garreth64 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'm thinking about getting my windows 'pimped' on my Avant as I can get them done relatively cheaply. I had my last car done(35% rear and 50% front) and was very pleased with it. I'm aware of the legal limits etc but havent seen many A4s or even Avants with tints and was wondering what is the general opinion of them on here? Are they considered too chav or gangsta, or can they look My car is Silver BTW so Im not sure what level to go for yet, if at all? Anyone got any pics? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Personally I've always liked window tinits on darker coloured cars but as long as they're not too dark then I think they'd look good on a silver Avant too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'd leave it personally - kind of think the fronts being lighter than the rear looks pants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I would, and probably will, just go with a light tint all over, maybe a bit darker on the back window only. It is amazing how much heat it keeps out on sunny days, it is worth it for that alone. There is a guy based in Leicester that will do it for around £175, if you need his email address let me know and I will pass his details on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I happen to think it looks rather good. Do what the law allows tbh. Apologies for the naff pictures though. I still haven't had time to do a proper photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Looks good in this picture, although personally I'd have a really, really light tint on the front just to break it up a little. That's what I had on my old 3 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I don't think they will look just as good on a silver car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 This is the standard 30% all round as comparison, but on black. I thought we were talking a primer car anyway, which is a totally different ball game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garreth64 Posted October 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Agree they do look good on black, but Im still not sure how they will look on a proper colour like Silver I would prefer to have a light tint on the front, and the rears not too dark so there is less contrast between them. This is what I did on my RX8 and never had any trouble with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 I had a silver Merc V class decked out with dark tinted windows at my old company, (something we leased as part of a marketing project). Have to say the combination of silver with dark tints made it look quite stunning and also provided a nice contrast. I did see a silver cab with tints last weekend and thought it looked quite good even if the window area for tinting was quite minimal. I would however get a partial tint on the front windows too, whatever the regs allow, otherwise if you have dark tints just on the back, on a black car it can look a 'bit' strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanW Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I would prefer to have a light tint on the front, and the rears not too dark so there is less contrast between them. This is what I did on my RX8 and never had any trouble with it.... [/ QUOTE ] That's what I'd go for mate, should look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 UBM, is that an 'S Line' badge on the rear of your car? Did you put it on? I was told they didn't come with them as standard, only on the side and front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Sponge - yes I did! I also put one on the inside too! BTW - I only don't have tints as the missus don't like them...yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 I'm starting to wish I'd added a centre arm rest to my car. My old Stilo had one, but I only ever used it on longer journeys where I didn't change gears. It got in the way, leaving it down all the time. But we went to Leeds today and the 1.5 hr cruise on the motorway made we wish for the arm rest and cruise control. I quite like the extra S Line badges - were they an Ebay purchase? That reminds me, I think our glovebox is haunted. It's started opening by itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 SPonge - I got the badges from vagparts although e-bay are probably cheaper now. You can buy an armrest from vagparts - it looks quite easy to fit. www.vagparts.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 I've seen locally a silver cab with red roof and silver tints, although quite light and for all windows, looked good. Have also seen a silver avant with black tints on the rear and side but no driver passenger and IMO it looks naff. Better to have same % tint all round. If it's heat your worried about in the summer, get a solar roof on your next model, can't recommend it highly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 I can't seem to find the arm rests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 In between the driver and passanger seat mate! Sorry, couldn't resist. Talking of Solar sunroofs, I went in to see about a 535d M Sport touring yesterday and that is somrthing I am seriously considering if I go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I can't seem to find the arm rests. [/ QUOTE ] Go to the home page - http://www.vagparts.co.uk/ and half way down on the right hand side is a link to retro-fit armrests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Problem with window tints nowadays is the legal maximum allowable on the fronts is barely any more tinted than standard factory tint, so from an appearence point of view theres not much to be gained at all. You can of course tint the backs as much as you wish, but with light fronts it just looks unfinished in my opinion. Did once see a black cabrio with black roof and heavy black tints on all side and rear. Totally illegal, but looked so so cool... You got to be so careful with this kind of thing though. Misspace your number plate illegally and you might get a fine. Over tint your front windows and then be unfortunate enough to be involved in an acident and you might find people trying to blame your tints (depending on the type of accident) and then you're in all sorts of plus it might start getting very difficult from an insurance point of view... Never ever worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Factory Tints are 30% and max front legal tints 35%....so, what is the point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Thanks UBM I think I'll just have to learn to live without it, like the cruise control. It costs more to retro fit them than it would have to spec it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sssline Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Another option on the S-Line badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 I thought i had the lightest tint applied that i could find at the time only to be stopped x number of years later( recently) and get a £30 fixed penalty fine for have the fronts too dark. You can clearly see inside the car with the tints applied but according to the police and his equipment they were nearly 70% ! therefore making the the manufacturers satndard tint nearly as dark as you can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Factory Tints are 30% and max front legal tints 35%....so, what is the point.... [/ QUOTE ] Er, don't wish to argue for the sake of it, but I do not want anyone to tint their car to 35% as this is <font color="red">illegal.</font> The law now states that you need at least 70% visibility through your windows forward of the b-post and 75% visibility for a windscreen. VAG factory glass is just over 20% tint. Agree with your last point though UBM - what is the point! You have less than 10% to play with on the front drop-glasses. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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