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and last night, they were already behind (right?) and not scoring, so it most likely did not cost them the game.
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and they included a gift certificate for a full cleaning (in/out) at a local white glove.
first time I ever got something like this.
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and last night, they were already behind (right?) and not scoring, so it most likely did not cost them the game.
I am not a Yankee fan (I was in the '60's). I was only commenting on the need for baseball to enter the 21st century and start using available technology to get games called fairly - for both teams, not just the Yanks. When you take a look at that call and how the ump was totally out of position to make the right call, it was only fodder for going to technology.
As for that particular game, a bad call like that only sets a negative tone for the rest of the game. As a result of the bad call, 2 additional runs were added to the lead. The manager got booted from the game which always has a negative effect on game outcomes. That particular call was one of the worst blown calls I've seen in many years in a league championship game. This was because the umpire was out of position to see what actually happened.
As for the Yankees stealing a game, I know nothing about what happened 20 years ago - I'm commenting on what happened a few days ago which, in part, is why I do not follow baseball like I used to - because baseball has fallen behind the times by not using and/or developing better ways to ensure a game is called by umpires fairly and accurately. Because of baseball's refusal to use available technology, it is becoming less and less a game I have respect for. Add to that the abuse of steroids, I think you get my point of view!
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Thanks, I always like to have as much information as possible in order to make the wisest choice possible. The car will be parked in a garage most of the time. The dealer is offering the tinting so I think it would be done properly.
I want to see if it really does cut down on UV rays, and long term affects. If I turn up something of interest I will pass it on.
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Wisegeek on window tinting
I was surprised to learn window tinting blocked 65% of the sun’s heat and a whopping 99.9% of damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays.
That is pretty good. But, since we will only be going a few thousand miles a year, and the car will be in the garage so much of the time, I think I will pass in case there are things we don't like, such as reduced vision when the sun isn't out.
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Anyway, window tint is not really a must, but it is nice to have when you park your car in an open area for longer than 5 minutes in the hot months (April-October). However, the feature I found most useful is a dark tint strip placed on upper part of the windshield - morning and evening sun can be really unbearable, especially in colder months (which I assume would be your stay). It will find its way through visors' gaps and even dark glassess don't help.
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Very helpful dino....since I hope we are not in Florida from April to Oct it seems less necessary. I like your idea of placing the tint along the top of the windshield though.....I think I would definitely consider that.
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I just did some research on window tints, *driver, that are available down here at most tinting places.
The most highly rated one is called "3M Crystaline". It is very, very light but eliminates 99% of the ultraviolet light and up to 70% heat reduction. I checked out some pricing, and it is not cheap! I can have my car done in the lightest tint (which is what I want so night driving is not impaired by dark tint) and the cost would be $360 plust tax. For a standard tint, it would be half that price. But the highly rated tint might be worthwhile since you are planning to keep your car for quite some time.
I am seriously considering having mine done since the regular retail price of that job is $399.00. You might want to check around and see what others are offering to do the job for using that brand.
I looked online and it changes the window color so insignificantly (using the lightest tint) that you don't even realize you have tint on the windows. It is made up of over 200 layers and will not interfere with Mobile Phones, data transfer or HD radio reception (I only listen to HD FM stations). High Definition Radio reception is reduced with some of the tints available.
Let me know what you think. You can check out the "Crystaline" by 3M by using google - they have several reviews.
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Mike! Mazel Tov & Congrats on your Dad's 90th Birthday as well as the awesome surprise party you threw him. Funny how your family members have similar taste in MBs & Rolex watches:)
Driver - Congrats to your MIL on hitting the century mark! Quite an accomplishment!
As you all know, I am a DIE HARD Yankees fan. I agree they were robbed by the call at 2nd. But that doesn't make up for the "0 fores" they are putting up. They are playing horrible. Everyone likes to blame Rodriguez because of his ennormous salary. Swisher hasn't hit (he's got 22 Strike Outs in 50 ABs against Verlander), Cano who was batting a scorching .615 over the last 8 games of the regular season has 2 hits in the playoffs, Granderson has a big HR, but way too many more strike outs...
Without The Captain, somebody's GOT to step up. Look for #28 to shake up the lineup tonight. I am praying the #13 steps up and has a MONSTER game. Down 0-2, tonight's got to be played like an elimination game. I've got tickets to Game 6* & Game 7*.
*If Necessary
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I had what I consider high-dollar Huper Optik tint installed on my most recent car (Acura TSX), and it's absolutely great. It's not nearly so dark as the conventional stuff I had in my last car, and it does at least as good a job. When I pull up to a stop light at the end of an off-ramp on a reasonably temperate day and decide to put the window down, it's like night and day comparing the heat that I feel on my arm. When I get into the car on a 118 degree afternoon, the inside of the car is noticeably less miserable than it was in my previous car.
There are probably high-end 3M products that compete with Huper Optik, but I know nothing of them.
a few years back I bought a used Contour for my son, and it had (probably DIY) tint on the back and rear side windows. Stuff was hideous. Discolored, bubbly, and you could not see out of it at all. Paid my mechanic to pull it all off when he was checking the car over, and it was a vast improvement.
