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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Pictures GL550 Lowered and Tint

finally here are some pictures of the tint I got done and the GL with the Carlsson lowering module. For some stupid reason Carlsson sent their older model module and we didnt get a great drop out of it (i think like an inch) so they are going to be giving me the new one once their shipment comes in. I can definitely feel that the car is lower when I get in and out and while I am driving, but I dont know if it shows up great in the pictures, you be the judge. Happy Holidays all, and the Brabus sport exhaust will be installed first week of 08 and I will have pix up of that shortly after.





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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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nice car.what percent is that tint?
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Looks great! Now i know for sure there is no need to up my wheels to 22's. Fills the fenders nicely. Any difference in ride quality?
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bmw_328ci
nice car.what percent is that tint?
20% over the factory tint in the rear and 30% on the front drivers and passenger side.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by axchung
Looks great! Now i know for sure there is no need to up my wheels to 22's. Fills the fenders nicely. Any difference in ride quality?
I havent noticed any real difference yet just a tiny bit stiffer.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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20% over the factory tint in the rear and 30% on the front drivers and passenger side.
Darn, CL. Which state you live in? In CA that kind of tint in the front will add extra 30 to 60 minutes to your drive everyday since all the patrol officers would like to admire it up close and personal
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Darn, CL. Which state you live in? In CA that kind of tint in the front will add extra 30 to 60 minutes to your drive everyday since all the patrol officers would like to admire it up close and personal
I am in california. Its interesting because I did get a speeding ticket a few days ago and I was driving with all the windows up and the officer didnt say anything about it. But I do know its a big risk and it does look a lot darker in the pictures then it really is when it comes to the front tint.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Drop dead gorgeous. Do you have any kind of front angled shots?
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Drop dead gorgeous. Do you have any kind of front angled shots?
ask and you shall receive, this is all I have for the moment.


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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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I am in california.
Where? I am in LA (SFV). I want to see a tinted GL in person since I am thinking about it too. And, talking of tickets, I just had picture taken on Friday at an intersection in Santa Clarita. Guess I will be getting a present in mail in 2 months
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Looks Fantastic!

A great looking GL in White CL

Perfect lighting and great angles! The drop looks excellent and I really like the tinting. I will be calling the tint shop in January to have mine done.

Beautiful, just beautiful....
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Blooming flowers in December. Now, that isn't something you see in very many places across the US this time of year.

Just gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. I'm talking about the GL of course.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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ask and you shall receive, this is all I have for the moment.


You have an absolutely stunning ride there. But you definitely need to consider the chrome door handle inserts. Saves your paintwork from nails and really will dress up your car. Have and expert install them!
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Thank you for the tip, I will definitely look into that. Also thank you to everyone for all your kind words
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Looks very nice!!

Does your wheel "butterfly" when you lowered? Do you do camber adjustment?
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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I've got my front wondows tinted lighter than back factory tint (or "legal" level). Makes car a lot cooler from outside in and inside out
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Tint looks fantastic. I wish I could do that but I think I would get pulled over every two seconds in NY/NJ
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Looks very nice!!

Does your wheel "butterfly" when you lowered? Do you do camber adjustment?
I am sure they do but its not extreme. When I get the new module I will get an alignment just in case.
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What tint % did you go with on the rear which are already tinted and the front?
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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They just put the same % that the rear comes stock (doubled up) and I believe 35% in the front.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Well it looks super hot... 35% on the rear and 35 in the front...

Love it..

thanks..
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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really surprised that a WHITE GL would look so good
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 02:22 AM
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looks clean man, would you recomend the Carlsson for lowering? read some things about Kleeman and renntech, thx.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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GL looks great! I'm slowly learning about GL's and had a question about the wheels. I saw this style listed on eBay in both OEM 20" and OEM 21". is that correct - that this style comes in 2 sizes or is one of the ads wrong? What size are yours? Thanks.

I'm looking at a 09 GL 450 and will need to change the stock 19's quick.
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