chief Member 166 Member For: 21y 10m Location: Melbourne Posted 11/12/03 12:16 PM Share Posted 11/12/03 12:16 PM Don't forget to check if your getting the non-metallic film for the back windscreen, unless you like picking static on your radio. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-73588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 6m 1d Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/03 09:33 AM Share Posted 12/12/03 09:33 AM Vuv 240T said: Mind you the girl who ran through the costs of the dealer options was hot, but I still didn't get it done there. :blush3: Vuv 240T,of course she was hot...I think the dealers assume that a bloke will have trouble saying no to a hottie... hapaint protectionapolstery protectionalarmtintsmatsscuff platestow pack...the list could go on think with your big heads boyz for the record, my salesman threw the tint and mats in for free...one other question...seeing as though the brake light in the rear window is not used due to the brake light in the rear spoiler...I saw a CITRIC XR6 N/A the other day witht he full window tinted, ie: the rear window brake light was tinted over and hadn't had the tint cut to fit...looked good.crisso Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-73876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/03 10:14 AM Share Posted 12/12/03 10:14 AM chief said: Don't forget to check if your getting the non-metallic film for the back windscreen, unless you like picking static on your radio.I actually asked for Metallic tints. No problem with radio at all. Even AM is fine.Half way to Canberra I loose Sydney radio for 20kms, then switch over to Canberra radio. Pretty good I reckon. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-73883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR64T Are we there yet? Donating Members 703 Member For: 21y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 12/12/03 12:57 PM Share Posted 12/12/03 12:57 PM Metallic tint rooted my radio, can't even get TripleM all the way to Penrith.... Beware! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-73960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdreaming Lifetime Members 1,693 Member For: 22y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/12/03 01:23 PM Share Posted 12/12/03 01:23 PM Had mine done by the dealer, yes the girl was hot but I had it done pre delivery as it is a work ute and time off the road is money. Whoever did it did a great job though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-73977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vuv 240T Guests Posted 12/12/03 08:25 PM Share Posted 12/12/03 08:25 PM Quote for the record, my salesman threw the tint and mats in for free...crisso - you don't actually belive in that sh*te do you? Nothing is for free - its all calculated on the deals margin.ps. you better be good santa is comming soon Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-74005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 6m 1d Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/03 11:58 PM Share Posted 12/12/03 11:58 PM Vuv 240T said: Quote for the record, my salesman threw the tint and mats in for free...crisso - you don't actually belive in that sh*te do you? Nothing is for free - its all calculated on the deals margin.ps. you better be good santa is comming soon haha sarcasm in hard to portray aahhh what I should have said was.....on the order form, "nil" was in the cost column for tints and mats - nothing is for free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-74037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmihe Upstanding Member Member 759 Member For: 21y 8m 12d Location: Canberra - ACT Posted 13/12/03 12:29 AM Share Posted 13/12/03 12:29 AM If you're going to get it done at the time of the deal - haggle over the price.What you ideally want to do is get the car tinted with the 'good' film not a 'trade' film... Trade films typically have a bugger all warranty and while many are reasonable these days it's a bit of a lucky dip. It would seem that paying around $300 is about right for a BA sedan with a top line non-metallic (radio friendly) film. So whent he dealership offers you the tint for $500+ (it was $660 when I got a quote through my lease company) haggle it down and stipulate the tint that is to be used. Make sure the BRAND and TYPE of the tint are specified on your contract, make sure you get a warranty card from the place that did the tinting. If you don't get all this they can substitute the tint for the cheapest possible trade film, betting on the tint only having to last 2-3years (especially if you have a lease) and it's more pure profit.Like most non-Factory accessories these things are a rort. Huge margins, mostly done by outside contract companies who get screwed down on price/quality to keep the dealers margin up.Some examples asides from tint.Remote control to factory central locking (plus additional immob). Dealer=$550 Alarm place = $180'Protection Pack' (Paint, Fabric, underbody etc)Dealer= $900+Detailing mob = $300The interesting thing with these packs is they usually have a 'reapplication' clause, ie every 6 or 12 months they need to be 'checked and done again' for a much much lower cost... Don't do it and 'voila' that wonderful warranty goes missing. Strangely you don't get told that when signing for them....A. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-74058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltint Member 686 Member For: 22y 26d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast QLD Posted 13/12/03 02:24 PM Share Posted 13/12/03 02:24 PM Hi AllI,m sure if you did a search on window tinting you would find many comments including my own on what type of film is most suitable for the BA. We charge $295 to $325 for premium quality film eg EMINM 35 or 3M CS 35. Dealers often pay as little as $145 for their cars.Just remember you only get what you pay for.Good Luck Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7916-window-tinting/page/2/#findComment-74168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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