yea 20% in tx. is a no no.. you will be getting pulled over.. sux. but looks very nice.

 

I have never had legal tint on any of my vehicles.
Never been pulled over for dark tint either(knock on Wood)

Here is the newest law in my county:


State rules limit darkness of vehicle window tint
By T.J. Aulds
The Daily News
Published September 2, 2010

Drivers of cars with tinted front windows might want to check just how dark those windows are or risk having their vehicles fail state inspection. New rules require all vehicles to meet more stringent regulations during annual safety inspections.

The rules actually became law a year ago, but some inspection stations claim the Texas Department of Public Safety informed them Monday that the regulations went into effect Wednesday.

The law mandates the windows on the front driver and passenger side windows have no less than 25 percent light transmittance. That means tint that allows 25 percent or more of the light through meets state standards.

The higher the percentage number, the more light that is let through. The lower the number, the darker the tint.

Until last year, the law was windows could allow no less than 20 percent light transmittance for vehicles made after 1988. Older cars were exempt from the law.

Bill Stucker, manager of Palmer Avenue Exxon in Texas City, complained he didn’t see the new requirements until a notice was sent through the state’s inspection computer system three days ago.

“I don’t mind them changing the numbers, but not to inform anyone ahead of time is not good,” Stucker said, pointing to the alert sent from the DPS. “We are the ones who are going to be yelled at a bunch. We will have to say, ‘Don’t shoot the messenger.’”

Stucker said his shop handles as many as 50 inspections a day.

Not everyone was caught off guard by the rules. Billy Deremer, the top inspection guy at Cook Ford in Texas City, said the 25 percent rule took effect when the law changed last year. He said he doesn’t recall a new notice issued this week.

Officials from the DPS did not return calls or e-mails, but the rules on the website appear to conflict.

On its page about inspection rejection criteria, a vehicle can fail inspection if the windows immediately to the left and right of the driver have less than 20 percent light transmittance. Under a different webpage about window tinting standards, it notes the law change of Sept. 1, 2009, said a vehicle is illegal if those windows are less than 25 percent.

It does not indicate if vehicles made before 1988 still are exempt.

Renate Wiseman, of Texas City, had no worries. Her 2003 GMC truck passed inspection at Palmer Avenue Exxon. Her front windows had 75 percent light transmittance, while her rear windows were at 19 percent.

Windows behind the driver are exempt. The DPS also can give exemptions to drivers on a case-by-case basis for medical reasons, according to the agency’s website.

Inspection shops use a light meter to determine whether a car can or cannot pass inspection. If the vehicle fails, the owner can get the problem fixed and return within 15 days for a reinspection, Stucker said.

 

OK, you gents made me curious. I found this for Oregon:

Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 6 inches.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 35% of light in.

I found that at this site, where they have all states:

www.tintcenter.com/laws/

 

I know that the info for Texas isn't right. Back windows can be painted black.

 

I guess they should have said: "Your mileage may vary."

Or something. Oh well ....

 

lol what is this in reference too?

 

Just that they should have had some kind of disclaimer on that tintcenter website to account for changes or errors - the example being you knowing that they were wrong about rear windows.

"Your mileage may vary" is just my personal smartass generic disclaimer; they use it on advertising mileage claims and it always makes me laugh. I take it to mean: "don't even dream of getting this good of gas mileage."

 

ahhhhh. I get it now. When I had the custom tune with CMR software(DS)
I was actually getting better than advertised if i kept my foot out of it.
I'm trying to get ahold of Wheatly to tune my truck friday but he isn't answering my messages/pm's/calls.

If i am left no choice i'll have to go to Flaco (which is alot closer) but he charges $400 but it's a dyno tune. He also charges 125 for retunes.

 

only if need to be put on dyno again...

looking forward to seeing u friday
Flaco

 

I didn't get back to you? You replied to several of my pm's LOL