 OT: New Car: 1998 A4 2.8L Quattro, Kid's car |
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| Spoke |
 Mar 6 2007, 07:44 AM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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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 Attached image(s)  
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 6 2007, 08:18 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,457 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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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.
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| BMartin914 |
Mar 6 2007, 08:29 AM
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| Spoke |
Mar 6 2007, 08:44 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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What about getting tint off of the rear window with the defogger wires? These won't pull off will they?
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 6 2007, 09:34 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,457 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Mar 6 2007, 06:44 AM)  What about getting tint off of the rear window with the defogger wires? These won't pull off will they? No, But don't use the razor blade on the defogger glass or you'll be sorry.. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Mar 6 2007, 10:07 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
NEW razor blades. LOTS of NEW razor blades. They develop flaws, and the flaws scratch the glass. BTDT. The Cap'n
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| 911quest |
Mar 6 2007, 12:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 26-March 06 From: Louisville Ky Member No.: 5,773 Region Association: South East States |
Glad to see that you bought the 2.8 and not the 1.8t the 6 cyl is a much better and durable engine
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| jd74914 |
Mar 6 2007, 01:20 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(911quest @ Mar 6 2007, 01:02 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 There isn't quite the tuner support tho. . . but I don't think thats what he's looking for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) 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? |
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| Andyrew |
Mar 6 2007, 01:37 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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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 |
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| dlo914 |
Mar 6 2007, 02:49 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
(IMG:http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/cleanersremovers/01/images/710755_prodimg1.jpg)
works really well on removing the sticky residue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| dlo914 |
Mar 6 2007, 02:50 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
QUOTE(jd74914 @ Mar 6 2007, 11:20 AM) QUOTE(911quest @ Mar 6 2007, 01:02 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 There isn't quite the tuner support tho. . . but I don't think thats what he's looking for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) 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? turbo timer would solve that issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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