Window Tint?

KKSigs · 03-23-2016, 04:45 PM

Anyone planning to tint the Windows? Question how do you do the rear window?

mkoesel · 03-24-2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

Question how do you do the rear window?

Since, to the best of my knowledge, the rear window should be the same as the standard M4, you may wish to check existing threads to see if this has been covered.

You could perhaps search in this thread:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1020301

Or, if you don't see the answer there, then there are many others:

http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...bimmerpost.com

No guarantee it has been covered, but it is probably worth a look.

KKSigs · 03-24-2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKSigs

Question how do you do the rear window?

Since, to the best of my knowledge, the rear window should be the same as the standard M4, you may wish to check existing threads to see if this has been covered.

You could perhaps search in this thread:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1020301

Or, if you don't see the answer there, then there are many others:

http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...bimmerpost.com

No guarantee it has been covered, but it is probably worth a look.

Sorry let me clarify. Since there is a roll cage in the GTS how will a installer get back there? Unless the roll cage can be removed.

mkoesel · 03-24-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

Sorry let me clarify. Since there is a roll cage in the GTS how will a installer get back there? Unless the roll cage can be removed.

I see your point now. I'm sure the roll cage can be removed, but just how difficult this might be, I don't know. I did find this:

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-g...llcage-on.html

So, others have gone through it (albeit, for a different car with different passenger cabin, obviously). I guess you would probably be best off either finding a tint shop who has some experience either maneuvering around the cage, or have someone qualified (a reputable tuner would seem to be a good possible resource) remove the cage for you before taking it to the shop.

RPChan · 03-24-2016, 09:30 AM

It's going to the track. No tint.

KKSigs · 03-24-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RPChan

It's going to the track. No tint.

True!!! Which I will do too but never hurts to have some show as well

Kidscollege$ · 03-24-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

Question how do you do the rear window?

Since, to the best of my knowledge, the rear window should be the same as the standard M4, you may wish to check existing threads to see if this has been covered.

You could perhaps search in this thread:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1020301

Or, if you don't see the answer there, then there are many others:

http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...bimmerpost.com

No guarantee it has been covered, but it is probably worth a look.

Sorry let me clarify. Since there is a roll cage in the GTS how will a installer get back there? Unless the roll cage can be removed.

Remove window, tint, reinstall...just a thought

KKSigs · 05-15-2016, 06:04 AM

Still trying to think if this is possible with roll cage? Or you think is it worth for them to remove it, add tint, the reinstall roll cage. Don't want to remove the window.

lukej · 05-15-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RPChan

It's going to the track. No tint.

I agree with RP ... If you are racing it no tint.. If you bought to show.. Tint it....

My 2cents....

BarryB · 11-22-2016, 10:18 PM

I plan on tracking my car too, in fact I have thunder hill west booked for dec 11 but still like the look of the tint.

So has anyone actually done this? I'm not removing the window either......

M4_GTS · 11-22-2016, 10:24 PM

I prefer the no tint look, the dot matrix leaves a "white" mark around it. Also have to show off that sexy roll cage.

BarryB · 11-22-2016, 10:35 PM

I may land up not doing it depending on what it takes to do it.....

M4_GTS · 11-22-2016, 11:11 PM

Just a warning, the floor boards in the roll cage area is weak and cannot support anything heavy like a human being.

KKSigs · 11-23-2016, 12:27 AM

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Just a warning, the floor boards in the roll cage area is weak and cannot support anything heavy like a human being.

True maybe a small Filipino like me but I have no tinting skills. Lol

Robcut1 · 11-23-2016, 07:48 AM

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Anyone planning to tint the Windows? Question how do you do the rear window?

The installer lies on his back under the cage.
That's what my guy did.

KKSigs · 11-23-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Robcut1

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

Anyone planning to tint the Windows? Question how do you do the rear window?

The installer lies on his back under the cage.
That's what my guy did.

Trying to visualize this. Almost seems impossible and the installer had to be pretty small. But that's awesome. Pics?

Robcut1 · 11-23-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

Trying to visualize this. Almost seems impossible and the installer had to be pretty small. But that's awesome. Pics?

I am going to share my pics on a new thread.

Powerbeast · 11-23-2016, 06:00 PM

Tinted my windows at Fresh Window Tint in Reseda,CA and it was a total pain to get the rear window tinted

KKSigs · 11-24-2016, 05:15 AM

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Tinted my windows at Fresh Window Tint in Reseda,CA and it was a total pain to get the rear window tinted

So how did they do the rear window?

Powerbeast · 11-24-2016, 10:52 AM

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Tinted my windows at Fresh Window Tint in Reseda,CA and it was a total pain to get the rear window tinted

So how did they do the rear window?

Took about 2 hours for that single portion and they managed to get the smallest guy to basically climb thru the cage.

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