Arbee's 2011 XDrive 35i F25 X3

Arbee

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Cleaned out the tail pieces... They will do for now, replacements are being sourced.

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Edited this pic to see the tailpieces. Can never capture them. Guess the basement isnt the best for pics anyway.

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Arbee

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Was in the area! Waited for a bit, didnt see any Hypercars flying through the buildings. Etihad Towers is so beautiful. Couldnt help but snap a pic...

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Arbee

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Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is one my favorite chill spots, apart from the 5 prayers i sometimes go through just to listen to the live recitation of the Holy Quraan and admire the stunning architecture. Went through a few nights ago and on my way out, paused for a quick picture.

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Arbee

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A quick cold start video:

Basement parking bay is directly beneath the extractor fans.

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Arbee

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Had to get the windows tinted. The sun is intense, dont need to speak about the heat, even in the 'winter'.

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I went with a 50% Charcoal shade. 60% heat reduction. Lifetime warranty.
Was on a groupon deal so paid almost nothing compared to the full retail price of good quality tinting.

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gavsadler

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That tint is properly dark. :cartel:

The big windows do give the car an airy feeling inside, but as I mentioned in my thread - we did feel overly exposed - hence me getting ours tinted on day 2 of ownership.

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Arbee

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gavsadler said:
That tint is properly dark. :cartel:

The big windows do give the car an airy feeling inside, but as I mentioned in my thread - we did feel overly exposed - hence me getting ours tinted on day 2 of ownership.

Keep the updates coming...
Its "50% Charcoal" as per the shop that tinted it. They did a Merc with 80% all around including windscreen. That, is properly dark. Looks like gloss back painted windows.

I was okay with not having the tint but after driving for a few hours in during mid day sun and traffic in the industrial area i burnt to a crisp. Thats what made me take it straight for tinting this morning. Im pleased with the look, but more importantly the comfort of being "cool" in the car... (Not that anyone can see me LOL)

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80% black window tint all around... I call it gloss black paint!! Lol

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Arbee

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gavsadler said:
Is it legal to tint the Windscreens that side of the world?

That 80% is ridiculous :crazylaugh:
If the car is registered to a female its legal to have dark tint. Im not sure of the exact limits.
The tint i have is still within the limits, i was assured by the shop.
I have seen darker tints on new cars as they go for inspection only after the 3rd year on the road. So I guess thats how they get away with it.
Windscreen full tint is illegal.

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Arbee

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Sold this car in June 2018. The new owner took the car to his home country shortly after.
 
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