Front tint strip?, opinion please... *pics now* Options

[tim86]

I'm not sure if it would look good or not... but I know it would keep a lot of sunlight out, and make my car a lot cooler... the Florida sun is so hot let me know what you all think... not sure if I should get it or not

This post has been edited by tim86: May 16, 2006 - 11:15 AM

[ZacMan1987]

I voted yes, but it really depends. So long as it isn't ricey. Like, some kind of huge banner for a performance part you don't have. That would be bad. Stock black or some kind of cool fade would be fine.

[amysmojo]

Haha i started a topic a week or so ago w/ pics cause I got it done....i like it! but my car is black so it kinda blends in...I probably wouldnt like it on any other color besides black


here is a pic of vsideboy's




This post has been edited by amysmojo: May 12, 2006 - 7:10 PM

[CelicaQT]

I say yes as well. I think it helps alot in the summer. I don't have it on mine...only reason is because my car is green, I don't know if it'll look good on my car. lol But, yes...I think you should get it done. Silver right? I'm assuming you'd get it done in your color right?

[hitcachi]

The black strip rocks the house and black and silver cars. Def go for it.

This post has been edited by hitcachi: May 12, 2006 - 10:27 PM

[tim86]

thanks for everyones opinion... itll just be a black strip like the rest of my tint... i def do not want any weird banners lol... just wasnt too sure if itd look weird on our cars or not, im probably getting it done just for the sun factor if anything

[vsideboy]

Heres mine from inside.



Just used normal window tint that I had left over from the windows.

[crismillencolin]

Heres mine from inside.



Just used normal window tint that I had left over from the windows.

You get any hassle from the cops though ? We put one on my mates st202 and within a week he was told it was too big for a windscreen . It was 6inch wide but cause the windscreen is kinda small it looks huge i think .

[bloodrain]

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/blood...urrent=qwer.jpg

I think it looks fine no matter what color your car is. I got mine done over 2 years ago and no harasment from cops (even tho its 5% all around) but the tinting just blocks the sun, it doesnt make the car cooler at all. If anything, black attracts more heat.

This post has been edited by bloodrain: May 13, 2006 - 10:00 AM

[celiracer]

I think it would look good on any color. And cops shouldn't harras you because as long as its above the AS-1 line you can put or do whatever you want. (well in my town) But i've been thinking about doing that and getting rid of my celica Banner.

But definatly has to be as dark as possible. Even a black sticker all the way across would look good.

This post has been edited by celiracer: May 13, 2006 - 6:27 PM

[95CelicaST]

My car had it when I got it. Just flows with the rest of the tint.


excuse the dirt.

[celiracer]

Could also use a banner sticker and have it the same color of your car. Thats what i'm thinking about doing either this or doing a sticker that just goes up there. (but color of car)

[vsideboy]

But definatly has to be as dark as possible. Even a black sticker all the way across would look good.

Not too dark otherwise traffic lights can be a pain in the neck to see if they've changed when you're waiting


And no I haven't had any probs with the police thankfully, although there is a legal size that the strip can be.
My arguement would be that as long as the sun visors go down further than the strip then it should be ok. I have the visor down all the time anyway so mine is more for external looks rather than anything else.

[malpaso]

This is my one... recommended!





pictures from distance here

[DSRT-FX]

malpaso's what i'd get.. too bad there isnt a genuine toyota part for this with a small emblem in the corner or something hehe jdm all the way!

[95CelicaST]

Could also use a banner sticker and have it the same color of your car. Thats what i'm thinking about doing either this or doing a sticker that just goes up there. (but color of car)

I think that looks tacky. Plus, you can't see through it like a tint strip. I just think the solid color strip is terrible.

[tin_foil]

I say no, just get really dark tint all round

[hmongtaejien]

Do you still want it? Like it?

I'm not really sure if they are suppose to fade or be one solid color because I've never seen one.. so..

[CelicaGT04]

I think it looks good and i think you should do it. Not only that, but it would help keep the sun out of your eyes!!

[tim86]

got it done a couple days ago, pretty rainy day today, so i took pics... it keeps a lot of sun out and i like it