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Posted by: Spoke Mar 6 2007, 07:44 AM

Just picked up this vehicle for my 16 year old daughter. Nice car with lotsa miles (167K) although mechanicals look good. Engine runs nice, tranny ok, rotors, pads look good, new tires, front CV joint boots ok. Owner just changed the timing belt; oil is clean.

One thing though, the car has tinted windows and I don't want them for my newly-driving daughter. At night its like driving in a cave. Can't see a thing out the back when backing up.

Any tricks to removing the tint? It should peel right off, correct?

Spoke




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Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 6 2007, 08:18 AM

It may peel off ok but it will leave the water soluable glue on the glass. Simple soap and water disolves the glue. Lots of soap and water, paper towels, Then more washing, then more washing, and then glass cleaner.

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 6 2007, 08:29 AM

Posted by: Spoke Mar 6 2007, 08:44 AM

What about getting tint off of the rear window with the defogger wires? These won't pull off will they?

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 6 2007, 09:34 AM

No, But don't use the razor blade on the defogger glass or you'll be sorry..

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Mar 6 2007, 10:07 AM

NEW razor blades. LOTS of NEW razor blades. They develop flaws, and the flaws scratch the glass. BTDT. The Cap'n

Posted by: 911quest Mar 6 2007, 12:02 PM

Glad to see that you bought the 2.8 and not the 1.8t the 6 cyl is a much better and durable engine

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 6 2007, 01:20 PM

There isn't quite the tuner support tho. . . but I don't think thats what he's looking for The 1.8t isn't bad if you treat it nicely (ie: let the engine idle for a little before shutting it down)

The car looks nice. Is it manual or auto?

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 6 2007, 01:37 PM

Thats exactly what i've been looking for for months..

2.8's are more reliable, and if your looking for a different sound.. Get yourself a magnaflow muffler and they'll sound like an m3...

I would leave the tint on, it'll keep the interior cool durring the summer, and for a teenager leaving it in a parking lot durring school, the worst thing at the end of the day is burning your butt on the seats and seatbelts..

How much did you pay for it?

Nice looker!

Andrew

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 6 2007, 02:49 PM

works really well on removing the sticky residue

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 6 2007, 02:50 PM

turbo timer would solve that issue.