E93 Owners - Visibility Issues

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-17-2009, 12:25 AM

This could be the worst poll ever. It was my first one, gimmie break!

ibimmer954 · 03-17-2009, 12:52 AM

I have "38%" tint. Yeah, it's a little dark at night. But not to the point where I think it's dangerous. I don't see how an E93 is going to be an different than an E92 for the purposes of this poll.

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-17-2009, 12:56 AM

I think the blind spot is bigger on the back pillars and also on the front pillars vs the coupe.....

ramorendez · 03-17-2009, 01:07 AM

The C-pillars on the 'vert are smaller than the coupe.

I don't have a tint, but I am looking into getting tinted in the near future.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-17-2009, 01:17 AM

hmmm, i dont quite understand the reason for tinting a 'vert
you dont want people to see you when the tops up, but do when the tops down?

purely cosmetic im assuming

VanM3Lover · 03-17-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

I think the blind spot is bigger on the back pillars and also on the front pillars vs the coupe.....

I used to have a E46 Vert. The visibility in the E93 compared with the E46 is a LOT better. The E46 had a much smaller back window and much smaller rear windows. It had massive canvas C-pillars, but I think it looked good!

VanM3Lover · 03-17-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

I think the blind spot is bigger on the back pillars and also on the front pillars vs the coupe.....

How does the A-pillars differ?

halB · 03-17-2009, 07:11 AM

Why tinting a vert? Drive with the top down and wear sunglasses. It's a vert!

CTsang1234 · 03-17-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VanM3Lover

I used to have a E46 Vert. The visibility in the E93 compared with the E46 is a LOT better. The E46 had a much smaller back window and much smaller rear windows. It had massive canvas C-pillars, but I think it looked good!

I agree. I had an E46 and the E93 has bigger side windows and has much more visability.

mike-y · 03-17-2009, 10:11 AM

if you are worried about visibility issues, get a lighter tint, like 50% (lightest), or 35% (Medium). You don't have to get them super dark.

T3X4S · 03-17-2009, 10:55 AM

I tinted my windows purely for cosmetic reasons. It looks much nicer when the top is up. Besides, the effect is more dramatic from "can't be seen" to "see everything".

MontegoGoGoGo, I thought that you were looking to get rid of the current ride for a new one?

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-17-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by E93TXHRNS

I tinted my windows purely for cosmetic reasons. It looks much nicer when the top is up. Besides, the effect is more dramatic from "can't be seen" to "see everything".

MontegoGoGoGo, I thought that you were looking to get rid of the current ride for a new one?

That is still to be determined!

Rugs · 03-17-2009, 10:47 PM

I have 30% Tint and love it.

yiangou4 · 03-19-2009, 03:08 PM

yes

92tripleblack · 03-19-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

This could be the worst poll ever. It was my first one, gimmie break!

What do you want me to break?
As for tint, you don't notice it if you are on the inside. I have 20% all around on the Armada. You loose more visability by putting a Gator sticker in your rear window.

92tripleblack · 03-19-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

hmmm, i dont quite understand the reason for tinting a 'vert
you dont want people to see you when the tops up, but do when the tops down?

purely cosmetic im assuming

Keeps the car cool when the roof is up in the sun. Tint isn't for "seeing" or "not seeing" you at all. Its about temperature and longevity of the interior materials. The can't see me stuff is illegal anyway in all 50 states.

BMWGator · 03-19-2009, 03:56 PM

No tint here, but would definitely tint if DC didn't have such stupid tint laws...for the % tint they allow, might as well not even bother.

If I were somewhere else like Florida, would absolutely be tinted...I think it makes cars look better.

MontegoGoGoGo · 03-20-2009, 03:25 PM

I dunno, maybe it's me, but coming from a 323 coupe to the 328 cabrio, the blind spot is really bad. Now, not as bad at the 318 cabrio I had, that back window was TINY. But just something about the E93 makes it really hard for me to see.

poiney · 03-20-2009, 09:19 PM

pro:
keeps car cool

cons:
nighttime visibility diminished
bigger hassle (worry about scratching and careful cleaning)
bubbles can form on BMW rear window

92tripleblack · 03-20-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

I dunno, maybe it's me, but coming from a 323 coupe to the 328 cabrio, the blind spot is really bad. Now, not as bad at the 318 cabrio I had, that back window was TINY. But just something about the E93 makes it really hard for me to see.

Tint doesn't increase or decrease a blind spot in any way. Stickers do though so tint away and don't put any bumper stickers in the window.

cgc335i · 03-20-2009, 09:46 PM

I drive an E90 but I did a 35% ceramic tint and love it. Not too dark to see out of and the right level of darkness on a black car. My $0.02.

PTinVT · 03-21-2009, 04:49 AM

My 328xi came with a moderate tint, but I had it removed. You can't have ANY tint on the front side windows in VT - I couldn't pass inspection, so I had to have that removed. Then I didn't like how it looked with no tint on the front windows and tint on the backs so I had the backs removed. Then, the tint on the rear window bothered me at night - I don't know if it was the particular tint I had or the combo of it and the auto-dimming mirror, but I would get reflections of headlights behind me on all the lines of the rear window defroster... very distracting. I don't miss my tint.

I just wish the coupe had no B-pillar, seat belts built into the front seats, and opening rear windows. Clearly it's possible, and if the safety compromises/risks are OK for vert owners, why not for coupe owners? But that's another thread.

