What are your thoughts on privacy glass on a QP?

[gamma_ray]

A good idea, or too much drug dealer/gangsta rapper?

I think this may be the latter, although I do like the very honest description:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201111382443182/sort/default/usedcars/model/quattroporte/make/maserati/radius/1501/postcode/bh89ee/keywords/sunroof/page/1?logcode=p

If only all ads gave this amount of information.

 

[Parisien]

Not a fan...once these things go mainstream...they loose all impact....but if you really are famous.....or wanted by police....then a good idea!!

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[bigbob]

You need to be ugly and/or famous.

Fine behind the B pillar IMHO but not in front.

 

[hodroyd]

I have it in the back of my big Jeep, great for ogling the talent going past and does add some mystique, but it's very much a choice thing.

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Have them on the saab and the Mas as well. They're legal here, but not any types of darkness. The QP would be illegal.

 

[Emtee]

Can't say I'm a fan, but you can probably get away with a slight tint at the back. Black paintwork doesn't help as it just compounds the effect.

 

[Andyk]

It's ok...That car has been for sale for an age......

 

[Simon]

Sun protection glass was an option on the QP, essentially a mild tint and my car has it fitted. To be honest its a pain as you can't see as well in your mirrors or out of the back window at night.

 

[Parisien]

I have it in the back of my big Jeep, great for ogling the talent going past and does add some mystique, but it's very much a choice thing.

Robert........you old dog.....so.......aaahheeemmm.....who drives you as you sit in the back with the binoculars......??!!




Innocent question..........


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[hodroyd]

I have been known to park up outside senior netball practice nets, just for a short time though, an old dog knows all the tricks!!!

 

[conaero]

I don't like it to be Frank. The tint in the thread is actually illegal as you can't put over I think its 20% tint on windscreens and front side glass and the police can fine you.

If you had to, go for the same 20% tint all round.

 

[andyp250f]

Hmm. agree with the above. Also, I think it "cheapens" the way the car looks. I tried privacy glass on my Tipo, and to be honest, it didnt do much.

 

[gamma_ray]

I guess replacing the glass would be quite expensive?!

 

[bigbob]

It will probably be film so can be taken off.

 

[dem maser]

I like tints on black 4x4 but not on expensive prestige cars.....

Light tint but not the illegal stuff

 

[Parisien]

All so 20th century now....what people will have next is electrically controlled tinting of all colours as an optional extra

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[dem maser]

I believe bmw do that on the 7 series!!
Normal, light tint, & chauffeur tint option at a press of a button!!

 

[Woody]

I believe bmw do that on the 7 series!!
Normal, light tint, & chauffeur tint option at a press of a button!!

See, I didnt know that and have thought for ages there shulld be adjustable tints. I think photocromatic would be nice....so bright sunshine = dark, night = clear.

Personally, I think subtle tints are best....if you see a car with slight tints, they often look so much nicer than a comparable car but its hard to see why. I like that.

 

[hodroyd]

Brilliant idea photochromatic glass, I would keep the back window clear though, too risky not to be able to see what's behind you.

 

[gamma_ray]

price now dropped £4k from previous post

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201111382443182/sort/default/usedcars/model/quattroporte/make/maserati/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/bh89ee?logcode=p