Tint & roof spoiler

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Feb 29, 2008 | 03:27 PM
  #1  
Hey All,
After two years in the car I finally decided to tint the windows as many of you have suggested. It's not hot enough to tell how much cooler it will be inside, but I knew it would make a big difference in appearance, I was just trying to build up my confidence in the local shops.
Also, I just installed a black roof spoiler. I like it very much, especially for the price. Being the cheapskate that I am, I waited to find a deal just like my trunk spoiler. Unfortunately, the painted roof spoiler just makes my mistake of wrapping the roof look that much worse.



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Feb 29, 2008 | 04:44 PM
  #2  
how darks the tint? 20?
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Feb 29, 2008 | 05:32 PM
  #3  
Quote: how darks the tint? 20?
20% rear glass & visor, 30% doors. The rear doors look darker since I still use the factory shades on the inside when my little girl rides with me. It's a litte over kill, but the sun shines right through her window in the morning when I take her to school.
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Feb 29, 2008 | 06:29 PM
  #4  
Hey I really like ur mods man. Some of your mods are similar to the ones that I'm planning to do. I was thinking about CF front lip and a CF roof spoiler but I'm waiting untill I go back to Taiwan which they sell those at cheaper prices.

Jesus I cant wait a few more months!!
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Feb 29, 2008 | 08:07 PM
  #5  
Wow it looks really dark in the back. It looks GOOD.
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Mar 1, 2008 | 02:25 AM
  #6  
Quote: Hey All,
After two years in the car I finally decided to tint the windows as many of you have suggested. It's not hot enough to tell how much cooler it will be inside, but I knew it would make a big difference in appearance, I was just trying to build up my confidence in the local shops.
Also, I just installed a black roof spoiler. I like it very much, especially for the price. Being the cheapskate that I am, I waited to find a deal just like my trunk spoiler. Unfortunately, the painted roof spoiler just makes my mistake of wrapping the roof look that much worse.



Which roof spoiler is that? Lorinser style?
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Mar 1, 2008 | 03:21 AM
  #7  
where did you get the roof spoiler??
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Mar 1, 2008 | 05:25 AM
  #8  
it looks good with the roof! i don't see what's wrong with it!
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Mar 1, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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Quote: 20% rear glass & visor, 30% doors. The rear doors look darker since I still use the factory shades on the inside when my little girl rides with me. It's a litte over kill, but the sun shines right through her window in the morning when I take her to school.
Now that's great parenting skills right there!
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Mar 1, 2008 | 06:24 PM
  #10  
Quote: Hey I really like ur mods man. Some of your mods are similar to the ones that I'm planning to do. I was thinking about CF front lip and a CF roof spoiler but I'm waiting untill I go back to Taiwan which they sell those at cheaper prices.

Jesus I cant wait a few more months!!
I love cf and if money was no object like some of these guys I would go nuts with the stuff, front lip spoiler, grill, hood, mirrors, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, license plate insert, you name it. Go for it, I think it looks great on silver.

By the way, if your mods ever include the interior, I want to buy the '07 birdseye maple trim if you're interested. It's beautiful.
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Mar 1, 2008 | 06:32 PM
  #11  
Quote: Which roof spoiler is that? Lorinser style?
I'm not familiar enough to say what style it resembles, but I'm very happy with the fitment, especially compared to the trunk spoiler. It was an ebay special, this is the exact one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...em350031295361
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Mar 2, 2008 | 04:17 PM
  #12  
Quote: I'm not familiar enough to say what style it resembles, but I'm very happy with the fitment, especially compared to the trunk spoiler. It was an ebay special, this is the exact one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...em350031295361
what did you use to mount it??
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Mar 2, 2008 | 11:37 PM
  #13  
Quote: what did you use to mount it??
Usually red 3M double adhesive.
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Mar 3, 2008 | 04:13 AM
  #14  
Quote: Usually red 3M double adhesive.
that's assuming if the fitment is good. But I want to know if the fitment is really that good that 3M double side tape is strong enough to hold it.
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Mar 3, 2008 | 09:42 AM
  #15  
Quote: that's assuming if the fitment is good. But I want to know if the fitment is really that good that 3M double side tape is strong enough to hold it.
That is what I used and the fitment is great, it's not going anywhere. Even if it was less than great, just like my trunk spoiler, I would still use 3M double sided tape. There's about a 2-3mm gap on either end of my trunk spoiler and it is still holding solid.
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Mar 3, 2008 | 04:42 PM
  #16  
Looks great!.
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Mar 3, 2008 | 05:03 PM
  #17  
looks nice I want that spoiler too
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Mar 3, 2008 | 06:37 PM
  #18  
Thanks everyone.

And thanks to ChristianJan, as much fun as it is to mod my car, it's nothing compared to my little girl.
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Mar 3, 2008 | 08:42 PM
  #19  
Quote: That is what I used and the fitment is great, it's not going anywhere. Even if it was less than great, just like my trunk spoiler, I would still use 3M double sided tape. There's about a 2-3mm gap on either end of my trunk spoiler and it is still holding solid.
nice, i might consider getting one as well
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Mar 3, 2008 | 09:47 PM
  #20  
Looks good! Next step, black wheels and a drop, right?!
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Mar 4, 2008 | 02:43 PM
  #21  
Quote: Looks good! Next step, black wheels and a drop, right?!
Thanks, looking for a deal if you know of one.
The roads around here are built for trucks, so I told myself when I bought it that I wouldn't be able to drop it or everything will be torn off on all the dips and driveways. After avoiding wheels (19") for that very reason, it's one of the last things for me to do and I know I won't be able to resist coilovers after the wheels are on.
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