by "TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
Published 08/02/2017 at 15:30
by "TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
Published 08/02/2017 at 15:30
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STARS: 3
Finally done what I could consider my phase 1 mods. Wheels and tint. Got my car tinted today, just up to the legal limit 35% all the way. This is my first car that I got legal tint on, which is weird, but its nice to not be in a fish bowl anymore.
Phase II probably won’t happen for a while but that will be things like Golf R headlights/Taillights, Crossbars for the roof, and maybe a tune. Besides that I don’t plan on any other mods that are not functionality related.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
08/02/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 4
It looks like an under cover police car now.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
08/02/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 0
I wish I could do tint. Last car I had that was tinted got all scratched up by dogs (especially by my Lily who likes to put her toes on the sill)
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
08/02/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 2
I like the aesthetic and practical effects of tint, the only issue is chicks can’t check me out through the tint.
"Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer" (dash-doorhandle-and-bondo)
08/02/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 1
love the wheels. moons make all cars better
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
08/02/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 6
Am I weird in that I don’t want window tint? I always hear from people that swear by it, but never from people like me that prefer not to tint their cars. That’s probably because most of us non-tint people just don’t do it and don’t talk about it, haha.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
08/02/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 1
Anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon (or if you have a wagon/van/SUV with lots of glass), it can be a lifesaver if you’re outside much. But when I had my old car, which was Pine Green with light tan interior, I didn’t want tint because it was such a nice color combo to enjoy.
"GE90man" (ge90man)
08/02/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 0
Any chance that the lights can be switched out for the new LED ones, maybe even euro spec?
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
08/02/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 4
But I can’t check out chicks without it
"gawdzillla" (gawdzillla)
08/02/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 1
I wouldnt touch a tune ... if you care about that 11 year warranty anyways
i do however have a plugged in “tune box” from this company called DTUK
5 mins install, completely undetectable if unplugged.
my TDI felt quicker, some people on different forums says its a placebo, do your own research / conclusion.
I am happy with mine
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
08/02/2017 at 16:33, STARS: 2
I generally dislike dark tint because I don’t want to hide behind dark windows. Because it makes you look like a dick, and gives cops an excuse to pull you over. I did however get 50% tint on my car and I think it’s perfect if you don’t like dark tint.
You can still see into the car but it cleans up the look a ton. At some point I’ll probably have a mostly clear (like 70% or 80%) 3M crystalline film done on the windshield to help keep the car cooler when it’s parked.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
08/02/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 1
You can still be seen through 50% tint.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
08/02/2017 at 16:42, STARS: 0
Yeah, I have always enjoyed as much light as possible in my vehicles. Which is now always fine because I don’t get hangovers anymore. Not because I found the cure, but by just not drinking so much I get one. Sorry, lol.
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
08/02/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 0
Yeah I used to really prefer really dark tint but I agree it kinda makes you look like a dick, In my picture it looks much darker than it is because of the black interior and the sunshade is out on my windshield
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
08/02/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 0
I think I have just gotten far too used to tint so now I can’t live without it
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
08/02/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 0
Thats the plan, go full euro spec lights
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
08/02/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 1
Maybe it is ....
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
08/02/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
I have heard about that tuner, I only say maybe for a tune, I don’t really feel like it needs to be faster on account of the fact that is it a diesel wagon, but I’ve always liked the idea of the extra power with no hardware modifications
"rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
08/02/2017 at 23:27, STARS: 0
Definitely look at APR tunes.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/03/2017 at 07:21, STARS: 0
never tinted my windows, don’t intend to either.
"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
09/13/2017 at 12:13, STARS: 0
I saw you this morning on the way to work at Columbia Road and 108. Love the wheels. Very cool. I was in my GTI.
"TDIGuy" (owenrosier)
09/13/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 1
Cool ! I’ll have to keep an eye out for you on my drive now, I take that way basically every morning since I work in Columbia ! Cool to know there are a few local oppos around