| Author | Message | ||
| robert biscan (Tn_ferrari_bob)
New member Username: Tn_ferrari_bob Post Number: 49 Registered: 1-2003 |
Window tinting is reversable. I would do it for comfort and worry about resale later or what anyone thinks. It's no fun to be a wet blob, sweating like crazy but looking good. I'd want to enjoy the car and drive it. It's also not too costly to scrape if you don't like it. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 637 Registered: 6-2002 |
Anthony, I have basically the same car and chose not to tint the windows or change the wheels. IMHO, tint only looks good on certain cars/colors...like the black TR in Jim Schad's profile...that thing looks sinister! I am 35 and a buddy of mine (he's Italian) still tints every friggin car he gets as if we were still in high school...I just don't think tint should be on every car. The same with wheels...I do like some of the higher end aftermarket wheels (i.e. HRE) for a 360 yet not at all on a 328...to me it throws the car out of balance...Perfect refinished original wheels look classy to me... All the best! Btw, I just put a deposit on a 355 Cheers, TTG | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 65 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thomas, Thank you. Very informative. I guess I never really thought about it, it makes sense anyway. I never heard it called dying though. I guess it depends where your from. I got very lucky. Even though it has 20k miles it is as new. I love it. The sun must be in the perfect position in the photo in my profile. The paint glistens eveywhere. | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 768 Registered: 7-2003 |
Anthony, your '87 GTS appears as new. If you live in a warm weather climate, window tinting and air-conditioning should be a high priority. If you live in a wet, rainy area, anti-lock brakes are a must. So it goes. But the right tinting needs to be chosen. Officials say typical polyester tint material will cause a parked car to heat faster than those with no tint. But metallic, reflective tinting will reflect light and make a car cooler. Good article on the subject. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 63 Registered: 8-2003 |
By the way. You know what they say about opinions. It's all good. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 62 Registered: 8-2003 |
Kds, Definitely no offence taken. All that BLING BLING and fizzl my dizzel stuff was just my attempt to be funny. I'm a joker. I try to be anyway. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 61 Registered: 8-2003 |
Mr. Digital, Unfortunately, when your reading text you develop your own tone of the message. I wasn't speaking out or anger, I was speaking sarcastically; I was thinking "WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN' ABOUT WILLIS." "Maybe in the miami vice days you need to get out of the 80s." "I wasn't telling you to get out of the 80s." Either way, it really doesn't matter. We all have the same passion with Ferrari's or we wouldn't be here. We're all friends here. Pete, There is no need for anyone to appologize. Hey, I used to love Miami Vice. I'm a car and boat fanatic. Any show that combines Ferrari's with Scarab's are ok in my book. Craig, I think your right. I'll probably leave well enough alone. Everyone, Thank you for all of you thoughts and opinions. Thats what makes this site so fantastic. It's great to get opinions from others with a common passion. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Member Username: Kds Post Number: 408 Registered: 5-2003 |
Anthony.... I never looked at your profile....the wheels look nice BTW. No offence meant, nor am I sure that you took any. My opinion is just one of many, and is often skewed by the fact that I sell this stuff, so I have a different outlook than owners usually do. | ||
| Dave Quick (Davequick)
Junior Member Username: Davequick Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2003 |
I tinted. I drive with the windows down 99% of the time (even in the 20 degree or less weather I used to be in around Columbus, OH) to hear the engine anyway... but on the couple really hot days a year I like to get maximum effect out of the AC and the tiny cabin of the 328 with the top on and the windows up is like a tiny enclosed fishbowl that absorbs heat really fast. If the next owner doesn't like it then there it shouldn't be a big deal to remove. I only did the windows on the sides (don't do the rear window - it's not worth it - limits visibility AND the sun isn't usually coming through it so you aren't really getting any benefit IMHO. Plus, to tint the rear window in a 328 properly you would have to remove the glass , apply tint, re-install and I don't trust any tint shop to do that without leaks, etc. -dq | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 714 Registered: 1-2001 |
