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View Poll Results: You like tint on a w123?
Nope, looks ghetto. 12 38.71%
Yep, I'm from the ghetto!! 19 61.29%
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Old 11-14-2009, 08:47 AM
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It looks allot darker in the pics than it does in person for some reason. Maybe because it was so bright when I took the pics. Ralph recommended the tinting percentages and he was spot-on. His car looks great with that tint combo also....
Can you tell me what percentages you have on the wagon? I notice that the rears are much darker than the door windows.

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Old 11-14-2009, 10:12 AM
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Nice fleet

That's a good looking row of cars Jimmy! I'm jealous.
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Old 11-16-2009, 12:23 AM
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The back of the wagon has 5% I think, and I can't see AT ALL at night trying to back up. Or even out of the rear view mirror for that matter. It does give quite a bit of privacy to the rear cargo area though, so folks can't just "window shop" if something is back there.
On China I believe I went 30-35% front and 20% rear. I think. Ralphie knows for sure.
My fleet sure does miss the Squash. It was the best driving MB I had, and I just loved the color combo. Andy is making Squash about the best case 240D scenario with NA 5 cyl. engine mated to the manual tranny. Such a good car......
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Old 11-19-2009, 01:38 AM
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I live in AZ and it's not even a question. You can tell who's new to AZ by their lack of tinting...

Here it needs to be legal max all around and done properly. The sun exacerbates tinting installation errors. I even do a 12" strip at the top of the windshield... I like a cave
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Old 11-19-2009, 09:50 AM
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Mine's tinted but doesn't seem too dark. I've got the paperwork from the PO, maybe it shows the percentage. Works fine. As stated, it's not a cosmetic consideration here in AZ. Virtually all new cars come off the lot tinted, you pay for it whether you want it or not.
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Old 11-19-2009, 12:37 PM
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I want to tint my windows for that executive "limo" style look... as well as the cooling functionality since I don't have a working AC

I need to check up on my state's laws. Are tinting laws relatively the same state to state or if I leave PA and go to Jersey are they going to give me a ticket for having my windows too dark?

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