01-29-2014, 11:27 AM | #1 |
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Best $300 mod? Tint. Period. End of Discussion.
Not the greatest before pic, but so much better looking after. How do you non-tint guys do it? Driving for a few weeks without was like having a bad rash.
First pic is before. Second pic after. 22% all around. Jimbo |
01-29-2014, 11:44 AM | #2 |
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Looks good! Definitely looks more sleek.
Although tint does add to the look I would say the painted reflector + black kidney grill + de-badge are a tie for the best bang for buck. All 3 of those "mods" should be around $300 |
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01-29-2014, 11:57 AM | #3 |
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The tint looks good! I will say that I noticed the two guys on the van in the background first though
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01-29-2014, 01:42 PM | #6 |
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Tint is mandatory for me also. Delivered with it. Save me hours in my day waiting for it to get done outside. The orange reflectors add no functionality and doesn't bother me. It is actually illegal. Insurance frowns on engine tunes too.
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01-29-2014, 03:08 PM | #8 |
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Too funny. I never even noticed those dudes. There is a wireless startup in our building and they are always doing wacky tests in the parking lot with their van. Probably injecting me with a daily dose of lethal radiation....
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01-29-2014, 03:22 PM | #9 | |
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My WRX was clean on the outside with a stock sounding and looking exhaust, but on the race gas map it was close to 400HP and could easily keep up with stock C6 vettes. The fun was always in the surprise element. I plan to do the same with the 328i. Tint will be my only exterior mod. Everything else will be performance-related starting with engine management and catless down pipe. I have a feeling that a nice, safe 350+ will be possible soon on F30s with some race gas and proper dyno tune. Jimbo |
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If I did not have the sport suspension, I would also agree with that, but I'm pretty happy with the stock setup for a daily driver. I have a modified S2000 for the track, so the 328 will only see occasional spirited driving. Jimbo |
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01-29-2014, 08:54 PM | #15 |
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Personally I don't like tint. But I do like my side and rear shades, and keep them up most of the time. They don't impair my night visibility like tint can.
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01-30-2014, 11:22 AM | #17 |
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01-30-2014, 03:15 PM | #18 |
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Thanks for posting the pictures of the window tint. It looks great and I'm planning on doing the same on my 328d. Can you tell me how long did it take for the tint shop to complete the work? Mike |
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02-25-2014, 08:36 PM | #19 |
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Mike - Totally missed your post. I'm guessing you had it done by now, but in case it helps they estimated 4 hours but had it done in 2.5.
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02-27-2014, 09:15 PM | #20 |
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Couldn't agree more with the OP! I had my windows tinted 17% all around the day after I picked up my 328.
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Tint looks awesome by the way!! |
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05-05-2014, 08:45 PM | #22 | |
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Thanks for the comments. I still believe this is the best dollar-for-dollar mod you can do. My wife and kids don't complain about the sun anymore. For those that asked for a close up of the rear and how they did with the dot matrix, it looks great. The place (Mr. Tint) buys the templates and has them machine cut, so they are perfect. Jimbo |
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