Window tinting

[wurls]

Hey guys,

Why is it that I rarely see any window tinting done on ay 911's? I always thought higher end cars had that. Kinda new to the whole Porsche thing still, and just asking around.
I'd like to get my silver 88 Carrera tinted. How bout posting some pics of
911's with tints for us all to get an idea.


Also, thanks to everyone who has sent in a reply to my posts. Since I'm still new at this and am absorbing everything like a sponge, it has been very helpful!

[FastCarFan]

I have mixed feelings about tinted windows. I definitely do not like the super-dark tints. Having said that, a PO of my '88 Carrera tinted the windows, & I have not had it removed. It is not too dark for my tastes.

Here is a photo for your reference.

[wurls]

Originally Posted by FastCarFan

I have mixed feelings about tinted windows. I definitely do not like the super-dark tints. Having said that, a PO of my '88 Carrera tinted the windows, & I have not had it removed. It is not too dark for my tastes.

Here is a photo for your reference.

Ok thanks! That gives me somewhat of an idea.
Anyone with dark tints out there wanna lay down your pics?

[diverdan]

Yeah, high end posers. Window tinting is for posers, not serious drivers. Seriously... visibility is severely hampered and seeing all around is primo for safety especially when you push the envelope.

Diverdan

[tmsautoart]

Originally Posted by diverdan

Yeah, high end posers. Window tinting is for posers, not serious drivers. Seriously... visibility is severely hampered and seeing all around is primo for safety especially when you push the envelope.

Diverdan

i'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with you on that one......

[carrera32911]

Originally Posted by diverdan

Yeah, high end posers. Window tinting is for posers, not serious drivers. Seriously... visibility is severely hampered and seeing all around is primo for safety especially when you push the envelope.

Diverdan

Or to hide your rollbar and 6 point belts which aren't technically legal on the street

[twait01]

I 'm not big on the look of dark tint or how much it reduces your visibility, but the reduction in cabin temps is nice. Wish there was a product that could reduce the UV radiation with out the loss in visibility, especially at night.

[TWork]

I have tinted the windows in most of my cars -- including my '79 SC. Due to the angle of the rear window, it made visibility pretty poor. Worse than other cars I've done. I would not do it again on the 911.

[richde]

Mine before I took the tint out.

The first car I ever had with tint, I always wear sunglasses during the day anyways and it was really too dark at night.

Tinted windows are too pimptastic for my taste.

[carreraken]

I had my rear tinted on my 85 targa to keep the hot CA sun & heat out. The AC takes forever to cool once the black interior gets heat soaked...

[diverdan]

No one lives in a more sunshine soaked area than I do with summer temps regularly going over 120 degrees F. The relief provided by tinted windows is very significant and it even saves the interiors, but I stand on the safety issue as a past tinter, rider in tinted cars, and several times near victim of "blind" drivers. I get tempted each summer to do the rear windows of the 951 and 928. The best solution that I found was leaving a clear area across the rear window perhaps 12 inches high. Admitantly, I have tinted the rear non opening windows of the 951 and had done so previously on the 928, but I need to have clear visibility out the sides, and through all the mirrors to feel safe in traffic. "Looking cool" because of the tint is still for posers!

Diverdan

[Hester]

...And in the city it's a pity cause we just can't hide,

Tinted windows don't mean nothin', they know who's inside....

(Run D.M.C., 1986)

[dshepp806]

No way would I tint my 911's windows,..the tradeoff with coolness (environmental)? uh'uh. I'd modify the damned AC first...need as much light getting in so that I can see as much as possible going 140MPH......

...to each his own.,

Best,

[Super_Dave_D]

I guess I'm just a poser

[Jakester1168]

Crap! I guess I am too! But it sure does help here in Florida...

[Porsche_911s]

Did not do it in my coupe and then it was the FIRST thing I did with the Targa. In Houston, you do what you can to fight the heat.

[gerrygug]

California Highway Patrol will write you up for tinted windows as they are prohibited by State law. The CHP consider it a safety issue for you (visibility) and them (when they approach the car they want a clear view of who is in the vehicle). The officer who stopped my wife said he approaches cars with tinted windows with his hand on his gun. It is sad that these officers have to fear for their lives and I can understand why they want a clear view of the vehicle occupants.

[Super_Dave_D]

Originally Posted by gerrygug

California Highway Patrol will wright you up for tinted windows as they are prohibited by State law. The CHP consider it a safety issue for you (visibility) and them (when they approach the car they want a clear view of who is in the vehicle). The officer who stopped my wife said he approaches cars with tinted windows with his hand on his gun. It is sad that these officers have to fear for their lives and I can understand why they want a clear view of the vehicle occupants.

Mine it perfectly legal in Florida

[mkaraoglan]

i had mine tinted in Van Nuys and i had 3 different guys come back into the waiting area to make sure i *really* wanted the lightest tint possible.
I only got the tinting to reduce heat into the cabin. i was getting scorched on the 5 commuting to work. I use less AC now and it's very subtle. Supposedly it reduced heat by 45%...fyiw

For anyone else who is thinking about ti. i kind of got PO'd because they were jjust spraying the soapy water solution all over the place and it was dripping down the doors, rear panels etc...

[AFCuk]

Oh well....