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  1. #1
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    Arizona window tint question

    Moving to Phoenix (in July!) and have a black interior in my 2001 Titanium Silver Metallic 740iL. Any recommendations on window tint given that all of my rear sunshades work (even the ones in the quarter-glass) and I plan on using them? Want to minimize heat intrusion while still being able to see out of the glass in the back with the shades up!
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    Get dual pane glass too. I have tinted dual pane in my 750 and love it. Can sit in traffic and not be roasted, also when entering the car while mid day isn't to bad either. I live in El paso TX so pretty much the same heat.

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    Learn how to use the parked-ventilation timer functions.

    It may not cool the car down like running the AC...but it can bring the car down to at least ambient temperatures if its been parked for a while (or you're temporarily running into a building to run an errand. It will be better getting into a car that is 102° F vs one that is 175° F.




    {you activate it for immedieate venting or setting up to two "timed" events by going to AUX Ventilation}

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    Look into Llumar window tint - IR blocking - clear is an option.

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    Thanks again, guys. Car is going in for bodywork next week in San Diego and then I'll bring it out here to Phoenix. We just had Llumar tint put on my wife's car and the heat reduction was certainly noticeable. My turn next.

    Definitely going to use the Aux Ventilation feature, as well. I think that one will be a life-saver.
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    My 98 has some IR ceramic tint that is right at the legal limit here in tx and even with it in direct sunlight during the summer it is tolerable...plus is have dual pane glass so that helps. my 01 however has some cheap install so it will be getting redone for next summer.
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