I agree with Matt on this. And... have you ever sat in a GTS with tinted windows and the side windows up? It's like being in a dark hole with the sun on top of you. It's so bright with the roof off that it distracts your driving. I was thinking about doing it too but changed my mind since 99% of my driving is with the roof off and the windows down! What's left to tint that will make any difference?  | ||
| mrdigital (Mrdigital)
New member Username: Mrdigital Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2002 |
Anthony I wasn't telling you to get out of the 80s. People need to lighten up a little bit. I've always bought cars for myself i don't care what people think about them. Do what you want with the car, you paid for it.Window tinting is not going to ruin the value of the car.I personaly like tinted windows It keeps the car cooler in the summer.I'm sure the windows are down most of the time anyways when your driving along the beach. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Intermediate Member Username: Psk Post Number: 1131 Registered: 11-2002 |
Sorry Anthony, I appear to have started that. All I said was that I not to keen on the completely blacked out look and thus I think tinting is okay:
I did not mean to imply anything. Pete | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 60 Registered: 8-2003 |
Specifically my second post. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 59 Registered: 8-2003 |
First of all, I never said that I wanted to black the windows out. I agree, that is too much. Second, Get out of the 80's, trying to impress other people! What the hell are you talking about! Read my post to see what my question was. I'm concerned about the heat and a not so fantastic air-conditioner. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 58 Registered: 8-2003 |
Michael, Thank You. I really love the way they look. I tried to pick something that was the same but different than the original wheels. What I mean is, if you imagine what the stock wheels look like (5 star), take out the center of each star, enlarge the wheels and chrome them and you got my wheels. At least that my warped way of looking at it. I didn't want to take too much away from the car itself. I did't want to get too crazy, I wanted it to be tasteful. I think I accomplished that in my opinion. I was extremely nervous, I didn't know what to expect. Gary, Thery are HRE wheels. If memory serves me correctly, they're HRE 541's in chrome. 9.5 in the front and 10.5 in the rear. Or 8.5 and 9.5, I can't remember exactly. I never drove my car with the original wheels. However, I had driven a 328 ten yeas ago - too long to make a comparison. I can tell you this, the car rides, handles and sounds amazing (tubi). I absoultely love it. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Intermediate Member Username: Psk Post Number: 1130 Registered: 11-2002 |
Heh mrdigital,
Maybe but I still see cars driving around like that and most people that I know still have the same opinion. But I am talking about the complete blacked out windows. Why would you want to do that? What have you got to hide from? You do not need to go complete black to get the temperature advantage. Anyway, like you say it's your car ... Pete | ||
| casey slattery (Mondialcab)
New member Username: Mondialcab Post Number: 36 Registered: 9-2003 |
IMO classic cars should be kept as original as possible. However tinting can be removed if you change your mind later on so its not that big of deal. Beautiful car though! | ||
| mrdigital (Mrdigital)
New member Username: Mrdigital Post Number: 39 Registered: 7-2002 |
"Anthony, IMO it depends what tint you use. If you go for the completely blacked out look ... well then most will think you sell drugs, etc." Maybe in the miami vice days you need to get out of the 80s.Tint them it's your car. Did you buy the car for youself or to impress other people? | ||
| Drewh (Drewh)
New member Username: Drewh Post Number: 23 Registered: 10-2003 |
Anthony, You appear to have a mint 328. Looks great in the pic. In British Columbia, Canada you cannot have any tint on the windows from your shoulders forward. I think I've heard that the law is so the police know what your doing if pulled over etc... I have heard that this is the law in other parts of the world also. Check your local laws. I personally don't mind the back window tinted but I think that the sides are a little tacky for a Ferrari. DrewH | ||
| MICHAEL MORETT (Thecarreaper)
Junior Member Username: Thecarreaper Post Number: 60 Registered: 9-2003 |
Anthony, the car is breath--taking. i live in georgia and go to florida to "play" . anyway i have done all the windows in all my cars myself. have them done by a professional, say some one who does BMW'S and Mercs in your area. i see tons of luxury cars with them . just tint the sides, leave the rear glass as it is. my car friends and i all have tinted the windshields as well, just check the local laws. we get a sticker here for legality from the police to show the tint is legal. just my opionion.....i love your car.... those wheels look great!!!!!! | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
