New 2019 GX 460
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Checked with my dermatologist regarding this. He said darker tints offer better protection for preventing melanoma. Since it's in my family I'll go with the best protection. Additionally, they keep the car cooler hence requiring less AC and improving MPG (important here in the OC on the beach). Also protects the interior of the vehicle from sun damage. And of course, it just looks total bad *** ![Cool](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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As far as keeping cooler...sure. But improving MPG? In a 5900 lbs SUV with full-time 4wd and with aerodynamics of a brick wall and being driven by HUGE balloon tires, i don't think that tinting will help an ounce.
As far as interior materials aging, that may apply 30 years ago...but not with current Lexus glasses and advance plastics.
Bad ***...sure. Keeping you safe? The fact that your night vision has gone down, i think that you are less safe overall.
YMMV.
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Checked with my dermatologist regarding this. He said darker tints offer better protection for preventing melanoma. Since it's in my family I'll go with the best protection. Additionally, they keep the car cooler hence requiring less AC and improving MPG (important here in the OC on the beach). Also protects the interior of the vehicle from sun damage. And of course, it just looks total bad *** ![Cool](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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I couldn't care if you run limo tint, clear tint on anything in between, but don't try to convince anyone that a dark tint has better heat/UV rejection, because it ain't so.
If your dermatologist thinks it is, then he needs to go back to school.
Nothing wrong with admitting you just want dark tint for the looks.
If your dermatologist thinks it is, then he needs to go back to school.
Nothing wrong with admitting you just want dark tint for the looks.
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Finally got SSO rack/sliders installed, new Falken Wildpeak at3ws, and suspension (Pics updated). Ready for the snow, going to get 30+ days of snowboarding in this year. Will get some better pics tomorrow, these are from the shop. So far loving this vehicle! Will likely add a metaltech front bumper next year, and am considering different wheels.
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Finally got SSO rack/sliders installed, new Falken Wildpeak at3ws, and suspension (Pics updated). Ready for the snow, going to get 30+ days of snowboarding in this year. Will get some better pics tomorrow, these are from the shop. So far loving this vehicle! Will likely add a metaltech front bumper next year, and am considering different wheels.
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dustinst22 (11-21-19)
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Mostly just love their build quality -- they make some seriously robust stuff and the quality is top rate. The rack in particular is much better made than a Prinsu which I think is of poor build quality. Everything fits together very precisely. You have to be patient as it takes months to get their stuff, but it's worth it. Yeah thats a Dobinsons lift kit.
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Mostly just love their build quality -- they make some seriously robust stuff and the quality is top rate. The rack in particular is much better made than a Prinsu which I think is of poor build quality. Everything fits together very precisely. You have to be patient as it takes months to get their stuff, but it's worth it. Yeah thats a Dobinsons lift kit.
You know what, that’s not the first time I’ve heard that about prinsu racks. I like the gobi style racks but most likely won’t do business with them due to their 7+ month lead time and their way of doing business (patents and threats of lawsuits).
someone on the ih8mud forum suggested gamiviti racks. Ultimately I want to climb up on the roof and sit up there for photography and outings like fireworks. I don’t think the SSO racks can be used for that ?
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Ah yes, the gamiviti looks pretty sweet and very robust. However I think they are steel correct? I'd be worried about rust and the weight of the thing, particularly since I live near the ocean (we are about 2 blocks off the beach). The other rack I really like is the rhino rack, it looks really well made, versatile, and is aluminum. I also really dig how it looks. What I was worried about is the higher profile producing more noise on road trips. I'll have to test climbing up on this SSO rack, I've heard its quite strong.
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Ah yes, the gamiviti looks pretty sweet and very robust. However I think they are steel correct? I'd be worried about rust and the weight of the thing, particularly since I live near the ocean (we are about 2 blocks off the beach). The other rack I really like is the rhino rack, it looks really well made, versatile, and is aluminum. What I was worried about is the higher profile producing more noise on road trips. I'll have to test climbing up on this SSO rack, I've heard its quite strong.
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