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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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could you guys with tinted windows please send me or post a pic of your car - im trying to decide on my tint - thanks... also have any of you just tint the rear of your car leaving the front two windows and flywindows clear ?
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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I am also contemplating tint so would love to see pics as well.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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This is the maximum allowable legal limit in the state of MD. (Actually I think it is a couple points over but the officer who inspected it was a nice guy and gave me the benefit of the doubt.) Bought the car in Florida - if that explains anything.

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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Looks good Brian. I just might have to do that.
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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BS911--wow thats dark. When we had our Volvo's windows tinted, the tinter said he has some tint that is virtually clear but blocks something like 93% of UV rays. Way cool tint for someone who doesn't like the look of tinted windows...

For those of you who have tinted their 993's, did you tint over the Porsche Alarm decals etc? Or, did you remove them first?
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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My windows are tinted:
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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See link below for many pics of my black 993 with very light tint. I wanted the benefit of tint but not the complete limo look. I think it looks good, you? I did have the alarm decals removed before the tint was added. <img src="http://www.myporsche.peachhost.com/1-22slammed2.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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What's involved in getting it done?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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Atlanta_Kevin - That's a nice look on your car. My car looks very similar to yours (without the tint) in terms of color and wheels.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Aside from making your AC more efficient you will also save your interior from sun fade.

Tinted to legal limits in FL.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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when deciding how dark to go, keep in mind dark colored interiors will yield a darker tint effect looking from the outside in. Just passing along a tip from a few people I know that tint windows.
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