Window tint, new grill, yes?

[GMLind]

I have ordered the Black Pearl 300C, and one of the first mods will be to do Window Tint. I live in MO and it is legal to all the windows except front with tint. I can't remember what the limit is on how dark. The installers know, something like 30% light. Anyway, I also think it will be interesting to see what the aftermarket comes up with to replace that big grill. It's not bad looking, but I can think of a couple of better options. I would like to see a mesh style grill, similar to some of the high end Jaguars.

[fathemi]

Oh yeah. Mine is going to the tint shop next Monday: first mod. I'll probably do 20% all the way around.

I kind of wanted to change the grill at first, but now it's growing on me. Maybe down the road when I get tired of the stock look. For now, though, it's all but stopping traffic as it is!

-fathemi

[GMLind]

Excellent... What color is your 300C? How long have you had it and what has it been like regarding handling, noise, driving characteristics, etc... I have test driven one but there is only so much you can remember from a 15 minute test drive. Maybe you could post your own long term test update every now and then. Love to here it is still nice a tight after a few thousand miles.

[ekool]

The grill looks good to me, one of the most striking features of the car if you ask me. I wouldnt change a thing.

[fathemi]

Got my 20% done on Monday. . . looks awesome. Need to get some fresh pics this weekend.

Mine's Cool Vanilla. . . looks all the more like a chopped Bentley 'cause of the color. I love it.

In answer to your questions, I have about 1300 miles on her so far and so far so good. Ride is silent, power is great and VERY smooth. . . toys are amazing. Handling is floaty, but it performs really well: just scary coming into curves really fast because of the weight. The ESP is downright amazing (and quite frustrating when you WANT to get crazy). Every time I get in, I can't believe it's a domestic car: it's really that good.

Only a couple of minor complaints: there's a little vibration behind the gauge panel that developed at about 500 miles. Most people wouldn't notice, but drives me nuts. I'm going to dig in and fix it because I know if I warranty it they'll introduce 5 more trying to fix that one. Also, the autostick is LAME with a capital LAME: it won't hold a gear worth a damn (still up and downshifts when it wants), and the tranny doesn't shift any harder when it's engaged. What else. . . mm. . . don't like the overzealous drive-by-wire system. . . it pulls throttle at the drop of a hat, which is a little frustrating. . . . want a really surreal experience? Just take your 300C (after 1K miles or so, just to be nice to it), put it in neutral at a stop, and jam the throttle to the floor. . . no rev limiter, it just backs off the throttle right at 3800rpm every time. . . .

[GMLind]

How ofter have your driven with the ESP turned OFF? Notice much of a difference in tranny response or Auto Stick Shifting?

[Abshear7]

Hey, GMLind, I also live in MO and just ordered a Black 300C.....tint will hit those windows almost immediately after delivery (here's hoping that's not too far away.....)

I had my windows tinted on my present car, and the shop said you can go as dark as "35" on the front windows, and "20" in the back; higher number is LESS tint, i.e. that's the percentage of light the tint will allow IN. Considering 35 for all windows on the 300C just for uniformity's sake.

[GMLind]

Sounds good, I will probably do the same 35% tint. I just talked to the dealer today. They are building the 300C this week and should ship it on the 25th. Starting to get excited...

[300C]

I would definitely recommend 20% tint on all of the windows. I know that it is technically illegal to have less than 35% on the front two in most states, but I put 20% all around on my Jetta and it looks awesome.

[Z2SO4]

I am definately looking to tint mine, but I am a bit unsure about how much. It is already a black car, and I fear it may be a little too much to do 20% all around.