Window tints going on today. God i hope im doing the right thing
23 April 2003, 10:29 AM
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Having me one week old STI8's windows tinted today. 35% all round. I really hope I am doing the right thing. Would hate it if I go to pick it up and it looks like a pimp mobile.
23 April 2003, 10:42 AM
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35% wont turn it into a pimp bus.......
Its quite subtle,just right in my opinion.
The thing you need to worry about is the test drive,they need to make sure there isnt any variation in the wind noise at 155mph
did they not tell you this?
Its quite subtle,just right in my opinion.
The thing you need to worry about is the test drive,they need to make sure there isnt any variation in the wind noise at 155mph
did they not tell you this?
23 April 2003, 10:53 AM
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I had to take mine off.
I asked for a very slight tint. Car came back like a pimp mobile
had to drive with the windows down as I could'nt see either. For example a cyclist along side you, or in your left mirror. Then you turn left - could have been nasty!
Never paid for it
as I complained. But they would charge to take it off again
I had the re-inforced anti-break stuff - absolute **** to take off!
I asked for a very slight tint. Car came back like a pimp mobile
had to drive with the windows down as I could'nt see either. For example a cyclist along side you, or in your left mirror. Then you turn left - could have been nasty!
Never paid for it
as I complained. But they would charge to take it off again I had the re-inforced anti-break stuff - absolute **** to take off!
23 April 2003, 11:26 AM
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Blacked out windows look reasonable on dark cars I will agree, but in the main they are tacky ****.
Edited:- Can't belive **** is blanked out PMSL.
[Edited by St Andy - 4/23/2003 11:28:05 AM]
Edited:- Can't belive **** is blanked out PMSL.
[Edited by St Andy - 4/23/2003 11:28:05 AM]
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23 April 2003, 02:57 PM
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DONT PUT 25 ON THE FRONT, Was told that a new mot standard for window tints is nigh.
IV 25 at the rear and 35 in the front and it looks great.
[Edited by ( R6 CDW ) - 5/2/2003 4:19:19 PM]
[Edited by ( R6 CDW ) - 5/2/2003 4:19:56 PM]
IV 25 at the rear and 35 in the front and it looks great.
[Edited by ( R6 CDW ) - 5/2/2003 4:19:19 PM]
[Edited by ( R6 CDW ) - 5/2/2003 4:19:56 PM]
23 April 2003, 03:32 PM
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havent got any piccys but if you go onto the southern region site there are piccys of an STI7 with them on. Looks great i must admit.
Mine is blue as well.
Where did ya get ya car from mate mine is from Malmesbury.
Mine is blue as well.
Where did ya get ya car from mate mine is from Malmesbury.
23 April 2003, 03:40 PM
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snap mate!!
DH cars
Got mine the 2nd week of Feb... just a great car.
Wish I got a PPP upgrade though.
Hear you made that choice, it would be good to compare them once you've had the 1000 miler!!
Goin to Jap fest at CC.
May see you there??
DH cars
Got mine the 2nd week of Feb... just a great car.
Wish I got a PPP upgrade though.
Hear you made that choice, it would be good to compare them once you've had the 1000 miler!!
Goin to Jap fest at CC.
May see you there??
23 April 2003, 03:40 PM
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I had the rears done on my RB5 with 15 % and am waiting for the back window (15%) and front windows (35%) to be fitted tomorrow. First I thought it would be too dark, but don't notice it from the inside now.
It'll be fine when you get the car back
Phill
It'll be fine when you get the car back
Phill
23 April 2003, 03:52 PM
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IMHO they need to be all the same shade.
My wifes Jeep has 25% all round and looks great - I would have gone for 17% but she wouldn't let me
I just don't think my silver scoob would look right though !
My wifes Jeep has 25% all round and looks great - I would have gone for 17% but she wouldn't let me
I just don't think my silver scoob would look right though !
23 April 2003, 04:06 PM
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Nice to hear from another satisfied customer haha.
I didnt have the prodrive pack fitted instead I have had a full Manifold back Trust performance exhaust and (to be fitted friday) trust induction kit. These two should be good for around 35BHP and give me the 300BHP that prodrive quote but without the ECU mods. DD cars fitted this from new and the 3 year warenntee stands.
