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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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Window tint completed - check
Borla x-pipe ordered - check
Low profile jack purchased from Harbor Freight - check
4 jack stands purchased - check
Jacking pucks ordered from ZL1 Addons - check
MGW shifter - next on the list!

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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Excellent choice, your ride looks great!
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Excellent choice, your ride looks great!
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Great looking GS
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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Why isn't window tint an option when ordering the car?
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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Excellent. Do you know what your tint percentage is? And, you are going to love the MGW!
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Looks good. Care to give any details on the film you chose and your opinions on the results of said selection?
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Originally Posted by RipcordZ51
Excellent. Do you know what your tint percentage is? And, you are going to love the MGW!
Thanks! 15%. CTX Ceramic Window Tint

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Looks good. Care to give any details on the film you chose and your opinions on the results of said selection?
Sure... 15% CTX Ceramic Window Tint on all the windows except front windshield. I paid $270.00. Very pleased with the finished product. This is the 5th car I have taken to the same company. They do excellent work.
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Why isn't window tint an option when ordering the car?
Because in some states, tinting the side windows is illegal, regardless of the tint %.
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15% is probable cause in Fl I believe....



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Because in some states, tinting the side windows is illegal, regardless of the tint %.
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Love the look very nice
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Thought of doing the same w/my AW. Looks great
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Originally Posted by ali1951
Why isn't window tint an option when ordering the car?
Originally Posted by MSG C5
Because in some states, tinting the side windows is illegal, regardless of the tint %.


^^^^ This......
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That looks sweet. Tint really is a must on these. I'll be looking for you when I roll through Delaware. My condolences on putting up with the drivers in your state. Some of the worst left lane bandits in the country drive there. Give them some pipe for me will you.
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Originally Posted by vbdenny
That looks sweet. Tint really is a must on these. I'll be looking for you when I roll through Delaware. My condolences on putting up with the drivers in your state. Some of the worst left lane bandits in the country drive there. Give them some pipe for me will you.
Lol... you are not kidding! Will do.. and thanks. The tint does set it off nice!
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