New member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 14 Registered: 10-2003 |
I didn't know you had the original wheels. By the way are those HRE's. From the picture they look to be 17's. How does the car ride on wider tires. Do you have a clearance problems. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 57 Registered: 8-2003 |
Gary, I still have the original wheels. Wheels are easy to swap. Tint on the other hand, although still relatively easy to remove, may damage the defroster or even scratch the glass if one wrong move is made. | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
New member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 13 Registered: 10-2003 |
You ask if window tint is acceptable. I would be more curious to know if your aftermarket wheels are acceptable. Don't get me wrong I think they look great I'm just wondering If they could hurt the value of the car down the road. BTW- Beautiful 328 | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Intermediate Member Username: Psk Post Number: 1129 Registered: 11-2002 |
Anthony, IMO it depends what tint you use. If you go for the completely blacked out look ... well then most will think you sell drugs, etc. If you go for a not too dark shade that still says 'I have class' then, no problems! do it. A 308 with completely black windows would look disgusting ....  Pete | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 56 Registered: 8-2003 |
Russ, That's a valid point. I hope to keep the car for 2 to 3 years, and if business allows, I'd like to upgrade into something else. Another Ferrari of course. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 55 Registered: 8-2003 |
Tillman, Ultimately, my opinion is the only one that matters. Every one of my vehicles have tinted windows. I just don't want to do something that I shouldn't with a Ferrari. I know that the tint can be removed, but a future buyer may frown on that. Jim, Thanks. Now I understand. | ||
| Russ Birch (Pyro)
New member Username: Pyro Post Number: 29 Registered: 10-2003 |
If you plan on keeping the car for more than a short stretch, do what makes YOU feel good. I am in FL too and understand the need for tinted windows. On the other hand, the windows in your car are so small that tinting might not help that much anyway. That front window is a giant greenhouse. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 54 Registered: 8-2003 |
Matt, Thanks for the heads up. I could see that being a problem since the rear window is directly behind your head. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Intermediate Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 1045 Registered: 11-2001 |
It's your car, do as you please. Why waste time worrying about what others think, especially on a reversible mod? The side windows are tinted on mine by the previous owner, but not the back. Since the rear window is under the spoiler/butress, there's no advantage to tinting it | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 53 Registered: 8-2003 |
Kds, Oh man! You don't like my BLING BLING wheels? I live near South Beach, I have to keep up with all the homies and their fizzl my dizzel and all that other crap. Just Kidding. I appreciate your opinion. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Member Username: Kds Post Number: 407 Registered: 5-2003 |
DaveM... I agree with you about the hotter climate thing, but with the advent of solar glass that some manufacturers have in their "newer" cars now, I don't see it as being a real issue anymore other than it being a cosmetic one. Of course, an older car is a different story. The problem with tinting where I live lies in the perception of one's image....... | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 2060 Registered: 7-2002 |
concourse...meaning a concourse event or show where they judge your car for originality. Car can have wear from use so doesnt' have to be like brand new, but aftermarket or unoriginal items cost you points. so tint, shiny wheels, stick on emblems/shields or aftermarket A/C units will be viewed poorly. | ||
| Dave M (Davem)
Member Username: Davem Post Number: 477 Registered: 1-2002 |
KDS. All my "normal" cars are tinted. I agree some can look tacky, some can compliment even too. Same goes with any aftermarket install. Wheels comes to mind. Some Bling, some awesome. Anyways my wife an i have suffered some sun damage allready so tinting helps. Does anyone know how this would affect a 'Concours' event, any points deducted?? Lastly KDS if you lived in a much hotter climate your views might reflect that. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
Senior Member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6359 Registered: 8-2002 |
