Challenge and claim! Window Tinters are killing the E38's grace and form.. [Archive] - Bimmerforums

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 06:42 AM

Here's the deal

I've been looking at various forms of window tint for my 01 740il sport and searched here to look at e38's with various degrees (percentages) and colors of tint.

I have come to the conclusion that the e38 looks best with

No tint.
Veryyyyy light tint and perhaps a light shade of brown tint for the e38's with the beautiful tan interior.

However I challenge anyone here to post me a pic of a decent looking e38 7 -series with dark tint that the general population here will say, looks better than this one with light tint.

http://terravali.com/testimonials/bmw740ilsportT.jpg

http://images.google.com/images?imgsz=l&imgtbs=z&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&um=1&q=2001+bmw+740il+sport&sa=N&start=36&ndsp=18#start=0&imgtbs=z&imgsz=m

Ive issued the challege now bring it on. Top this car in curb appeal, I bet you cannot. The curved glass on luxury BMWs is a huge part of the imagery that makes your jaw drop as a well kept model rolls by.
Take a look and then show me a dark tint car that even comes close.

Dark tint simply detracts from the grace of e38's and limits the sunlights dance across the expanses of our cars beautiful form and design.:hacker

Baoser

11-22-2009, 06:53 AM

35% Reflective Tint on back windows...

http://baoser.smugmug.com/My-Cars/E38-740iL/DSC9106/554985244_TFvHB-XL.jpg
http://baoser.smugmug.com/Cars/Hella-X-Cute/DSC4326/663465273_A7iB2-XL.jpg
http://baoser.smugmug.com/Cars/Random/DSC21542/707437109_CRKuy-O.jpg

And Photoshopped 20' Furturas...
http://baoser.smugmug.com/Cars/Random/E38-20-Futuras/707427933_7vcLK-O.jpg

Edwin NL

11-22-2009, 07:14 AM

photoshop away the dent ;)

wilk187

11-22-2009, 08:30 AM

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/wilk187/457.jpg

Nothing beats black tint against black trim....

Kihon

11-22-2009, 09:21 AM

I just picked mine up from the tinters yesterday. Cost was $180 for the tint job and $80 for the removal of the old tint. They had to spend 4 hours steaming off the old crappy purple tint. We went with 35 in the rears and 20 in the front. I'll post some pict up later today when the sun comes up.

bstar

11-22-2009, 09:24 AM

I live in Florida, it's hot and the sun is bright. Limo tint it is.

Kiyoskia

11-22-2009, 09:52 AM

I live in FL, too...15% satisfies me while retaining a "legal" look.

pizzaman09

11-22-2009, 09:52 AM

wilk187

11-22-2009, 10:37 AM

I don't liked tinted cars as much either. Tinting in my opinion has its place on 90s Cadillac Devils and Mercedes S cars like the 500 and 600.

I can see having it in the south where you get lots of sun. But here in Erie we average lest than 24 hours of sun in the whole month of February. Erie gets less sun then Seattle, Washington.

I agree with your argument...the other piece, however, is privacy..i don't like the fact that without tint anyone can walk by and look in my car...if i can see your ipod/sunglasses/etc in the car, i'm more apt to break in and steal them!

bstar

11-22-2009, 11:39 AM

I agree with your argument...the other piece, however, is privacy..i don't like the fact that without tint anyone can walk by and look in my car...if i can see your ipod/sunglasses/etc in the car, i'm more apt to break in and steal them!

You break into cars?

Kiyoskia

11-22-2009, 12:15 PM

^Don't be a douchebag.

Here's 15% in the afternoon.

http://i46.tinypic.com/jpj7ea.jpg

bstar

11-22-2009, 12:26 PM

Maybe you should reread what he wrote...

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 12:54 PM

too much tint = distractions from the lines and grace these cars have.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3867604897_32f50e5d6c_o.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l7O4itE2rCc/SkRIvNcqFZI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/vwah8yZiTgg/s800/_MG_2538.JPG

which one of the cars above looks more luxurious? the heavily tinted car above or the natural e38 above?:lol

Qsilver7

11-22-2009, 12:57 PM

First, why do we have to WORK so hard to see the images that you want us to see.

Instead of inserting a link that we have to click to open the image in another window etc...why not just insert the image into your post? :thumbdown

All you have to do to insert an image into your post is click on either of the little YELLOW icons along the top of the message box that look like a "stamped" post card with a mountain peek on it...then paste or type the image's URL address in the box that opens...this will automatically insert the images URL into your post and it will embed the image. (okay, I'm stepping off my soap box) :)

Here's the image you wanted us to compare "dark tint" with:

http://terravali.com/testimonials/bmw740ilsportT.jpg

Second, tinted windows can serve multiple purposes. Some areas of the country (sunny/desert/tropical) it's more of a neccessity...the further north you go it becomes more of an aesthetic or theft deterrent.

Third, the amount of tint (or any at all) in regards to "the look" also depends on the exterior color of the car...and once again, this is totally subjective to personal likes/dislikes. Personally, I think darker colored e38s like the blacks/blues/dark greens/reds/dark greys/browns can "wear" tinted windows (either light or dark tint) better than the lighter hued e38s like the silvers/tans. White e38s can get away with dark tint (in my opinion) due to that intriguing "contrast" element that opposite hues give off (black/white).

Fourth, I think shadowline exterior trim also is a determining factor as to how tinted windows (either light or dark tint) affect the overall "look" of the vehicle.

