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    Hi , I've just joined TM3 and I'm really liking how everyone helps each other out making their mz3 better .

    I just got a 2007 White Mazda3 Sedan GT and I was wondering what you guys would recommend the % Tint I should get on it?

    I've also notice that a lot of ppl recommend getting it at Audio Heaven so I'm hoping you guys can give me any input on what you guys would think is best, I also don"t want it too dark so I don't get pull over by cops. Thanks

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    & congrats on the Mazda3 purchase. I say go 15%.

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    Welcome to TM3 and congrats on the purchase.

    15% to 20% you should have any problems with cops (pending where you live)

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    I'd get whatever the legal tint level is in your province.

    I also got an 2007 Mazda 3 GT Sedan recently too (but in True Red color)

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    I find 20-23% to be a happy medium between looks and visibility. Got mine (23%) done at Audio Heaven and have no complaints.

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    legal tint in ontario is 35% in the front and anything in the back. but you can most likely get away with 23% all around. I wish i had gone darker, but ive never had issues. also Audio heaven has specials during winter, best time to get them. best place to get them too. u can watch movies while u wait for the tint to get done.
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    Thanks guys, I"m in Ont. I Drive Around Markham, Stouffville, Scarborough area.


    So far it's 15%-20%-23%, wanna get an all around tint.

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    Ye I'm planning on getting the tint there as well I just need to pick the % to get all around

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    if ur worried about getting pulled over by the cops, 23% is imo the ideal option.

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    I got my tint done at AH few days i go.I went for 35% front (legal) and 23% at the back.
    Good job overall and looks great. 23% was not as dark as what i have initially thought (b4 install).
    i could have gone to 23% all around if i can do it again. lol.

    I think 23% all around would be OK, front and back.

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    20% around n no problems... looks nice too!
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    Any1 with a 15% - 20% and 23% all around tint, mind putting up pictures of their car, I would like to see how they look like.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by guzman View Post
    Any1 with a 15% - 20% and 23% all around tint, mind putting up pictures of their car, I would like to see how they look like.

    Thanks.
    I had 15% tints all around in my old sedan.. Sorry, pictures aren't that great but I hope it helps. Tints really dark but I haven't been hassled by cops. I got pulled over twice, but aren't related to the tints.





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    I got 23% all around, done at Audio Heaven, no problems at all and it looks good...you can check my thread here:
    http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...-GS&highlight=
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    Thanks every1 for all of your input. So I was thinking of getting it 15% all around or 20%-23% front and 15% back. Which one would be best???

    Thanks

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    i got 35 % all around and it works for me.. its a bitch seeing out the back at night when backing up i can only imagine with a 15% ?? jebus!

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    I've got 23% all around with AH and would suggest this percentage to be on the safe side.

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    Hey guzman, welcome to TM3.

    I have a 2007 Mazda3 GT Sedan as well. I used 32% tint all around. You can see it on my Members page to get an idea: http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...OGI-s-3/page12
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    welcome!

    i got 20% all the way round, 5% on the back glass. i really like it

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    welcome to the club!!

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    Welcome to TM3!!

    Here's a look at 35% front and 17% rear done at Audio Heaven.


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    Jackal man u got a sick ride!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vgandoza View Post
    Jackal man u got a sick ride!!!
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