What tint

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by CdotK, Aug 30, 2013.

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3M Color Stable OR Formula One Pinnacle

  1. 3M Color Stable

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  2. Formula One Pinnacle

    1 vote(s)
    33.3%
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  1. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

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    Better q for 32Kcolors. He has those installed.
     
    #21 Jonny Zero, Sep 1, 2013
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    Also, they have fully exposed rear reflectors, whereas tinting over the stock reflectors violate many states' laws as they are written.

    There are some DOT-stamped aftermarket taillights, but Valenti isn't one of them. Valenti is a JDM manufacturer and does not actively sell in the United States so they have no reason to get them DOT certified. They do sell in Europe so they have European E-mark certificate (European version of DOT) for street legal usage as a result.
     
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    i would really like a set but 430+30 for shipping is a little too much for me! Ill just roll with the stock ones:(
     
    #23 CdotK, Sep 1, 2013
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    The tint looks good!

    I kind of want to get mine tinted. On a previous car I had 50% on the back and rear sides and 35% on the front sides. That's dark enough for me. Had to take them off when I moved to DC because they wouldn't pass safety inspection (any non-factory tint, unless you are a limo, etc.) Since then I've got used to not having tint, but I think it would look good on a Prius and over the last few years they've thrown out the safety inspections for passenger vehicles (just emissions now.)
     
    #24 SuperGLS, Sep 2, 2013
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