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  1. 13th May 2005, 04:39 AM #1
    Gismo
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    Anyone tick the privacy glass option and then not tint the front side windows :)
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  2. 13th May 2005, 05:19 AM #2
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    I thought BMW wouldnt tint the front side glass anymore? Thought that was why tinthaus were getting so many cars up to get the front ones done to match the rears.
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  3. 13th May 2005, 05:40 AM #3
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    Exactly, that's why i'm asking if anyone has not tinted the front windaes i want to know what it looks like as my new cooper has the privacy glass option
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  4. 13th May 2005, 06:09 AM #4
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    We got the privacy glass and have not got the front windows tinted.

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  5. 13th May 2005, 06:21 AM #5
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    quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
    We got the privacy glass and have not got the front windows tinted.
    So, are you happy with the way it looks etc, or are you thinking about getting the front ones done too :question::)
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  6. 13th May 2005, 06:28 AM #6
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    I think it makes them look a bit 'van-ish' but that's just me :approve:
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  7. 13th May 2005, 07:01 AM #7
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    The factory tint is way cooler than film tint. you can always tint the front to the legal limit to take away some of the vanny look.
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  8. 13th May 2005, 09:57 AM #8
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    Alan, I've got the privacy option on the rears and did not bother getting the front ones tinted.
    Very happy with the way it looks and if I was doing it again, would have it the same way.

    Some pictures are on www.fotki.com/nysavant in the MINI album.
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  9. 13th May 2005, 02:55 PM #9
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    Hi Alan

    Ive got the privacy glass and the front ones done but not to the same %.

    There is still a grey area as to the legality.:mad:

    Lothian and Borders police are having an amnesty on the 6th June at our local Tesco im considering taking mine along.

    BTW the car looks fab with them done.

    I will post a picture if you like but it wont be on untill Saturday night were off to Belfast today to see Queen.

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  10. 13th May 2005, 03:32 PM #10
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    I have the factory tint on the back and I will be doing the same again with my next cooper. We have this discussion quite often in relation to tinting the front windows. If you tint the front windows at all, they are illegal:disapprove: - minime will back me up on this. The MINI front windows are already tinted to the legal limit when they come out of the factory. Yes, the police probably won't bother you unless it is pimping black, but if they do, it's a Vrec and a fine.... it's your gamble
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