I don't think it gives cops a reason to pull you over. I don't think they have the ability to see the difference from 20 to 28.

Also, I've spoken to many cops and they say it's a bigger issue when your an older beat up car. New cars don't get many problems as long as your not in the 10 range or super reflective.

FeckinSpaceman · 04-15-2015, 09:49 PM

I normally go 20% all around because I like my "cave".....but I know some people prefer without.

So, not sure if you guys are familiar with 3M Crystalline but it is a nice compromise for those wanting UV protection and heat reduction without darkening or with minimal darkening.

I have considered doing this on the windshield for those reasons.

This is a good way to not darken my car any further but get the protection since so much heat comes through the windshield typically.

A local tint shop has a demo set up and it is incredible how much heat it blocks.

http://wot.motortrend.com/3ms-window...#ixzz1MH2xvMJD

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive-Films/

View Poll Results: Did you or will you tint your M3/M4?
Yes, I tinted my windows/Not yet, but I will soon.	601	77.25%
No, I will not tint my windows.	177	22.75%
Voters: 778. You may not vote on this poll

04-15-2015, 02:35 PM	#1
VDBimmer First Lieutenant 133 Rep 324 Posts Drives: YMB F82 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	Who tinted and who didn't? Just a poll to see how many people decided to tint or will tint their M3/M4 in the near future. Maybe this could help people like myself that are sort of in between the idea but also provide a general idea for what most people do. Feel free to provide a reason as to why you did or did not tint.
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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 4433 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.50] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [10.00]	Going to be getting tints done soon! Not super dark, but dark enough haha. Car just feels 'naked' with the stock windows... __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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04-15-2015, 02:44 PM	#3
Bonzer103 Lieutenant 165 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2015 AY/SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Tint. I think it compliments AY (and tones down the SO interior). Qualifier: this is my config but haven't received it yet. I would tint anyways because I do like it aesthetically and being formerly from Texas keeps the cabin cooler and protects the interior materials a little bit.
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04-15-2015, 02:59 PM	#4
rr006rbc Colonel 1204 Rep 2,818 Posts Drives: '23 M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (38)	This should be EVERY M4/M3's first mod with 35% transparency at the very least.
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04-15-2015, 03:02 PM	#5
XRAVE Member 458 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (0)	An appointment set for Friday after my car gets home. Not sure if I want 15 or 20 __________________ Previous: 2013 135i Space Grey w/Coral Red \| 6 Speed MT \| M Pkg \| JB4 \| AA Downpipes \| AA Exhaust \| Previous: 2015 M3, BSM[/SO/CF \| DCT \| Adaptive M \| 19" Black \| CF Roof \| Previous: 2018 M2, AW \| DCT \| Exec Pkg Current 2020 X7 50i
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04-15-2015, 03:06 PM	#6
joeyb26 Captain 282 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (1)	yes tinted mine, 20% all around except the windshield __________________ 2016 340i xDrive 6MT (regretfully sold) 2020 M340i xDrive
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04-15-2015, 04:10 PM	#9
vividracing BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 688 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	Tint does more than just make the windows darker, it keeps the interior cool(er) but most importantly, stops UV damage to the material inside. Eventually plastic, leather and such will fade and such. Also you won't get a sun burn like I can if I didn't have tint haha. I even tint my windshield, otherwise the dash gets to like 1000 degrees (it's Arizona after all). I have a combined 17% all around and 35% on the windshield. -RyanG __________________ Travis Williams Shop ALL BMW G80 \| G82 Parts Here! 480.966.3040 ext 318 Travisw@vividracing.com PM, Email, or Call Directly for aggressive BMW Member Pricing
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Revartr Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, TN iTrader: (0)	I ended up doing 15% all around and 50% on the windshield. PERFECT amount, imo.
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-JLT- Brigadier General 3446 Rep 4,186 Posts Drives: '22 X4M COMP, '23 iX xDrive50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHITOWN iTrader: (1)	35% all around, 50% front windshield Attached Images __________________ -JLT-
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Wah IG@i.am.wah 2779 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2022 Tesla Model Y ... [0.00] 1974 BMW 2002 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00]	Really want to but I don't want to give the cops another reason to pull me over.
