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Old 04-08-13, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
yes it does mike....or it should although its not the pop up like the 240sx had inside the car (if you ever owned or saw one of those) or even like a digital clock its just a VIN cutout. i think its been standard on cars since the late 80's maybe early 90's

here is mine on my gs




What percentage of film is that, on your windshield ? I'm trying to get mine done asap... Thinkin' 40 or 50%. Maybe I should go 35% though. Looks good man!
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Originally Posted by AirRideFan
What percentage of film is that, on your windshield ? I'm trying to get mine done asap... Thinkin' 40 or 50%. Maybe I should go 35% though. Looks good man!
50% i miss the 3% on the sides though....after 6 years of having it on i got stopped 8 times in 6 weeks so i finally let it go.
Old 04-09-13, 05:31 PM
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Great old thread with easy but not obvious tweaks thanks guys
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Originally Posted by sakataj
50% i miss the 3% on the sides though....after 6 years of having it on i got stopped 8 times in 6 weeks so i finally let it go.
wow. is it still a fix it ticket over in "tenn"? im guessing tennessee?
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Originally Posted by cloead
need more info on this "c-best.txt" and how to change the one in my car
agreed..

Originally Posted by OCLEX03
so has anyone tried to adjust the treble,bass thru the hidden menu on the 01+ GS?
what hidden menu?
Old 04-10-13, 07:52 PM
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Brian....I was being very sarcastic. As I was pretty sure every person who owns a car, knew their vin is on the dash.
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Originally Posted by Jets300
wow. is it still a fix it ticket over in "tenn"? im guessing tennessee?
nope just a ticket and at $1xx a ticket they add up, when i was getting one a year a i said forget it. when i got 3 in a month and pulled over several more times in that month i decided it would just be better to retint to legal. i hate it but it keeps me from getting pulled over (atleast for that)

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Brian....I was being very sarcastic. As I was pretty sure every person who owns a car, knew their vin is on the dash.
lol, oh mike....i was like really? no sadly flocko was being serious.

how you been sir? hows the car? you get that SC on yet?
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Originally Posted by sakataj
nope just a ticket and at $1xx a ticket they add up, when i was getting one a year a i said forget it. when i got 3 in a month and pulled over several more times in that month i decided it would just be better to retint to legal. i hate it but it keeps me from getting pulled over (atleast for that)
Brian... I DEF hear ya on THAT **** my man! I was pulled over by our (BOGUS) local municipality, not gonna mention their name- as they don't deserve even being MENTIONED...lol- But yeah- get this! 14 times...in ONE fuggin month. (this was in my 2nd car...and over 12 years ago- they've "lightened up"- NO PUN INTENDED, lol a TON over these past 10-12 years- but that was ridiculous)

Sometimes it just ain't worth it. I'm keeping the greenish 50% that was on every window of my car (done in 2000!- at the DEALER, when it was brand new) Found that out under the "Service History" tab here--> https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home, ha.

I'm def doing the windshield with a lightly mirrored 40% or so, asap! That 50% looks noticeable and GREAT on your (black) GS4, though!

Here's a pic of my car when I first bought it- I love the light tint it had from NEW, when in Texas.
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Originally Posted by AirRideFan
I'm def doing the windshield with a lightly mirrored 40% or so, asap! That 50% looks noticeable and GREAT on your (black) GS4, though!
thanks but i prefer this one.....i dont just use it for looks, my eyes are really light sensitive. i have applied for medical exemptions and seen specialists and i get no where. the black interior makes it look darker but i loved it pitch black



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look i never complain about being pulled over for it, i knwo its illegal. i just try to be cool to them and see if any are cool. some are but most arent. sadly the company who tinted mine his daily driver is 2 layers of 3% and he said he has NEVER been pulled over, THAT is bogus.
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thanks thats awesome
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Originally Posted by sakataj
lol, oh mike....i was like really? no sadly flocko was being serious.

how you been sir? hows the car? you get that SC on yet?
I'm good. working A LOT. Car is good, but rests in the garage most the time.

Haven't had time for the S/C. It will happen!
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Originally Posted by sakataj
thanks but i prefer this one.....i dont just use it for looks, my eyes are really light sensitive. i have applied for medical exemptions and seen specialists and i get no where. the black interior makes it look darker but i loved it pitch black









look i never complain about being pulled over for it, i knwo its illegal. i just try to be cool to them and see if any are cool. some are but most arent. sadly the company who tinted mine his daily driver is 2 layers of 3% and he said he has NEVER been pulled over, THAT is bogus.

what are these wheels?! they have lexus center caps maybe avant garde?
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Great post man thanks a a lot for the info
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Best post for GS I ever came across....
Old 04-20-13, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wilassasin
I still can't figure out how to get my filter out. Is it behind the CD changer or beneath it?

Its simple open your glove compartment and right beneath the cd changer is a black piece that u snap out, then once u do that u will see a hidden door up inside the compartment even further pop that out and pull out the filter....Do it during the day so that u can see....
THANKS! Just did it and my filter was so gross...I need to buy a new one. I also tried the windows down trick and wow, I just amazed my friends and it worked on some of their cars too!


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