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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Here are a few snapshots I did earlier this morning.







Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Interesting Lighting---Nice use of form......
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Hey, nice rack. lol.

I like how it turned out. Get a bike on there!
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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not even a shimmer to the tires...flat black...
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lalagimp
not even a shimmer to the tires...flat black...
blah, I don't care for tire shine
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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a mobile detailing outfit was detailing people's cars in the parking lot at work the other day while the owners were inside working (great idea, really!). I have a window overlooking, so of course I kept looking... They used really shiney tire shine. To the point where the tires outshined the paint on the car. "blah" is exactly right

Those are some really nice pics mikochu. You're doing that thing where half the pic is b&w while leaving select areas of color in for contrast. It definitely makes the pictures stand out nicely.
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Hey dude. Car's looking good.

I know i've asked you this before, but what is the tint on your car?


(I'm getting mine back in about a week or so. Not the way I had hoped though. )
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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It's Madico brand tint... 20% all around, including the windshield visor. I only recommend Madico as the last of the top three: Llumar, Formula One, and Madico.

My mom has 5% Llumar tint on her new Durango...it's way too dark. I think 20% is perfect. Although, I've heard about this UV tint that doesn't darken your windows by much...but it keeps the heat out. *shrug*
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Nice pics michael.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Looking good man.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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nice
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Do roof racks make wind noise?
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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I'm sure it would whistle. But with the fairing on, I haven't noticed any more wind noise than normal.
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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looks good ... i agree with the 20% tint




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