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Old 03-15-2012, 09:04 PM
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Am I missing something?!? Weren't the wires red/black so you'd know which one is positive?
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^^^ Yes....but some of the modules will have a black wire and a black wire with a white stripe....

it basically depends from manufacturer to manufacturer.....sad there is no set standard
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The cold cathode wires are black and red yes.

But the trunk light wires were not black and white.

There's a gray and blue wire, and a blue and yellow wire.

I tried researching which one is positive and which one is negative, but I figured the thicker wire was positive.

I was wrong.

Did it correct this time and the positive was the thinner wire.

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^^^ aaaah forgot you could do that as well....wire thickness !!!
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Originally Posted by swoosh
^^^ aaaah forgot you could do that as well....wire thickness !!!
Yeah so is the thinner wire always positive? =P
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^^^ lol as i said there is no set standard....the ground will be a bigger gauge than the positive....

in this whole typing i forgot to mentioned, the trunk looks bright as FAWK !!! nicely done bro....
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Originally Posted by swoosh
^^^ lol as i said there is no set standard....the ground will be a bigger gauge than the positive....

in this whole typing i forgot to mentioned, the trunk looks bright as FAWK !!! nicely done bro....
Lesson learned: Do more research before wiring stuff LOL

Thanks broski
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^^^ Your Welcome braahhhh !!
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Big day for my car on Sunday
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getting new valvestem caps?!

PS...awesome job on the trunk...you could go in there to pluck your eyebrows.
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Big day for my car on Sunday
She gets a bath?
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^^^ lol
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lmao guys

I'm getting tint done. About time.

Formula 1 Classic Series Non-Metallic Tint with moleskin for $200.
The place I'm getting it done at has a huge rep around the GTA for their quality service and cheap pricing.
They know their stuff with the TL, and tints the whole rear quarter window.

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I need to do the same to mine.
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Oh, it's gonna be 35%.

I looked on their website and they don't have 20%.
I'm happy with 35%, though.
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I had 35% on my last car. I thought it was decent enough even though I'd like to go lower, but we have tint laws here. It kinda helped make things clear at night, especially with the amount of rain we've been getting lately.
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15% baby !!!
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Originally Posted by mn2trance
I had 35% on my last car. I thought it was decent enough even though I'd like to go lower, but we have tint laws here. It kinda helped make things clear at night, especially with the amount of rain we've been getting lately.
Looking up pics of your last car

I'd love to have full visability at night LOL
If I had a backup cam, I'd do dark tint.
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15% baby !!!
Damn you

How's visability at night?
I've never had front windows tinted before.
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Visibility is fine...just don't do the front windshield...in theory it's great, but crap visibility and every time I see it I can't help but figure there's either some pot being smoked or some d**k being sucked.

$200 isn't bad...and if it's a reputable place in the Grand Theft Auto area...then go for it.

PS...about the rear quarter, have Tyler send you a picture of his to ensure they do it the exact same way. :x
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
PS...about the rear quarter, have Tyler send you a picture of his to ensure they do it the exact same way. :x


I have 35% and I like it. Since I have Parchment interior it looks lighter than it actually is. I've seen 35% with Ebony interior and it looks like 20%.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I've seen 35% with Ebony interior and it looks like 20%.
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I have 25% front and 15% rear (legal in Florida) with ebony interior...

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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Looking up pics of your last car

I'd love to have full visability at night LOL
If I had a backup cam, I'd do dark tint.

Damn you

How's visability at night?
I've never had front windows tinted before.
Well my windshield is not tinted....got 15% on the sides and rears.....

visibility is not bad at all....i was thinking of throwing 50% on the windshield but the wifey stopped me.....she said "dont you get pulled over for enough reasons already"
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^^^reasons aforementioned!
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^^^ hahaha....yeah i know what you mean....

but all the cool kids are doing it



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good job everything looks great!
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Thanks guys!

I think I'm gonna just stick with 35%.

Formula 1 tint is supposed to be one of the brands on top, so I do hope their technology makes my tint appear dark =)

Can't believe when I got the car I only had a few plans:
1. A-Spec Lip Kit
2. Tint
3. Decklid spoiler

Tint finally on its way!
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New summer project:

Use body shop skills to fix curb rashes on A-Spec rims.
Paint them with Nissan's K11 or another gun-metal colour I come across.





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Nissan's K11 paint
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uuuuggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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damn i want a GTR
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So excited for tint finally lol

My goal when I bought the car is being fulfilled =D
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35% Formula One Classic series tint applied today.

Looks so great but still a little hazy and tiny bubbles lol

Is it okay to touch the tint with my finger?

I know I'm not supposed to roll down the windows, and there's a sticker across the window controls reminding me.
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You can touch it, just don't scratch it!
Looking forward to pics!
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I wouldn't do anything, just let it sit

Check in a few days and if the bubbles are still there, either call the shop and take it back or use a VERY small needle and pop the bubble.
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