Drifting

Hi guys,
Have any of you had tinted windows in car that you tracked, particularly a GT3?

My 991 GT3 has finally arrived and will be released to me in the next 2 days. I'm not a track rat, but I do HDPE 3-5x a year now, but plan to go much more often once my GT3 is in my hands

My car is Guards Red with black headlights. I plan to tint the windows (a first for me) for many reasons. It completes the red/black color scheme, particularly the black headlights and grillwork, adds a little menace, and adds privacy when teenagers/rednecks pull up next to me.

I don't plan to go particularly dark as I'm not going for a gangsta look.

My question is this. One of the salespeople at my dealership is an experienced track rat and he warned my against tinting my rearview window, even a light tint out of concerns over visibility on the track.

Have any of you tracked a car with tinted rear windows? Has it really been a problem on the track?

I can't tint the front windshield in my state. I plan to do 45% tint for all four side windows, and 55% for the rear window. Anyone see a problem with either tint amounts and tracking the car???

mdrums

Yes my windows are tinted. No issues on the track with rear visibility. I don't know the tint percent but its about as dark as factory tint on the rear windows of a SUV. Easy to see out of harder to see in.

johnwb

My side windows are tinted and I track with no issues

ChrisF

BS unless you go limo tint. Do a light tint and you won't even know it's there.

Kugley

I have very dark windows, but it wasn't by choice. I bought it this way from out of state. I was planning on removing it because the car is 95% for the track, but I ended up really liking it. I've never had an issue seeing out the back. I have sensitive eyes so it actually works great for me. It's definitely not legal in CA, but neither are the Hoosiers I drive to and from the track.

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usctrojanGT3

I have ceramic medium tint on all my windows except the front windshield which has a clear ceramic tint. No issues at all at the track.

m5trol

I don't understand why some people make **** up? Total BS, either that or there is some part of the conversation we are missing (limo tint for instance).

surlynkid

My E92 has full tint. I can see fine out the back. You may not be able to see me tap the rear view mirror to expect a point, but I can see out fine. I changed the angle on my gT3 wing, and I can barely see anything out the back now. It is worse than the tint.

malmasri

all glass tinted, cuts down the heat, never had an issue with it on track, I don't know what he means!!! show him an image of the F1 drivers helmets with a visor....

usctrojanGT3

That's why you should buy an RS with higher wing uprights.

997gt3north

with a 9000rpms and a set of R6s, just drive Flat-Out - no need to look in the rear view mirror anyways

if Clarke or Grady are behind you, you won't have to worry about a point-bye because their car will be on the apex before you get there anyways

;-0


apply the tint

007DT

Tint is Fine, and preferred in my opinion. It will not cause an issue.

If it is a race car most sanctioned groups SCCA, BMWCCA, etc do not allow tinted windows. IN A RACE CAR ONLY. DE's doesn't matter.

etchhead

Wonder how hard it is to tint after a rollbar is in place?

chardonet

All tinted with lighter shade for fronts. Keep in mind that the angle of the rear window will make the tint look darker than it is.

chardonet

You'll need a contortionist. Check around and tell them you have a roll bar. Some may charge more for time involved.

Noticed you're in the Bay Area. Check with Premiere in Fremont.