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Offline golfpro

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tints or no tints, that is the question
« on: 31 March 2006, 13:52 »
ok i know this could have been put in the mk3 or the cosmetic matters section and no doubt it will end up moved there but i thought more people would see it here.

My black mk3 currently has recieved a few unsavoury 'kev car/chavy' comments which is always upsetting. ITS BLOODY NOT - RIGHT! :angry:

anyway (deep breaths) i always ask people what makes it look chavy and the first thing that gets picked on near every time is the tinted or 'blacked out' windown. now this wasnt my doing, they were there when i got it, but im really tempted to get shot of them.

So what are your thoughts? do you like or do they make it look sh!te? If its time to go, how the hell can i do it?



thanks all.

thats the best mk3 ive seen..ever! its just clean and subtle.. :cool:

Offline Dom Mk3

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2006, 13:58 »
looks fine to me, although I would personally consider painting the powerdrums black ;)

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2006, 14:15 »
I think it look ok mate his got a point about the brakes   :wink:

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2006, 14:31 »
don't like the wheels much or the drums but the tints make it look mean
 :cool: looks cool

Offline Agreeable Slick

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2006, 14:33 »
east rip them off, and get some intensive glass cutter on them, along with some harsh washing up liquid.

Offline TIM20

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2006, 16:15 »
i think its the rims

a set of fat euro wheels would completly change the whole look of the car (still looks really clean now though)

A set of fat 16's with a stretch would complement the look and the windows will look good then

My 2p woth though

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #6 on: 31 March 2006, 19:24 »
i think you guys are right. again the drums and the wheels are not things iv had a choice in. Id love to change the wheels but around here with the roads as they are anything stretched would destroy the rims. oh f**k it, maybe il hav a look around. so what do you all suggest? im open to opinions. thought in the past about something deep rimmed with black centers but i dont want to overshoot the pocket too much, especially after its just cost me £450 from the garage.

thats the best mk3 ive seen..ever! its just clean and subtle.. :cool:

Offline Mr Blue

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #7 on: 31 March 2006, 19:54 »
wheels need looking into. i cant talk :undecided:

light smoked tints suit any car so get those maybe?. but get the whole lot tinted than just the rears
end of the day its your choice

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #8 on: 31 March 2006, 21:07 »
the fronts are semi tinted and the rears are limo black. problem im findin myself in is il end up spendin a bucket load on it after already doin that to make it work. Id love to get some new rims but think i need a HARDCOR3 style bargain if im goin to. plus if i remove the tints i certainly wont be replacin them for a while. id change it if i hadnt just repaired it and paid for a very cheaps years insurance.come on ppl, any suggestions on possible wheels? iv had a little look on flee bay but nothin jumps out unless im payin the thick end of a grand!

thats the best mk3 ive seen..ever! its just clean and subtle.. :cool:

Offline Dom Mk3

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Re: tints or no tints, that is the question
« Reply #9 on: 31 March 2006, 21:14 »
my borbet's and tyres only set me back £500, and they'd look the tits!