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Tinted Windows W203 Thread - All You want to know about window tinting a C Class
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From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
Re: Location of Antenna
Originally posted by moscit
BlackC230Coupe,
Is the antenna located in the rear window or the rear side window?
Does anyone know?
Has anyone else had problems with reception after installing mirror tints?
BlackC230Coupe,
Is the antenna located in the rear window or the rear side window?
Does anyone know?
Has anyone else had problems with reception after installing mirror tints?
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From: Chicago
Audi A8L
tint
I had my windows tinted at zibart and they did a great job !!!
They guarantee the job for as long as you own your car. The film supposed to be scratch-resistant, but even if you get a scratch, they will fix it at no charge. I have been dealing with them for a long time and I never had any problems
All of that for $199 -- Not bad.
www.ziebart.com ---- highly recommended.
P.S. Get them, they are worth all the tickets that I have been getting.
They guarantee the job for as long as you own your car. The film supposed to be scratch-resistant, but even if you get a scratch, they will fix it at no charge. I have been dealing with them for a long time and I never had any problems
All of that for $199 -- Not bad.
www.ziebart.com ---- highly recommended.
P.S. Get them, they are worth all the tickets that I have been getting.
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From: All Around Dallas-Fort Worth
2002 C230K, 2001 Audi TT 225 Coupe
Sunroof Tint Question
A not so serious question,
Living in Texas, we take a beating from the sun, expecially during the summer heat.
It seems that tinting the windows may cause a problem with scratching the tint, but has anyone tinted the sunroofs, and does the tinting interfere with anything other than the sun's rays, and is the daily result OK (ie no scratching or itching, etc.)?
TIA
Living in Texas, we take a beating from the sun, expecially during the summer heat.
It seems that tinting the windows may cause a problem with scratching the tint, but has anyone tinted the sunroofs, and does the tinting interfere with anything other than the sun's rays, and is the daily result OK (ie no scratching or itching, etc.)?
TIA
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Originally posted by viper
Why would you want to tint the sunroof - its already tinted ? If thats not dark enough you can always extend the roller blinds. I guess I don't see why you would want to do this.
Why would you want to tint the sunroof - its already tinted ? If thats not dark enough you can always extend the roller blinds. I guess I don't see why you would want to do this.
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From: Long Island, NY
c230 Coupe
the factory tint is decent, dont see any reason to redo it- although in texas it may be a different situation... and my shades have been just fine... i usually leadve them open tho
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From: Montreal, QC
2002 C230 Kompressor Coupe
Got Llumar
Thaks to all for the input.
I decided to go with Llumar, turned out really nice.
Slight mirror reflective film... and my radio still works.
I'll post pictures if anyone is interested.
I decided to go with Llumar, turned out really nice.
Slight mirror reflective film... and my radio still works.
I'll post pictures if anyone is interested.
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
White C230 Coupe, Leather, Evolution, Panorama, Heated seats, Bose, Factory Alarm
Rear bottom tint....
Hi...
For the people that has tinted their cars....
did you get that plastic piece below the window tinted too?
Was it hard to tint that part?
does it look weird without the tint on the bottom part?
Thanks,
For the people that has tinted their cars....
did you get that plastic piece below the window tinted too?
Was it hard to tint that part?
does it look weird without the tint on the bottom part?
Thanks,
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Re: Rear bottom tint....
Originally posted by Yellow_Fly_Red
Hi...
For the people that has tinted their cars....
did you get that plastic piece below the window tinted too?
Was it hard to tint that part?
does it look weird without the tint on the bottom part?
Thanks,
Hi...
For the people that has tinted their cars....
did you get that plastic piece below the window tinted too?
Was it hard to tint that part?
does it look weird without the tint on the bottom part?
Thanks,
Newbie
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Tinting Windows in SoCal
I'm thinking about tinting my windows (C320 wagon).
