M3 Tint Thread

rgoose18 · 08-15-2014, 12:48 AM

I'm looking to put together some photos of members who have their M's tinted. If you could quick post up a side profile pic in this format (copy and paste) I'm sure you'd be appreciated!

Insert Photo
Brand: xyz
Model: (if known)
Percentage: xyz
Interferes with Comfort Access: Y or N

WickedE93 · 08-15-2014, 12:53 AM

Nice idea, could be a great thread!

to///m · 08-15-2014, 08:24 AM

Brand: I cant recall, but it was a quality brand
Model: N/A
Percentage: 18%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

Lunker325 · 08-15-2014, 09:17 AM

Can tint interfere with comfort access? I know metallic tint can interfere with radio and radar detectors, but have not heard anything about comfort access.

rgoose18 · 08-15-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by to///m

Brand: I cant recall, but it was a quality brand
Model: N/A
Percentage: 18%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

Thanks To///m!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunker325

Can tint interfere with comfort access? I know metallic tint can interfere with radio and radar detectors, but have not heard anything about comfort access.

I've read a few reports of owners losing CA after tinting with metallic.

rgoose18 · 08-15-2014, 09:28 AM

mkPOTO · 08-15-2014, 09:53 AM

Brand: Forget
Model: Forget
Percentage: 20 sides and rear and 15 on the front windshield
Interferes with Comfort Access: NO

Mikulski · 08-15-2014, 10:23 AM

Brand: N/A
Model: N/A
Percentage: 20%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

Quote:

Originally Posted by to///m

Brand: I cant recall, but it was a quality brand
Model: N/A
Percentage: 18%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

Are you running OEM suspension with your forgestars? Looks great

Quicksilv3r · 08-15-2014, 10:23 AM

Brand: Llumar
Model: N/A
Percentage: 35%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

BrewRifle · 08-15-2014, 11:33 AM

Brand: Formula One
Model: Pinnacle
Percentage: 35% Driver/Passenger, 20% Rear quarter and rear window.
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

to///m · 08-15-2014, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikulski

Are you running OEM suspension with your forgestars? Looks great

No sir. On KW sleeves, about 50% down.

Thank you, and yours looks great as-well

Rupes · 08-15-2014, 12:11 PM

Anyone found a good solution to the dot matrix issues inherent with these cars and tinting?

SWOT1 · 08-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Global tint - 17%
No issues with Comfort Access

M3AN93 · 08-15-2014, 12:34 PM

Brand: dont recall
Model: N/A
Percentage: Limo
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

Rbembas_M3 · 08-15-2014, 01:03 PM

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Brand: dont recall
Model: N/A
Percentage: 20%
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

bga23 · 08-15-2014, 01:25 PM

Huper Optik Stark 35%
No issues with comfort access

See for sale link in my signature for pics.

Amirsm3 · 08-15-2014, 01:56 PM

Brand: Dealership Ceramic, can't remember the actual name. Done by BMW North Scottsdale after purchase.
Model: Ceramic, again, can't remember the name of the actual product.
Percentage: 35 all around
Interferes with Comfort Access: No

'Cane · 08-15-2014, 06:16 PM

Brand: 3M
Model: Not Sure
Percentage: 35% front/28% rear (I think)
CA: No

Nice Rumble · 08-15-2014, 06:30 PM

lmendz71 · 08-16-2014, 11:58 AM

Brand: Formula 1 Pinnacle Ceramic
CA: Flawless with CA
50% front, 35% rears

Cbozz · 08-16-2014, 01:29 PM

Brand: xyz
Model: (if known)
Percentage: 20% and 30% windshield
Interferes with Comfort Access: Nope

Teeopi · 08-16-2014, 04:36 PM

Brand: MADICO
Model: N/A
Light Transmitted: 35% or more
Light reflected: 25% or less
No issue with comfort access. It complies with VESC-20 and VAT-3

