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Question Tint C8 rear cabin glass and/or engine glass?
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Just wanted to update everyone, I got my C8 tinted a few days ago. Went for 25% ceramic's from suntek and it makes the car look SO much better, especially with my black wheels and roof. Did not tint the back engine glass as the tint shop owner said it would melt right off over time and I also didn't touch the glass behind the cabin as I want to see out of it (1LT C8). Attached is a photo of how it looks.
In Ontario, cars newer than 2017 need to let at least 70% light in, meaning my car is deemed "illegal" by 5%. If I get pulled over I'll simply say it's 30% and I should be fine as Ontario doesn't have measuring devices like in Quebec. I've driven with no front plate for years so being a bit dark on tints doesn't bother me too much. Wish me luck! LOL
In Ontario, cars newer than 2017 need to let at least 70% light in, meaning my car is deemed "illegal" by 5%. If I get pulled over I'll simply say it's 30% and I should be fine as Ontario doesn't have measuring devices like in Quebec. I've driven with no front plate for years so being a bit dark on tints doesn't bother me too much. Wish me luck! LOL
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She does look good. 
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Beautiful! That looks good. I may tint my windows again at some point in the future. They were 35% when I bought the car, 5 years later and I got a ticket. I really liked how the interior stayed cooler, and I never did feel like I could not see out of the car.
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You can get a ticket for keeping the front plate on the dash, by the windshield. The HTA states it must be visible on the front most part of the vehicle. I believe there is a previous thread about this somewhere in the forum. I hate the way the front plate makes the car look. My friend just received his Ferrari Pista and he has a front plate. Takes so much away from the car.
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On my M2 I drove for 2 years without a front plate and didn't have any troubles, pulled over twice as well and they didn't notice. On the C8 I have my plate on the front windshield dash area
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Never said you would not get stopped, but you won't get billed for smoked windows, in Sask.
Have you actually look at your own government website?
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Here is a copy of what I received. Fine was $150. Paid online after having the inspection to verify the tint was removed.
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Have you actually look at your own government website?
Rules related to vehicles - SGI - SGI - Liferay DXP prd01
The Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook - A guide to safe driving is a helpful resource for becoming a knowledgeable and good driver. It's great for people who are working towards getting their driver's licence. It's also a handy reference tool for drivers who want to refresh their skills or review a...
Here is a copy of what I received. Fine was $150. Paid online after having the inspection to verify the tint was removed. [...]
No I haven't read the website. It is quite irrelevant in court anyway.
Yes, you got a ticket & inspection ticket for window tint as it is not legal. You had an aftermarket film applied on the window. This is asking for trouble.
Smoked windows.... no problem. Speaking from experience.
Saskatchewan Vehicle Equipment Regulations said:
It is subtle and not well known, but it's there.
EDIT: Rumor is there are ongoing talks on changing the legislation to allow aftermarkets films as well. Not sure when or if that will happen though.
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Yes factory tint is ok. However, it doesn't have to be the car's manufacturer. It can be aftermarket windows with a darker shade. This is the solution I wanted to point out. This is why I wrote down in my previous post that they are pricey. Not asking for anybody to bow in front of me, I am just showing an alternative. I thought this was clear and assumed that everybody knew a smoked window was not a window tinted with a film. Sorry you did not get it. I'll try to be clearer in my next posts.
Please let's try to avoid the passive-aggressiveness. It doesn't do anybody any favour.
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Yes, I agree. I was just trying to avoid ruffling feathers. I shall edit my post to "straight up aggressiveness".
Yes, I agree. I was just trying to avoid ruffling feathers. I shall edit my post to "straight up aggressiveness".
No worries @Kev
Neither one of us is good at not ruffling feathers. But that's ok. It has been a fun discussion and certainly not intended to be personal. The glory of the internet... everyone can be Chuck Norris.
That is not us.
All good