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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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i looked on here and noone posted up tinted lights.i love the blacked out look so before i got it done anyone have any picts of theres?

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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I personally find them dangerous and ridiculous
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Sorry, I'm with Stud on this one!! There is a reason that the lights are red....it's so they can be SEEN!! IMHO, it should be illegal!! I admit it looks cool, but it creates a dangerous situation at times!!
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Check with your local/state laws before doing ANYTHING that obstructs or hinders the visibility of brake lights.

Here in PA...tinted=Illegal
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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x2 what COS and Stud said. It creates a situation that could be dangerous and more so at night. One thing to consider as well if you get rear ended many insurance companies will not pay out since you create a situation that restricts the visibility of drivers to see your brakes lights properly.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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like side markers and tail lights? VHT nightshades works well.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Here's some pics of mine right after i got done with them........



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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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teal did u do them urself?
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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illegal for on road use in my state.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Smoked lights can look good. And if your local laws allow it should be alright, I would get brighter bulbs installed tho. Some might say it defeats the purpose, but during the day I think the smoked look is better.
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Originally Posted by Drewdertuder
teal did u do them urself?

Yes i did them myself it only took about an hour to paint and install i think they look good considering that was my 1st time doin them.........
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Teal96XJ
Yes i did them myself it only took about an hour to paint and install i think they look good considering that was my 1st time doin them.........
howd you do it and what did you use??
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Drewdertuder
i looked on here and noone posted up tinted lights.i love the blacked out look so before i got it done anyone have any picts of theres?

Drew
Do you want to cause an accident? You could real easy, you know.

Think on this: a film of dirt too thin to see on a headlight cuts light output by 33%

How much is that tint going to cut your light's visibility to others?

Another thing: window tint. In 89 I nearly hit a car that pulled out in front of me. I had my brights on (68 Plymouth Fury III, stacked quad headlights all sealed beam halogens) and laid on the horn. I had to lockup the brakes to stop in time.

Missed them by a couple feet.

It had limo tint on all windows except windshield. IMHO, all dark tints should be illegal on ALL cars including limos.

Budd
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 88fadedglory
Do you want to cause an accident? You could real easy, you know.

Think on this: a film of dirt too thin to see on a headlight cuts light output by 33%

How much is that tint going to cut your light's visibility to others?

Another thing: window tint. In 89 I nearly hit a car that pulled out in front of me. I had my brights on (68 Plymouth Fury III, stacked quad headlights all sealed beam halogens) and laid on the horn. I had to lockup the brakes to stop in time.

Missed them by a couple feet.

It had limo tint on all windows except windshield. IMHO, all dark tints should be illegal on ALL cars including limos.

Budd

To almost quote someone famous: "If its too dark, your too old"
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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ahh quess ill just wont do it.its illegal n my state.but thanks anyway.
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