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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Just tinted the xA. Went with 15% all the way around.

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Looking good Johncal. 8-)

My windows are scheduled to be tinted next Thursday, 35% on the rear five windows.
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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im getting my black xA tinted when i get back home in december... im torn between 15% and 35% on the rear 5 windows (not doing the front 2 at all cause i dont want the slightest chance of getting a stupid ticket, i have a clean record)

but my question is how hard is it to see out the back windows at night with 15%, and does 35% still look pretty good or not dark enough to bother? opinions welcome
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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The 15% can be a little bit challenging, although you do get used to it a bit. If I were only doing the rear sides and back, I would only get 35% or lighter. In fact, I wouldn't do it at all because of the looks of "1/2 tinting"

I'd check the laws in NY anyways. Last I heard, NO tinting at all is allowed.

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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:07 AM
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John I love the RS2, and it looks great. Now get some Gold Lines and drop that thing, a few of those photos make it look like you have a lift kit and will be 4X4ing. Trust me the ride of the Gold Lines is nice and the look is even better.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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i got 15% all around, dont have much of a problem seeing at night, but no one can see me, lol
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:28 AM
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sweet, how much did it cost you? and im curious, any plans to lower it?
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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lookin good but needs to be dropped...
not a fan of painted calipers and drums tho
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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ive got 15% right now on the back 5 windows...and for christmas are getting all of them redone to 5%. I like the darked out look...ive had 5% before and am used to the vision restrictions...thats why i have Xenon bulbs...and am getting ready to get the HID retro-fit off a Toyota Celsior.
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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I payed $89 flat..they did a good job, i really like the way it looks at night, specially becasue i have the phantom grey pearl paint job...
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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I paid $120 for the tinting. Thanks for the compliments on the looks. I was seriously thinking about dropping it, but don't have the cash right now........ however it is Christmas time!

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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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I'd suggest gold-lines....randode.com can hook you up. My ride is as good or better than stock, but it looks way better. That 2" drop makes a big difference and would make your car look even better.

My next thing will be tint, but I'll wait for spring and good weather. Nice ride john
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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I think it looks rocken' need to find out what the tint laws are here was looking at tinting tonight
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Looks sweet! Too bad 15% up front would never last in So. Cal. (fastest way to get a ticket)

But yes, next mod should be a drop. That thing looks ready to go off road!

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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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looks good.
it's crazy how much more expensive tint is up here. you paid $120, around here that would cost you $250.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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thats looks good man, you should def. lower it. it'll look mad good after that. i live in orlando, we should try to get a lil xa meet up!!
Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Tints down here are expensive, too! I got mine for $250... including front windshield (30%).
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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i was thinking about puttin 15% on mine. that looks good.
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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i am getting my windows done today, i think 35% on the front 2 and the backs all 15%. its going to cost me 150$ thats pretty decent. i called alot of places around philly and they were way more...



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