solidkevlar Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 tryed window tint what a pain what do other people use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Lamin-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 VHT- Nightshades!! only way to do it in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidkevlar Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 ya i saw that night shade at the store glad someone said something cause i bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidkevlar Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 ya it came out looking great! did everything but the back up light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bmx045 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 it's illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidkevlar Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 guess we will see if i get pulled over lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacySleeper Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 was looking into doing this... what route could i take that doesnt look as dark as that? ive seen some that look greyish, and still extremely visible to the breaking and running rear tail lights... i also have a black lgt, and i always thought tinted tail lights looked great... just a lighter tint? i live in a city where cops are dicks, then again they never said much about my window tint, limo in the back and rear, and 20% on the front. sry to hijack thread, but its about done anyways, figured i'd get some use out to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well when you get rear ended for ANY reason and they see your tail lights are tinted lemme know how that goes in court Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well when you get rear ended for ANY reason and they see your tail lights are tinted lemme know how that goes in court Truth. Tinted tails are super illegal. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 LED brake lights have been proven to be safer because of their instant-on characteristics and additional brightness, don't you think making them darker and effectively increasing the amount of time they take to reach full brightness will make it more dangerous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 LED brake lights have been proven to be safer because of their instant-on characteristics and additional brightness, don't you think making them darker and effectively increasing the amount of time they take to reach full brightness will make it more dangerous? Tinting is illegal, no matter the light source. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacySleeper Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 thank you for widening my eyes... if some dumbass hits me, there lawyer will rape my case.... i really wanted to do this, but hey, its really not worth it... theres so many dumbass drivers in my area... maybe ill just get the hella horns lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidkevlar Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 ic ic i have led spoiler light also its only two coats of the paints it looks way darker in the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Tinting is illegal, no matter the light source. I realize that. LED tails illuminate faster and are generally brighter. Those characteristics make them safer than incandescent lights because the driver behind can react faster. Tinting the tails takes it the other way: darker and effectively more time to hit full bright increases reaction time for the driver behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I have never understood why anyone would want their taillights tinted. People are so distracted while driving already that it makes no sense making your brake lights harder for them to see. You're just asking for someone to plow into the back of you. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xero287 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think people tint their taillights for added contrast XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 People tint their taillights because they like having the lenses of their lights look darker and they give little to no consideration to the fact that if the lenses are dark, the light output will be much less too. I happen to think darker taillight lenses do look nice, depending on the car, but I would never do it or suggest anyone do it, precisely because of the safety problems. I can barely see any light coming from some of these tinted cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think darker lenses can look nice, but as you say they're not worth the safety risk. The tint also makes the reflectors darker which can make the car easier to hit at night when parked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT For ME Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 contact: zag300zx here on lgt.com. I bought his tinted tails (ligher version) with the holes cut out over the actual brake light parts therefore you can easily see the brake lights and still gives you the tinted look. totally recommend and it looks great and very easy to install. I believe: Docholladay23 online here also sells them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacySleeper Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 You got a picture for that LGT for ME? sounds interesting, i doubt they could use that against you in the court of law... and if they did, you can prove them wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 You got a picture for that LGT for ME? sounds interesting, i doubt they could use that against you in the court of law... and if they did, you can prove them wrong. Here's mine from zag300zx. It's a solid sheet of tinted lamin-x, my goal was to get as close to the JDM look without loosing too much light or reflection. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317691_10150432057095862_682000861_10723783_264895908_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Tinted tails are not illegal. Factory blackouts from GM and Ford was a big thing in the 70-80's as long as the light color being emitted is of proper color then your good to go. I looked it up in the NYS inspection book it doesnt fail inspection iether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Tinted tails are not illegal. yes they are. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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