[bosiwow]

Does anyone know how much % 'the sun protection glass' is tinted on the GT? The dealer didn't have one. Is it really dark, because when i look at pictures it doesn't seem dark at all.

[Mike_L]

70%

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Mike_L

70%

That's what the stock tint is in the US. The US build sheet doesn't list darker options, but they may be available in Europe. It would be nice if you could get the same tint on the rear windows as is used on the moonroof.

[bosiwow]

There is only one option here in europ afaik and it's called sun protection glass. I couldn't find the % of tint. I hope it isn't too light. Thank you . Can't wait for my first BMW.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by bosiwow

There is only one option here in europ afaik and it's called sun protection glass. I couldn't find the % of tint.

That's where there's confusion for US owners. We have no options, there is only a standard equipment light green tint that's about 70%. If that's the same base offering you have then it stands to reason that the 'sun protection' will be darker. But if your standard glass is clear then what's called 'sun protection' might be what we get as standard here. The only way for you to know for sure is to see it in person.

[bosiwow]

I took a look at the configurator and this is how it looks with and without:

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by bosiwow

I took a look at the configurator and this is how it looks with and without:

That's different from the US configurator, we have no option for darker rear windows. I estimate the rear windows on that picture to be between 20%-35%.

[Daftasabrush]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

That's different from the US configurator, we have no option for darker rear windows. I estimate the rear windows on that picture to be between 20%-35%.

I think it's 30%, it states it on the glass IIRC

[bosiwow]

Does that mean it blocks 70% of the light trying to come through the window?
Good that I also ordered the sunroof

[Daftasabrush]

Originally Posted by bosiwow

Does that mean it blocks 70% of the light trying to come through the window?
Good that I also ordered the sunroof

Yup, the normal windows are tinted so that 70% of light gets through, and the darker rear ones are tinted so that 30% of the light gets through. Really makes a difference to the temperature in the back. My small person is sad that no one can see her wave at people now though

[bosiwow]

thank you

[Tameautumn]

are aftermarket tints any good in your opinions?

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Tameautumn

are aftermarket tints any good in your opinions?

They're only as good as the skill of the installer.

[Tameautumn]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

They're only as good as the skill of the installer.

I was worried someone would say that

Any tips on good installers in the Southampton/Winchester area in the UK?

[Ian_Phil]

My friend used these guys for the glass on his R32 Skyline GTR

https://www.facebook.com/tintinit

[Tameautumn]

Cheers

[bosiwow]

Nope, aftermarket is not an option for me. Gl with yours.

[Tameautumn]

Originally Posted by bosiwow

Nope, aftermarket is not an option for me. Gl with yours.

I am still not convinced it is worth is effort ... may just tell the kids to wear sunglasses

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Tameautumn

I am still not convinced it is worth is effort ... may just tell the kids to wear sunglasses

I put it on my rear window, for heat rejection in summer. You may not have that need where you are. I did the rear quarter windows with the leftovers, didn't bother with the side windows.

[Tameautumn]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I put it on my rear window, for heat rejection in summer. You may not have that need where you are. I did the rear quarter windows with the leftovers, didn't bother with the side windows.

I wish we had that trouble in the UK for more than 3 days a year