Having an Arctic Silver e38 with chromeline exterior trim and it also has the sunshade option...plus living far enough north that the heat/sun isn't too bad affected my decision NOT to tint the windows. But I went in the other direction on my Orient Blue e39 which also has shadowline exterior trim. I went with 35% tint all around (except for the windshield) :cool

Hmmm, not sure if I really contributed anything to this thread...but, thems my opinions. :dunno: :D

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Look at the lines and the design of glass on the e38 as the sunlight illminates her beauty. See video at link below and tell me we need tint. Tint just kills the flow and grace of e38 design, light tint may be ok but anything darker.. uh unn.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.reveuro.com/buyers_guide/bmw/7series/bmw-740i-sport-2001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.reveuro.com/buyers_guide/bmw/7series/e38.html&usg=__DA9MZ0WZvY3vHXOehhy7aJ4lVVo=&h=480&w=640&sz=80&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=oAAtrq30wcDgmM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3D2001%2B740i%2Bsport%26hl%3Den%26rls%3 Dcom.microsoft:en-US%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

kapone

11-22-2009, 01:12 PM

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 01:15 PM

First, why do we have to WORK so hard to see the images that you want us to see.

Instead of inserting a link that we have to click to open the image in another window etc...why not just insert the image into your post? :thumbdown

All you have to do to insert an image into your post is click on either of the little YELLOW icons along the top of the message box that look like a "stamped" post card with a mountain peek on it...then paste or type the image's URL address in the box that opens...this will automatically insert the images URL into your post and it will embed the image. (okay, I'm stepping off my soap box) :)

Here's the image you wanted us to compare "dark tint" with:

http://terravali.com/testimonials/bmw740ilsportT.jpg

Second, tinted windows can serve multiple purposes. Some areas of the country (sunny/desert/tropical) it's more of a neccessity...the further north you go it becomes more of an aesthetic or theft deterrent.

Third, the amount of tint (or any at all) in regards to "the look" also depends on the exterior color of the car...and once again, this is totally subjective to personal likes/dislikes. Personally, I think darker colored e38s like the blacks/blues/dark greens/reds/dark greys/browns can "wear" tinted windows (either light or dark tint) better than the lighter hued e38s like the silvers/tans. White e38s can get away with dark tint (in my opinion) due to that intriguing "contrast" element that opposite hues give off (black/white).

Fourth, I think shadowline exterior trim also is a determining factor as to how tinted windows (either light or dark tint) affect the overall "look" of the vehicle.

Having an Arctic Silver e38 with chromeline exterior trim and it also has the sunshade option...plus living far enough north that the heat/sun isn't too bad affected my decision NOT to tint the windows. But I went in the other direction stop on my Orient Blue e39 which also has shadowline exterior trim. I went with 35% tint all around (except for the windshield) :cool

Hmmm, not sure if I really contributed anything to this thread...but, thems my opinions. :dunno: :D

thanks for the lesson. Your car is beautifulll

tommyb2b

11-22-2009, 01:16 PM

Maybe its because im young but the first thing I notice is the tint on a car. Personally I have Limo tint all around in my Mercedes S500 and IT looks great!!! I took a different approach on the Bimmer so the tinting is quite a bit lighter. In my opinion big mistake! Limo tint gives it a gangster look lol Or a mysterious look. Not to mention the security purposes like what wilk pointed out.

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 01:18 PM

Hmm....I have a "silver", and tinted (I believe it's 35% or something like that, I forget). I don't think it looks half bad, and the protection that all that leather inside gets, by having tint, is a fairly good investment.

http://www.thedworld.com/OtherImages/Roadtrip/DSCN2921%20[1024x768].JPG

Nice car but tint takes away from her lines for example the first thing I noticed (may be incorrect) but it seems that your rear window is tinted with darker tint than sides correct?

Thats the first thing I noticed at first viewing. Right off the bat.
That = distracting.

But nice car.

Maybe its because im young but the first thing I notice is the tint on a car. Personally I have Limo tint all around in my Mercedes S500 and IT looks great!!! I took a different approach on the Bimmer so the tinting is quite a bit lighter. In my opinion big mistake! Limo tint gives it a gangster look lol Or a mysterious look. Not to mention the security purposes like what wilk pointed out.

young tommy; you wanna be a gaaangster.

LOL that sounds like a line from a song. :lol

Danamander

11-22-2009, 01:21 PM

I say no on tint on e38's. I normally approve it on most cars, but I'm not down with it on the e38.

surakung

11-22-2009, 01:21 PM

I am not a fan of tint. I like the sun shade that the E38's come with.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w123/ellisjoey/my740il_1.jpg

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 01:23 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN3GjzQ-8dA

kapone

11-22-2009, 01:23 PM

Nice car but tint takes away from her lines for example the first thing I noticed (may be incorrect) but it seems that your rear window is tinted with darker tint than sides correct?

Thats the first thing I noticed at first viewing. Right off the bat.
That = distracting.

But nice car.

young tommy; you wanna be a gaaangster.

LOL that sounds like a line from a song. :lol
Nope. The same all around. :) I have the rear power sunshade, and shades on the rear main windows and the quarter windows. I think when I took that picture, the door sunshades were down, but the rear windshield sunshade was up, henace the rear windows look slightly darker.

heifetz17

11-22-2009, 01:58 PM

I prefer the light tint on my '01 over my '98, which had no tint at all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/heifetz17/ride1-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/heifetz17/ride2-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/heifetz17/ride3-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/heifetz17/bmw008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/heifetz17/BMW001.jpg

Danamander

11-22-2009, 02:02 PM

I think the no tint on your green 98 looks classier IMO. The silver one is still beautiful though.

Qsilver7

11-22-2009, 02:18 PM

thanks for the lesson. Your car is beautifulll

Thank you...and I think I walked right into your "allegorical trap". :D:D

I have come to the conclusion that the e38 looks best with No tint. :lol

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 02:51 PM

I think the no tint on your green 98 looks classier IMO. The silver one is still beautiful though.

