I am considering tinting MSP windows...

[thedirector62]

I have a Black Mica MSP. I tinted the back window and the rear passenger windows "Limo"(as dark as I could get...). The front drivers side and front passengers side are 35%. I also have a "Limo" front eyebrow for the front. It really makes the car look very "stealthy". I have no problems seeing out the windows at night. Good luck.

 

[FrozenMazda]

I agree with a lot of the other guys. Don't do it yourself and check the state laws on it in case the law around you are pricks.

If you haven't checked, October 2003's issue of Sport Compact Car has the laws pertaining to many things we want to do to our vehicles from window tint to ride height modification. It also lets you know if it's illegal to have the front license plate off and what kind of cover you can "legally" get away with.

If you want, PM me your state and I'll forward this to you.

 

[dj JINX]

beware of the melting side mirror chose installer carefully

 

[2K3 MSP]

Mine is 5% in the rear, and I think 35% up front. Don't remember for sure..I just had him do it the same as he did my Civic a while back, so he just pulled the info from his records. Maybe only 50% in front?

 

[MSPMAN]

I have 35% all the way around my titanium MSP and it's perfect. Had the dealership do it for $175 with full warranty. GET THE TINT!!!!

 

[TX Speed Demon]

I've got orange tint. Here's some pics. With the first two there is too much back lighting so it looks kind of yellow. The third gives you an acurate representation of the tint color and darkness, but please excuse the $8,000 worth of body damage. Car should be good as new in 3 weeks.

Got the tint done here in Dallas from a friend of Pirana's for $135.

 

[nattyboy513]

holy fender bender batman.... what in the hell happened to your car man?

 

[TX Speed Demon]

holy fender bender batman.... what in the hell happened to your car man?

Was heading home home from a meet and decided to take a solo cruise on a short but pretty twisty road by my house. Hit some gravel or water or something while in mid turn,overcorrected, pulled a few 360s and plowed the driver's side of my car through two 8 in thick wooden beams lining the road to keep dumbasses like me from going into the lake. Most of the damage was to my driver's door area and rocker panel underneath. Here's a better pic of the damage.

That was back on 8/16, supposed to pick her up the 2nd week in Oct. Hope this helps explain my avatar and new outlook on aggresive driving and street racing.

PS: sorry for the thread jack, but these were the best tint shots I had available at work.

 

[TheLedge]

i have the same dilemma! in michigan, i am only allowed four inches of tint on the fronts. that is crap.
has anyone done different %s in the front and back; i have a funny feeling that wouldn't look so cool. i have an abnormal hatred for cops, as i have several tickets and do NOT need any more. i might just go 35% and pray anytime i see one.
how is 35%, anyone? i DON'T want to get noticed (by police), but i want to enjoy the benefits of the tint. is $120 average?? that's not bad at all.

(uhm) You don't want to be noticed BUT you own a Speed??? Dude, you're gonna get noticed anyway.....tint your windows.

 

[Pkay]

check my sig


black msp + nice dark tint= s*** hot

 

[VR6KILLER]

Here is mine. I have 5% all around.
Before

After

 

[alexlitov]

5% is too dark IMO. Can you see anything at night? Can you see anything when you are backing out at night??

 

[VR6KILLER]

5% is too dark IMO. Can you see anything at night? Can you see anything when you are backing out at night??

Actually, I have 20% on the back window and I have no problem backing up at night. Only my side windows are 5%. Sorry for the missunderstanding.

 

[FunkyCold5]

Is there a big difference in 30% and 35%? A lot of people in VA have 35% all around and have no problems with cops. I was wondering if 30% is too big of a difference to notice or what not. Thinking about tinting as well........it def look tight on a black MSP.