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04-15-2015, 04:47 PM	#13
AM4ZING Colonel 1205 Rep 2,105 Posts Drives: M4 MW/SO 6MT, E46 M3 AW/IR 6MT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Still haven't received my car yet but really debating whether or not I should tint my windows. Considering the SO interior on Mineral White, I think id like to have that contrast but then again I do like the privacy __________________ MILA \| E46 BMW M3 \| AW/IR \| 6MT \| KW V3 \| CSL \| Vorsteiner \| EMILY \| F82 BMW M4 \| MW/SO \| 6MT \| M Carbon Ceramic Brakes \| M Performance Exhaust \|
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Jaymax85 Addicted to Speed. 711 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: m3 zcp, macan GTS, f15 x5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 'Murica iTrader: (5)	mine is getting done tomorrow 35% all around! __________________ 2017 991.2s 2015 F15 35i 2017 Macan gts
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04-15-2015, 05:00 PM	#15
Voodi Private First Class 49 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2015 AW F82 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Tints are day 1 "mod" 40% Formula 1 - All Windows Air80 - Front Windshield
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04-15-2015, 05:04 PM	#16
Onewheeldrive First Lieutenant 427 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2015 MG M4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	Tint! It was literally the first thing I did. 30% all around.
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04-15-2015, 06:59 PM	#17
idocm4 Lieutenant 190 Rep 570 Posts Drives: MG F82 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. iTrader: (3)	Tinted. 35%.
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04-15-2015, 07:53 PM	#18
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9SECDD Captain 551 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Blk on Blk, DCT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Somerset County, NJ USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Yep. Tinted rear & rear sides 20% on my M4. Live in NJ and not legal to tint front or front sides, so didn't. Never give cops free probable cause. Last two M3s had 35% tint, almost did that again but went with 20% and very happy with the result. Would not want any darker. __________________ 2015 F82 DCT M4. Max PSI Built Motor, Ported head, Full Bolt Ons, Upgraded fuel system, Motiv Reflex and flex hardware for flex fuel, Max PSI Crank Hub Fix, Pure PS2+ Turbos, SSP Spec X clutch, xHP Trans Flash, DSS Axles. Custom Ecutek tune by Ian @bend calibration. 780whp & 700+ ft lbs torque, 18" HRE R101s.
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04-15-2015, 08:14 PM	#20
X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	Legal 20% due to my wife's sensitivity to the sun. __________________ 2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!! 2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone. 2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone 2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone. 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone-
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04-15-2015, 08:23 PM	#21
XRAVE Member 458 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (0)	Florida is 28% front, 15 back. I'll probably do 20% all around. I've never once had an issue. I don't think it gives cops a reason to pull you over. I don't think they have the ability to see the difference from 20 to 28. Also, I've spoken to many cops and they say it's a bigger issue when your an older beat up car. New cars don't get many problems as long as your not in the 10 range or super reflective. __________________ Previous: 2013 135i Space Grey w/Coral Red \| 6 Speed MT \| M Pkg \| JB4 \| AA Downpipes \| AA Exhaust \| Previous: 2015 M3, BSM[/SO/CF \| DCT \| Adaptive M \| 19" Black \| CF Roof \| Previous: 2018 M2, AW \| DCT \| Exec Pkg Current 2020 X7 50i
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04-15-2015, 09:49 PM	#22
FeckinSpaceman Captain 270 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 22' M240i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M240i [0.00]	I normally go 20% all around because I like my "cave".....but I know some people prefer without. So, not sure if you guys are familiar with 3M Crystalline but it is a nice compromise for those wanting UV protection and heat reduction without darkening or with minimal darkening. I have considered doing this on the windshield for those reasons. This is a good way to not darken my car any further but get the protection since so much heat comes through the windshield typically. A local tint shop has a demo set up and it is incredible how much heat it blocks. http://wot.motortrend.com/3ms-window...#ixzz1MH2xvMJD http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive-Films/ __________________ 2022 M240i Thundernight Metallic / Oyster Previous 2019 540, 2018 M3 CS, 2015 M3, 2011 550i, 2013 335i
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