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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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An installer told me the top of the line tints are non-dyed with metallic alloys layered for heat reduction. That same installer(Johnson Window Films) said because Audi's radio antenna is in the back window he has had customers say it interferes with radio reception. Is this true, and if so what is the best alternative for heat and UV. I have a black a4 with Onyx interior and it gets blazin hot.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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it interferes with AM a bit, but FM seems the same for me. Llumnar tint, titanium blah blah blah
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Default Get the heat reduction stuff for side windows, get 5% limo (regular stuff) for the back.

I don't know much about tint films, but it seems if only 5% of the light can get in, then only 5% of the heat can get in as well. Kinda like when your window blinds are down in your house.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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I have Llumar (a high quality metallic tint). No radio reception problems here.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Hey, happy new year to you. Any new mods? Light bulb doesn't count!
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Default get the metallic

FM will be unaffected and AM (who cares) may suffer by about 10-15%
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Default Happy New Year to you too. Nothing new other than what's in my sig.

The Stasis springs are waiting to go in. Air filter and BPV too.

I've got a set of used 15x7.5" wheels coming in the mail. Those along with a set of Yoko A032Rs will be my new track shoes. Yippeee!
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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Default You doing the BPV yourself? Which BPV and filter did you get?

I've got the K&N, but it's been sitting in my bedroom for a year.
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Default BPV myself. Got the new hose clamps, just gotta find the time.

I got the ITG foam filter from awe-tuning. I went to put it in last Saturday, but didn't have a short enough Phillips screwdriver to take the heatshield off. I'll find one and take another crack at it.

Oh, so many mods, so little time...
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