BSM Without Tint?

cliverman · 06-23-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq

A light tint like 35 or 40% looks classy imo. Nothing wrong with that. It's functional as well it will protect the interior from uv rays and keep the interior temps cooler. Plus if you have kids it will reduce glare in the rear of the car. I'm in my 40s and just got my F80 done with 35% and it looks great.

Looks great. What type of tint did you get?

donawho · 06-23-2018, 07:53 PM

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Just had mine tinted yesterday and it looks so good. 5% all around with 70% on the windshield.

Dude that 5% is Gangsta

Haha 5% automatically means you're up to no good

325iExecutive · 06-23-2018, 08:01 PM

Tints is personal preference and nothing to do with age. In my previous BMW, which was BSM I had 35% tint and it looked great plus it kept the interior cool (in terms of temperature). In my current car, I have no tint and not planning on it as well. It is mineral white and I just don't seem to (personal choice) like it on white.

Good luck with your decision.

M3 Esq · 06-23-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cliverman

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq

A light tint like 35 or 40% looks classy imo. Nothing wrong with that. It's functional as well it will protect the interior from uv rays and keep the interior temps cooler. Plus if you have kids it will reduce glare in the rear of the car. I'm in my 40s and just got my F80 done with 35% and it looks great.

Looks great. What type of tint did you get?

Suntek ceramic

jmg · 06-23-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 325iExecutive

Tints is personal preference and nothing to do with age. In my previous BMW, which was BSM I had 35% tint and it looked great plus it kept the interior cool (in terms of temperature). In my current car, I have no tint and not planning on it as well. It is mineral white and I just don't seem to (personal choice) like it on white.

Good luck with your decision.

Same. I used to ceramic tint all my cars. I never got around to tinting my M3 and I like the brightness and visibility. I don't think it looks bad without tint at all, but it's a personal preference.

Patrón · 06-24-2018, 10:31 AM

Fishbowl

Germanauto · 06-24-2018, 10:33 AM

I like the look of a tinted car but I hate being inside them. The interior feels like a cave. I'd rather sacrifice privacy to avoid sitting in a dark place all the time.

Plus, weather permitting, I always drive with my windows down anyway.

instarand · 06-24-2018, 12:27 PM

I tinted my sapphire black F80 immediately. I dislike the "fishbowl" feeling when I'm the car, and I think the black wheels, black car, tinted windows looks clean and amazing.

larryv · 06-24-2018, 06:12 PM

I have 70 percent tint all the way around. Still shows the beautiful interior.

f80er · 06-24-2018, 08:48 PM

I got 70 on my windshield and 50 all around. Just enough tint IMHO. Debated not doing any tint but glad I did.

CigarPundit · 06-24-2018, 08:57 PM

Gotta have tint.

DMD · 06-25-2018, 01:41 AM

Sure, tint can sharpen the overall look of a car; but i can't do tint anymore. I haven't tinted any of my cars for past 10+ years. On this F80, rear sunshades help.
If i do consider it, it'll have to be a barely there type of effect.
Nighttime driving + tint very annoying for me, add rain and it gets awful.

Just replaced my 15 AW M4 with this. Here are a few pics. She's pretty, tint or no tint.

CigarPundit · 06-25-2018, 01:45 AM

It looks awesome either way. I just love the tinted look and cooler cabin. Doesn’t bother me at night. Hasn’t rained since I got it, because it rarely rains here.

scott13 · 06-26-2018, 09:11 AM

Another un-tinted BSM "fishbowl". Nothing against tinting, but never really considered it.

///Mobbin · 06-26-2018, 09:30 AM

Just picked up my BSM m3 on Saturday and having 45% Suntek CXP installed this coming Saturday. I've always done 35% on prior cars but wanted to try something lighter this time.

Bch53211 · 06-26-2018, 09:54 AM

Tinted windows are for children and criminals. Unless you live in a very hot climate do the police a favor and leave them un-tinted.

DWEI · 06-26-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bch53211

Tinted windows are for children and criminals. Unless you live in a very hot climate do the police a favor and leave them un-tinted.

I disagree. I'm a LEO and my BSM f80 is tinted.

Tint keeps the car cool during the summer.

