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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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hi guys. i just got my windows tinted yesterday, sorry no pics yet. 30% rear and 50% front.

here's the pics, sorry for the low quality and i was kind of short on time so i couldn't find a good location:







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hoping to lower on TRD shocks and springs sometime next year.
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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Ouch, that price is kinda steep for tint.. But congrats nonetheless.
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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yeah... hella overpriced... jonny "dbag" law says you cant have any tint on the front windows.
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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geez.. 260?!?! thats alot. I got mine for 140 on all windows but the windshield. It also comes with a lifetime warranty. (mines are 5% all around n I live in Los Angeles /Chino Hills area >=) )
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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lol

u can get it done for 120 in most places in ca im sure..
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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people tint dirt cheap down here lol maybe its soo expensive bc its soo illegal
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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I don't think it's too expensive. I paid $140 for all around, but then the windshield was an additional $100...
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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Ouchhh 260?
I think mine wassssssss 110 or 140..... wait maybe 160 lol but i have a lifetime warranty too. 13% all around
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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mine was $100! first scion tc they did.
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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wow 260? what a rippoff I'd investigate that. idk though sometimes when you put illegal mods on your car, the installer usually charges more but thats outrageous.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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i think by now you understand you got ripped, so i wont say it but ya good luck. post pics now plzzzz!!!
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
i think by now you understand you got ripped, so i wont say it but ya good luck. post pics now plzzzz!!!
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I want to see pics to kkplzthx! =D!
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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the thing was actually 180 for the package, i just threw in the extra 80 for the windshield.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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don't worry guys...he must be a rich student that goes to University of the Pacific...haha! and dude if you get hassled for your light tint on the front windows I feel sorry for you because that's just a cop who is just being a total d*ck.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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that price sounds about right in vegas. i wish i found a place here that tinted for $100-$140! and agreed pictures please.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AGTC85
that price sounds about right in vegas. i wish i found a place here that tinted for $100-$140! and agreed pictures please.
damn! tint in vegas runs avg 200+? thats suuuuper crazy dude. hope it's real good quality film they use.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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Well I know that I am not going out to cali now... I reside in DC and only piad 180 and the guy did it at 1130 at night. with a lifetime warranty.
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don't worry guys...he must be a rich student that goes to University of the Pacific...haha! and dude if you get hassled for your light tint on the front windows I feel sorry for you because that's just a cop who is just being a total d*ck.
if i was rich i wouldn't be driving a tC.

i got a lifetime warranty on my tint as well. pics will be posted later this week, got midterms to study for.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 10gxiong
Originally Posted by stCx86
don't worry guys...he must be a rich student that goes to University of the Pacific...haha! and dude if you get hassled for your light tint on the front windows I feel sorry for you because that's just a cop who is just being a total d*ck.
if i was rich i wouldn't be driving a tC.

i got a lifetime warranty on my tint as well. pics will be posted later this week, got midterms to study for.
lol it was just a joke man...calm down.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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if your windshield is tinted too...you might be expecting a fix it ticket sometime soon. cops in CA are a b!tch. ive been harassed by them, luckily no fix it ticket yet. but it really does depend on your location.

SoCal area not so much...
NorCal area expect it...especially if you go by the bay area.

i school in socal, and im from norcal. ive been bugged in norcal but not in socal.



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