+1 I agree.

tommyb2b

11-22-2009, 02:53 PM

I think that in hotter places tint is necessary although when I looked at the green 98 that Chris had the no tint grew on me. Really classy but I still prefer tint!

bstar

11-22-2009, 03:07 PM

I like dark tint.

Zorasmiles

11-22-2009, 03:47 PM

I live in S. Texas these days and with temps over 100 during the summer and it being in the 80's during the Winter lol, it's a necessity if you want to protect your leather seats and property within.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/BlkLikeMe_2007/DSC_0289.jpg

Bigg Fella

11-22-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm kinda partial

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marv3028/Se7en/S6301428-1.jpg

I live in S. Texas these days and with temps over 100 during the summer and it being in the 80's during the Winter lol, it's a necessity if you want to protect your leather seats and property within.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/BlkLikeMe_2007/DSC_0289.jpg

Beautiful car but tint is a little too dark for my tastes. I think where most confuse things is darkness vs protection. A polarized tint, or any quality tint for that matter, is more protective than just dark. What you want to do is block the UV, that's the killer. Mine is actually only a 39% polarized tint

Zorasmiles

11-22-2009, 04:06 PM

Splitdog

11-22-2009, 04:27 PM

I like tint.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t192/Splitdog51/004-2.jpg

Bigg Fella

11-22-2009, 04:56 PM

I hear ya' Big Fella but when I referred to protection I also meant from prying eyes when your car is left in public places. I do everything possible to deter would be thieves from breaking into the car. Making it less tempting(removing all electronics out of view, nothing of value in view, etc.) and with the dark tint hopefully it'll be more discouraging.

Definitely like the look of your tint against your factory color. If I lived up North and was staying in the area I may have not been so aggressive with the darkness lol
I feel you, there are nosey arse folks out there. Sad fact is though, it's been my experience, not personal, that in certain situations not being able to see inside has been worse. Actually though, sometimes it doesn't matter because there are morons who've done stupid crap. For example, one of my coworkers has a jeep and she leaves it unlocked, never leaves ANYTHING in it, yet another coworker was walking up on jackasses peeking in and around it. Cops drove by and they took off before he got there. Funny thing is, in that same area another coworker was rushing and left his window DOWN :eek:. We get off work and I drop him off at his car and his navigation was still in the window, cell still ON the armrest, radio still in the dash lol

Chris V

11-22-2009, 05:34 PM

Look at the lines and the design of glass on the e38 as the sunlight illminates her beauty. See video at link below and tell me we need tint. Tint just kills the flow and grace of e38 design, light tint may be ok but anything darker.. uh unn.

Disagree. Look at Zoraks car for a perfect example of tint on a dark E38.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt239/tpfreise/5001.jpg?t=1246571486

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt239/tpfreise/5006.jpg?t=1246571526

I think the no tint on your green 98 looks classier IMO. The silver one is still beautiful though.

I think the lines on that green one are compromised by the distraction of being able to see all the different shapes in the interior.

There's a reason car designers tend to design with no interiors in the cars... just sayin'..

Bigg Fella

11-22-2009, 06:11 PM

That black on black looks great!!

ncbimmerkid

11-22-2009, 06:20 PM

In my opinion there is no other way to go... If I had PDC it'd be twice as dark.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/colesgromis/DSC01442-1.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii187/colesgromis/DSC01431.jpg

Zorack

11-22-2009, 06:26 PM

Disagree. Look at Zoraks car for a perfect example of tint on a dark E38.

I think the lines on that green one are compromised by the distraction of being able to see all the different shapes in the interior.

There's a reason car designers tend to design with no interiors in the cars... just sayin'..

Thanks Chris!! You beat me to it!

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Disagree. Look at Zoraks car for a perfect example of tint on a dark E38.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt239/tpfreise/5001.jpg?t=1246571486

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt239/tpfreise/5006.jpg?t=1246571526

I think the lines on that green one are compromised by the distraction of being able to see all the different shapes in the interior.

There's a reason car designers tend to design with no interiors in the cars... just sayin'..

This car defy's the physics of my argument, AS I CUGH UP BLOOD sick sick sick:eek: in amazement. UNFAIR POSTING!!!!

bstar

11-22-2009, 07:29 PM

2 Thumbs up on some super e38 tinted cars!!

Bigg Fella

11-22-2009, 07:32 PM

i guess that means you retract your statement huh? lol

gogomccord

11-22-2009, 07:40 PM

i guess that means you retract your statement huh? lol

Not by a mile that gorgeous car is an outlier. It defies the norms.

Not many e38's pull tint off THAT dag-gone well.:nono

I still challenge that e38's look far better with little to no tint.

bstar

11-22-2009, 08:01 PM

I prefer a slightly modded look over the OEM grandpa look.

IcemanBHE

11-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Dark looks best on dark cars. No tint on lighter cars.

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0447.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/2001BMW740i/DSCN0038.jpg

Chief Jimbo

11-22-2009, 08:31 PM

http://www.autoimaginginc.net/trianglems/WBAGH83471DP18883/image1.jpg

http://www.autoimaginginc.net/trianglems/WBAGH83471DP18883/image2.jpg

http://www.autoimaginginc.net/trianglems/WBAGH83471DP18883/image3.jpg

I think this car pulls the tint off well..

bstar

11-22-2009, 09:13 PM

I love that color

Kiyoskia

11-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Maybe you should reread what he wrote...It was a hypothetical situation, obviously...but you're right...he should've started with, "If I WERE a thief..."

mcallister

11-22-2009, 09:34 PM

I vote for no tint, just the way it came is fine for me. Very clean '98!

ncbimmerkid

11-22-2009, 09:37 PM

I prefer 5% on top of 30% with infrared windshield (I'll probably grow out of this in 10 years )

tommyb2b

11-22-2009, 09:40 PM

I prefer 5% on top of 30% with infrared windshield (I'll probably grow out of this in 10 years )

Im with you on that Infered windshields rock! I had one on my benz

pizzaman09

11-22-2009, 10:22 PM

I think the no tint on your green 98 looks classier IMO. The silver one is still beautiful though.

