tigmd99

UV-B is what causes skin cancer and skin damage. UV-A can also damage skin. Both of which are very protected by Lexus side glass and windshield...to probably same degree as most (if not all) 3rd party tint. Remember, unlike the factory glass, 3rd party tinting rarely are officially certified/tested...a few are, but they tend to be the more expensive end.

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.

8086Bruce

Congrats, great looking rig!

cb1111

You need a new dermatologist. This one isn't giving you good advice.

dustinst22

Cool story bruh. I'll stick with the advice of an actual MD .

cb1111

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.

srpuywa

I don't buy the tint excuse unless you are the only driver, especially if driving at night.

cb1111

Tint, to reduce UV even more than the factory glass, isn't an excuse. Overly dark tint is.

SlickTRD

Can you tell me what you got off in terms of % off MSRP? I'm trying to negotiate a deal and figuring where I should begin.

dustinst22

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.

ObsidianBl

looks great! what made you go with the SSO rack and sliders? Suspension info too. Is that dobinsons?

dustinst22

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.

ObsidianBl

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 ?

dustinst22

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.

ObsidianBl

yeah the rust was another issue being up here in the northeast.... I will have to find someone that can do aluminum and make it useable for someone to be up there. I’ll also need it to be low profile to clear a garage. I guess sometimes we can’t have everything.

dustinst22

Video with latest mods