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tinting recommendations for vic

Old May 22, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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tinting recommendations for vic

vic , earlier many posts ago, you describe the recommended tinting.

did u say that 25 percent in the side passenger windows and 20 percent inthe rear window. am planning to tint for the summer.

thx
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Old May 22, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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how does one recommend a tint level? it is all a matter of personal preference as to what colour/type (black/reflective) and degree (35% etc) you think looks good. the only area i can see objective rec's being made is to the brand of tint.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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I have 35% "Charcoal" by SolarGard on my E430. Cost me $195 for sides and back, guaranteed for life of car. Done by company that has been in biz for over 25 years here. They do the cars for local Benz dealer. 35% is legal here in highly-regulated, everything is illegal Tennessee.

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Old May 22, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Mikey,

Those SSR look great on your car, ever thought about upgrading to SSR's in 19's? just curious.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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I am not aware of the SSR Integrals in 19"-I know they have a 19" GT3, but don't like the 2-piece look with screw/bolt heads. I am thinking of 19" however, just haven't found anything I like. Would love to have a set of the 5-spoke "CL" type AMG wheels, but it is my understanding that it takes about $300 worth of spacers and custom bolts to make them fit W210.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 05:18 PM
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gotcha, didn't know the integrals didn't come in 19. regardless, five spoke wheel looks really good on the w210, IMO.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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window tint

hey mikey,

i like the ssr's but do u know it comes in chrome in 5 spokes.


oresama, i was curious about the tinting since i like profile of "vics" car. i believe he said 25 percent side passenger inthe back and 20 percent in the back window.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:36 AM
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007,

Yeah, I think the Integrals come in chrome, but I do not like chrome wheels on Benzes. Just my taste.
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What's with the yellow caliper? I mean did you just paint that your self or what? Looks nice! Stock brakes?
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Yep, painted them myself using German caliper paint. Color is "Speed Yellow." Wanted something different than red. I think yellow looks good with silver. Stock brakes for now. People either love 'em or hate 'em.

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brakes color

i have a white benz, i dont know what color on the brakes would be good though. dont think red will be nice.

will look at integral ssr's though on tire rack.
nice car mikey
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Old May 23, 2002 | 01:04 PM
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I painted the calipers on my 98 E430 twice. Once silver and once black. I may paint my E55 calipers blue because Silver and Black would not really stand out and because the E55 window tint is blue.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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I am not sure if I am the "Vic" in question but I tinted my E55 with 30% on all the side windows and the rear is at 20% since more light tends to enter the rear window.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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thnks vic

hey vic,
it was you that i had remembered about the tinting. i remebered that u had car pic and somone commented how the tinting looked so good.

so anyway i was thinking tinting for the summer and since we both live in la, i figured what you had tinted would be legal so that i do my car , itwould be okay.

reason is i got pulled over by cops in my earlier car , integra. thnx
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Re: thnks vic

Originally posted by 007
hey vic,
it was you that i had remembered about the tinting. i remebered that u had car pic and somone commented how the tinting looked so good.

so anyway i was thinking tinting for the summer and since we both live in la, i figured what you had tinted would be legal so that i do my car , itwould be okay.

reason is i got pulled over by cops in my earlier car , integra. thnx
FYI, the tint on my car is not legal. But I cant stand having a vehicle without tint. There is just too much light coming in and I have sensitive eyes. Plus it keeps the heat out during the summer here in Cali.
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I will probably tint my E55 with 50%, however, I will hate covering up the marvelous blue OEM tint on my AMG.
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