You hit the nail on the head. No tint is classier while as others have said tint is gangsta.

As for safety any thing you don't want to be seen can be stowed in the trunk just fine. Where I live nobody ever steals things out of cars. It is common for people to leave there doors open and engines running while they go into a store real quick as well.

spazzboy

11-22-2009, 10:55 PM

I find it really depends on the not only the exterior colour, but the interior as well.
I have been debating whether to tint my car or not.

I have an Oxford Green exterior (as well as dash) with a pearl-beige (creamy tan) interior. Now, the glass already has a slight green hue to it, so the car actually looks pretty good already. I figure a tint job will end up being detrimental for this colour combination.

That being said, I love the look of either a shadowlined Alpine Weiss or Schwarz (either chromeline or not) with a really dark tint.

imola740i

11-22-2009, 11:02 PM

ur on crack

ncbimmerkid

11-22-2009, 11:29 PM

i like the chrome reflective tint personally ...

740R1

11-22-2009, 11:35 PM

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/740R1/beach3.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv115/740R1/100_0925.jpg

ProStreetDriver

11-23-2009, 12:20 AM

how many % does everyone have... i'm also thinking of tint too.

SEVEN40iL

11-23-2009, 01:12 AM

35% upfront and 20% in the rears for me

looking to change the fronts to match the rears at 20% aswell this spring

Danamander

11-23-2009, 01:14 AM

I'm gonna leave mine stock:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e282/DannyKamerman/IMG_0007.jpg

tommyb2b

11-23-2009, 01:17 AM

Is there a way to tell what your tint is because I completely forgot

Jayccel

11-23-2009, 01:19 AM

All this time I've had my windows tinted, I've never been referred to as gangsta....lol - ridiculous; all a matter of taste, style and preference ;)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4945/dscn1018y.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/dscn1018y.jpg/)

IcemanBHE

11-23-2009, 01:31 AM

30% all around except windshield

740R1

11-23-2009, 01:32 AM

I got 35% all the way around.

tommyb2b

11-23-2009, 01:36 AM

Jayccel

11-23-2009, 09:19 AM

[quote=Jayccel;17982043]All this time I've had my windows tinted, I've never been referred to as gangsta....lol - ridiculous; all a matter of taste, style and preference ;)

I say gangsta because I went to visit my now ex girl friend in Washington when she moved out there and all her friends thought I was a California "gangster" because I drove a Bimmer with tinted windows. Sounds crazy and stupid I know but everyone there drives really bland Subaru foresters without tint.

Maybe that was their way of trying to say you were cool, who knows. I don't know "where" you were in WA, but there are plenty of non-Subaru drivers around the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue area; plenty Bimmers ;)

II01E38II

11-23-2009, 10:34 AM

I perfer no tint....my E38 had tint on the back windows when I got it and thats the first thing I ripped off. But I've also seen some with tint that look amazing.
For me it depends on a lot of factors...Tint darkness....Color....Suspension...Wheels....other Mod's..ect...
It's gotta have the right combination of all that.
Jayccel's and the Black E38 with the 19" Beyern Multi's are both (in my opinion) a perfect example of that right combination.

Oh Imola740...love those 20" M-Par's

bobzdar

11-29-2009, 11:43 AM

I am not a fan of tint. I like the sun shade that the E38's come with.

+1, I bought mine with a tinted rear window but with the sunshades up it's unnecessary. I like un-tinted with the sunshades in the summer or when you don't want anyone looking in the car.

tommyb2b

11-29-2009, 01:14 PM

[quote=tommyb2b;17982151]

Maybe that was their way of trying to say you were cool, who knows. I don't know "where" you were in WA, but there are plenty of non-Subaru drivers around the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue area; plenty Bimmers ;)

I was in a town called Everett! At stoplights you would see a 7 suburu pile up lol! To many foresters!!! It reminds me of when we used to live in New York hell even we bought a Subaru lol! Great car still have it to this day no tint :(

nah2323

11-30-2009, 05:20 PM

+1 on no tint. Tint cheapens it for me.. Plus, I want to be seen in it. ;)

sneakysneaky

11-30-2009, 05:46 PM

i would say its just personal preference.....i've always had tint since i stated driving and feel like im naked without it....that was the first thing i did when i got the seven...i also agree that it kills some cars, i dont think it does much damage to the e38, esp blk on blk....and if you dont have the shadowline it actually helps it imo..5% all around, even the fatty in the front =)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/turbo2me/bmwnewstance029.jpg

IcemanBHE

11-30-2009, 08:07 PM

Do not endorse the fatty. :)

I do however beleive in Back to Black. Try it on your lowers.

Nice pic BTW.

smackin

12-01-2009, 12:38 PM

Add me to the TINT= BETTER group. I think well done, and quality tint in appropriate shades make almost any car look better.

dophineh

12-01-2009, 01:18 PM

This is all personal preference. What's the debate? Just do what you like/want.

There is NO standard. Are you implying that you want what the majority of people want? Do you go on Amazon and buy products from the 'most popular' category?

Just do what YOU prefer! (Unless one has bad taste and knows it ;) )

Zorasmiles

12-01-2009, 10:41 PM

burninator

05-02-2013, 06:17 PM

http://i.imgur.com/99QdN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vCDjD.jpg

This is all personal preference. What's the debate? Just do what you like/want.

