Ceramic Tint OR J-Pipe: HELP ME DECIDE
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Ceramic Tint OR J-Pipe: HELP ME DECIDE
As my 'life clock' turns 30 in a week's time, I'm presented w/ a possible "gift" of getting my 08 NBP TL tinted, or perhaps a tuning mod such as a J-Pipe.
I've been wanting to cool down the interior of my car (Ebony and NBP), using ceramic 40 or 50% on all 5 windows.
But I've recently been scouring all the J-Pipe threads, and that mod really seems to make some sense.
As to which mod (similar in price) is more "practical", is of course in the eye of the beholder.
I'm planning to have kids soon, so tint would keep the rear cool, keeping passengers happy.
A J-pipe (thinking ATLP v2 or XLR8), would keep my butt-dyno and right foot happy.
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE !!!
I've been wanting to cool down the interior of my car (Ebony and NBP), using ceramic 40 or 50% on all 5 windows.
But I've recently been scouring all the J-Pipe threads, and that mod really seems to make some sense.
As to which mod (similar in price) is more "practical", is of course in the eye of the beholder.
I'm planning to have kids soon, so tint would keep the rear cool, keeping passengers happy.
A J-pipe (thinking ATLP v2 or XLR8), would keep my butt-dyno and right foot happy.
PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE !!!
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off the top of my head, but weren't we all recommended to stay away from cermic tints? messes with the navi unit on the back window, no?
i vote for j-pipe. but tint does do a world of difference; if you're worried about cops, go 35%. win-win.
i vote for j-pipe. but tint does do a world of difference; if you're worried about cops, go 35%. win-win.
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You'll appreciate the tint more. It will make your car look cool and be cool. I have a black on black TL also and I noticed a difference in interior temperature. On a sunny day it was about 10 degrees cooler just sitting. Also there isn't as much heat radiation coming in with the tint so your interior will cool down quicker.
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No difference? I am in the same position as the OP, want either tint or Jpipe. Seems like everyone raves about the power increase with a jpipe. But dont want to get it if there is barely a difference. Id rather have more show since my 5AT is never going to be a "fast" car.
Next year, I can look into the other mod perhaps. Point taken, in regards to the seasons changing, but keep in mind, i live in southern california, so we still hit the 80's during the day for the time being.
After reading all the jpipe threads, I concluded that the XLR8 is the optimal product, given that I do not have plans to lower my TL due to my unfortunately steep driveway.
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I would vote for tints. A j-pipe will just be the beginning of more expensive performance mods.
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This is a very subtle way of causing REAL gains, w/ minimal impact on drone or the environment for that matter (I feel very strongly about not adding greenhouse gases). I don't think there's any other product for the TL like the J-pipe mod.
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The J-pipe will add 10-12 WHP mostly in the low-end. Do not tell me that isn't better than tints, I'm sure your car came factory tinted, but not as much. J-pipe will make for faster acceleration and better throttle response, something our cars lack in the low end. Tints are for looks, and possibly will change the cabin temperature by 1-3 degrees, but is that really worth it for the performance you feel by pressing on the gas?
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
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The J-pipe will add 10-12 WHP mostly in the low-end. Do not tell me that isn't better than tints, I'm sure your car came factory tinted, but not as much. J-pipe will make for faster acceleration and better throttle response, something our cars lack in the low end. Tints are for looks, and possibly will change the cabin temperature by 1-3 degrees, but is that really worth it for the performance you feel by pressing on the gas?
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
On a side note, I think the 06-08 base TLs at least, were programmed to have a less aggressive throttle from a start to help reduce torque-steer. Wouldn't adding more torque down low increase our torque steer? Perhaps, but not enough to care I guess.
Can anyone confirm if our TLs have "factory tint" on them. It does seem that there is like a very light tint on the windows.
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Tint. It's a significantly cheaper investment than the J-pipe. Before you know it, the money you saved for getting the tints now, you'll make up that amount for your J-pipe in no time.
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So 330ish vs. 420ish, is kind of a wash for me.
