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Old 07-09-2013, 06:36 PM   #2745
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If you want to get a super dark tint, talk to your optometrist and get a prescription for it.

I have about 10% tint all around on my car and I have a doctor's note to show them if I ever get pulled over for it. I've never had any issues with my tint though and I've had them for over 5 years now

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People have done this for years in Alaska. For a while the cops are wising up to it and still handing out tickets, but I haven't heard of anyone being harassed about it despite a prescription for a few years now.

I will be completely honest, I do suffer from night blindness pretty bad and I have very sensitive eyes that water all the time. During the summer the sun never goes down and during the winter the sun reflects all over the snow and headlights blind. Once I got the front windshield done I felt 10x better driving around at night. I could see more of the cars around me instead of just lights shining everywhere.

I'll talk to my doctor about it since I need a new prescription anyways. Thanks!
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Old 07-09-2013, 06:44 PM   #2746
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Old 07-09-2013, 07:24 PM   #2747
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Blue ones! I really didn't want to spend money on the GrimmSpeed kit and I couldn't find my bracket that comes with the car. @OrbitalEllipses said he'd give me his, but that takes time. I still will probably end up taking his and doing the genius magnetic mod.
No! Don't drill that bumper!

I recommend saving for the GS mount. If I ever get a ticket, I'll buy that right away. Until then, I'm keepin the bumper clean. You know, except for the occasional rock chip...
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Old 07-09-2013, 07:27 PM   #2748
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No! Don't drill that bumper!

I recommend saving for the GS mount. If I ever get a ticket, I'll buy that right away. Until then, I'm keepin the bumper clean. You know, except for the occasional rock chip...
Well isn't the magnetic mod just drilling underneath? I don't mind that so much...
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Old 07-09-2013, 07:29 PM   #2749
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Well isn't the magnetic mod just drilling underneath? I don't mind that so much...
No drilling for magnetic license plate just tape and/or glue
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Old 07-09-2013, 07:29 PM   #2750
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To be on topic, after getting a fix-it ticket I decided to just zip tie my plate:



Blue ones! I really didn't want to spend money on the GrimmSpeed kit and I couldn't find my bracket that comes with the car. @OrbitalEllipses said he'd give me his, but that takes time. I still will probably end up taking his and doing the genius magnetic mod.

hmmm that's not a half bad idea ....my grill is essentially zip tied in. I have a tow hook plate relocation mount but it looks kinda silly off to the side like that.
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Old 07-09-2013, 08:11 PM   #2751
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hmmm that's not a half bad idea ....my grill is essentially zip tied in. I have a tow hook plate relocation mount but it looks kinda silly off to the side like that.
I think the slim black license plate hides the tackiness.
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Old 07-09-2013, 08:12 PM   #2752
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Blue ones! I really didn't want to spend money on the GrimmSpeed kit and I couldn't find my bracket that comes with the car. @OrbitalEllipses said he'd give me his, but that takes time. I still will probably end up taking his and doing the genius magnetic mod.
Just lemme know when you want me to ship it...and actually let me find it. I know I still have it.

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No drilling for magnetic license plate just tape and/or glue
Yup; glue on the backside of the bumper (engine bay) for the magnets.
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Old 07-09-2013, 10:20 PM   #2753
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Installed Valenti tail lights. All I can say is that they look sinister on the CBS color car. Pics don't do them complete justice.

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Old 07-09-2013, 10:42 PM   #2754
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Installed Valenti tail lights. All I can say is that they look sinister on the CBS color car. Pics don't do them complete justice.

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I'm loving the look of those tails!
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Old 07-10-2013, 12:15 AM   #2757
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Curbed the fuck out of my front bumper. So upset right now.

It's on the front too so it's visible, gaaah.

Any ideas on a cheap temporary fix? Kind of want to just buy some vinyl and overlay it, like sticker bombing but minus the stickers.
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Old 07-10-2013, 12:36 AM   #2758
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[QUOTE=tedddee;1057271]Curbed the fuck out of my front bumper. So upset right now.

It's on the front too so it's visible, gaaah.

Any ideas on a cheap temporary fix? Kind of want to just buy some vinyl and overlay it, like sticker bombing but minus the stickers.[/QUOTE


Plasti dip the lower part in black? Would look a little like a lip. Not sure how vinyl would go over a rough scrap compared to plasti dip.
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