There is NO standard. Are you implying that you want what the majority of people want? Do you go on Amazon and buy products from the 'most popular' category?

Just do what YOU prefer! (Unless one has bad taste and knows it ;) )
.

JaxMustang50

05-02-2013, 06:22 PM

My car. 20% all around. Black car, interior, tint, and trim.

burninator

05-02-2013, 06:29 PM

My car. 20% all around. Black car, interior, tint, and trim.
Do I spy Eagle F1 Supercar's?

M I C H A E L

05-02-2013, 07:07 PM

heres my tint, wincos tint, 35 front 20 rear.. 456466

ck1995

05-02-2013, 07:40 PM

30% Wincos :bazooka

MaximusBKK

05-02-2013, 08:00 PM

http://i.imgur.com/99QdN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vCDjD.jpg

.

Those exhaust tips are sick! Very nice, where'd you get them?

Also, is all of your chrome blacked out on the side and bumpers? I can't tell from the glare, but it looks like it. Been thinking about doing this to mine.

Miss BimmerLV

05-02-2013, 08:26 PM

I Live in the Las Vegas Desert.....When It Comes to Tint.....Tint Is Done More For FUNCTIONALITY Rather Than aesthetics...

In Nevada it is ILLEGAL to tint Your front windshield ANY percentage....But I dont care..

I have Suntek Brand ......My Winshield is FULLY Tinted 35%
ALL Other Windows ( Sides, Quarters, Moon Roof, & Rear ) are 15% and let me tell ya.....with a FULLY tinted from Front windshield....I NEVER have to wear sunglasses! I think that little black bar or strip across the front windshield is kinda tacky lookin..

http://i41.tinypic.com/5n6kns.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2rh92lc.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/34e2h36.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/15r04f8.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/1ruhbm.jpg

Splitdog

05-02-2013, 08:39 PM

Tint for sure. As the Italians say, "It's a no brainer!"

burninator

05-02-2013, 09:51 PM

Those exhaust tips are sick! Very nice, where'd you get them?

Also, is all of your chrome blacked out on the side and bumpers? I can't tell from the glare, but it looks like it. Been thinking about doing this to mine.
Thanks, man! The exhaust tips are meant for use on the 1970-74 Dodge Challenger. I looked for months for tips that I thought would complete the look of my car, and I think the ones I settled on fit perfectly.

My car is a Sport, so the only chrome bits that come on the car from the factory are the kidney grilles and the 740i badge, both of which I replaced with black pieces.

MaximusBKK

05-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks, man! The exhaust tips are meant for use on the 1970-74 Dodge Challenger. I looked for months for tips that I thought would complete the look of my car, and I think the ones I settled on fit perfectly.

My car is a Sport, so the only chrome bits that come on the car from the factory are the kidney grilles and the 740i badge, both of which I replaced with black pieces.

Ahh, I see. Well those fit the E38 perfectly, just like I'm sure it would fit the look of the Challenger. Come to think of it, our E38s are like luxury challengers, no?

Right before I saw that pic of yours I was thinking about blacking out the chrome all around. I like the look, I think I'll go for it.

xboss

05-02-2013, 10:44 PM

This is how you do it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3uu528peP4

JaxMustang50

05-03-2013, 09:30 AM

Do I spy Eagle F1 Supercar's?

That's funny. I was considering set of those to replace these when they wear out. The rears are Yokahama Advan Sport. Fronts are Pilot Sports.
I think I'm leaning towards the Continental DW for the next set however.

burninator

05-03-2013, 10:03 AM

That's funny. I was considering set of those to replace these when they wear out. The rears are Yokahama Advan Sport. Fronts are Pilot Sports.
I think I'm leaning towards the Continental DW for the next set however.
If you can get a good deal on the F1's, I'd give them a shot. I did, and I don't think I'll be switching brands again, these tires are awesome.

Check out www.tires-easy.com

Eggert

05-03-2013, 10:31 AM

I agree with the classiness statements in this thread. A decent E38 will always look worse with tinted glass, especially if there's difference between front and rear. I feel the same with angel eyes but that's another debate for another thread.
Tinting rears only or high percentage in rears and low in front kind of gives it the van look. Plus, on my home turf you're just asking to be pulled over by the coppers if you tint your front sides, as it's illegal.

If I lived in a very sunny place however, I would probably tint the glass with same percentage all the way around.

Doppelverglazung is the best option you can get in E38 imo. No tinting needed.

franco90

05-03-2013, 10:52 AM

I have my whole car tinted. It depends on the color of the car both of my E38 have tinted windows. NY State is illegal to have dark tints but hey that a chance I take but I have never got pull over fir the tint. it depends on the kind of tint you get. Same witht the euro front plate , I have one and NYC you must have a front plate

burninator

05-03-2013, 11:43 AM

740il97g

05-03-2013, 12:19 PM

Can I tint dual pan windows? The 750s windows have a hint of blue already. But with my son I need it a bit darker.

board57796

05-03-2013, 12:36 PM

Lowest I can have in FL, 28% front 15% rear. Still looks classy to me, I say ;)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW1-1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW1-1.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW2.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW2.jpg.html)

And just as the sun goes down

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BlackBadge3.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BlackBadge3.jpg.html)

burninator

05-03-2013, 12:39 PM

Buck - the semi-reflective tint looks good on black :thumbup:

board57796

05-03-2013, 12:44 PM

Buck - the semi-reflective tint looks good on black :thumbup:

Thanks! I think the reflective look comes from the 750 windows, not the tint. My last 750 had the same look, and on both cars I just went with a regular film.

My last 750 with regular tint

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/CarvsTrain004.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/CarvsTrain004.jpg.html)

Seems to have something to do with dual-pane maybe?