Only way I would ever consider it is if Ilived in teh desert where it was super hot during the summer. In my area (NJ) just not a big deal.
I do, however, like having the factory tint in a minivan/SUV. Minivans without it just scream tighwad. ANd look wrong.
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If you know what you're getting yourself into, there's no way you can't fall in love with it.
I realized I forgot to answer your question. Before the Wrangler, we had a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6L.
Good idea! I'd be more concerned about UV rays than sunlight itself.
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Sounds like excellent stuff, but, I think you tsalked me out of tinting, because I'd get so little benefit from it. The dealer is offering it for free if I make the car an October sale instead of a November sale. So, I think they would use what they use at the VW dealership.
I did like the idea of just tinting along the top of the windshield area. This is like insurance, you can overdo this stuff too. I think rob was smart to get it for UV protection, but, he really needed it for health reasons.
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Like someone else said, it's like driving at night wearing sunglasses and if there are raindrops on the windows it is much worse to the point of being dangerous. I really hate tinted windows!
If we got a trade in with tinted windows, even when they looked good, it made the cars saleproof on our lot. We wold pay big money to get the tint removed which isn't always easy to do!
I couldn't live in a hot climate like Arizona but if I did, I suppose my opinion would change.
More than your opinion would change, Honda! I lived in Palm Desert for 7 years (a couple of miles from Palm Springs) and during the summer, our average daily temperature was 107 F! If you didn't have a heavy window tint on all the windows plus a front sun shade, the interior of your car would literally disintegrate within a couple of years. Not only that, the interior of the car would hit 150 F. I saw a guy literally fry an egg on his dashboard to make the evening news broadcast. Life in the desert without window tint is suicidal during the summer.
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Some very good points isell. I have a feeling we would be sorry if we got the tinted windows. I do like the idea of a strip high on the windshield, just across the top. But, I don't know if that is going to do enough to make it worthwhile, and it will probably decrease vision in some critical way....like being able to see a stoplight....like you know the kind when there is one lone light and you have to twist your neck like a corkscrew to be able to look up between your windshield and your mirror to see it.
I can see more problems than advantages, and then there is something about resale value. I think non-tinted cars look cleaner and better taken care of.
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If we buy a place in one of those areas then I will definitely consider tinting my windows.
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So as I start my search tomorrow for a replacement, are there any suggested brands? I did a quick look and found a well rated 50 gallon Rheem on Amazon for around $430, and before you laugh it is prime eligible, which means free 2 day shipping.
Any suggestions? Somewhat interested in Tankless, but budget is tight, would rather not spend that much coin.
Oh and to keep this somewhat car related I had to drop off my MB C350 off to have the rear bumper painted - was rear ended last weekend. Rental car is a Yaris...and I am sorry, even if I was a starving college student you could not give me a Yaris. I like Toyota, but that thing is below a low grade appliance...even more boring than....dare I say it...a hot water heater!
Cheers all, love all the posts here, have a great night!
Anytime! If I were still in Stamford, I'd let you drive it.
I bought an upgraded G.E. from Sears... (more insulation, etc..) It was about $525, I think..
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I sure don't know a lot about this stuff, but happy reviewers speaks for itself. My only question is, are you sure you need a 50 gallon tank?
Interesting thoughts about the Yaris. I wouldn't consider buying a car that is so high and narrow, and that has thin little tires on it....looks unstable.
Not much "feel of the road" in one of those things.
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You need to heat your hot water?? Sorry it's a pet peeve of mine. It's a water heater. Hot water doesn't need to be heated.
Tankless is great if you live in a warmer area. Here in New England, they aren't that effective because in the winter, the water is coming in a 40F. It takes a while for the tankless to get that water to 110F.
I've been in this house for 18 years and installed my second 40 gallon water heater in 2007. IIRC, the previous one was done in 2000. Paid about $400 for the latest GE and expect to replace it 2014 proactively.
Futher OT - anybody feel the great New England earthquake last night? 4.0 centered in southern Maine.
Oh, I know....
" It's a different kind of heat because of low humidity"
" You get used to it"
" It's only hot three months out of the year" (BS)
I've been to Phoenix, Palm Desert and Las Vegas in the summer and quickly
learned that it's not for me!
In case of a major emergency such as an earthquake or something I think it's a good thing to have 50 gallons of water available. With tankless, you won't have that.
I never had tint on my cars when I lived in MI and WI, but it's a must in sunny and hot OK in my opinion, particularly if you leave your car outside in the summer.
I had mine professionally installed, but, having said that, I don't have the highest end stuff and it really hurts side and rear visibility at night. Had I known about the stuff Mike is touting I probably would have bit the bullet and opted for the more expensive, but less intrusive stuff.
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The first dark night when it rained I literally could not see out of the side windows and I had to roll down my driver's window in a downpour before pulling out of a driveway onto a busy street.
Getting the tint removed properly was a very expensive proposition at the time.
I agree 100%, however due to circumstances mostly out of my control, here I am.