08-15-2014, 12:48 AM	#1
rgoose18 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2008 Audi RS 4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	M3 Tint Thread I'm looking to put together some photos of members who have their M's tinted. If you could quick post up a side profile pic in this format (copy and paste) I'm sure you'd be appreciated! Insert Photo Brand: xyz Model: (if known) Percentage: xyz Interferes with Comfort Access: Y or N __________________ 2008 Audi RS4 Daytona Grey - Daily 2009 BMW M3 AW
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08-15-2014, 12:53 AM	#2
WickedE93 Major 224 Rep 1,131 Posts Drives: White E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pico Rivera iTrader: (2)	Nice idea, could be a great thread!
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08-15-2014, 08:24 AM	#3
to///m Lieutenant 264 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 CX Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 CX [9.50] 2018 BMW X5 [0.00] 2018 Ford Raptor [0.00]	Brand: I cant recall, but it was a quality brand Model: N/A Percentage: 18% Interferes with Comfort Access: No __________________ 2023 BG G80 ///M3 COMP XDRIVE Dinan CF Intake \| Valvetronic SS Full Exhaust \| AST Adjustable Springs \| UNIT 17 Front Splitter \| UNIT 17 Sideskirts \| BC Forged HSC21 Wheels 20x10 et12 / 20x11 et12
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08-15-2014, 09:17 AM	#4
Lunker325 First Lieutenant 94 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E70 X5M / 991.2 C4S Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (4)	Can tint interfere with comfort access? I know metallic tint can interfere with radio and radar detectors, but have not heard anything about comfort access. __________________ '17 Porsche C4S Sapphire Blue Metallic / Bordeaux Red - Softronic tune - Soul Sport Cats - Soul Exhaust '13 E70 X5M Black Sapphire Metallic / Bamboo Beige - Full Dinan Suspension - Dinan Exhaust - BPM Sport Tune - xHP Flashtool Transmission Tune
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08-15-2014, 09:28 AM	#6
rgoose18 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2008 Audi RS 4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	__________________ 2008 Audi RS4 Daytona Grey - Daily 2009 BMW M3 AW
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08-15-2014, 09:53 AM	#7
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 637 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	Brand: Forget Model: Forget Percentage: 20 sides and rear and 15 on the front windshield Interferes with Comfort Access: NO
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08-15-2014, 10:23 AM	#9
Quicksilv3r Captain 235 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Augusta, Georgia iTrader: (1)	Brand: Llumar Model: N/A Percentage: 35% Interferes with Comfort Access: No __________________ -WJV
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08-15-2014, 11:33 AM	#10
BrewRifle Lieutenant Colonel 421 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 2011 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.56] 2013 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i [8.00]	Brand: Formula One Model: Pinnacle Percentage: 35% Driver/Passenger, 20% Rear quarter and rear window. Interferes with Comfort Access: No Attached Images __________________ 2011 Monte Carlo Blue E92 ///M3 - ESS VT2-625
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08-15-2014, 12:11 PM	#12
Rupes Major 1056 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Anyone found a good solution to the dot matrix issues inherent with these cars and tinting?
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08-15-2014, 12:24 PM	#13
SWOT1 The Hammock Man 493 Rep 593 Posts Drives: X3MC, X3 M40i, E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [8.00] 2020 BMW X3M Comp. [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [9.00]	Global tint - 17% No issues with Comfort Access Attached Images __________________ - '20 X3MC \| Alpine White \| Black Alcantara/Midrand Beige \| loaded \| 295/265 PS4S - '09 E93 M3 \| Alpine White \| Bamboo Beige Novillo \| DCT \| loaded \| Chrome M220 Wheels - 275/255 PSS
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08-15-2014, 12:34 PM	#14
M3AN93 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: JEREZ BLACK E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere in the Valley (Los Angeles) iTrader: (0)	:cool: Brand: dont recall Model: N/A Percentage: Limo Interferes with Comfort Access: No Attached Images
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08-15-2014, 01:03 PM	#15
Rbembas_M3 Lieutenant 39 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Brand: dont recall Model: N/A Percentage: 20% Interferes with Comfort Access: No __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe,Jerez Black,DCT,EDC,DSC 2010 X5 30i Black
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08-15-2014, 01:25 PM	#16
bga23 Dirty old man 59 Rep 493 Posts Drives: 2021 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Huper Optik Stark 35% No issues with comfort access See for sale link in my signature for pics.
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08-15-2014, 01:56 PM	#17
Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	Brand: Dealership Ceramic, can't remember the actual name. Done by BMW North Scottsdale after purchase. Model: Ceramic, again, can't remember the name of the actual product. Percentage: 35 all around Interferes with Comfort Access: No __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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08-15-2014, 06:16 PM	#18
'Cane Major General 8650 Rep 5,416 Posts Drives: 2022 Aventurin/SS G82 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M4 Comp AWD [8.00]	Brand: 3M Model: Not Sure Percentage: 35% front/28% rear (I think) CA: No
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08-15-2014, 06:30 PM	#19
Nice Rumble Private First Class 29 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New London, NH iTrader: (0)
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08-16-2014, 11:58 AM	#20
lmendz71 Private First Class 30 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA,USA iTrader: (0)	Brand: Formula 1 Pinnacle Ceramic CA: Flawless with CA 50% front, 35% rears Attached Images
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08-16-2014, 01:29 PM	#21
Cbozz Colonel 689 Rep 2,717 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida/ St. Louis iTrader: (27) Garage List 2016 BMW X5M [0.00] 08 BMW M3 [0.00] 14 BMW X5 50i - sold [0.00] 09 BMW 335i - Sold [0.00] 09 BMW 328i - Sold [0.00] 07 BMW 328i - Sold [0.00]	Brand: xyz Model: (if known) Percentage: 20% and 30% windshield Interferes with Comfort Access: Nope __________________ Evolve, Eisenmann, Strasse, StopTech, Active Autowerke
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08-16-2014, 04:36 PM	#22
Teeopi Captain 58 Rep 630 Posts Drives: MR E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan/Shanghai iTrader: (11)	Brand: MADICO Model: N/A Light Transmitted: 35% or more Light reflected: 25% or less No issue with comfort access. It complies with VESC-20 and VAT-3 __________________ www.facebook.com/mipowerclub Last edited by Teeopi; 08-16-2014 at 05:10 PM..
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