PS you may get to see my car in person soon if I move back to CO!

burninator

05-03-2013, 01:11 PM

Thanks! I think the reflective look comes from the 750 windows, not the tint. My last 750 had the same look, and on both cars I just went with a regular film.

My last 750 with regular tint

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/CarvsTrain004.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/CarvsTrain004.jpg.html)

Seems to have something to do with dual-pane maybe?

PS you may get to see my car in person soon if I move back to CO!
Interesting, I hadn't considered that.

Cool! I just moved here two weeks ago today; loving it so far.

DukeEllington

05-03-2013, 01:24 PM

The only reason I bought a e38, is because I saw mine with no tints and fell in love.

First choices were a pepsi blue e46 sedan, and a blk audi a8. When i saw the seven with no tint I had to have it.

I use to see e38s but they always had tint. I didn't even think to buy one and just take the tint off, smh.

I feel having no tint makes the car more classy. If im driving with a suit on, I dont look out of place to passerby.

And when you look at a bmw interior, there is nothing to steal. Unless you have a aftermarket dvd. As well the factory glass has a beautiful shine when you wash the car.

Although like said, when it comes to tints, its all depends on what mods you have

xboss

05-03-2013, 01:25 PM

Everybody here says they love E38 then they turn around and drop it down, put on smoked tail lights, tint, angel eyes...

www.hondaforums.com

franco90

05-03-2013, 02:17 PM

Everybody here says they love E38 then they turn around and drop it down, put on smoked tail lights, tint, angel eyes...

www.hondaforums.com (http://www.hondaforums.com)

Listen we all like our own MODS I have the tint ,navi retrofit, angel eyes, 01 tail lights and tables and on and on we all are here for the E38 LOVE not because of the MODS..

burninator

05-03-2013, 02:51 PM

Everybody here says they love E38 then they turn around and drop it down, put on smoked tail lights, tint, angel eyes...

www.hondaforums.com (http://www.hondaforums.com)
Doing personalized modifications to your car makes it a Honda. Right.

Spend a little more time around here, contribute some knowledge, and then feel free to post constructive criticism about other members' cars.

xboss

05-03-2013, 02:53 PM

Navigation, 01 tail lights and tables are factory stock and not what I am talking about.

burninator

05-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Navigation, 01 tail lights and tables are factory stock and not what I am talking about.
What are you talking about, exactly? Perhaps you should make a thread about what mods are allowed for E38 owners and see where that gets you.

board57796

05-03-2013, 03:05 PM

Mine is tinted AND "dropped", and I think she looks bad ass :evil2

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW6.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW6.jpg.html)

burninator

05-03-2013, 03:10 PM

Mine is tinted AND "dropped", and I think she looks bad ass :evil2

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW6.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW6.jpg.html)
You ruined a perfectly good E38. Shame on you.

Go sit in your shame cube.

http://i.imgur.com/N9O8T.gif

xboss

05-03-2013, 03:12 PM

Doing personalized modifications to your car makes it a Honda. Right.

Spend a little more time around here, contribute some knowledge, and then feel free to post constructive criticism about other members' cars.

Lol, so your opinion is that I cant have an opinion? I just took a look at your recent posts. Guess what? All garbage and swearing. I contribute all the time here and you just cuss and put out garbage at least according to your last 20 posts. I gave up looking further. Keep up the good work.

board57796

05-03-2013, 03:16 PM

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/6b6c718bc32c7f7cbd07f178afc26a6b.jpg

Group hug.

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xboss

05-03-2013, 03:18 PM

I'm all for being friendly Buck. You guys should take a look at this chumps recent post history. He is leaning towards troll status.

burninator

05-03-2013, 03:19 PM

Lol, so your opinion is that I cant have an opinion? I just took a look at your recent posts. Guess what? All garbage and swearing. I contribute all the time here and you just cuss and put out garbage at least according to your last 20 posts. I gave up looking further. Keep up the good work.
Yeah, in Off-Topic. It's allowed there.

I don't come into the E38 sub-forum and put down members' cars because I don't like what they've done with them.

Oh I'm a chump now? :rofl

5,000 contributing posts over nearly 6 years in this subforum mean nothing, I guess. I also don't see where what I said was rude, quite the contrary. I asked you to be respectful. You're the one who has resorted to name calling.

TheBestEspresso

05-03-2013, 08:07 PM

35% on every window. See sig

Driving here without tint is like driving in an oven.

JaxMustang50

05-03-2013, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the recommendation on the supercars.

Agreed on the driving without tint is like being in an oven. At least here in the south, tint is a requirement.

And to further derail this thread... I'm a coffee nerd. So what is the "best espresso"?

COLO740iSport

05-03-2013, 11:28 PM

......My Winshield is FULLY Tinted 35%

I had a buddy that owned a tint shop here in Denver and he tinted the sides and rear at 15% (which I still have) and the front at 20%. The car looked really cool and I liked the front tint at first but I had a hell of a time seeing at night. During the day in bright sunlight at a mile high it was great (no sunglasses) then I get out of the car and WHAM! I thought I just came out of a Vegas Casino! I had no idea what time it was! I finally had enough and removed the front.

BTW - the best way to remove tint IMO is to use Windex. Use a blade to get some of the tint off then spray. Let it soak for a minute or two then use the razor again. Repeat till removed and cleaned.

franco90

05-04-2013, 12:00 AM

Yeah, in Off-Topic. It's allowed there.

I don't come into the E38 sub-forum and put down members' cars because I don't like what they've done with them.

Oh I'm a chump now? :rofl

5,000 contributing posts over nearly 6 years in this subforum mean nothing, I guess. I also don't see where what I said was rude, quite the contrary. I asked you to be respectful. You're the one who has resorted to name calling.

come on now let it bee freedom of speech..

