Going to purchase tomorrow
07-07-2007, 04:38 AM
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Going to purchase tomorrow
Well I will be purchasing a car for my wife tomorrow, finally decided on the tC, however we cannot decide on Flint Mica or Super White. We will get a lip spoiler, mud flaps, and the the protection pad for the back. My wife is also interested in that Carbon Fiber over the stereo cover, what do you all think? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Also I am planning on tinting the windows, all of them, the back 3 as dark as possible, and the front one I want them legal, Does anyone know how dark is legal in California, can anyone recommend a good tinting place in Sacramento? Thanks.
Also I am planning on tinting the windows, all of them, the back 3 as dark as possible, and the front one I want them legal, Does anyone know how dark is legal in California, can anyone recommend a good tinting place in Sacramento? Thanks.
07-07-2007, 05:22 AM
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SW will look much better with the CF stuff...even though its just vinyl...and tint in cali...you can only have 30% in the rear 3 and absolutely NONE in the front UNLESS, it comes from the factory as so
07-07-2007, 05:33 AM
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Re: Going to purchase tomorrow
Originally Posted by ramg66
My wife is also interested in that Carbon Fiber over the stereo cover
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...3&parts_id=628
07-07-2007, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
SW will look much better with the CF stuff...even though its just vinyl...and tint in cali...you can only have 30% in the rear 3 and absolutely NONE in the front UNLESS, it comes from the factory as so
07-07-2007, 06:28 AM
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Thanks everyone, maybe I will just get the lip spoiler since I don't want to deal with that installation. How hard is it to install fog lights? My wife just mentioned that to me.
Equinox is that the same stuff they sell at the dealership?
Equinox is that the same stuff they sell at the dealership?
07-07-2007, 07:29 AM
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don't buy anything at the dealership, they will rip you off just get base TC.
07-07-2007, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SengTC3
I thought it was illegal to have front tints in cali without a doctor writing you a letter for it?
07-08-2007, 03:23 PM
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http://www.tintlaws.com/laws/CA/
California Window Tint Law
California Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In California, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
• Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
• Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
• Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
• Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
• Front Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
• Back Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
OTHER CALIFORNIA RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Restricted Colors The tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
• Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
• Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
• Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
• Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
California Tint Law Enacted: 1999
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In California, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
• Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield.
• Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.
• Back Side Windows Any darkness can be used.
• Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN CALIFORNIA?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
• Front Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
• Back Side Windows Must not be more reflective than a standard window.
OTHER CALIFORNIA RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Restricted Colors The tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
• Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
• Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
• Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
• Medical Exemption State law does NOT allow medical exemptions that would allow you use special tint.
07-08-2007, 04:48 PM
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Thanks ego and everyone who responded, well we went to purchase and put SW and FM side by side, I would have been happy with either, my wife chose the FM, its going to be her car so she had the final decision. I upgraded with ground effects, lip spoiler, and fog lights, I will do more upgrades on my own. I can't beleive I hadn't even noticed Scion tC's till a few weeks ago, I think they are very nice cars. Thanks again.