Anthony, The problem with tinting a GTS is that with the roof off, there is a glare on the rear window. Looking through the rear view mirror into the rear window is bad without window tint. Adding tint to the window will only reflect the sunlight into the rear view mirror. I had window tint on mine but I had to have it removed because I could not see out the rear window with the roof off. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Member Username: Kds Post Number: 404 Registered: 5-2003 |
I personally think that window tinting is the ultimate in tackiness. Far above and beyond a shiny set of bling bling wheels...etc. Just "my" opinion....don't get offended. Up here in Canada you get ticketed for it in most cases....it's usually up to the cops discretion from what I have heard, but there is a specific law nonetheless. | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 635 Registered: 3-2002 |
> I find myself not taking the car out because of the heat We cannot have that!! You need to solve that problem!! Get the windows tinted and get one of those *insulated* (not the cheap thin piece of material that rolls up) sun shields for the front window... that'll bring the temp in your car down about 40'... giving your AC a chance! I live in Texas, and it gets much hotter here, so I can tell you those things work. (Yes, I agree that it *feels* hotter in FL due to all that humidity... but humidity doesn't build up in closed cars like heat does!) | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 52 Registered: 8-2003 |
Jim, Forgive me for sounding ignorant. I'm a new Ferrari owner. What is "concourse" or "concourse parts" in relation to Ferrari's? Man.....I hope I didn't just post a stupid question. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 2059 Registered: 7-2002 |
Tint is easy to apply and fairly easy to remove. Windex and razor blade and it comes right off. Tillman has an aftermarket A/C compressor on his 328 and it apparantly blows ice cold air. of course if you are worried about concourse parts then that would not work for you. | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
Junior Member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thank you everyone for your responses. I'm still debating it though. My gut tells me to let it be. Decisions, decisions. George, I guess that 95% of the time I would be driving with the windows down and the top off anyway. I also drive the car occasionally. I'm in South Florida and the heat is near unbearable in the summer. I find myself not taking the car out because of the heat, and don't forget the humidity down here. As everyone knows, the air-conditioners in the 328's are not exactly like a Cadillac. It barely takes the heat out of the car, but it is bearable. I figured that the tint would at least help for the summer months. I don't know. I'm not sure I drive enough to be worring about it. As far as a tinter is concerned. I would try to find someone that can refer me to a good tinter. I would also offer to pay a premium to ensure the best job possible. Too may businesses are more into quantity than quality. | ||
| George Pavlisko (Lrpman)
Junior Member Username: Lrpman Post Number: 67 Registered: 10-2003 |
Anthony, thanks for asking, I was sure that it was a NO NO but glad to here the feedback. My only question would be WHO would you trust with a RAZOR BLADE NEAR the seals etc. to do the job? My tinter in FLorida that does all ours cars so far would NOT touch the TR when I asked him. He was CHICKEN! IMHO ours will be a true G-T (Garage to Trailer) except for a drive or two. | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 631 Registered: 3-2002 |
I agree... and tint is easily removed... so, I think its a no-brainer. The only reason there's no tint on my 360 is that I was afraid it wouldn't look right to have tint on the side windows but not the back window... and I couldn't see the tint holding up to the heat back there. Anyone have pics of a 360 with tinted windows? | ||
| Peter Cyr (Pete04222)
Junior Member Username: Pete04222 Post Number: 92 Registered: 6-2002 |
I say go for it. In Florida the tint will make the car more enjoyable to drive by keeping the inside of the car cooler and it should not affect the future value. If anything it should help protect the value by keeping the inside from fading or other sun damage. | ||
| fanatic (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 576 Registered: 2-2003 |
Anthony, Great looking 328!!! You're in Florida, I think window tinting would be great! The only place it'll hurt is the Concourse........ | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
New member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 50 Registered: 8-2003 |
If you have an older Ferrari, is it acceptable to tint the windows? Or would it affect the value in anyway? I have an 87 328 GTS and I'm apprehensive to make any changes. I realize you can remove the tint, but I'm not sure how F-car owners would feel about that. My luck, a window would get scratched or the rear window defroster would get damaged upon removal. I'm just curious. I'm a new Ferrari owner and want to make sure that I make the right decisions respective to the future value of my car. |