View Poll Results: TINT - E93: worried about visibility with blind spots and at night.
Have tint and love it, no complaints here.	37	68.52%
Have tint and regret it, too hard to see.	4	7.41%
Don't have tint, don't want tint, too hard to see anyway.	13	24.07%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	E93 Owners - Visibility Issues - Do you tint? This could be the worst poll ever. It was my first one, gimmie break! __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black Last edited by MontegoGoGoGo; 03-17-2009 at 12:47 AM..
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03-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	I have "38%" tint. Yeah, it's a little dark at night. But not to the point where I think it's dangerous. I don't see how an E93 is going to be an different than an E92 for the purposes of this poll.
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03-17-2009, 12:56 AM	#3
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	I think the blind spot is bigger on the back pillars and also on the front pillars vs the coupe..... __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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03-17-2009, 01:07 AM	#4
ramorendez Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Subie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	The C-pillars on the 'vert are smaller than the coupe. I don't have a tint, but I am looking into getting tinted in the near future. __________________ Current: 2007 Subaru WRX STi 2007 Triumph Speed Triple
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03-17-2009, 01:17 AM	#5
MCMLXXXIX wat 235 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	hmmm, i dont quite understand the reason for tinting a 'vert you dont want people to see you when the tops up, but do when the tops down? purely cosmetic im assuming __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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03-17-2009, 07:11 AM	#8
halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Why tinting a vert? Drive with the top down and wear sunglasses. It's a vert! __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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03-17-2009, 10:11 AM	#10
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	if you are worried about visibility issues, get a lighter tint, like 50% (lightest), or 35% (Medium). You don't have to get them super dark.
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03-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#11
T3X4S Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 MW M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 991.2 Targa 4S [0.00] 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I tinted my windows purely for cosmetic reasons. It looks much nicer when the top is up. Besides, the effect is more dramatic from "can't be seen" to "see everything". MontegoGoGoGo, I thought that you were looking to get rid of the current ride for a new one?
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03-17-2009, 10:47 PM	#13
Rugs Lieutenant 46 Rep 502 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southeast U.S. iTrader: (2)	I have 30% Tint and love it. __________________ "WorldsQuickest 335i E93" SMART-Top /One-Off Opaque Vinyl EYELIDS / 30% TINT / A.C.SCHNITZER Pedals / "M" Tri-Color Wheel w/Paddles / EIBACH Pro-Kit / AKEBONA F. & EBC RED-STUFF R.Dustless Pads / Drilled & Slotted ROTORS / MIRO M6 Reps / MICHELIN PS2's / U.R.Coated DP's / CYBA-QUAD Exhaust Tips / BMS-TUNED...
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03-19-2009, 03:08 PM	#14
yiangou4 New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E93 335i M sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	do you tint- yes
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03-19-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
BMWGator Captain 16 Rep 653 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	No tint here, but would definitely tint if DC didn't have such stupid tint laws...for the % tint they allow, might as well not even bother. If I were somewhere else like Florida, would absolutely be tinted...I think it makes cars look better. __________________ =============================== ===============================
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03-20-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	I dunno, maybe it's me, but coming from a 323 coupe to the 328 cabrio, the blind spot is really bad. Now, not as bad at the 318 cabrio I had, that back window was TINY. But just something about the E93 makes it really hard for me to see. __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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03-20-2009, 09:19 PM	#19
poiney Captain 36 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	pro: keeps car cool cons: nighttime visibility diminished bigger hassle (worry about scratching and careful cleaning) bubbles can form on BMW rear window
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03-20-2009, 09:46 PM	#21
cgc335i New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: '07 E90 (335i) \| Blk on Blk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC iTrader: (0)	I drive an E90 but I did a 35% ceramic tint and love it. Not too dark to see out of and the right level of darkness on a black car. My $0.02. __________________ '07 E90 (335i) \| Jet Black \| Black Leather \| Cold Weather Pkg \| Premium Pkg \| Sport Pkg \| Navi - iDrive *Mods:*: Black Lines \| Formula One Pinnacle Performance (35%) tint \| HID Angel Eyes (still undecided)
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03-21-2009, 04:49 AM	#22
PTinVT armchair enthusiast 221 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: 18 340xi, 02 325Cic, 93 850Ci Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burlington, VT iTrader: (3)	My 328xi came with a moderate tint, but I had it removed. You can't have ANY tint on the front side windows in VT - I couldn't pass inspection, so I had to have that removed. Then I didn't like how it looked with no tint on the front windows and tint on the backs so I had the backs removed. Then, the tint on the rear window bothered me at night - I don't know if it was the particular tint I had or the combo of it and the auto-dimming mirror, but I would get reflections of headlights behind me on all the lines of the rear window defroster... very distracting. I don't miss my tint. I just wish the coupe had no B-pillar, seat belts built into the front seats, and opening rear windows. Clearly it's possible, and if the safety compromises/risks are OK for vert owners, why not for coupe owners? But that's another thread. __________________ '18 340i xDrive EB/Dakota, 6-speed manual, M-sport '02 325Cic vert AW/Montana leather, 5-speed manual, premium/removable hardtop '93 850Ci Oxford Green/Parchment, auto '71 Buick Riviera, 455 V8 land yacht
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