" It's a different kind of heat because of low humidity" Somewhat true, but even at 50% humidity, 111 degrees is a miserable experience. Plus which, when the humidity is "high" by Phx standards it doesn't cool off much at night, unlike May-June, when it does. Temps of 102 degrees at 11 pm are common, and the "coolest" it gets sometimes in a 24-hour period is 93 degrees, at 6 am, after which the temp heads up again.
" You get used to it" Some do, many don't. I never have.
" It's only hot three months out of the year" (BS) This may be true some places, but here it's a gift anytime between 15 Apr and 15 Oct when the temp isn't triple-digits. Earliest 100 deg day over the past several years was 24 March. Oh boy.
I lived in Vancouver (BC) a number of years, so know why you like it so much up there, Craig. I did too.
Actually, I just heard of this new tint. It is definitely pricey, but if it is truly as light a tint as they claim (I'll check it out next week if I remember), it is definitely worth it. I have those auto-dimming rear view mirrors which cannot be turned off - so when they sense any light, they dim making it even harder to see at night with a tint. With a very light tint that still eliminates 99% of ultraviolet light as well as reduces heat, it is definitely worth the $360.00.
I won't get a tint if it is the least bit dark! I'll follow up. They guarantee installation and the film itself for life. The guy I will have install the film has done 3 of my cars and does all the tinting for most of the Mercedes dealers in Broward an Palm Beach counties.
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I have to take my hat off to you. I would probably die the first summer.
I know..." You go from your air conditioned car to your air conditioned office, to your air conditioned store back to your air conditioned house"
Me, I'm too much of an outdoor person. I would miss my hikes through our misty woods.
Here, we have the Rainy Season and we have August! A lot of people don't like that either! This year has certainly been an exception though.
You are correct, honda, June through October is difficult in the desert, but Nov., Dec., Jan., Mar., and Apr. are beautiful months - lows on the 40's-50's and highs in the 60's and 70's and extremely dry. It's a trade-off, like in Florida, with beautiful winters and harsh summers.
One adapts to these climates. Right now, we are anticipating the first cold front to make its way down - usually late October to mid November. I'm already getting my sweaters out and my jeans ready along with my sweatshirts. Can't wait for the "hawk" to arrive!
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Not sure if this is quite the problem it used to be, but the dermatologist who lived next to my folks in MI moved to Phoenix or Tempe around 1970. One of his early letters described a part of his practice that he never encountered in MI: badly burned palms and fingers from the old hard plastic and metal steering wheels.
I would think with tinting, better steering wheel materials and maybe even more prevalent car AC that would be a much less significant problem now. I can remember even in MI throwing a towel over the wheel, which would help a little, but not much with those old style wheels.
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That's kind of my fear. I know I can live without tinting - I am not so sure I can get along with limited night vision.
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That's why just about everyone down here has a front sunscreen that completely covers the inside of the front window. Without that, not only steering wheels would be dangerous, but the dashboards would literally crack in the oppressive heat. I don't even use my sunroof until late November. Ultraviolet rays of the sun are the real culprits of damage to car interiors in the desert and the subtropical areas. Remember, here in South Florida, we are actually 300 miles further south than Palm Springs or Southern Arizona - stronger sun rays!
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I was over to my tint guy this morning and had a long talk with him. He said the 3M Crystalline window tinting film comes in a "clear" film as well as "almost clear - slight gray tint" film. I looked at both of them and the clear film is usually used for the front windshield. The very light gray film is used for the back and side windows.
So I made an appointment to have the front windshield done in the clear film (eliminates 99% of the ultraviolet light with 42% glare reduction) and the rear and side windows done in the very liight film. Total cost is $350 + tax. It normally retails with installation at $500 + tax, so he is giving me a great deal.
I looked at the other tints available, but they were so much darker than these. He said rear vision through my rear view mirror would be 95% of what it would be without any tint - so that is a relief - there will be no interference with rear vision. The reason I am having the front windshield done in "clear" is to reduce the UV intrusion while driving. He said that when the job is finished, you won't even realize you have a tint on the windows. That's why I am going for the more expensive application.
When the job is done, I'll let you know how it looks.
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Psst - your windshield already has a UV barrier. The plastic between the layers filters out 95-98% of the UVA and UVB rays.
A good tint shop should have a UV meter and will measure it for you.
Thanks for the heads-up! I will have him do that Monday!
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I remembered something else. The headlights absolutely s**k. Everybody agrees on that.
LED replacement lights are quite popular, but they're not cheap (around $400.)
I bought a pair, but haven't installed them yet.
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That is the main reason I got the P2 pkg. on my E350 - adaptive bi-xenon headlights, cornering lights and auto dimming brights. Makes a world of difference driving at night!
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Very interesting! Thanks for that information....UV protection would be my main reason for getting windows tinted.
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That's a concern too! I am not getting any younger, eyes seem to be pretty good now, but, they aren't going to get better. Also, I'll probably have to sell the Passat sometime....in Florida, and people buying it probably won't want tinted windows for the same reason.
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And, some people think we buy bimmers just for the badge!
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