I am more than happy and when the car has its 1000 mile service this friday I will really be able to open her up.
Unfortunatly i wont be around for jap fest but I will get to whatever i can, when i can.
nice to hear from ya mate.
Nice to hear from another satisfied customer haha.
I didnt have the prodrive pack fitted instead I have had a full Manifold back Trust performance exhaust and (to be fitted friday) trust induction kit. These two should be good for around 35BHP and give me the 300BHP that prodrive quote but without the ECU mods. DD cars fitted this from new and the 3 year warenntee stands.
I am more than happy and when the car has its 1000 mile service this friday I will really be able to open her up.
Unfortunatly i wont be around for jap fest but I will get to whatever i can, when i can.
nice to hear from ya mate.
23 April 2003, 04:19 PM
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Things get a lot more interesting after the 1000 mile service!!
Almost lost mine on the 1st r-bout out of Malmesbury after picking it up!!
Slowed me down for a bit... not to long though.
Unfortunatly my toyo's are starting to look half gone!! only 2500 miles so far..
Almost lost mine on the 1st r-bout out of Malmesbury after picking it up!!
Slowed me down for a bit... not to long though.
Unfortunatly my toyo's are starting to look half gone!! only 2500 miles so far..
23 April 2003, 04:52 PM
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It's all personnal opinions really. There is a legal requirement, although the Police station and two MOT test centres couldn't tell me what it was 
People that tinted the windows did say 35 % is legally the darkest you can have for the fronts. You can have anything for the rears and the back window.
If you look at a lot of the imports they normally have just the back and rear windows done
Phill
People that tinted the windows did say 35 % is legally the darkest you can have for the fronts. You can have anything for the rears and the back window.If you look at a lot of the imports they normally have just the back and rear windows done
Phill
23 April 2003, 07:08 PM
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DONT PUT 35 ON THE FRONT, Was told that a new mot standard for window tints is nigh.
IV 35 at the rear and 25 in the front and it looks great.
IV 35 at the rear and 25 in the front and it looks great.
We did 35% on all the side windows and 23% on the rear window - it makes it look graduated from back to front and certainly not a pimp mobile
Easy to drive even in the dark There's a pic here under Jen and Chris
Glad yours turned out ok Gary 
24 April 2003, 02:04 PM
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Pete mentioned you totalled one of your oz wheels??
You've obviously got it replaced then!
I am down CC tommorow pm but Saturday could be a problem, I will see what I can do
Cheers
Kyle
You've obviously got it replaced then!
I am down CC tommorow pm but Saturday could be a problem, I will see what I can do
Cheers
Kyle
26 April 2003, 07:51 PM
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here is my Sti8 PPP with the tints fitted
loads more piccys at my website
www.wcsr.co.uk
Phil G
[Edited by philgr - 4/26/2003 7:54:36 PM]
loads more piccys at my website
www.wcsr.co.uk
Phil G
[Edited by philgr - 4/26/2003 7:54:36 PM]
30 April 2003, 03:28 PM
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Cheers m8
I realised when I got back that night...
Sorry Gary. miss-informed u
Got my new plates on now, slightly smaller with the right (or incorrect) spacing. hopfully the fuz will leave me alone till after jap fest.
I realised when I got back that night...
Sorry Gary. miss-informed u
Got my new plates on now, slightly smaller with the right (or incorrect) spacing. hopfully the fuz will leave me alone till after jap fest.
01 May 2003, 05:35 PM
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cheers gary,
Allready had one warning... when they were on my sport.
But what the hell.. no point havin them if you don't use them!!
If they go they go.
Looks good at the moment though!!
Allready had one warning... when they were on my sport.
But what the hell.. no point havin them if you don't use them!!
If they go they go.
Looks good at the moment though!!
02 May 2003, 10:35 AM
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I have them on mine as well and im lucky that mine is still recognisable without having to space them illegally.
I did look at a couple of scooby ones last week but i would have to muck about with spacing and i aint doing that anymore. Not worth the hassle and you only worry everytime you see a copper.
Each to their own though i say
I did look at a couple of scooby ones last week but i would have to muck about with spacing and i aint doing that anymore. Not worth the hassle and you only worry everytime you see a copper.
Each to their own though i say
