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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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Hey there! New to this board. I will be getting a RS01 TC here in about 2 weeks, and was curious to see any pics or recommendations on what % percent to tint the TC's windows. Im leaning towards 5% in the back and 20% on the windows. Any help you can give me would be great, thanks!!!
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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20% all around
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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cosign...20% is dope
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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^ ditto, make it match the wheels thru and thru. you can go 35% all around; it depends on your tint laws. In CA we cant do front window tint; but ive got 35% and so far, no hassleing
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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yep. 20%
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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5%, i won't ever go lighter than 5% all the way around.
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I'm getting mine done this afternoon at 4:00. I plan on doing some mad detailing tomorrow so i'll take some pics and post them if u like. I haven't decided what percentage i will be doing.
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20 is the way to go. Perfect cause people can't see in during the day or night but you can still see out and see trafic. Safe and styling. What more can you ask for.
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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I'm getting mine done this afternoon at 4:00. I plan on doing some mad detailing tomorrow so i'll take some pics and post them if u like. I haven't decided what percentage i will be doing.
Awesome, if you can do that id super appreciate it. Do you know what % you are doing???
How are you liking the RS so far??? Ive got a week and a half 2 weeks till i get mine, i cant wait
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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35%, this is the 4th time i said on this forum
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:27 AM
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30% is perfect
Old May 2, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Nauticaz24
Originally Posted by Heliotropic
I'm getting mine done this afternoon at 4:00. I plan on doing some mad detailing tomorrow so i'll take some pics and post them if u like. I haven't decided what percentage i will be doing.
Awesome, if you can do that id super appreciate it. Do you know what % you are doing???
How are you liking the RS so far??? Ive got a week and a half 2 weeks till i get mine, i cant wait
Its getting done as we speak. I'm getting 30% on the front and sides and 15% in the rear. Expect pics sometime this week.

I love my RS1 so far. Its lots of fun. However, don't the dealer install your spoiler if u get one, they'll f**k it up. Mine rattles its ___ off.
Old May 3, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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5% would look awsome on the R$1.0
Old May 3, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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black and red are to very HOT colors.
Old May 3, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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not too dark in front or tix will come
Old May 3, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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well the tint is finished and i must say i'm very happy with it. i did 30% in the front, 30% on the side windows and 15% in the rear. I got the Charcoal film, but its the metallic stuff. I'll post pics friday after i wish her up.
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Whatever is legal. Red already draws a lot of attention.
Old May 3, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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I Live in Calif. and I did 20% looks sharp
Old May 3, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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I get my tint on Thursday. At first i wanted 20% on the two front windows & 15% on rear/back windows. Now i'm thinking, leagal on the front two(35% in Texas, i think) & 5% on the rear/back windows. I have a couple dayz to make up my mind?!

I really luv owning a red car. I'm glad i waited for the RS 1.0.
Old May 3, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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do your state's legal max tint



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