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Lol, so your opinion is that I cant have an opinion? I just took a look at your recent posts. Guess what? All garbage and swearing. I contribute all the time here and you just cuss and put out garbage at least according to your last 20 posts. I gave up looking further. Keep up the good work.

Dudechill out we all here for E38 Love not to CACA about our rides..

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35% on every window. See sig

Driving here without tint is like driving in an oven.
welcome back

COOPERDB

05-04-2013, 02:39 AM

Navigation, 01 tail lights and tables are factory stock and not what I am talking about.

Most of the E38's on this forum (or any forum for that matter) that are in America and Canada that have "Tables" -

have tables out of a Jaguar ---

OEM BMW Seatback Tables are very rare in E38's that are being modified and driven in North America or even owned

by members of this forum ---

There are members of this forum who have made over 10,000 posts who are still looking for a set of OEM BMW Seatback Tables ---

And members whose E38's are the definition of "Custom" are looking for the OEM tables ---

OEM Tables are more common in Europe than here ---

The great thing about this forum is that the members thoughts - dreams - and expressions of their E38's are shown here

in a positive venue which allows everyone to learn and benefit from every post ---

"Knowledge Is Good" ---

Emil Faber said that ---

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Raudi Driver

05-04-2013, 03:15 AM

sigtwenty

05-04-2013, 04:51 AM

Mine is tinted AND "dropped", and I think she looks bad ass :evil2

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW6.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW6.jpg.html)

Loser. You ruined a luxury car. For shame!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/u8u3yjyr.jpg

This is how its done lol

franco90

05-04-2013, 11:44 AM

hell yeah let ruin our e38's

AquilaBMW

05-04-2013, 09:32 PM

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/board57796/BMW6.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/board57796/media/BMW6.jpg.html)

By the power vested in me by like minded BFC members and the State of Bimmerdom, I hereby notify of the forfeiture and seizure of your car. It is considered an eyesore to many and devalues the true core values of Bimmerdom and owning a magnificent marque automobile.

Be advised that a nominated representative - me - will be coming by to collect the vehicle. You are instructed to fill up the tank, leave an additional $100 or so in the glove box (V12 ya know), and leave the car unlocked with the keys in a safe location like your driveway for pickup.

That is all.

franco90

05-04-2013, 10:22 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/franco90/20130504_161747_zpsde2d962a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/franco90/media/20130504_161747_zpsde2d962a.jpg.html)

ryanpeter

05-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Rust Oleum or Krylon?

duboy

05-05-2013, 06:23 PM

late to the party. i don't have good pics of our new e38, so i snapped a few quick ones when the rain stopped today. We got her with this tint on, guessing maybe 20%?

456931
456932

franco90

05-05-2013, 06:24 PM

Rust Oleum or Krylon?

????? o LOL

740il97g

05-05-2013, 06:32 PM

A nice shade of tinted windows are like a nice pair of sunglasses.

franco90

05-05-2013, 06:39 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/franco90/BMW%20CAR%20MEET/100-8927.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/franco90/media/BMW%20CAR%20MEET/100-8927.jpg.html)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/franco90/bimmerstock%202010/P9120083.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/franco90/media/bimmerstock%202010/P9120083.jpg.html)

Merloww

06-27-2013, 09:05 PM

50% tint. But with the rear shades down, it looks much darker.

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t502/Aarrow37/1372300905_zpsf466d6a4.jpg (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/Aarrow37/media/1372300905_zpsf466d6a4.jpg.html)

BTW?Is there the correct way of saying it "tint" or "tints?" Kind of like "rims" instead of "wheels?"

AquilaBMW

06-28-2013, 12:03 AM

50% tint. But with the rear shades down, it looks much darker.

BTW?Is there the correct way of saying it "tint" or "tints?" Kind of like "rims" instead of "wheels?"

Are you axing a pacific question ?!?!

kwandrey

06-28-2013, 12:30 AM

This may be an old thread but how do the tinters deal with the rear window defrost wires? I have an e23 an e36 and an early 911. When you can feel the defrost wiring bonded to back of the glass how can tint be bonded without air bubbles over the wire or double later seams ? I have heard mixed processes. Cover over in pone piece or make small parallel strips.
Ken

Jonashelin

05-02-2014, 03:18 AM

Yes i know, old thread, but i must say that mine looks way better with tinted windows than without, i also agrees that "the lines are compromised by the distraction of being able to see all the different shapes in the interior."

Before tint:
http://www1.garaget.org/archive/116/115779/350818/large_350818-3377138.jpg

Tinted:
http://www1.garaget.org/archive/116/115779/350818/350818-3377139.jpg

Don corns

05-06-2014, 12:16 AM

WRONG!!!! sorry to be a Debbie Downer but I gotta tell ya my 740i has 18% up front and 5% in the back and it looks ABS-so-LUTELY awesome. Sorry I can't post pics yet. But believe you me I will soon.

Tansu

05-06-2014, 01:40 AM

First of all, window tints look good when windscreen has also tint on it.
Black tint all around except for windscreen makes me feel like something is missing, it ruins the integrity.
I keep looking at A pillar, can't resist :)

So, considering all windows are tinted:
1) e38 in dark color (dark blue, black etc) + ~20% black tint + chromline = acceptable
2) dark color + reflective tint (or mirror, I don't know the exact term used for this) + shadowline = good
3) grey, white color + black tint + shadowline = cool
4) dark color + shadowline + black tint = car looks like it was dipped into black paint, no contrast: not good at all
5) grey, white etc + chromline .... already not appropriate in terms of contrast

Cobrajet429

05-06-2014, 09:24 AM

I like my interiors to stay in good condition so my tint will stay. Besides, black leather interior with no tint = miserable when you get in the car.