I've never done it. How much does it cost? Anyone recommend a good place in LA (preferably westside)?
Also, what tint would go well with Brilliant Silver/Ash combo?
Oh, and I'm leasing my car. Is this a problem?
Newbii
PS. When I shift into manual mode, I get sortof shrill whirling noise above 2000 rpms. This noise doesn't occur in Automatic.
Normal, or should I get it checked out?
I've never done it. How much does it cost? Anyone recommend a good place in LA (preferably westside)?
Also, what tint would go well with Brilliant Silver/Ash combo?
Oh, and I'm leasing my car. Is this a problem?
Newbii
PS. When I shift into manual mode, I get sortof shrill whirling noise above 2000 rpms. This noise doesn't occur in Automatic.
Normal, or should I get it checked out?
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From: SF
2007 VW GTI
you might want to post the second question in another thread thats appropriately titled... but it sounds like you're just not familiar with the engine sound. my c230k sounds like a heavy diesel when i rev it up over 4000 rpm; at first i thought it was broken but when i heard another c230 do the same thing, i realized it was just the sound it makes normally.
in automatic mode for normal driving, my engine almost never goes above 4000 rpm and thus i dont hear that throaty sound as much. when you shift in manual mode, you force the rpms higher (usually) and you would hear the sound.
in automatic mode for normal driving, my engine almost never goes above 4000 rpm and thus i dont hear that throaty sound as much. when you shift in manual mode, you force the rpms higher (usually) and you would hear the sound.
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From: Los Angeles
GL450, Sienna SE
I know a shop that does very good tinting. Call 213/748-2332 and ask for David. I have watched them install tint many times and they do good stuff. I think they also do work for dealerships.
Newbie
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From: Orange County
Tinting really helps the wagon in my opinion (a lot of glass to cover). I paid $200 for all 7 windows - keep in mind tint on front windows is illegal in CA but doesn't look right w/out them tinted. I've turned in many lease cars with tint and never had any issues. Many types of tint out there. I think mine is 3M Panther Black. I don't like the "metallised" tints as they reflect much more light.
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From: Orange County
Thanks BrabusCClass - wanted wheels that were kinda original but still appropriate...they look chrome in the pic but they're actually the BBS polished finish.
Now I've got to install some H&R's, but I'll have to pry my wife's hands off the steering wheel first...
Now I've got to install some H&R's, but I'll have to pry my wife's hands off the steering wheel first...
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From: SF
2007 VW GTI
window tinting
i'd really like to get my windows tinted 25-30% with just a simple dark tint... but i have NO idea where to go around here (northern VA, dc area). i want it done right, but i also don't want to be ripped off.
also, those of you who have tinted your C230 (white ones especially!) with a dark tint, no silver or reflective nonsense
, please post pics! i want to see what it'll look like.
also, those of you who have tinted your C230 (white ones especially!) with a dark tint, no silver or reflective nonsense
, please post pics! i want to see what it'll look like.
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From: Sitting behind thing freakin desk of mine. Dreaming I was playing my Taylors, and driving my Benz. Long Live The VRAA!!!!!!
C230 Sports Coupe
mine are tinted. look in the picture thread for me. I think i'm on the 3rd page. I have a silver coupe with 34% all the way around
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From: Chicago
C32 AMG
A nice gradient from Back window to front (20% - 35% - 50%) looks tight! Especially if you want to "appear' to be abiding by the no front window tint law (assuming the law applies in your state). Just tell the cop it's factory tinted. I used to always get away with that in Cali.
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From: SF
2007 VW GTI
i think im gonna do as suggested and go to california tint... he quoted me $200 too. lifetime warranty to boot! i think i'll go 35% all around. dark windows on a white coupe is just class!
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C32 AMG
Originally posted by Fuzzo
i tried that line when i got pulled over but it didn't work... i still got a ticket...
i tried that line when i got pulled over but it didn't work... i still got a ticket...