Bch53211 · 06-26-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwei727

I disagree. I'm a LEO and my BSM f80 is tinted.

Tint keeps the car cool during the summer.

Saying this tongue in cheek btw , I really don’t feel this strongly about it

I don’t envy the police approaching a car with blacked out windows though

///M4ster Yoda · 06-26-2018, 01:50 PM

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I disagree. I'm a LEO and my BSM f80 is tinted.

Tint keeps the car cool during the summer.

Saying this tongue in cheek btw , I really don’t feel this strongly about it

I don’t envy the police approaching a car with blacked out windows though

There should be a law that when a person is stopped by LE they are required to roll down ALL the windows in the car. Done and Done

gatorfast · 06-26-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

There should be a law that when a person is stopped by LE they are required to roll down ALL the windows in the car. Done and Done

Anyone with common sense already does this, especially in this day and age.

///M4ster Yoda · 06-26-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

There should be a law that when a person is stopped by LE they are required to roll down ALL the windows in the car. Done and Done

Anyone with common sense already does this, especially in this day and age.

Agreed. This is what EVERYONE should do

Pull over
Roll down all windows
Put Keys on dash (I realize it doesn't matter where the keys are in modern cars but it tells the officer i'm not gonna run)
Hands on wheel
Light on in car if it's nighttime

This will put the officer at ease and in turn will be a better interaction for all parties

georgere · 06-26-2018, 03:13 PM

I was w/o a tint for 2 years b/c simply didn't have time to take care of that. It now I look like a mobster and def not age appropriate. I like it though windshield is too dark. Will have to redo it.

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325iExecutive First Lieutenant 274 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2019 Mazda CX5 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Oakville, ON iTrader: (0)	Tints is personal preference and nothing to do with age. In my previous BMW, which was BSM I had 35% tint and it looked great plus it kept the interior cool (in terms of temperature). In my current car, I have no tint and not planning on it as well. It is mineral white and I just don't seem to (personal choice) like it on white. Good luck with your decision. __________________ Current 2019 Mazda CX5 Retired 2017 BMW M3 Competition, 2007 Mazda CX9, 2005 BMW 325i
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Germanauto Major General 9698 Rep 6,081 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I like the look of a tinted car but I hate being inside them. The interior feels like a cave. I'd rather sacrifice privacy to avoid sitting in a dark place all the time. Plus, weather permitting, I always drive with my windows down anyway.
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instarand First Lieutenant 209 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I tinted my sapphire black F80 immediately. I dislike the "fishbowl" feeling when I'm the car, and I think the black wheels, black car, tinted windows looks clean and amazing.
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larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	I have 70 percent tint all the way around. Still shows the beautiful interior. Attached Images
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06-24-2018, 08:48 PM	#32
f80er Banned 2056 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: An M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	I got 70 on my windshield and 50 all around. Just enough tint IMHO. Debated not doing any tint but glad I did.
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CigarPundit On the road to serfdom 1392 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 DCT, 2019 Raptor Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F80 M3 DCT [0.00]	Gotta have tint. __________________ "God bless our troops...Especially our snipers.”
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DMD Lieutenant 472 Rep 500 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 48127, Michigan iTrader: (2)	Sure, tint can sharpen the overall look of a car; but i can't do tint anymore. I haven't tinted any of my cars for past 10+ years. On this F80, rear sunshades help. If i do consider it, it'll have to be a barely there type of effect. Nighttime driving + tint very annoying for me, add rain and it gets awful. Just replaced my 15 AW M4 with this. Here are a few pics. She's pretty, tint or no tint. Attached Images
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scott13 First Lieutenant 346 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 \| BSM \| 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: New England (Boston Area) iTrader: (0)	Another un-tinted BSM "fishbowl". Nothing against tinting, but never really considered it. Attached Images
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06-26-2018, 03:13 PM	#44
georgere Lieutenant Colonel 586 Rep 1,935 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT iTrader: (1)	I was w/o a tint for 2 years b/c simply didn't have time to take care of that. It now I look like a mobster and def not age appropriate. I like it though windshield is too dark. Will have to redo it. Attached Images __________________ My 1st love was 2006 BMW 325i Sport + Prem 6MT but I married the 2016 M3 BSM MDCT.
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