allenyao09
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Didn't see this until now lol. But 7 PM is not gonna work for me either. Would love to meet up some time. Is ELCC a facebook group or something?
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www.elcc.org Seems to be one of the oldest Lotus clubs in the Seattle area. Not that big as I understand, about 60 or so members, with about 20-30 cars showing up for their driving tour events. $25/yr to join. Looking for any and all clubs I could join to go on some local tours to explore the area. Also just found out about this, alas gonna be too far of a trek for me and can't spare the time. But looks awesome: https://westcoastlotusmeet.com/
My Atlantis arrived last week and I’ve been debating tint %. What’s on yours?
Atlantis Blue Emira
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Nice congrats.
Got ceramic as keeps out heat
I did 70% on front windshield (yes front) to protect dash and in state of Texas is legal.
Did legal tint I think 30% on driver and passenger side. You could go darker to 20% if you want it to match the 2 small back windows but risk having to take it off to pass inspection in 2 years
There's a separate tint thread where some of us Atlantis Blue folks posted pics (below). I think it depends on if you got the factory tint and your preferences on privacy and looks. Definitely get ceramic for the heat resistance properties.
I do not have the upper black pack or factory tint, and my choices were either 25 or 50%, I went with 50% for the inside rear and all side windows. I left the engine glass untinted. In the sunlight you can see through just fine but during overcast or lower light it looks very dark. Kind of an interesting dynamic, I really love it.
To tint or not to tint? 😎
Hey Guys I have a nimbus with tan interior with black wheels. I aways kinda wanted a classy "gentleman's" sportscar look. But I cannot decide if I like tinting or not. I had it done (35%), and sometimes I feel it has too much of an aggressive look on the car. Its also tricky with the dot...
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Thanks for the feedback (and pic). I’ve opted for 50% ceramic.There's a separate tint thread where some of us Atlantis Blue folks posted pics (below). I think it depends on if you got the factory tint and your preferences on privacy and looks. Definitely get ceramic for the heat resistance properties.
I do not have the upper black pack or factory tint, and my choices were either 25 or 50%, I went with 50% for the inside rear and all side windows. I left the engine glass untinted. In the sunlight you can see through just fine but during overcast or lower light it looks very dark. Kind of an interesting dynamic, I really love it.
To tint or not to tint? 😎
Hey Guys I have a nimbus with tan interior with black wheels. I aways kinda wanted a classy "gentleman's" sportscar look. But I cannot decide if I like tinting or not. I had it done (35%), and sometimes I feel it has too much of an aggressive look on the car. Its also tricky with the dot...
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I’ve also been debating 70% front ceramic. You’ve been happy with that I presume? (I know Texas can have another level of summer heat)
Atlantis Blue Emira
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Yes very happy. I got it in the summer, saved the dash and heat. No issues and can’t tell it is on, but I think of it this way if you’re planning to keep the car for many years, then it’s worth the investment.
I think I plan to keep mine forever, so 20 or 30 years of having the sun beat on the dash would be terrible but with the ceramic front tint , I won’t have to worry.
I have 70% on my windshield too! Happy my interior is protected from fading and keeps the interior extra cool. It's a noticeable difference!
Added bonus of rainbow effect in photos taken with polarizer/ND filter. Lotus has XPEL on windshield and PPF on headlights. GTI has tint on side glass only.
Appreciate the observation - it’s a keeper for me as well.
allenyao09
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I had 15% on the side to match the privacy glass and 50% on the front windshield. But I eventually had the front windshield tint removed since the shop messed up multiple times...
You can find more references in another thread:
To tint or not to tint?
allenyao09
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