window tinting
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4th Gear
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From: Boca Raton Florida
window tinting
Any body in the Boca Raton area know of a good place to get windows tinted and what kind to use (ie. Lumar or 3m)
Anyone got pics of 15% on back and 20% or 25% on the fronts. Preferably on a black coupe.
Anyone got pics of 15% on back and 20% or 25% on the fronts. Preferably on a black coupe.
Team Owner
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From: CT
Re: window tinting (jayleone)
i had the reflective metallic ray ban film. I didn't like how it looked with the cars newer color. With the red it looked nice. I now have Limo all around.
See for yourself...Yes :lol: it's the same car. Red had 20% rear and 35% doors metallic
Now it has 5%
[Modified by JD 90 383, 10:53 PM 6/23/2002]
See for yourself...Yes :lol: it's the same car. Red had 20% rear and 35% doors metallic
Now it has 5%
[Modified by JD 90 383, 10:53 PM 6/23/2002]
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From: Long Island NY
Re: window tinting (mprogge)
I had my girlfriend's Honda Accord done at a place on the South side of Glades Road by Dixie Hwy. I think it was called Car and Driver, they did a good job. I had them put on 15% Llumar, and it looks new after almost three years. Good luck.
Pete
[Modified by BPP, 11:16 PM 6/23/2002]
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Pete
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4th Gear
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Re: window tinting (jayleone)
Did you paint your calipers yourself or are they the z06 calipers? If you painted themyourself how did you put a lowered c5 on jacks. i can not fit a jack under mine which is lowered 1"?
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From: Burleson Texas
Re: window tinting (mprogge)
Did you paint your calipers yourself or are they the z06 calipers? If you painted themyourself how did you put a lowered c5 on jacks. i can not fit a jack under mine which is lowered 1"?
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From: Redwood City CA
Re: window tinting (mprogge)
I was lazy and just bought the z06 calipers. I didn't want the downtime of painting or having it sit at the shop while the brakes are off. One of the few mods I did not do myself. I just didn't want to deal with draining the brake fluid.
As for Jacking it up, that is a delicate orchestra of jack swapping. I have a couple differnet jacks (small 2 ton and lard 4 ton) and rhino ramps (although they aren't much use until it is already up). I usually take the small one at the jack point and jack it up just enough to get the large jack under the crossmember. I also use the frame rails up front (the ones that scape on everything now) and follow the same proceedure, I even have to lift up on the body a little bit to get the jack under it.
As for setting it back down, sometimes the suspension is uncompressed enough that I can pull the jack out, otherwise I have to set it back down on the smaller jack, then let it down.
Seems like a lot of work, and sometime it is a PITA, but something about doing all the work yourself, that makes it all worth it.
As for Jacking it up, that is a delicate orchestra of jack swapping. I have a couple differnet jacks (small 2 ton and lard 4 ton) and rhino ramps (although they aren't much use until it is already up). I usually take the small one at the jack point and jack it up just enough to get the large jack under the crossmember. I also use the frame rails up front (the ones that scape on everything now) and follow the same proceedure, I even have to lift up on the body a little bit to get the jack under it.
As for setting it back down, sometimes the suspension is uncompressed enough that I can pull the jack out, otherwise I have to set it back down on the smaller jack, then let it down.
Seems like a lot of work, and sometime it is a PITA, but something about doing all the work yourself, that makes it all worth it.
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From: Pompano Beach Fl
Re: window tinting (mprogge)
I have always had my cars tinted at Window tint U.S.A. in Pompano Beach. They are located just off Powerline Rd. (north of Copans). I have been very pleased with the quality of their materials and installation (guaranteed for life of car). I prefer Quantum titanium film in a medium grade. It gives privacy, cuts down solar heat, but your car doesn't look like some shady wheels.
