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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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nice black vette
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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looks great
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg C5
I would not tint the door windows.
Many states have laws about tinted windows, which includes a
hefty fine.
Yea Iowa cops are pretty bad for that they also love the no front plate look.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Congrats!! And your car looks great as it is...
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Black Rules, welcome!
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg C5
I would not tint the door windows.
Many states have laws about tinted windows, which includes a
hefty fine.
Hard to see at night.

If asked how much you paid don't say. There is always some knucklehead who will say you paid too much. Have fun, it looks beautiful !!
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Not sure there's a right way and/or a wrong way to do things on a Vette unless you do something stupid like a big wing! As we say, it's your car, do it your way!!
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Hello and welcome

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Welcome to the forum!! Lots of good info here.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Personally I like it and I like it a lot!




I say go for it!

Thanks,Matt
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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congrats...
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Nice Vette welcome, I'm not a big fan of the blackout look myself but to each their own. I can think of a lot worse things I've seen!
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