WarMachine7

05-06-2014, 10:00 AM

I like my interiors to stay in good condition so my tint will stay. Besides, black leather interior with no tint = miserable when you get in the car.

You have no idea smdh, i wish i tinted mines lol

M I C H A E L

05-06-2014, 12:26 PM

You have no idea smdh, i wish i tinted mines lol

Lol its never sunny in pa anyway

daytonatrbo

05-06-2014, 12:33 PM

Lol its never sunny in pa anyway

Danny DeVito had me believing otherwise.

I need to tint both of my cars. My e46 has the black leather and it will scorch you. The e38 is black so it gets unbearably hot anyway. Tint will only help that. Regardless of how good it looks.

BOBS750il

05-06-2014, 12:38 PM

Lol its never sunny in pa anyway
It's sunny today. Was sunny yesterday. Gonna be sunny the rest of the week.

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Alpina7

05-06-2014, 12:53 PM

30% all around except windshield. would like it a little darker but still looks great. personally i cant stand clear windows because they are so big i feel like everyone can see in and doesn't make me comfortable. ill pick my nose in peace :P

http://i58.tinypic.com/aayz34.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/nf2xir.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/fk8js3.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/11tbok6.jpg

BOBS750il

05-06-2014, 01:01 PM

30% all around except windshield. would like it a little darker but still looks great. personally i cant stand clear windows because they are so big i feel like everyone can see in and doesn't make me comfortable. ill pick my nose in peace :P
I feel exactly the same way. I tint every vehicle I own every time.

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WarMachine7

05-06-2014, 01:34 PM

30% all around except windshield. Would like it a little darker but still looks great. Personally i cant stand clear windows because they are so big i feel like everyone can see in and doesn't make me comfortable. Ill pick my nose in peace :p

holy sexy rims!!!!

740limo

05-06-2014, 01:46 PM

I love the tint on the e38's can't wait to get mine done.

COLO740iSport

05-07-2014, 12:25 AM

bruinbro

05-07-2014, 01:45 AM

I've tinted every car I've ever owned. Saves the interior - number one. I also think it make the car look better - plus it keeps people gawking at my hot wife in her car. :).

Rocky Mountain 2000 740i SportPics of said hot wife?

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I'm removing the tint on Kirsten because a half tinted car looks retarded, because I can't see behind me at night and because the rear seat passengers are complaining they can't see anything at night.

Nyc Dito

05-07-2014, 09:24 AM

Ima go against the grain...

Every car i have ever owned in my 20 year driving history has gotten either limo or smoke tint...But this time, i wont...

My E38 has the Oyster interior, so it looks really nice from the outside (my opinion).

I Felt really weird at first, as if everyone was staring at me or into the car lol. I got used to the car not being tinted quickly.

For the heat, im going to install Crystalline tint by 3M this summer.

Flying740iL

05-07-2014, 09:33 AM

I need to remove the tint on my E38. Gray car, tint is old and purple now. Yuck.

M I C H A E L

05-09-2014, 03:19 PM

I tint every car I own too. I agree it looks better fishbowl is weird for me.. plus not comfortable. Plus Helps with sun and heat out here..

sirbevo

02-02-2017, 02:11 AM

Qsilver7

02-02-2017, 09:20 AM

Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm replacing my front drivers window because of a rock scratch. In order to do that I will have to remove the tint on all side windows. The rear is a perfect smoke tint.

My question is, what tint is this? Factory? I love the look of the tint and would like to get them redone with similar tint.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15110338_10207584370309387_2494107545924266113_o.j pg?oh=5792c7ae7746aff8cbf0d16642559e1d&oe=5940F176

In regards to whether the tint in the pic you show is factory or not...that was answered already back on 1/7/2017 over on BimFest's e38 forum (see quote below if you forgot about that thread).

If you love the look of the tint and would like to get it redone...again, I recommend to check with a local professional window tinter in your area...they could tell you in seconds if they have a matching tint in stock.

The oe side windows are see-thru...so no...that is not factory tint on your windows.

Any professional window tinting vendor in your area should be able to tell you within seconds/minutes if they can match what you have installed. And should be able to verify it by showing you an example or sample of the tint film they have in stock.

The pic below shows unmolested oe windows...(aka...basically there isn't any added tint...they remain as they came off the assembly line) on my 97 e38 740iL. :)

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=586298&stc=1&d=1483792980

sirbevo

02-02-2017, 12:36 PM

In regards to whether the tint in the pic you show is factory or not...that was answered already back on 1/7/2017 over on BimFest's e38 forum (see quote below if you forgot about that thread).

Not only at Bimmerfest but also on a Facebook e38 group. LOL.

What baffles me is that it doesn't look like a film on the inside but rather a sprayed on tint. I have been to a few tint shops around here and they both said the same thing that the tint almost looks applied from factory and that they really couldn't match it. So I thought I'd ask here as well since there seems to be a lot more users on this forum.

Thanks for the input though. You and Unanimous are the only people to respond on any of the threads.

PiotrC70

04-09-2017, 12:50 PM

Couldn't find and revive the "tint" thread I recall reading a while back so I thought I'd share my 3M Color Stable 50% tint (with black interior). Front window and sunroof are still factory. IMHO, 35% and any darker on anthracite looks like crap and my goal was to have tint that you can easily see through during the day but provide some privacy at night... mainly to be able to see occupants at night but not make out faces. Due to my crappy phone, and how I'm parked, there's a lot of reflection visible but in person it is very well balanced and framed to the shadow trim without blending into it.
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Hueristic

04-09-2017, 08:12 PM

I think my factory tint is perfect. http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s490/hueristic/BMW%20740IL/740illeftfrontside_zpseb70a83f.jpg

robo740il

04-09-2017, 08:36 PM