I'm now trying to figure out if the J-Pipe will provide me with any better MPG. I'm hoping that compared to an CAI or Catback, that the J-pipe may increase MPG most effectively. Even if it's 1-2 mpg, it would be worth it in my wife's eyes
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The issue w/ the tinting, is that to do it "right", I need to spend around 310-355 to do it. That is w/ Ceramic Film (so I have no disturbance to my GPS and radar/laser detector), and also for them to do the moleskin felt ($20 per door). This is using the Llumar Axcess film, which is cheaper than the Formula one or Huber Optik. Is moleskin ABSOLUTELY necessary?
So 330ish vs. 420ish, is kind of a wash for me.
I'm now trying to figure out if the J-Pipe will provide me with any better MPG. I'm hoping that compared to an CAI or Catback, that the J-pipe may increase MPG most effectively. Even if it's 1-2 mpg, it would be worth it in my wife's eyes
So 330ish vs. 420ish, is kind of a wash for me.
I'm now trying to figure out if the J-Pipe will provide me with any better MPG. I'm hoping that compared to an CAI or Catback, that the J-pipe may increase MPG most effectively. Even if it's 1-2 mpg, it would be worth it in my wife's eyes
People say that the Tint will keep the car cooler, and some say the J-pipe is more for pleasure. Well everyone needs to tell themselves whether each time you step on your Base unmodded TL's gas pedal, are you satisfied? Or is the "look" of your car really what matters. It is entirely up to you, but this is my
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The J-pipe will increase MPGs. Anything that makes your exhaust more free flowing will increase MPG. CAI will NOT increase any MPG regardless of what people say. J-pipe will increase as much MPG as the catback (in my own experience), the only problem is, if you will drive the same with the J-pipe or Catback. Trust me, get the J-pipe, I'm sure your car is slightly tinted already, which is good, and I'm sure CALI does not get hot in the winter, spring, or even summer than Texas.
People say that the Tint will keep the car cooler, and some say the J-pipe is more for pleasure. Well everyone needs to tell themselves whether each time you step on your Base unmodded TL's gas pedal, are you satisfied? Or is the "look" of your car really what matters. It is entirely up to you, but this is my
. It is almost like if you're living in the New England territory and you're tinting the car because of the "heat". Is 70 degrees really hot? lol
People say that the Tint will keep the car cooler, and some say the J-pipe is more for pleasure. Well everyone needs to tell themselves whether each time you step on your Base unmodded TL's gas pedal, are you satisfied? Or is the "look" of your car really what matters. It is entirely up to you, but this is my
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I appreciate everyone's feedback. Still trying to decide.
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Update: I decided on tinting the car. I did 75% Llumar Air Blue 80 all around. It gives my windows a slight blue hue and has kept the insides cooler. I might have done formula one 50% ceramic if I could do it over again, but it's too late, I was just trying to be different w/ the light blue tint. Will post pictures sometime.
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For you, it sounds like you should get the tint, because, you say you are a family man and don't really go fast or put the petal to the floor so the j-pipe isn't really for you, although the biggest difference is in the low end. The tint will make a maximum of 6-8 degree difference (depending on how dark though) and it will make EVERYONE happy, the j-pipe will just be a personal desire. The j-pipe doesn't really effect gas mileage of harmful outputs, so, not to worry. Hope this helps.
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The J-pipe will add 10-12 WHP mostly in the low-end. Do not tell me that isn't better than tints, I'm sure your car came factory tinted, but not as much. J-pipe will make for faster acceleration and better throttle response, something our cars lack in the low end. Tints are for looks, and possibly will change the cabin temperature by 1-3 degrees, but is that really worth it for the performance you feel by pressing on the gas?
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
AND good choice on the XLR8 J-pipe, best J-pipe for the most max. performance, ATLP V2 is slightly second, but drop friendly
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This is the ATLP V1, the V2 is more free flowing possibly a 1-2 HP better than the 8WHP the V1 J-pipe is showing, but even that the XLR8 is better than the ATLP V2 because of exhaust scavenging. XLR8 will most likely gain at least 10 WHP and at least 20 lb/tq at mid-range, best performance option you can buy.
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